Recent notable deaths: Garry Marshall, Elie Wiesel, more

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A number of people who reached the peak of their fields have passed in recent months. The music world mourned the deaths of David Bowie and Prince, while fans of film and television bowed for Anton Yelchin, Alan Rickman and Doris Roberts. The list goes on, from hockey legend Gordie Howe to boxer Muhammad Ali and, in July, director, producer and writer Garry Marshall.

Here, the notables we"ve recently said goodbye to.

Garry Marshall Garry Marshall, creator of "Happy Days and "The Odd Couple," died on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the age of 81, according to a statement from his publicist. Marshall died from complications of pneumonia after a stroke, his representative told USA Today. He also directed "Pretty Woman" and "The Princess Diaries." (Credit: Getty Images for TV Land / Joe Scarnici)

Garry Marshall, creator of "Happy Days and "The Odd Couple," died on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the age of 81, according to a statement from his publicist. Marshall died from complications of pneumonia after a stroke, his representative told USA Today. He also directed "Pretty Woman" and "The Princess Diaries." (Credit: Getty Images for TV Land / Joe Scarnici)

Michael Cimino Michael Cimino, the Academy Award-winning director behind 1978"s Vietnam War film "The Deer Hunter," died at age 77. The director of the Cannes Film Festival, Thierry Fremaux, tweeted the news on July 2, 2016. A New York City native, Cimino made eight movies during his film career, including 1980"s "Heaven"s Gate" and his debut, "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot," in 1974. (Credit: Getty Images / Gareth Cattermole)

Michael Cimino, the Academy Award-winning director behind 1978"s Vietnam War film "The Deer Hunter," died at age 77. The director of the Cannes Film Festival, Thierry Fremaux, tweeted the news on July 2, 2016. A New York City native, Cimino made eight movies during his film career, including 1980"s "Heaven"s Gate" and his debut, "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot," in 1974. (Credit: Getty Images / Gareth Cattermole)

Elie Wiesel A prolific author, Noble Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel was born in 1928 in Romania. He died at age 87 on July 2, 2016. (Credit: Getty Images)

A prolific author, Noble Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel was born in 1928 in Romania. He died at age 87 on July 2, 2016. (Credit: Getty Images)

Pat Summitt Pat Summitt died on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the age of 64, the University of Tennessee said. She was the winningest coach in U.S. Division I college basketball history. Summitt, who coached the University of Tennessee"s Lady Vols women"s team, announced in August 2011 that she had been diagnosed with early-onset dementia. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong)

Pat Summitt died on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the age of 64, the University of Tennessee said. She was the winningest coach in U.S. Division I college basketball history. Summitt, who coached the University of Tennessee"s Lady Vols women"s team, announced in August 2011 that she had been diagnosed with early-onset dementia. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong)

Bill Cunningham Bill Cunningham, a well-known New York Times fashion photographer, died at age 87, the newspaper said on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Cunningham, known for his shots of emerging trends on the streets of New York City, died after being hospitalized for a stroke, the newspaper said. He worked for the Times for nearly 40 years, operating "as a dedicated chronicler of fashion and as an unlikely cultural anthropologist," according to the newspaper. (Credit: Getty Images / Gareth Cattermole)

Bill Cunningham, a well-known New York Times fashion photographer, died at age 87, the newspaper said on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Cunningham, known for his shots of emerging trends on the streets of New York City, died after being hospitalized for a stroke, the newspaper said. He worked for the Times for nearly 40 years, operating "as a dedicated chronicler of fashion and as an unlikely cultural anthropologist," according to the newspaper. (Credit: Getty Images / Gareth Cattermole)

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ADVERTISE HERE Anton Yelchin Actor Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov in two "Star Trek" movies, was killed on June 19, 2016, when his car rolled and pinned him against a wall at his Los Angeles home, police said. He was 27. (Credit: Getty Images / Neilson Barnard)

Actor Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov in two "Star Trek" movies, was killed on June 19, 2016, when his car rolled and pinned him against a wall at his Los Angeles home, police said. He was 27. (Credit: Getty Images / Neilson Barnard)

