She was 82. He was 32. In addition to the popular sitcom, Cohen's television credits also include roles in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Blue Bloods, "Law & Order: SVU," "Chicago Med" and more. (Colin McConnell/Toronto Star via Getty Images), Patricia Bosworth, an actress who once starred alongside Audrey Hepburn and later wrote biographies on several stars including Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift, died in April from complications of the coronavirus. Dear Twitpic Community - thank you for all the wonderful photos you have taken over the years. Danny Hicks, best known for his role in "Evil Dead II," died in July following a battle with cancer. Hugh Keays-Byrne, best known for his dual roles in the "Mad Max" franchise, died at age 73 in December. Comedian Vic Henley, a legendary performer within the New York comedy circuit, died in April after a pulmonary embolism. (Nicole Thea/Youtube), French Princess Hermine de Clermont-Tonnerre died in July of injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash. Bill Rieflin, a remarkably versatile drummer whose work over the past 30 years spanned Ministry, R.E.M., Nine Inch Nails and King Crimson, among many others, died in March after a battle with cancer, according to friends and social media posts from several artists he performed with. [47][48][49] The therapy consists of showing movies to patients and interrupting them when they become distracted, in an effort to retrain their brains. Jerry Jeff Walker, a country singer-songwriter known for penning the hit "Mr. Bojangles," died in October at age 78 after a battle with throat cancer. Leslie West, guitarist and vocalist for pioneering hard rock band Mountain, died in December at age 75 due to cardiac arrest. Broadway and television actress Doreen Montalvo died at age 56 in October after having a stroke. [35], DeVos personally raised more than $150,000 for the 2004 Bush re-election campaign,[36] and hosted a Republican fundraiser at her home in October 2008 that was headlined by President George W. (AP Photo/Ray Howard, File), Dave Greenfield, the keyboardist for British punk band The Stranglers, died at age 71 in May due to complications from the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac, File), Jeremy Bulloch, the actor best known as the original Boba Fett in the "Star Wars" franchise, died at age 75 in December. Actress Rhonda Fleming, the fiery redhead who appeared with Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Charlton Heston, Ronald Reagan and other film stars of the 1940s and 1950s, died at age 97. Tony Lewis, best known as a member of the Outfield who had the hit single "Your Love," died at age 62 in October. (Noam Galai/WireImage), Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd died at age 70 following a shooting incident in Atlanta, Ga., in October. Riley Gale, the lead singer of the metal band Power Trip, died in August at age 34. Only one percent of charters were significantly outperformed by traditional public schools in reading and only 7 percent on math. "[181], DeVos was depicted by drag queen Scarlet Envy on the March 21, 2019 episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 11 titled "Trump: The Rusical." (Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images). The rules, developed during the Obama administration, were meant to take effect on July 1, 2017. Kenny Rogers, a longtime star of country music known for hits such as "The Gambler," "Lady," "Island in the Stream" and "Lucille," died in March in Shady Springs, Ga. of natural causes at age 81. A family source said the artist and actress passed away peacefully in February at her home in Pasadena, Calif., following a brief battle with cancer. (Getty), Barry Farber, a longtime conservative radio host in New York City, died of natural causes in May, a day after turning 90. He was 85. [94] She stated an interest in implementing choice policies directed toward children as individuals and criticizing the Obama administration's additional funding of $7 billion for the U.S.'s worst-performing schools as "throwing money at the problem" in an attempt to find a solution. [26] With a commitment of $100 million, Betsy DeVos's family was one of the largest investors—and losers—in blood-testing company Theranos. Actor Jay Benedict, known for his roles in "Aliens" and "The Dark Knight Rises," died in April at age 68 due to complications from COVID-19. (George Wilkes/Hulton Archive/Getty Images), "Britain's Got Talent" stand-up comedian Ian Royce died in September after suffering from pneumonia. Christopher Tolkien, a son of famed author J.R.R Tolkien and preserver of his father's legacy, died at 95, the Tolkien Society revealed in January. Spanish artist Pau Dones, the lead singer of the popular rock band Jarabe de Palo, known for hits like "La Flaca," "Depende," "Agua" and "Bonito," died in Spain at age 53 in June after a battle with cancer. Broadway star Lawrence Clayton, best known for his role in the 2015 revival of "The Color Purple," died on Nov. 2 at age 64 after a two-year battle with glioblastoma cancer. [139], The DeVos Foundation has donated to hospitals, health research, arts organizations, Christian schools, evangelical missions, and conservative, free-market think tanks. (Andrew Toth/Getty Images), Bill Rieflin, a remarkably versatile drummer whose work over the past 30 years spanned Ministry, R.E.M., Nine Inch Nails and King Crimson, among many others, died in March after a battle with cancer, according to friends and social media posts from several artists he performed with. (Monty Brinton/NBCU Photo Bank), Alan Merrill, known for co-writing the Joan Jett hit song "I Love Rock and Roll," died on March 29 in New York due to complications from the coronavirus. [128], In May 2019, the Education Department inspector general released a report concluding that DeVos had used personal email accounts to conduct government business and that she did not properly preserve these emails. DeVos's husband and John Walton then founded All Children Matter, a political organization, which she chaired. [37] During the Bush Administration she spent two years as the finance chairperson for the National Republican Senatorial Committee and worked closely with the Administration on "various projects". [20][191][192], In August 2018, a vandal untied DeVos's $40 million