John Ritter died September 11, 2003. Aorta disection. Did not feel well on the set of "8 Simple Rules..." and collapsed. Died in same hospital he was born in. Age: 54. Known for "The Waltons" and "Three's Company" tv series'. The Other 91972),Skin Deep (1989),Stay Tuned (1992), The Dreamer of Oz (1990-tv).

Jonathan Brandis died November 12, 2003. Suicide. Died from injuries after hanging himself the day after having dinner with friends. Suffered depression. Age: 27. Best known for his role in "SeaQuest DSV" tv series (1993-96). Alternate title of last film: A fate Totally Worse Than Death.

Spaulding Gray, author & actor, missing since January 10, 2004. Body found March 8, 2004 in the East River of New York. Suicide. suffered deep episodes of depression hereditary and bi-polar. and from injuries of a car accident and brain injury in 2001.

Richard Biggs died May 22, 2004 from an Aortic tear. Age: 44. Known as "Marcus" on Days of Our Lives in 1987-92, Dr. Franklin" in Babylon 5 (1994-98). he was totally deaf in one ear and partially in the other.

Laura Branigan died August 26, 2004 from a brain aneurysm. Best known for her songs, "Gloria","Solitare","How Am I Suppose To Live Without You","Self Control", "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow".

David Bailey played "Alistar Crane" on the NBC serial, Passions. His character was poisoned (to survive), but in real-life, he accidently drowned in a pool on Thanksgiving Day 2004. Was "Dr. Russ Matthews" on "Another World" from 1973-92.

Jerry Orbach died Dec. 28, 2004. Prostate cancer. Sang "Be Our Guest" in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" and on Broadway. Although a regular in Law & Order (1990-present), his last appearance was in the spin-off Law & Order: Trial By Jury (2005).

Steve Susskind died January 21, 2005 in a car accident. Age 62. Was in the film, Friday the 13th, Part 3 (1982).

Najai Turpin died February 14, 2005. Committed suicide in front of girlfriend in car outside of gym he trained at. Was a contestant boxer in NBC's reality tv series, "The Contender": Season One.

Phillip Amelio died April 1, 2005. Baterial infection of heart valve. Flared up due to misdiagnosis of condition. Age: 27. "Life with Lucy" (1986-tv series),Born on the Fourth of July (1989), All My Children (1988-99).

Luther Vandross died July 1, 2005. Age: 54. Struggled with his weight for many years. Sang his love ballad "Here and Now" in the 5th Season of "227" tv series, episode "do not pass go,part 2". he had a stroke in 2003.

Ileen Getz died August 4, 2005. Cancer. Played "Judith Drap" in "Third Rock From the Sun" tv series.

Perry Stephens died September 8, 2005. Liver failure. Age 47. Appeared in serials, "Loving" in 1983-89 and "Bold and the Beautiful" in 1993.

Tara Correa-McMullen was fatally shot several times, murdered by gang shooting, on October 21, 2005. Her last film was Rebound (2005) and appeared in season 6 of the Judging Amy tv series.

Pat Morita (Noriyuki Morita) died in Las Vegas from natural causes, Nov. 24, 2005. Age 73. His height 5 foot 3. Discovered by Redd Foxx. His former co-star Ralph Macchio spoke at his funeral.Best known for his roles as "Arnold" in Happy Days tv series and "Mr. Miyagi" in the original "The Karate Kid" movies. Last films: Act Your Age (2008), Royal Kill (2009).

Gregg Hoffman died December 4, 2005 after admitted to the hospital complaining of neck pain. Died from natural causes. Age: 42. Producer of SAW (2004), SAW 2 (2005).

Chris Penn was found dead in bed, January 24, 2006. Enlarged heart. Age: 40. Brother to Sean Penn.

Dana Reeve died March 6, 2006 from lung cancer. Age: 44. Wife of Christopher Reeve until his death in 2004.

June Pointer of the singing group "The Pointer Sisters" died April 11, 2006 in the arms of her sisters. Cancer. "He's So Shy", "Jump (For My Love)", "Neutron Dance".

Billy Preston died June 6, 2006 from hypertension causing kidney failure. Went into deep coma. Known for songs, "Nothing From Nothing", "Will it Go Round in Circles".