Famous people who died in 1977

A list of 4 celebrities and other famous people who passed away in the year 1977.

Roughly 47 years have passed since these people died.

This list is ordered by the person's date of death.

Comedian Deceased
Died on Jan 29, 1977, at the age of 22.
Shot himself.

Singer Deceased
Died on Aug 16, 1977, at the age of 42.
Heart attack.

Musician Deceased
Died on Sep 16, 1977, at the age of 29.
The car he was a passenger in struck a fence and tree in southwest London.

Actor Deceased
Died on Dec 25, 1977, at the age of 88.
Stroke.

Perspective

A few facts that highlight just how long ago 1977 was:

These celebrities died before TV shows such as "The Incredible Hulk", "Dallas", "Taxi", and "WKRP in Cincinnati" started airing on television.
These people did not get to see movies such as "Capricorn One", "Damien: Omen II", "Jaws 2", "Grease", "Star Wars", or "Hooper".
Celebrities such as AJ McLean, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Adrian R'Mante, and Ashton Kutcher were not even born yet.
In 1977, celebrities such as Keith Moon, Sid Vicious, John Wayne, and Alfred Hitchcock were still alive.
Television shows such as "Kojak", "Police Woman", "Black Sheep Squadron", and "Maude" were still running.

Statistics about the 4 celebrity deaths above.