Christina Grimmie Former "Voice" contestant Christina Grimmie was shot and killed while signing autographs at a concert in Orlando, Florida, on June 10, 2016, cops said. The gunman then killed himself, according to police. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)

Former "Voice" contestant Christina Grimmie was shot and killed while signing autographs at a concert in Orlando, Florida, on June 10, 2016, cops said. The gunman then killed himself, according to police. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)

Gordie Howe Hockey legend Gordie Howe died at age 88, the Detroit Red Wings announced on Friday, June 10, 2016. The 23-time NHL All-Star led Detroit to four Stanley Cup titles before retiring in 1980. (Credit: Getty Images / Richard Wolowicz)

Hockey legend Gordie Howe died at age 88, the Detroit Red Wings announced on Friday, June 10, 2016. The 23-time NHL All-Star led Detroit to four Stanley Cup titles before retiring in 1980. (Credit: Getty Images / Richard Wolowicz)

Muhammad Ali Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali died on Friday, June 3, 2016, at an undisclosed hospital in the Phoenix area. The self-proclaimed "Greatest of All Time" was 74 years old. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images )

Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali died on Friday, June 3, 2016, at an undisclosed hospital in the Phoenix area. The self-proclaimed "Greatest of All Time" was 74 years old. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images )

Alan Young Actor Alan Young, who played Wilbur Post opposite a talking horse on the 1960s sitcom "Mr. Ed," died on May 19, 2016. He was 96 years old. Young was among the stars of the 1961 film "The Time Machine," as well as the voice of animated character Scrooge McDuck. (Credit: Getty Images / John M. Heller)

Actor Alan Young, who played Wilbur Post opposite a talking horse on the 1960s sitcom "Mr. Ed," died on May 19, 2016. He was 96 years old. Young was among the stars of the 1961 film "The Time Machine," as well as the voice of animated character Scrooge McDuck. (Credit: Getty Images / John M. Heller)

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ADVERTISE HERE Morley Safer, former "60 Minutes" correspondent/co-host, died at age 84, CBS announced on Thursday, May 19, 2016. After joining "60 Minutes" in December 1970 in the show"s third season, he retired just a week before his death. He was known for both celebrity interviews and investigative pieces on injustice and worldwide issues. (Credit: Getty Images / Fernando Leon)

Morley Safer, former "60 Minutes" correspondent/co-host, died at age 84, CBS announced on Thursday, May 19, 2016. After joining "60 Minutes" in December 1970 in the show"s third season, he retired just a week before his death. He was known for both celebrity interviews and investigative pieces on injustice and worldwide issues. (Credit: Getty Images / Fernando Leon)

Prince Prince, the singer and musician, died April 21, 2016, at age 57. His body was found at his Paisley Park studios, located in Chanhassen, Minn., the Carver County Sheriff"s Office tweeted. (Credit: Getty Images / Vince Bucci)

Prince, the singer and musician, died April 21, 2016, at age 57. His body was found at his Paisley Park studios, located in Chanhassen, Minn., the Carver County Sheriff"s Office tweeted. (Credit: Getty Images / Vince Bucci)

Chyna Former professional wrestler and reality TV personality Chyna was found dead in her Los Angeles-area home on April 20, 2016, police said. She was 46 years old. (Credit: Getty Images)

Former professional wrestler and reality TV personality Chyna was found dead in her Los Angeles-area home on April 20, 2016, police said. She was 46 years old. (Credit: Getty Images)

Doris Roberts Actress Doris Roberts, best known for her role as Marie Barone on the hit sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond," died on April 17, 2016 at 90. She won five Emmys during her career, four of which were for her work on "Everybody Loves Raymond." (Credit: Getty Images / Joe Scarnici)

Actress Doris Roberts, best known for her role as Marie Barone on the hit sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond," died on April 17, 2016 at 90. She won five Emmys during her career, four of which were for her work on "Everybody Loves Raymond." (Credit: Getty Images / Joe Scarnici)

Merle Haggard Country music star Merle Haggard died on April 6, 2016 of pneumonia. Haggard, who passed away on his 79th birthday, was known for hits like "Mama Tried." (Credit: Getty Images / Frazer Harrison)

