A cartoon series debuted in 1999 and ran for two seasons.Adams gained notoriety when he began writing blog posts praising Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential run. In 2023, "Dilbert" was pulled from newspapers across the US following racist comments made by Adams.Adams died on January 13 following a bout with metastatic prostate cancer.Brad Arnold, 47Brad Arnold.Scott Gries/ImageDirect/Getty ImagesAs the lead singer of 3 Doors Down, Arnold launched the group into fame with the 2000 rock anthem "Kryptonite," which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 that year.The success led to other hits like "Loser," "Here Without You," and "When I'm Gone."

Arnold's vocal range and lyrics focused on love and love lost, which fueled the group to stardom.Arnold died on February 7 after a battle with cancer.Afrika Bambaataa, 68Afrika Bambaataa.Paul Natkin/WireImage/GettyRegarded as a pioneer in hip-hop during the 1970s and 1980s, Lance Taylor, known professionally as Afrika Bambaataa, would go on to influence the likes of Queen Latifah and A Tribe Called Quest throughout his career.First gaining attention as a DJ in the Bronx, Bambaataa signed with Tommy Boy Records in 1981 and released landmark songs like "Jazzy Sensation" and "Planet Rock."Bambaataa founded the hip-hop awareness group, Universal Zulu Nation, in the 1970s to steer kids away from gang life. Bambaataa stepped down as the head of the organization in 2016 after accusations of sexual abuse.Bambaataa denied all claims.He died on April 9 due to prostate cancer.Nicholas Brendon, 54Nicholas Brendon.Getty ImagesBrendon played the beloved character Xander Harris in all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."Brendon also starred in other TV shows, including "Criminal Minds" and "Kitchen Confidential."Brendon died in his sleep on March 20.

According to his family's statement, the cause was natural. In 2023, Brendon suffered a heart attack and was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. He also had cauda equina syndrome, which led to several spinal surgeries."While it's no secret that Nicholas had struggles in the past, he was on medications and treatment to manage his diagnosis, and he was optimistic about the future at the time of his passing," the statement to The Hollywood Reporter read.

"Our family asks for privacy during this time as we grieve his loss and celebrate the life of a man who lived with intensity, imagination, and heart."Robert Carradine, 71Robert Carradine.Bobby Bank/WireImage/GettyAs a member of Hollywood's famed Carradine family, Robert was destined for a career on screen.He got one of his first screen credits starring in his brother David Carradine's popular 1970s TV series "Kung Fu" and went on to land roles in everything from Samuel Fuller's World War II classic "The Big Red One" to the "Lizzie McGuire" series that made Hilary Duff a star.But for a generation, Robert Carradine will always be known as the king of the nerds, embodying the iconic geek Lewis Skolnick in the 1980s franchise "Revenge of the Nerds."Carradine's family shared statements with Deadline that emphasized being open about his struggles with mental illness."We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby's valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder," Carradine's family said. "We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness."Carradine died by suicide on February 23.If you or someone you know is experiencing depression or has had thoughts of harming themself or taking their own life, get help.

In the US, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Help is also available through the Crisis Text Line — just text "HOME" to 741741. The International Association for Suicide Prevention offers resources for those outside the US.Bud Cort, 77Bud Cort.CBS Photo Archive/CBS via Getty ImagesCort's baby-faced looks, combined with his wit and sophisticated persona, led to him becoming the epitome of 1970s counterculture when director Hal Ashby cast him as the lead in the 1971 movie "Harold and Maude."The dark comedy stars Cort as Harold, a twenty-something who is obsessed with suicide until he meets 79-year-old eccentric Maude (Ruth Gordon). The movie would