{"id":6415,"date":"2025-05-30T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T08:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=6415"},"modified":"2026-05-14T12:37:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T20:37:20","slug":"10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus","title":{"rendered":"10 Famous People Who Have Died from Diabetes Mellitus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#Michelle_Trachtenberg\" >Michelle Trachtenberg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#Penny_Marshall\" >Penny Marshall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#Shelley_Duvall\" >Shelley Duvall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#Biz_Markie\" >Biz Markie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#Carroll_OConnor\" >Carroll O&#8217;Connor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#Ella_Fitzgerald\" >Ella Fitzgerald<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#James_Earl_Jones\" >James Earl Jones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#Johnny_Cash\" >Johnny Cash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#Mary_Tyler_Moore\" >Mary Tyler Moore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#Thomas_Edison\" >Thomas Edison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#Diabetes_Awareness_Research_and_the_Path_Forward\" >Diabetes Awareness, Research, and the Path Forward<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-famous-people-who-have-died-from-diabetes-mellitus\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/a-quick-reference-guide-to-signs-and-symptoms-associated-with-diabetes-mellitus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Diabetes<\/strong><\/a> is often described as a condition people manage or live with. However, for some, it&#8217;s the condition that kills them, slowly, after years of complications that were easy to overlook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than just a medical diagnosis; diabetes affects over <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetesatlas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">589 million people<\/a><\/strong> worldwide and occurs across all ages, professions, and backgrounds. <strong>While many individuals live long, healthy lives with appropriate treatment and monitoring, diabetes can become life-threatening when long-term <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Diabetes_mellitus\"><strong>complications<\/strong><\/a> develop, including <strong>heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, vision loss, amputations, <\/strong>and <strong>mental health struggles,<\/strong> making it a relentless adversary that&#8217;s capable of dimming even the brightest stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following list of ten famous people who&#8217;ve died from diabetes-related complications serves as a powerful reminder of the disease&#8217;s reach and severity. <strong>In each case, diabetes or diabetes-related complications contributed to their death<\/strong>, offering real-world insight into how this disease can affect the body over time. Their stories inspire us to increase our <strong>awareness, support diabetes research, <\/strong>and <strong>act with urgency <\/strong>in taking care of our own health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, grab a (sugar-free) cappuccino, and let&#8217;s dive into the lives and legacies of these legends who struggled with diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by persistently elevated blood glucose levels<\/strong> due to <strong>insufficient insulin production (Type 1 diabetes)<\/strong> or <strong>insulin resistance (Type 2 diabetes)<\/strong>. <strong>Over time, chronic hyperglycemia can damage blood vessels and organs<\/strong>, increasing the risk of <strong>cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, and vision loss.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Michelle_Trachtenberg_Portrait.png?w=1024\" alt=\"An portrait of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who died in 2025 from complications related to Type I diabetes.\" class=\"wp-image-6418\" style=\"width:334px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Michelle_Trachtenberg_Portrait.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Michelle_Trachtenberg_Portrait.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Michelle_Trachtenberg_Portrait.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Michelle_Trachtenberg_Portrait.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Michelle_Trachtenberg_Portrait.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Michelle_Trachtenberg\"><\/span>Michelle Trachtenberg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Michelle Trachtenberg<\/strong> faced serious health challenges in the years leading up to her death, which was officially ruled as resulting from <strong>complications of diabetes mellitus<\/strong> by the New York City medical examiner. Public reports also noted that she had undergone a liver transplant prior to her passing. Diabetes can sometimes develop after organ transplants due to the stress placed on the body and the effects of anti-rejection medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite her health struggles, Trachtenberg built a career that spanned decades and made her one of the most recognizable millennial television stars. After beginning as a child actor in Nickelodeon productions including <em>The Adventures of Pete &amp; Pete<\/em>, she broke out as the lead in <em>Harriet the Spy<\/em> at age 11 before later earning widespread acclaim as Dawn Summers in <em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer<\/em> and the unforgettable Georgina Sparks in <em>Gossip Girl<\/em>. Her death at such a young age highlights how diabetes can quietly dim even the brightest stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Penny_Marshall_Portrait.png?w=1024\" alt=\"A portrait of Penny Marshall, actress and director, who passed away from  complications from Type II diabetes in 2018.