Hollywood bid goodbye to several greats in 2012.
The most unexpected passing was Whitney Houston, who drowned in her hotel room bathtub in February. The pop superstar was just 48-years-old. “The Green Mile” actor Michael Clarke Duncan never recovered from a heart attack and died in September at age 54.
TV lost a number of legends. Dick Clark died of a heart attack in April, and Andy Griffith of the same cause in July. Andy's costar George Lindsey -- who played Goober Pyle on "The Andy Griffith Show" -- passed in May.
Other notable passings included Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys and "At Last" singer Etta James.
Click “Launch Gallery” above to remember the celebrities that we lost in 2012, but will never forget.
