These international celebs were missed this Christmas

Joe CockerDied: December
He shot to fame way back in 1969 at during the Woodstock show, with his unforgettable rendition of the Beatles' With A Little Help From My Friends.

Phillip HughesDied: November
The loss of this Aussie cricketer was a freak accident. He was struck by a stray bouncer at the back of his head and collapsed right then on the field, never to open his eyes again.

Joan RiversDied: September
Joan Rivers was hospitalised after complications from a throat operation, which she did not recover from.Her legacy was that of an ever effervescent woman.

Richard Kiel Died: September
James Bond villain Kiel, the man with the metal teeth, best known for playing Jaws, died of a possible acute myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease.

Richard Attenborough Died: August
After spending more than 70 years in the film business and taking home an Oscar for Gandhi, he also made his mark in Jurassic Park.Lord Attenborough died just days before his 91st birthday. Five years ago, he suffered a stroke that confined him to a wheelchair. His family said last year that he never fully recovered from the stroke that left him in a coma for several days.

Lauren Bacall Died: August
Bacall belonged to the hallowed Golden Age of Hollywood.She costarred with husband Humphrey Bogart in three films -To Have And Have Not, The Big Sleep and Key Largo.

Robin Williams Died: August
Reports about Robin Williams' suicide shocked fans, co-stars and his co-workers the world over. What was shocking was that Williams was very much ahead of his game.

Tommy Ramone Died: July
From celluloid to music, Tommy Ramone was the drummer for the legendary punk rock band, The Ramones, and was also the last sur viving member of the legendary band.

Peaches Geldof Died: April
The British socialite and fashion ista tragically died at 25 at her home in Kent, England. Officials announced after the autopsy that Peaches died of a heroin overdose.

L'wren Scott Died: March
The fashion designer and Mick Jagger's longtime girlfriend allegedly killed herself. She was found dead in her apartment in New York, much to Jagger's shock.

Shirley Temple Died: February
Shirley Temple will always be famous for being the world's most iconic child star. She died of natural causes at age 85.

Sid Caesar Died: February
Caesar was a pioneer of US TV comedy. The comedian had starred in films like It's A Mad, Mad, Mad World, Silent Movie, History of the World: Part I and Grease.