yacht that had been moored at a marina on Lake Erie, causing it to sustain $10,000 in damages. (Angel Manzano/Redferns), Bonnie Pointer, known as one of the original Pointer Sisters died at age 69 in June due to cardiac arrest. (Jerod Harris/WireImage), Danny Tidwell a renowned dancer who was the runner-up of Season 3 of the reality competition series 'So You Think You Can Dance' in 2007, died at age 35 in March. His wife, Maureen, confirmed the news that he had pneumonia. He was 91. [159] According to The New York Times, it "is hard to find anyone more passionate about the idea of steering public dollars away from traditional public schools than Betsy DeVos". He was 70. Country music star Billy Joe Shaver, the Texas native known as the voice of "outlaw country," died in October at age 81. Broadway actress Royana Black, best known for her time as the lead on the CBS sitcom "Raising Miranda," died at age 47 after a long battle with cancer in July. He was 52. [166][167], Her other activities on behalf of public-school reform have included membership on the boards of directors of the Advocates for School Choice, the American Education Reform Council, and the Education Freedom Fund. (Majestic-Film/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images), Lorenzo Brino, former child actor known for his role on the TV series "7th Heaven" died on March 9 after being involved in a fatal car accident. Confidential" and "Zodiac," died of natural causes in his home in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 3. [158], DeVos is known as a "a fierce proponent of school vouchers" that would allow students to attend private schools with public funding. (Photo by JACKIE SNOW/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images), Joey Image, a former drummer for the rock band The Misfits, died in May. A family source said the artist and actress passed away peacefully in February at her home in Pasadena, Calif., following a brief battle with cancer. Shirley Knight, a Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress died of natural causes in April at age 83. He was 68. He was 83. Jeremy Bulloch, the actor best known as the original Boba Fett in the "Star Wars" franchise, died at age 75 in December. The punk band’s Twitter account confirmed the death writing: ""RIP Joey Image, March 5, 1957 - June 1, 2020. On January 7, 2021, DeVos tendered her resignation as education secretary as a result of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, saying to President Trump in her resignation letter, "There is no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation. Harwick, 38, a Los Angeles family therapist, apparently plummeted from a third-floor balcony to her death. The 66-year-old confirmed the news on Instagram in January. [160] Until November 2016,[161] she headed the All Children Matter PAC which she and her husband founded in 2003 to promote school vouchers, tax credits to businesses that give private school scholarships, and candidates who support these causes. The musician and model whose stage name was "Chynna" died at her Philadelphia, Pa. home, her manager John Miller confirmed in a statement to Fox News. [103], During the coronavirus pandemic, DeVos directed millions of dollars of coronavirus relief funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act intended for public schools and colleges, to private and religious schools. (AP Photo/Julie Markes), WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel, known by many as "The Fink," died at age 69 in April. Upon her nomination, DeVos said "I am honored to work with the President-elect on his vision to make American education great again. (Michael Putland/Getty Images), Aaron Grissom, a culinary standout who competed on season 12 of the cooking series "Top Chef," died in September after a motorcycle accident in Washington state. He was 87. Josh Duggar won't be allowed to return home with his six children if he's released on bail, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos celebrate 25th anniversary online: 'Love of my life', Jessica Simpson claims publicists prevented men from dating her in the past: 'That was the excuse I heard', Victoria Beckham asks what to do with her ‘entire bucket full’ of her children’s lost baby teeth, Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for May 2, ‘Night Court’ reboot starring Melissa Rauch, John Larroquette in the works. [134], The Dick & Betsy DeVos Family Foundation was launched in 1989. Bert Belasco, known for his role in the BET series "Let’s Stay Together," died at age 38 in November after being found in a hotel room in Virginia. Jason Davis, best known as the voice of Mikey Blumberg on Disney Channel’s animated series "Recess," died in February in Los Angeles at age 35. Market data provided by Factset. (Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic), "Glee" actress Naya Rivera has died following an accident at Lake Piru near Los Angeles, Calif. She was 33. He was 89 years old. Clark asked if she would inform Indiana that it could not discriminate in that way if it accepted federal funding, and asked her how she would respond in the event a voucher school rejected black students but a state "said it was okay." He was 82. "(Getty), Robert Conrad, the rugged, contentious actor who starred in the hugely popular 1960s television series "Hawaiian Eye" and "The Wild, Wild West," died in February of heart failure. (Lucasfilm), David Schramm, an actor known for his prolific work in theater as well as his role on the NBC sitcom "Wings," died in March at age 73. "[86], In April 2017, DeVos praised the president's nomination of Carlos G. Muñiz as the department's general counsel. 2" and "Snowpiercer," died in October at age 63 as a result of West Nile virus. (Caterine Milinaire/Sygma via Getty Images), Trini Lopez, who was known for his hit "If I Had a Hammer," died in August at age 83. Legendary actor, director and producer Carl Reiner, best known for his work on "The Dick Van Dyke Show," died in June at age 98. Kellye Nakahara, who starred as Lieutenant Nurse Kellye Yamato on "M*A*S*H," died at age 72. [130], On January 7, 2021, DeVos resigned from her position as Secretary of Education after the January 6 U.S. Capitol riots. Veteran soap opera actress Marj Dusay who played Alexandra Spaulding on "Guiding Light" for over two decades died in January at age 83.