These days, we know of celebrity deaths almost as soon as they happen, thanks to the speed with which information is disseminated via internet and social media. Every so often, however, a celebrity dies well under the radar and we don’t hear about it until much, much later.

Maybe the celeb’s family is just really good at keeping things private, or maybe the celeb has all been forgotten by the public. No matter how shocking the death is, though, we do hope that they left behind real estate properties or a hefty bank account or even life insurance policies for their families instead of an inheritance of debt.

Clark Middleton – West Nile Virus

Few people know that Clark Middleton spent fifteen long years as a venerated stage actor in New York before getting his first TV part. He was a member of the highly respected ‘New York Shakespeare Festival’ and the ‘Circle Repertory Theater’ acting troupe.

Clark’s many cinematic and TV successes are, of course, widely known to global audiences through hit films like ‘Serendipity’ and the television series ‘Twin Peaks.’ Yet, his most moving performance was in the one-man-play he wrote and appeared in, ‘Miracle Mile’ which powerfully spoke of the artist’s personal struggles in his life and moved viewers around the country.

Thomas Jefferson Byrd – Multiple Wounds

On October 3, 2020, the world lost acting and producing superstar, Thomas Jefferson Byrd. The outpouring of love and support for him and his family was tremendous and showed how respected and adored he was by his fans and colleagues.

He was great at hitting the books, earning both a degree in Science and Fine Arts before he embarked on his acting career. After entering the entertainment world, Thomas excelled at stage and film work, gaining notoriety through his screen work with director Spike Lee. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that his work will be an inspiration for aspiring artists out there.

Chadwick Boseman – Cancer

Most people know Chadwick Boseman for his role in the highly acclaimed blockbuster ‘Black Panther,’ but his acting heroics date way back. His breakthrough film was the 2013’s biographical film ’42,’ where he played ‘Jackie Robinson.’

Boseman’s acting is not the only thing people remember about the star. His big heart and humble character too. For the film ’21 Bridges’ in which he starred, Boseman took a pay cut to ensure a fellow actor’s compensation was adequate. The world is still reeling from his untimely demise that occurred so early in his career, but his legacy will forever remain with us for this larger than life soul.