Celebrities Who Danced on DWTS and Left Us Too Soon

Dancing with the Stars has been a popular show for over 20 years. It's known for its glitz, glamour, and sometimes heartbreaking moments. Sadly, several former contestants have passed away, leaving fans with memories of their time on the show.

Notable Losses

Len Goodman

• Role: Beloved Judge
• Passed Away: 2023
• Cause: Bone Cancer
• Legacy: Known for his sharp wit and fair judging.

Shannen Doherty

• Season: 2019
• Passed Away: 2024 at the age of 53
• Cause: Breast Cancer
• Legacy: Fan favorite and strong contestant.

Aaron Carter

• Season: Competed on the show
• Passed Away: 2022 at the age of 34
• Cause: Drowned after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam
• Legacy: Child star turned singer, finished in fifth place.

Mary Wilson

• Season: 2020
• Passed Away: 2021 at the age of 76
• Cause: Hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
• Legacy: Original member of The Supremes, first celebrity eliminated.

Jacoby Jones

• Season: 2013
• Passed Away: 2024 at the age of 40
• Cause: Hypertensive cardiovascular disease
• Legacy: Former NFL player, finished in third place.

Jerry Springer

• Season: 2006
• Passed Away: 2023 at the age of 79
• Cause: Pancreatic Cancer
• Legacy: Famous talk show host, placed fifth.

Anne Heche

• Season: 2020
• Passed Away: 2022 at the age of 53
• Cause: Car Crash
• Legacy: Emmy award-winning actress, eliminated in the third week.

Cloris Leachman

• Season: 2008
• Passed Away: 2021 at the age of 94
• Cause: Stroke with COVID-19 as a significant contributing factor
• Legacy: Accomplished actress, oldest contestant at the time.

Florence Henderson

• Season: 2011
• Passed Away: 2016 at the age of 82
• Cause: Heart Failure
• Legacy: Known for her role in The Brady Bunch, placed eighth.

Valerie Harper

• Season: 2013
• Passed Away: 2019 at the age of 80
• Cause: Terminal Brain Cancer
• Legacy: Inspiring actress, placed eighth.

Kirstie Alley

• Seasons: Competed twice
• Passed Away: 2022 at the age of 71
• Cause: Colon Cancer
• Legacy: Beloved actress, placed second in her first season and seventh in the All-Star season.

Suzanne Somers

• Season: 2015
• Passed Away: 2023 at the age of 76
• Cause: Breast Cancer with metastasis to the brain
• Legacy: Vibrant actress, placed ninth.