Country music star Merle Haggard died on April 6, 2016 of pneumonia. Haggard, who passed away on his 79th birthday, was known for hits like "Mama Tried." (Credit: Getty Images / Frazer Harrison)

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ADVERTISE HERE Patty Duke Patty Duke, who won an Oscar as a teenager for "The Miracle Worker," died at the age of 69 on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, of sepsis. The actress" long career included her own television show, "The Patty Duke Show," and the Neely O"Hara role in "The Valley of the Dolls." (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)

Patty Duke, who won an Oscar as a teenager for "The Miracle Worker," died at the age of 69 on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, of sepsis. The actress" long career included her own television show, "The Patty Duke Show," and the Neely O"Hara role in "The Valley of the Dolls." (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)

Earl Hamner Earl Hamner, the creator of TV"s "The Waltons" and "Falcon Crest," died at age 92 on March 24, 2016. (Credit: TNS)

Earl Hamner, the creator of TV"s "The Waltons" and "Falcon Crest," died at age 92 on March 24, 2016. (Credit: TNS)

Garry Shandling Comedian Garry Shandling, the star of HBO"s "The Larry Sanders Show" and Showtime"s "It"s Garry Shandling"s Show" has died at age 66. Shandling suffered an apparent heart attack, his publicist, Alan Nierob, told Reuters. (Credit: Getty Images / Alberto E. Rodriguez)

Comedian Garry Shandling, the star of HBO"s "The Larry Sanders Show" and Showtime"s "It"s Garry Shandling"s Show" has died at age 66. Shandling suffered an apparent heart attack, his publicist, Alan Nierob, told Reuters. (Credit: Getty Images / Alberto E. Rodriguez)

Phife Dawg Rapper Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest died early Wednesday morning, according to Rolling Stone. He was 45. (Credit: Invision / Brian Ach)

Rapper Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest died early Wednesday morning, according to Rolling Stone. He was 45. (Credit: Invision / Brian Ach)

Rob Ford Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, notorious for smoking crack while in office, died at the age of 46 on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, his office said. Ford had been struggling with cancer since September 2014 when the diagnosis forced him to end his re-election campaign for mayor. (Credit: Getty Images)

Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, notorious for smoking crack while in office, died at the age of 46 on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, his office said. Ford had been struggling with cancer since September 2014 when the diagnosis forced him to end his re-election campaign for mayor. (Credit: Getty Images)

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ADVERTISE HERE Frank Sinatra Jr. Frank Sinatra Jr., son of Frank Sinatra and a singer himself, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. His sister Nancy Sinatra announced he had died of cardiac arrest on her official Facebook page. He was 72. (Credit: Getty Images / Charley Gallay)

Frank Sinatra Jr., son of Frank Sinatra and a singer himself, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. His sister Nancy Sinatra announced he had died of cardiac arrest on her official Facebook page. He was 72. (Credit: Getty Images / Charley Gallay)

Keith Emerson The founding member of prog rockers Emerson, Lake and Palmer has died at age 71. Per a statement from the band, Emerson died at home in Los Angeles. (Credit: Getty Images / Frazer Harrison)

The founding member of prog rockers Emerson, Lake and Palmer has died at age 71. Per a statement from the band, Emerson died at home in Los Angeles. (Credit: Getty Images / Frazer Harrison)

Sir George Martin "Fifth Beatle" Sir George Martin died on March 8, 2016 at the age of 90. The wildly successful producer had more than 50 No. 1 hit records in the U.S. and Britain. Pictured: Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, Sir George Martin and producer Giles Martin accept the Best Compilation Soundtrack Album award for "Love" onstage during the 50th annual Grammy awards on Feb.10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)

"Fifth Beatle" Sir George Martin died on March 8, 2016 at the age of 90. The wildly successful producer had more than 50 No. 1 hit records in the U.S. and Britain. Pictured: Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, Sir George Martin and producer Giles Martin accept the Best Compilation Soundtrack Album award for "Love" onstage during the 50th annual Grammy awards on Feb.10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)

Nancy Reagan Former first lady Nancy Reagan died on March 6, 2016, at age 94. (Credit: Getty Images)

Former first lady Nancy Reagan died on March 6, 2016, at age 94. (Credit: Getty Images)

