Here are some notable people who died recently this week:
- George Wendt, known for playing Norm on the sitcom "Cheers," died at age 76
- Charles Strouse, composer of "Annie" and "Bye Bye Birdie," died at age 96
- Ruth Buzzi, from the groundbreaking series "Laugh-In," died at age 88
- Jill Sobule, singer-songwriter, died in a house fire at age 66
- Sophie Nyweide, a child actor known for "Mammoth" and "Noah," died at age 24, with the death investigated as a possible unintentional overdose
- Michelle Trachtenberg died from complications of diabetes
- Wink Martindale, a game-show host, died at age 91
- Rubby Pérez died in a nightclub collapse days after performing in NYC
- Richard Chamberlain, star of "Shōgun" and "The Thorn Birds," died at age 90
- Rapper Young Scooter died after injury while fleeing from Atlanta police
- Daniel Williams, former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada, died in a plane crash in San Diego
These are some of the prominent deaths reported this week across entertainment and other fields.
