Famous Celebrities Who Passed Away Without Much Fanfare

The late celebrities highlighted in this article played some pretty iconic roles in the television, movie, and music industries. Unfortunately, their lives were cut short, and many of these famous faces received very little press about their passing…

James Avery

Uncle Phil, played by the beloved James Avery, in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was naturally a fan favorite as a heartfelt father-figure for Will Smith. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 68.

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The More You Know

  • Before becoming a movie star, Harrison Ford was a master carpenter – a craft he still does as a hobby.
  • In 1978, Tim Allen was arrested for possession of 1.4 pounds of cocaine and was sentenced to three to seven years in jail. He was let out on parole after two years and four months.
  • In the early days of his career, Sylvester Stallone was so poor that he sold his dog Butkus for $50.
  • Soon after moving to New York City, Madonna worked at a Dunkin' Donuts. She was fired after one week for messing with the jelly machine.
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