George Kennedy Actor George Kennedy, who starred in "Cool Hand Luke" and "Airport," died at 91, media outlets reported on Feb. 29, 2016. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)

Actor George Kennedy, who starred in "Cool Hand Luke" and "Airport," died at 91, media outlets reported on Feb. 29, 2016. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)

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ADVERTISE HERE Umberto Eco The Italian author Umberto Eco died on Feb. 19, 2016, at age 84. The European intellectual saw his acclaim move from academic circles to the world at large in 1980 with the success of his novel "The Name of the Rose." (Credit: EPA / Arno Burgi)

The Italian author Umberto Eco died on Feb. 19, 2016, at age 84. The European intellectual saw his acclaim move from academic circles to the world at large in 1980 with the success of his novel "The Name of the Rose." (Credit: EPA / Arno Burgi)

Harper Lee Harper Lee, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," died Feb. 19, 2016. She was 89. (Credit: Getty Images / Chip Somodevilla)

Harper Lee, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," died Feb. 19, 2016. She was 89. (Credit: Getty Images / Chip Somodevilla)

Angela "Big Ang" Raiola "Mob Wives" star and Brooklyn native Angela Raiola, better known as "Big Ang," died on Feb. 18, 2016, after battling cancer. She was 55 years old. (Credit: Getty Images / Robin Marchant)

"Mob Wives" star and Brooklyn native Angela Raiola, better known as "Big Ang," died on Feb. 18, 2016, after battling cancer. She was 55 years old. (Credit: Getty Images / Robin Marchant)

Antonin Scalia Antonin Scalia, the conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice, died at age 79 on Feb. 13, 2016. According to the San Antonio News-Express, Scalia died of natural causes. Appointed by President Ronald Reagan, Scalia began serving the nation"s top court in 1986. (Credit: EPA / Peter Foley)

Antonin Scalia, the conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice, died at age 79 on Feb. 13, 2016. According to the San Antonio News-Express, Scalia died of natural causes. Appointed by President Ronald Reagan, Scalia began serving the nation"s top court in 1986. (Credit: EPA / Peter Foley)

Maurice White Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White died on Feb. 3, 2016, at age 74. The R&B funk band was known for huge disco-era hits including "September," "Shining Star" and "Boogie Wonderland." White died at home in Los Angeles.

Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White died on Feb. 3, 2016, at age 74. The R&B funk band was known for huge disco-era hits including "September," "Shining Star" and "Boogie Wonderland." White died at home in Los Angeles.

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ADVERTISE HERE Paul Kantner Paul Kantner (left), founding member of Jefferson Airplane and later Jefferson Starship, died on Jan. 28, 2016. He was 74. (Credit: Getty Images / Mario Tama)

Paul Kantner (left), founding member of Jefferson Airplane and later Jefferson Starship, died on Jan. 28, 2016. He was 74. (Credit: Getty Images / Mario Tama)

Abe Vigoda Actor Abe Vigoda, known for diverse roles from detective Fish on the sitcom "Barney Miller" to Sal Tessio in "The Godfather," died on Jan. 26, 2016. He was 94.

Actor Abe Vigoda, known for diverse roles from detective Fish on the sitcom "Barney Miller" to Sal Tessio in "The Godfather," died on Jan. 26, 2016. He was 94.

Glenn Frey Founding Eagles member Glenn Frey died Jan. 18, 2016, due to complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia, the band said. He was 67. (Credit: EPA / Franco Greco)

Founding Eagles member Glenn Frey died Jan. 18, 2016, due to complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia, the band said. He was 67. (Credit: EPA / Franco Greco)

Alan Rickman British actor Alan Rickman"s death was announced on Jan. 14, 2016. He died after a battle with cancer at the age of 69. (Credit: Getty Images / Chris Jackson)

British actor Alan Rickman"s death was announced on Jan. 14, 2016. He died after a battle with cancer at the age of 69. (Credit: Getty Images / Chris Jackson)

David Bowie David Bowie, aka Ziggy Stardust, left Earth on Jan. 10, 2016, at age 69. (Credit: John Griffin)

David Bowie, aka Ziggy Stardust, left Earth on Jan. 10, 2016, at age 69. (Credit: John Griffin)

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