Celebrities who died in 2018 part 1

In 2018, we lost legends in science, entertainment, and politics. Here's a look back at some of the big names who died this year, and the contributions they left behind.

Stan Lee

The godfather of Marvel superhero comics was best known for bringing characters including Spider-Man, Thor, X-Men, and the Avengers to life in comics, movies, and TV shows. Lee died at 95 in November.

Stephen Hawking

Famed British physicist Stephen Hawking died in March at age 76 after transforming how we look at the universe, black holes and time itself. While considered the most famous scientist of his time, he was also a prolific author who had a deep desire to explain the origin and expansion of the universe to readers without scientific backgrounds.

George H.W. Bush

The 41st US president and patriarch of a modern-day political dynasty died in November at 94.

A graduate of Yale, George H.W. Bush embarked on a political career that included two terms in Congress, working as a UN ambassador, heading the Republican Party, directing the CIA and serving as 43rd vice president under President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Bush was president from 1989 to 1993.

After leaving office in 1993, Bush was active in humanitarian activities, often alongside former US President Bill Clinton.

Anthony Bourdain

Celebrity chef, author, and TV personality Anthony Bourdain took his own life at a hotel in France in June, at age 61. Bourdain first found fame with his 2000 book Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly. He went on to write numerous memoirs, cookbooks and travel books.

Aretha Franklin

"Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin died in August at 76 after a music career that spanned more than six decades. Her music career skyrocketed in 1967 with the hit song Respect, and she went on to win 18 Grammys and was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Neil Simon

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon became a household name for his plays The Odd Couple and Barefoot in the Park, and earned four Oscar nominations and won Tony awards for The Odd Couple, Lost in Yonkers and Biloxi Blues. He died in August at 91.

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