\" class=\"wp-image-6419\" style=\"width:327px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Penny_Marshall_Portrait.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Penny_Marshall_Portrait.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Penny_Marshall_Portrait.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Penny_Marshall_Portrait.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Penny_Marshall_Portrait.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penny_Marshall\"><\/span>Penny Marshall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Hollywood icon, <strong>Penny Marshall<\/strong> delivered her unique blend of humor and heart in everything she touched. As Laverne DeFazio in the 1970s sitcom <em>Laverne &amp; Shirley<\/em>, she brought blue-collar sass to millions. However, her work as a director revealed her talent for storytelling, demonstrated in film classics like <em>A League of Their Own,<\/em> <em>Awakenings,<\/em> and <em>Riding in Cars with Boys<\/em>, earning her a permanent place in cinematic history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes<\/strong> in her later years, Marshall grappled with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Complications_of_Diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">complications<\/a> that included <strong>kidney disease, heart issues, <\/strong>and <strong>chronic fatigue.<\/strong> Her trademark humor helped her cope with the condition for years, but <strong>diabetes-related heart failure<\/strong> ultimately led to her death in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Shelley_Duvall_Portrait.png?w=1024\" alt=\"A portrait of actress Shelley Duvall, who passed away from complications related to Type II diabetes in 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-6420\" style=\"width:332px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Shelley_Duvall_Portrait.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Shelley_Duvall_Portrait.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Shelley_Duvall_Portrait.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Shelley_Duvall_Portrait.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Shelley_Duvall_Portrait.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shelley_Duvall\"><\/span>Shelley Duvall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shelley Duvall<\/strong>&#8216;s unforgettable portrayal of Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick&#8217;s <em>The Shining<\/em> cemented her status as a truly unique and compelling actress. Beyond the big screen, her work on <em><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4W_53-fIYdI?si=2KmbZsy9QpamaapY\">Faerie Tale Theatre<\/a><\/em> captivated millions of children, showcasing a whimsical blend of eccentricity and heartfelt emotion that set her apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diabetes cast a dark shadow on her life during her later years, compounded by <strong>mental health struggles<\/strong> that had removed her from the public eye. The emotional weight of managing a chronic illness, coupled with public scrutiny of her appearance, deepened her isolation, transforming her into a recluse, far from Hollywood&#8217;s glow. When Duvall died in 2024, <strong>diabetes complications<\/strong> were the silent culprit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Biz_Markie_Portrait.png?w=1024\" alt=\"A portrait of hip hop musician Biz Markie, who passed away from complications associated with Type II diabetes in 2021.\" class=\"wp-image-6421\" style=\"width:339px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Biz_Markie_Portrait.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Biz_Markie_Portrait.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Biz_Markie_Portrait.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Biz_Markie_Portrait.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Biz_Markie_Portrait.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biz_Markie\"><\/span>Biz Markie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Biz Markie,<\/strong> the &#8220;Clown Prince of Hip-Hop,&#8221; was a joyful performer whose 1989 anthem &#8220;Just a Friend&#8221; remains a charming, off-key karaoke classic. His infectious grin lit up <em>Yo! MTV Raps<\/em>, <em>Men in Black II<\/em>, and even <em>SpongeBob SquarePants<\/em>, while his beatboxing and playful rhymes made him a pioneer in hip-hop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes<\/strong> in his 40s, Markie faced brutal complications, including <strong>kidney damage<\/strong> that required <strong>dialysis <\/strong>and <strong>frequent hospitalizations<\/strong>, resulting in <strong>severe weight loss<\/strong> that alarmed fans. Markie tackled the disease with his signature humor, but the disease was relentless, draining his energy and zest for performance. He passed in 2021, underscoring the reality that diabetes demands respect, or it&#8217;ll steal the mic and dim the lights forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Carroll_OConnor_Portrait-2.png?w=1024\" alt=\"A portrait of actor Carroll O'Connor, who passed away in 2001 from complications due to Type II diabetes.