A Fond Farewell: 25 Celebrities We Lost In 2014

“Phil, your monumental talent, your generosity and your unflinching quest for truth both in art and in life, will be missed…” — Cate Blanchett dedicated her BAFTA award to her friend Philip Seymour Hoffman who died of a drug overdose at age 46 in February.

“ was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan, and everything in between. But he was one of a kind.” — ’s tribute to Robin Williams who committed suicide at the age of 63 in August.

“RIP . Being publicly told that my dress is hideous will never feel quite as awesome. You will be truly missed.” — took to Twitter to pay tribute to , 81, who died in September after complications from surgery.

“She had great presence and her talent was much admired, not least by me…I will never forget her.” — ’s tribute to his girlfriend, fashion designer, , 49, who committed suicide in March.

“She was the wildest, funniest, cleverest, wittiest and the most bonkers of all of us. Writing ‘was’ destroys me afresh.” — released a statement following his daughter ’s death in April at just 25 from heroin overdose.

“Diem loved hard, lived hard and danced hard. My mom always said that Diem came out fighting since day one.” — Megan Brown spoke at the funeral of her sister , the MTV star who lost her fight with cancer at the age of 34 in November.

“Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars. We’ll miss you, Casey.” — ’s touching tweet to his hero who died, aged 82, in June.

“Meeting him made the design process all the more magical, as he is so warm and such a gentleman.” — Speaking just a month before died, aged 82, in October, praises the man who designed her wedding dress.

“’If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.’ Maya Angelou – who was utterly amazing.” — celebrated , who died in May at the age of 86.

“When I told my pal #LaurenBacall I had boyfriend troubles she said, ‘Men, f**k ‘em!’ Give ‘em hell in heaven Betty. RIP.” — remembered her friend . The screen icon died in August at the age of 89.

“Bob was a great actor and an even greater man. Funny, loyal, instinctive, hard working, with that inimitable energy that seemed like a spectacular firework rocket just as it takes off.” — on her friend and colleague, British actor , who died in April at the age of 71

“I will remember you as the bright light that you were.” — Former Pussycat Doll on news that dancer and actress was the victim of an apparent murder-suicide in December. She was 30-years-old.

“Ever magnificent is she. She has touched me in such a deep, deep way as a young woman.” — shared her love for actress at the star’s funeral. The 91-year-old died in September.

“His musing were like pearls, his jokes were timeless and perfectly placed, his stories – detailed and wholly entertaining, his warm embrace was where you wanted to live forever.” — ’ thoughts upon learning her friend and colleague, director died, aged 83, in November.

“Mickey Rooney got all the best babes despite being short as hell. #RIP beautiful man.” — ’s tweet upon hearing that was dead. The Hollywood legend – who died aged 93 in April – had been married eight times.

“She was one of the best that ever was and her influence is clear in every one of us who has been here since.” — paid tribute to fellow Saturday Night Love alum. , who died in October at the age of 57.

“Sir Richard Attenborough was the only Santa Claus I ever believed in. A wonderful man.” — honored , the Oscar-winning British actor and director who – among other things – co-starred with her in the 1994 remake of the classic, Miracle On 34th Street. He died in August at age 90.

“Was an honor working beside u receiving ur bear hugs every day. Love u Grampa Jim.” — ’s sweet Twitter tribute to , who played her grandfather on the sitcom 8 Simple Rules. The Hollywood icon passed away, at age 86, in July.

“Harold Ramis and I together did the National Lampoon Show off Broadway, Meatballs, Stripes, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day. He earned his keep on this planet. God bless him.” — talked to Time magazine about his friend and frequent collaborator Harold Ramis who died aged 69 in February.

“Ann B Davis. How many mornings I have spent with you. “Oh Alice.” RIP.” — toasts . The sitcom favorite – who played Alice Nelson, the maid in The Brady Bunch – died in June at the age of 88.

“I’m sure that God is a bit nervous right now. I love you, Elaine.” — ’s Twitter tribute to his friend, legendary Broadway star, Elaine Stritch, who also played his on-screen mom on 30 Rock. The 89-year-old passed away in July.

“RIP WARRIOR. only love. HH.” — ’s online response to news that his fellow wrestler, James Brian Hellwig (the Ultimate Warrior) had died in April, aged 54

“He was as wonderful a person as he was an actor. He will be missed.” — on screen icon and friend, . Wallach – whose movie hits include The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly and Mystic River – died, aged 98, in June.

“The Good Ship Lollypop has sailed today with Shirley Temple aboard a true 1 of a kind. If you don’t know her…google or YouTube her.” — takes to Twitter to salute Hollywood’s most cherished child star, , who died in February, aged 85.