Diahann Carroll and other notable celebrity deaths

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• statement posted on her Twitter account, from owner Tabatha Bundesen, Grumpy died from complications from a urinary tract infection. "Grumpy Cat has helped millions of people smile all around the world — even when times were tough," the statement read. "Some days are grumpier than others."” data-id=”131192736″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/4341_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.31192736″/>

• New York Times. She was 85. The Tony Award-winning producer behind “Hello, Dolly” (2017) and “Kinky Boots” (2013), died at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan after battling pneumonia for nearly a month. ” data-id=”130739312″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/4342_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.30739312″/>

• Actor Kristoff St. John was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Feb. 4 at the age of 52, NBC reported. Mark Geragos, St. John’s attorney, confirmed the news.

  St. John was best known as a longtime cast member of the CBS soap, “The Young and the Restless.” He was a two-time Daytime Emmy Award winner and won eight NAACP Image Awards. St. John debuted on TV at age 7, according to his CBS biography, and his credits include “That’s My Mama,” “Suddenly Susan,” “The Cosby Show” and numerous feature films.

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We remember these celebrities who recently died for their iconic roles (Diahann Carroll’s Julia), literature (Toni Morrison), the music they created (Ric Ocasek, Eddie Money), their lasting contributions to film (D.A. Pennebaker, John Singleton) and much more.

Here are the actors, directors, musicians, athletes, politicians and other well-knowns we’ve recently said goodbye to.