10 Famous Celebrities who passed away

American film director, William Friedkin, passed away on August 7th, at the age of 87. In 1972 he won an Oscar, for directing the American action thriller film, The French Connection. He also worked on films, such as, The Exorcist. The Brink's Job. And The Boys in the Band.
American DJ, and songwriter, DJ Casper, died of cancer, on August 7th, at age 58. He was best known for his hit song, Cha Cha Slide. The song was signed locally, then by a major label, taking it to an international stage.
American Hall of Fame musician, and songwriter, Randy Meisner, died of complications from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, on July 26th, at the age of 77. He was one of the founding members, of the legendary, Grammy award winning rock band, Eagles. Their most famous songs are, Hotel California. Desperado. Take It Easy. Life in the Fast Lane. And Take It to the Limit. He was an integral part of the Eagles, and instrumental in the early success of the band.
Actor, Clifton Oliver, who was best known for his role, in The Lion King, on Broadway, died on August 2nd, at the age of 47.
American singer, violinist, and founding member of the band, It's a Beautiful Day, David LaFlamme, passed away on August 7th, 2023. He was 82 years old.
Canadian Hall of Fame musician, Robbie Robertson, passed away on August 9th, 2023, at the age of 80. The cause of death was cancer. He was the guitarist, and songwriter, for Canadian American group, The Band, from 1967, to 1978. The band's most famous song is, The Weight. He has also worked on soundtracks for films, such as, The Wolf of Wall Street. And The Irishman.
American actor, Robert Swan, died of cancer, on August 9th, at the age of 78. He has appeared in films, such as, The Untouchables. Natural Born Killers. Hoosiers. And Who's That Girl.
American voice actor, comedian, and writer, Johnny Hardwick, died on August 8th, at age 64. He was most known for voicing, Dale Gribble, in the animated American TV show, King of the Hill.
American musician, Sixto Rodriguez, passed away on August 8th, at the age of 81. His music has developed a cult following overseas, and his recordings have sold well in Australia and, South Africa. His most famous songs are, Sugar Man. Climb Up On My Music. And I Wonder. He also was a subject, of the 2012 documentary film, Searching for Sugar Man.
American film editor, Arthur Schmidt, died on August 5th, at age 86. He won 2 Oscars for for Best Film Editing, for his work on the 1988 film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit. And the 1994 film, Forrest Gump.