\" class=\"wp-image-6422\" style=\"width:374px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Carroll_OConnor_Portrait-2.png 1075w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Carroll_OConnor_Portrait-2.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Carroll_OConnor_Portrait-2.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Carroll_OConnor_Portrait-2.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Carroll_OConnor_Portrait-2.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carroll_OConnor\"><\/span>Carroll O&#8217;Connor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carroll O&#8217;Connor<\/strong> is best known for his role as Archie Bunker, the gruff, deeply flawed patriarch of <em>All in the Family, <\/em>whose performance<em> <\/em>sparked conversations about race, class, and family dynamics in the 1970s.&nbsp;In addition to his acting credits, he also contributed as a producer and director, helping shape television that challenged social norms and encouraged critical dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes<\/strong> in his 60s, O&#8217;Connor dealt with <strong>heart disease, poor circulation, <\/strong>and <strong>neuropathy<\/strong> in the final years of his life. The loss of his son, Hugh, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/understanding-substance-use-disorder-a-helpful-guide-for-health-professionals\">substance use disorder<\/a> in 1995 added to the burden of managing his chronic illness. <strong>Heart problems linked to diabetes<\/strong> led to his 2001 death at age 76.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Diabetes mellitus (type 1, type 2) &amp; diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-B-RVybvffU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Ella_Fitzgerald_Portrait.png?w=1024\" alt=\"A portrait of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, who passed away from complications due to diabetes in 1996.\" class=\"wp-image-6423\" style=\"width:325px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Ella_Fitzgerald_Portrait.png 1075w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Ella_Fitzgerald_Portrait.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Ella_Fitzgerald_Portrait.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Ella_Fitzgerald_Portrait.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Ella_Fitzgerald_Portrait.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ella_Fitzgerald\"><\/span>Ella Fitzgerald<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ella Fitzgerald,<\/strong> the &#8220;First Lady of Song,&#8221; redefined jazz with her six-decade career, thirteen Grammy Awards, and collaborations with legends like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie. Her unique, scat-style of singing and <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KeeuT3ciqpI?si=e52UnZP8Zxcde3N9\">impeccable pitch<\/a> made her a global sensation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes<\/strong> in her 60s, she faced severe complications, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/answers\/5-ps-circulation-assessment-mnemonic\"><strong>leg amputations<\/strong><\/a>. Ella kept singing when she could, but diabetes limited her ability to perform, forcing her into retirement. <strong>Heart issues tied to diabetes<\/strong> were a contributing factor in her 1996 death. Her music lingers as a timeless melody in our hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/James_Ear_lJones_Portrait.png?w=1024\" alt=\"A portrait of actor James Earl Jones, who died from complications due to Type II diabetes in 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-6424\" style=\"width:355px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/James_Ear_lJones_Portrait.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/James_Ear_lJones_Portrait.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/James_Ear_lJones_Portrait.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/James_Ear_lJones_Portrait.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/James_Ear_lJones_Portrait.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"James_Earl_Jones\"><\/span>James Earl Jones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>James Earl Jones<\/strong>&#8216; deep, resonating tone lent a powerful presence to all of the characters he portrayed, including Darth Vader&#8217;s menacing voice in <em>Star Wars<\/em>, Mufasa&#8217;s regal warmth in <em>The Lion King<\/em>, and his numerous stage roles in productions such as <em>The Great White Hope<\/em> and <em>Othello<\/em>. His EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status cemented his place as a Hollywood legend, demonstrated by his exceptional performances in films like <em>Field of Dreams<\/em> and <em>Coming to America<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes<\/strong> in his 60s, Jones became an advocate in the fight against diabetes, sharing how his <strong>diet, regular exercise, <\/strong>and <strong>regular medication<\/strong> kept him performing. As he aged, complications like <strong>heart disease, fatigue, <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Chronic_kidney_disease:_Clinical_sciences\">kidney strain<\/a><\/strong> loomed, contributing to his death in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Johnny_Cash_Portrait.png\" alt=\"A portrait of musician Johnny Cash, who died from complications due to Type II diabetes in 2003.