Celebrity deaths 2018: Stan Lee, George H W Bush, Mac Miller, Burt Reynolds, Aretha Franklin and more
2018 is not yet over and we have already lost some of the most cherished artists in the entertainment industry. Be it their music, or their stellar acting, or a unique ability to engage us in virtual conversation, here are the noted celebrities who passed away in 2018 and will be missed, and always remembered.
Penny Marshall
Age: 75
Penny Marshall, who starred alongside Cindy Williams in the ABC comedy 'Laverne and Shirley', and moved on to become a successful director with beloved films such as 'Big' and 'A League of Their Own,' died December 17 at her Hollywood Hills home. The cause of her death was revealed to be complications from diabetes.
Marshall was the first woman to direct a film that grossed more than $100 million, besides being the first woman to direct two films that made more than $100 million. She was also only the second woman director to see her film Oscar-nominated for best picture.
