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Celebrity deaths 2019: James Ingram, Fatima Ali, Carol Channing and other artistes who left us in January

Be it their music, their stellar acting, or their ability to engage us in virtual conversation, here's a nod to some of the most cherished artistes in the entertainment industry
UPDATED JUN 2, 2021

Celebrity Deaths 2019: Bob Einstein

The offbeat comedian popularly known for playing Marty Funkhouser on HBO's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' died on January 2 at the age of 76. The creator of the character of Super Dave Osborne was diagnosed with cancer shortly before his demise.

Celebrity Deaths 2019: Shirley Boone

The actress and assistant director passed away on January 11 at the age of 84 after suffering from congestive heart failure. The actress, who appeared on an episode of 'Captain Nice' in 1967, was a philanthropist and the longtime wife of singer Pat Boone. She was surrounded by her four daughters, Cherry, Lindy, Debby, and Laury, who sang to her, at the time of her death.

Celebrity Deaths 2019: Carol Channing

Carol Channing, the musical stage personality who immortalized the characters of Lorelei Lee in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' and Dolly Gallagher Levi in 'Hello, Dolly!' died of natural causes on January 15. She was 97 years old. "Saying goodbye is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, but I know that when I feel those uncontrollable urges to laugh at everything and/or nothing at all, it will be because she is with me, tickling my funny bone," her publicist and friend, B. Harlan Boll, said in a statement.

Celebrity Deaths 2019: Kaye Ballard

Singer-comedienne Kaye Ballard, who starred alongside Eve Arden in the 1960s sitcom 'The Mothers-in-Law' died at age 93 on January 21 at her home in Rancho Mirage, California, after a battle with kidney cancer. She was 93 and throughout her long successful career she appeared on several Broadway musicals, films and TV shows including 'The Doris Day Show' and 'What a Dummy', 'The Girl Most Likely', 'Cinderella' and 'Freaky Friday'.

Celebrity Deaths 2019: Fatima Ali

The 'Top Chef' alum died on January 25, after a lengthy battle with terminal bone cancer. She was 29 years old. Padma Lakshmi mourned the death of the former contestant, who appeared on season 15 of the series. In her essay, she wrote; "I first got to know Fatima through her food. I was hard on her—not with my judging but with the tenor of my feedback. Not only did I think she could take it, but I knew she wanted me to give it to her straight. I could feel how focused she was. I challenged her openly to do better because I knew she could. I saw my younger self in Fatima."

Celebrity Deaths 2019: James Ingram

The Grammy Award-winning singer who launched multiple hits on R&B and pop charts and earned two Oscar nominations for his songwriting died at age 66 on January 29. His longtime friend, Debbie Allen, confirmed the news on social media. "I have lost my dearest friend and creative partner James Ingram to the Celestial Choir," she wrote. "He will always be cherished, loved and remembered for his genius, his love of family and his humanity. I am blessed to have been so close. We will forever speak his name." He reportedly died from brain cancer.

Celebrity Deaths 2019: Dick Miller

The screen actor, best known for his role as Murray Futterman in the 1984 classic horror film 'Gremlins', died on January 30 at the age of 90. With a career spanning more than 60 years, Miller made hundreds of on-screen appearances including 'A Bucket of Blood', 'The Burbs', 'Fame' and 'The Terminator.' He also served in the United States Navy.

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