In Memoriam: Remembering Those We Lost in 2014 (Part 1)

The world of entertainment said goodbye to a number of icons and legends in 2014 along with many other familiar faces in front of and behind the camera. We remember their contributions fondly.

(in alphabetical order)

Maya Angelou (1928 - 2014)

Presidential Medal of Freedom Winner Maya Angelou Dead at 86

Larry Auerbach (1923 - 2014)

Larry Auerbach Dead at 91, Longtime 'Love of Life' Director

John Bardon Dead at 75

Actor John Bardon, who played Dot Branning's husband Jim in British soap opera EastEnders, has died at age 75.

Bardon was born in Brentford, Middlesex in 1939. He appeared in numerous TV series including sitcom Birds of a Feather, Rumpole of the Bailey and Dad's Army. He had a recurring role in ITV comedy Up The Elephant and Round The Castle.

He also worked on the stage in a number of productions during his career, winning an Olivier Award in 1988 for his performance in the musical "Kiss Me Kate."

Bardon made his first appearance on EastEnders in 1996. His character was a regular fixture in the Queen Vic pub, and devoted to God-fearing Albert Square stalwart Dot, whom he married in 2002 after proposing to her on the London Eye.

Bardon suffered a debilitating stroke seven years ago and was forced to drastically reduce his appearances in the show. His character caused great anguish for Dot after his stroke when he required full-time care and was eventually moved to a nursing home.