Celebrities Who Left Us in 2014

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Joan Rivers. The beloved comedienne passed away on Sept. 4 at the age of 81. The celebrated television personality was rushed to the hospital after complications from a throat procedure, from which she could not recover. "My mother’s greatest joy in life was to make people laugh," the late Rivers' daughter Melissa said at the time of her death. "Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon." Photo: Getty

1/11 Joan Rivers. The beloved comedienne passed away on Sept. 4 at the age of 81. The celebrated television personality was rushed to the hospital after complications from a throat procedure, from which she could not recover. "My mother’s greatest joy in life was to make people laugh," the late Rivers' daughter Melissa said at the time of her death. "Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon." Photo: Getty

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Robin Williams. News of Robin Williams’ apparent suicide at the age of 63 on Aug. 11, shook the world as fans, costars, and collaborators mourned the untimely death of the comedic legend. Williams' wife Susan Schneider also told Us in a statement: "I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy." Photo: Getty

2/11 Robin Williams. News of Robin Williams’ apparent suicide at the age of 63 on Aug. 11, shook the world as fans, costars, and collaborators mourned the untimely death of the comedic legend. Williams' wife Susan Schneider also told Us in a statement: "I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy." Photo: Getty

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Philip Seymour Hoffman. The Oscar winner was found dead in his NYC apartment on Feb. 2 after overdosing on heroin in his bathroom. The father of three with girlfriend Mimi O'Donnell had an on-going struggle with addiction, with his last rehab stint in May 2013. "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Phil and appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone," Hoffman's family said in a statement. Photo: Getty

3/11 Philip Seymour Hoffman. The Oscar winner was found dead in his NYC apartment on Feb. 2 after overdosing on heroin in his bathroom. The father of three with girlfriend Mimi O'Donnell had an on-going struggle with addiction, with his last rehab stint in May 2013. "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Phil and appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone," Hoffman's family said in a statement. Photo: Getty

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Simone Battle. On Sept. 5, the G.R.L. singer and X Factor finalist committed suicide at age 25 in her West Hollywood apartment. The girl group’s official Twitter handle later tweeted, “Words cannot express the depth of our loss. Simone’s incredible talent was only surpassed by the size of her heart. We will carry her memory with us in everything we do.” Photo: Getty

4/11 Simone Battle. On Sept. 5, the G.R.L. singer and X Factor finalist committed suicide at age 25 in her West Hollywood apartment. The girl group’s official Twitter handle later tweeted, “Words cannot express the depth of our loss. Simone’s incredible talent was only surpassed by the size of her heart. We will carry her memory with us in everything we do.” Photo: Getty

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Peaches Geldof. The British socialite and fashionista tragically died at the age of 25 at her home in Wrotham, Kent, England on April 7. "We are beyond pain," Peaches' father and world-famous musician Bob Geldof said in a statement. "She was the wildest, funniest, cleverest, wittiest and the most bonkers of all of us." In May officials announced that Peaches likely died as the result of a heroin overdose. Photo: Getty

5/11 Peaches Geldof. The British socialite and fashionista tragically died at the age of 25 at her home in Wrotham, Kent, England on April 7. "We are beyond pain," Peaches' father and world-famous musician Bob Geldof said in a statement. "She was the wildest, funniest, cleverest, wittiest and the most bonkers of all of us." In May officials announced that Peaches likely died as the result of a heroin overdose. Photo: Getty

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L'Wren Scott. Renowned fashion designer and Mick Jagger's longtime girlfriend was found dead of an apparent suicide at her Manhattan apartment on March 17 at the age of 47. Members of the fashion industry were shocked by the death, and the Rolling Stones rocker admitted he couldn't explain his girlfriend of more than 13 years' decision. "I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way," he wrote on Facebook. Photo: Getty

6/11 L'Wren Scott. Renowned fashion designer and Mick Jagger's longtime girlfriend was found dead of an apparent suicide at her Manhattan apartment on March 17 at the age of 47. Members of the fashion industry were shocked by the death, and the Rolling Stones rocker admitted he couldn't explain his girlfriend of more than 13 years' decision. "I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way," he wrote on Facebook. Photo: Getty

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Richard Attenborough. The Oscar-winning director and actor passed away at age 90 on Aug. 24 after more than 70 years in the film business. He took home the Academy Award for Best Director award for 1982’s Gandhi. As an actor he was best know for his roles in 1993’s Jurassic Park and the 1994 Miracle on 34th Street remake. His 34th Street costar Mara Wilson tweeted, "Sir Richard Attenborough was the only Santa Claus I ever believed in. A wonderful man. Still in shock right now. May he rest in peace." Photo: Getty

7/11 Richard Attenborough. The Oscar-winning director and actor passed away at age 90 on Aug. 24 after more than 70 years in the film business. He took home the Academy Award for Best Director award for 1982’s Gandhi. As an actor he was best know for his roles in 1993’s Jurassic Park and the 1994 Miracle on 34th Street remake. His 34th Street costar Mara Wilson tweeted, "Sir Richard Attenborough was the only Santa Claus I ever believed in. A wonderful man. Still in shock right now. May he rest in peace." Photo: Getty

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Shirley Temple. The world's most iconic child star of all time passed away on Feb. 10 at age 85. "We salute her for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor, as a diplomat, and most importantly as our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and adored wife for fifty-five years of the late and much missed Charles Alden Black," her family said in a statement. Photo: Getty

8/11 Shirley Temple. The world's most iconic child star of all time passed away on Feb. 10 at age 85. "We salute her for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor, as a diplomat, and most importantly as our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and adored wife for fifty-five years of the late and much missed Charles Alden Black," her family said in a statement. Photo: Getty

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Tommy Ramone. The Ramones founding member passed away at age 65 on July 11 after battling bile duct cancer. Tommy was the drummer for the rock band, and the last surviving member before his death. Photo: Getty

9/11 Tommy Ramone. The Ramones founding member passed away at age 65 on July 11 after battling bile duct cancer. Tommy was the drummer for the rock band, and the last surviving member before his death. Photo: Getty

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James Garner. Following a lengthy and impressive career in TV and film, actor James Garner died at the age of 86 from natural causes on July 19. He was best known for his roles in Maverick, The Rockford Files, and in 2004’s The Notebook. Photo: Getty

10/11 James Garner. Following a lengthy and impressive career in TV and film, actor James Garner died at the age of 86 from natural causes on July 19. He was best known for his roles in Maverick, The Rockford Files, and in 2004’s The Notebook. Photo: Getty

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John Henson. The Muppets puppeteer and son of creator Jim Henson died of a sudden heart attack on Feb. 14 at age 48. Henson left behind daughters Katrina and Sydney and his wife Gyongyi. His famous father passed away in 1990 at the age of 53 after suffering from an abscesses in his lungs. Photo: Getty

11/11 John Henson. The Muppets puppeteer and son of creator Jim Henson died of a sudden heart attack on Feb. 14 at age 48. Henson left behind daughters Katrina and Sydney and his wife Gyongyi. His famous father passed away in 1990 at the age of 53 after suffering from an abscesses in his lungs. Photo: Getty