5 Celebrities We've Already Had to Say Goodbye to in 2018

Rayya Elias

The author died after her battle with pancreatic and liver cancer in early January. Her partner, Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert, confirmed the sad news in a heartbreaking post on Instagram, writing, "Thank you for letting me walk with you right to the edge of the river. It has been the greatest honor of my life. I would tell you to rest in peace, but I know that you always found peace boring." Rayya was 57.

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Jerry Van Dyke

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The actor and younger brother of fellow comedian Dick Van Dyke passed away at age 86 in January. His wife, Shirley Ann Jones, told The New York Times that his health had deteriorated since a traffic accident in 2015.

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Jon Paul Steuer

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The actor, who was best known for his work on Star Trek: The Next Generation, died at age 33 in January. While no other details have been released at this time, his band, P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S., announced his death on its Facebook page, writing, "It is with heavy hearts and saddened minds that we announce the passing of our dear friend and singer Jonny Jewels, AKA Jon Paul Steuer . . . We've lost our singer, but far, far more than that we've lost a friend. Rest in peace, Jonny...we love you."

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Peggy Cummins

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The actress, who starred in the 1950 classic Gun Crazy, died of a stroke in January. She was 92.

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France Gall

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The French singer passed away in Paris after her battle with cancer. She was 70.

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