Ruth Warrick, 88. Star of soap opera "All My Children" who launched her career in "Citizen Kane." Jan. 15.
Virginia Mayo, 84. Versatile Hollywood star of 1940s and 50s ("White Heat," "The Best Years of Our Lives"). Jan. 17.
Johnny Carson, 79. Quick-witted "Tonight Show" host. Jan. 23.
Ossie Davis, 87. Actor and civil rights activist; his rich baritone and elegant bearing graced stage and screen. Feb. 4.
John Raitt, 88. Robust baritone of Broadway ("Carousel") and Hollywood ("The Pajama Game"). Feb. 20.
Sandra Dee, 62. Teen-queen actress ("Gidget"); married Bobby Darin. Feb. 20. Complications of kidney disease.
Simone Simon, 93. French screen star best known in U.S. for the 1942 thriller "Cat People." Feb. 22.
Teresa Wright, 86. Sweet-faced, Oscar-winning actress ("Mrs. Miniver," "The Best Years of Our Lives"). March 6.
Sir John Mills, 97. Oscar-winner for "Ryan's Daughter." April 23.
Maria Schell, 79. Leading actress of German-speaking films; sister of Maximilian Schell. April 26.
Frank Gorshin, 72. Impressionist; Emmy-nominated for role as the Riddler on "Batman" TV series. May 17.
Thurl Ravenscroft, 91. Voice of Tony the Tiger ("They're grrrrreeeat!"). May 22.
Ismail Merchant, 68. With partner James Ivory, produced intelligent film dramas ("The Remains of the Day"). May 25.
Eddie Albert, 99. Actor; the befuddled city slicker-turned-farmer on "Green Acres." May 26.
Anne Bancroft, 73. Won 1962 Oscar as Helen Keller's teacher in "The Miracle Worker"; achieved even greater fame in "The Graduate." June 6.
Ernest Lehman, 89. Six-time Oscar nominee as screenwriter ("North by Northwest"), producer ("Hello, Dolly"). July 2.
Frances Langford, 92. Actress-singer who captivated soldiers on USO tours during World War II. July 11.
Geraldine Fitzgerald, 91. In classic 1939 films "Dark Victory," "Wuthering Heights"; also noted stage actress. July 17.
James Doohan, 85. As "Star Trek" chief engineer, he responded to the command "Beam me up, Scotty." July 20.
Barbara Bel Geddes, 82. Oscar-nominated actress ("I Remember Mama"); Miss Ellie Ewing in "Dallas." Aug. 8.
Brock Peters, 78. Played black man falsely accused of rape in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Aug. 23.
Bob Denver, 70. Bumbling namesake of "Gilligan's Island" who delighted generations of TV fans. Sept. 2.
Robert Wise, 91. Won four Oscars as producer and director of "West Side Story," "The Sound of Music." Sept. 14.
Don Adams, 82. The fumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart in TV's Bond spoof "Get Smart." Sept. 25.
August Wilson, 60. Playwright whose 10-play cycle on the black experience included such landmark dramas as "Fences," "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Oct. 2. Liver cancer.
Nipsey Russell, 80. Witty actor-comedian who was a staple of TV game shows; Tin Man in "The Wiz." Oct. 2.
Elmer "Len" Dresslar Jr., 80. The booming voice of the Jolly Green Giant. Oct. 16.
Ralph Edwards, 92. Broadcasting pioneer who spotlighted stars and ordinary people as host of the popular show "This Is Your Life." Nov. 16.
Pat Morita, 73. Nominated for Oscar for role as the wise martial-arts teacher in "The Karate Kid." Nov. 24.
Jean Parker, 90. Actress; was Beth to Katharine Hepburn's Jo in 1933's "Little Women." Nov. 30.
Richard Pryor, 65. Actor-comedian whose profanely personal insights into race relations made him one of Hollywood's biggest stars. Dec. 10.
John Spencer, 58. Actor best known for role in the political drama, "The West Wing." Dec. 16. Heart attack.
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