Stars Who Have Passed Away in 2011

The comedian and actor died due to complications after suffering a stroke in September.

The rapper collapsed outside of his Beverly Hills home in November and passed shortly after.

The former heavyweight champion succumbed to liver cancer when he was 67.

The famous 60 Minutes commentator died of complications from a recent surgery.

The genius behind Apple passed away due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

The longtime owner of the Oakland Raiders passed away at 82.

The male half of the singing duo Ashford & Simpson succumbed to throat cancer at the age of 70.

The troubled yet talented singer was found dead in her London home at 27.

The widow of former President Gerald Ford and founder of The Betty Ford Clinic died at the age of 93.

The Columbo star died at his Beverly Hills home at the age of 83.

The Jackass star met his demise in a horrific car crash over the summer.

The bassist from Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band died from complications due to a stroke.

The infamous pathologist died at the Beaumont Hospital at the age of 83.

The former actor turned embattled reality star fell into a coma and passed away in May.

The renowned American poet passed away this spring.

The wrestling star died due to injuries sustained from a car accident after suffering a heart attack while driving in Tampa, FL.

The legendary actress died at the age of 79 after being hospitalized for six weeks due to congestive heart failure.

The iconic hip hop singer passed away at 41 presumably due to natural causes. He had suffered two strokes prior to his death.

The fitness guru passed away in January at the age of 96.

Out of the many unfortunate people who've passed on this year, some of them were notable individuals that everyone will miss. As the year comes to a close, we'd like to take a look back at some of the stars we've lost in 2011.