So, together, let’s revisit some of the incredible women we’ve lost so far in 2018.
Gorgeous Lady of Wrestling, Mt.
Fiji
Just two days into the new year,we lost a true legend.
Many may have only known her by her wrestling persona, Mt.
Fiji but her given name was Emily Dole.
Having never lost one match, Dole was an iconic star in Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (G.L.O.W.)
during the late ’80s and early ’90s.
If you’re a fan of theNetflixshow of thesame acronym, you’ll likely spot similarities between Mt.
Fiji and Machu Picchu.
This is because Dole’s character was the inspiration.
WE LOST OUR GLOW SISTER THIS MORNING.
We are very sad that she passed away."
Summerland also added, “She was the CHAMP IN THE RING.
Fly high Mountain Fiji.”
Dole passed away at 60 years of age, after a long struggle with serious health problems.
In the 1990s, the band catapulted to fame thanks to O’Riordan’s powerful vocals.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed toBBC Newsthat it was at her hotel where she was pronounced dead.
After O’Riordan’s shocking death, the band put their music on hold.
After a few months, The Cranberriesannounced their decision to work on a special 25th anniversary edition.
“After much consideration we have decided to finish what we started,” the band wrote.
She is also the name behind the much anticipatedSolo: A Star Wars Story.
All the while, she kept working.
She is missed by family and fans alike.
The two young women patched airplane wings, used drills, and riveted no joke pieces of metal.
One day, a photographer took the older sister’s picture the one would later become famous.
Nearly a year and a half later on January 20, Fraley passed away at 96.
“On the whole, it’s been a good [career],” she toldThe Spectrum.
And I did," she added.
Living until 105 just proves she followed his sage advice.
White was also a music producer and actress.
Although she excelled in acting, it seems music was her calling.
As a preschooler, White started singing and performing gospel music alongside her parents.
She also learned to play piano and entered talent contests and performances as a teen.
In 1988, she won a Nashville online grid television talent competitionYou Can Be a Star.
White became sick in September of 2017 before succumbing to her illness on January 23, 2018.
She left behind her husband, Chuck Cannon, along with the couple’s three children.
Chambers also starred in the long running BBC show,The Vicar of Dibley.
Very sad news."
It is apparent that Chambers is sorely missed.
Fabray, whose acting career began in the ’40s, was both a Tony and Emmy Award-winning performer.
Although live television is arguably one of the most intimidating arts, Fabray cited it as her favorite.
Perhaps that’s why she was so successful.
Fabray is survived by her son, as well as his two children.
Her death hit the country hard evenIndia’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social mediato express his condolences.
Fans, too, expressed their grief, starting the hashtag “#SrideviLivesForever” on Twitter.
Brown was a kind soul and beloved by her coworkers.
Her family toldNBC Newsthat she spent the majority of her adult life fighting for that cause.
The beloved icon will certainly not be forgotten.
As a three year old, Gidley was already actively involved in the arts, specifically dance.
At four, she won “New England’s Little Miss Lovely” competition.
Then, while many children were just entering kindergarten, Gidley was busy winning modeling competitions.
By the time she reached her junior year of high school, she had already graced the cover ofSeventeenmagazine.
She showed no signs of slowing down as she entered into adulthood.
As Gidley continued her career in modeling, she also began to take up acting.
She relocated to New York City before eventually putting down roots in Los Angeles, California.
According to a Park County attorney, Kidder was already deceased when police arrived to the scene.
In 2001, she becamea mental health advocate.
All the while, Kidder continued to act.
She even starred on stage in the Broadway playThe Vagina Monologues.
She will be missed.
It was a complete shock."
That shock was alsofelt by fansand colleagues alike.
Spade is survived by her husband with whom she wasrecently separatedand her beloved 13-year-old daughter,Frances Beatrix.
The details surrounding the celebrity’s death are not available, according toPeople.
As a young socialite, the young Neilson spent time at Warwick Castle reading Beatrix Potter’sPeter Rabbitbooks.
Neilson lived a life full of adventure, including flying helicopters, swimming with sharks, and riding motorcycles.
Neilson was 49 at the time of her death.