\" class=\"wp-image-6425\" style=\"width:227px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Johnny_Cash_Portrait.png 659w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Johnny_Cash_Portrait.png?resize=227,300 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Johnny_Cash\"><\/span>Johnny Cash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Johnny Cash,<\/strong> known as <em>The Man in Black<\/em>, was country music&#8217;s rebel poet. With hits like &#8220;Ring of Fire,&#8221; &#8220;Folsom Prison Blues,&#8221; and &#8220;I Walk the Line,&#8221; he sang of pain, love, and redemption, performing in prisons and palaces alike. His raw baritone and outlaw image made him a legend, though early battles with addiction left scars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type 2 diabetes emerged later in his life, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/notes\/Neuropathies\">neuropathy<\/a>, making playing guitar and touring incredibly painful, along with vision issues that dimmed his stage presence. He faced diabetes with the grit that defined his music, but complications including <strong>heart issues, chronic fatigue, <\/strong>and <strong>respiratory problems<\/strong> piled on. He passed away in September 2003 at the age of 71.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Mary_Tyle_rMoore_Portrait.png\" alt=\"A portrait of actress and producer, Mary Tyler Moore, who died from complications from Type I diabetes in 2010.\" class=\"wp-image-6426\" style=\"width:340px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Mary_Tyle_rMoore_Portrait.png 980w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Mary_Tyle_rMoore_Portrait.png?resize=300,290 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Mary_Tyle_rMoore_Portrait.png?resize=768,742 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mary_Tyler_Moore\"><\/span>Mary Tyler Moore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mary Tyler Moore<\/strong> wasn&#8217;t just an actress; she was television royalty. She started her career as &#8220;America&#8217;s Sweetheart&#8221; in her role as Laura Petrie in <em>The Dick Van Dyke Show<\/em>. Then became a feminist role model in the 1970s with her role as Mary Richards in <em>The Mary Tyler Moore Show<\/em>, proving single women could thrive in a male-dominated world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mary Tyler Moore was diagnosed with <strong>Type 1 diabetes<\/strong> at age 33, a form of diabetes caused by <strong>autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She lived with diabetes for more than four decades and became a leading advocate for diabetes research and patient education. She dealt with <strong>insulin injections, vision loss, kidney issues,<\/strong> and the constant threat of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Approach_to_hypoglycemia:_Clinical_sciences\"><strong>hypoglycemia<\/strong><\/a>.  <strong>Her death was associated with complications of long-standing diabetes<\/strong>, including <strong>cardiovascular and renal effects<\/strong>, which are common in individuals with prolonged hyperglycemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moore didn&#8217;t just manage her condition; she crusaded, becoming a powerful spokesperson for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/\">Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation<\/a>, raising millions for research. She passed in 2010 due to health issues tied to diabetes. Her radiant smile and tireless activism inspired others to fight on with grace, purpose, and an unyielding spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Thomas_Edison_Portrait.png\" alt=\"A portrait of inventor Thomas Edison, who was never diagnosed but likely died from complications related to Type II diabetes in 1931 (before insulin was developed as a treatment).\" class=\"wp-image-6427\" style=\"width:235px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Thomas_Edison_Portrait.png 611w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Thomas_Edison_Portrait.png?resize=231,300 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thomas_Edison\"><\/span>Thomas Edison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thomas Edison<\/strong> reshaped the world with his relentless curiosity and drive, amassing an astounding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomasedison.org\/edison-patents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1,093 patents<\/a> ranging from the incandescent light bulb and phonograph to electrical distribution systems and motion picture cameras.&nbsp;His work not only transformed everyday life, but also laid the foundation for modern technology, inspiring generations of inventors and entrepreneurs to push the boundaries of possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the pre-insulin era of the early 20th century, when both diagnosis and treatment of diabetes were minimal, it seems likely that Edison had Type 2. His later years brought <strong>fatigue, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Approach_to_unintentional_weight_loss:_Clinical_sciences\">weight fluctuations<\/a>, <\/strong>and <strong>suspected kidney <\/strong>and <strong>heart issues<\/strong>, which are all hallmarks of <strong>unmanaged diabetes.<\/strong> Driven by an insatiable mind, he kept tinkering, with diabetes-related issues likely&nbsp;the cause of his 1931 death. Edison&#8217;s story highlights how far we&#8217;ve come in treating diabetes, from near-helplessness to insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, improving countless lives through advances in medical technology. (We think he would approve.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_Awareness_Research_and_the_Path_Forward\"><\/span>Diabetes Awareness, Research, and the Path Forward<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the International Diabetes Federation Diabetes Atlas study, approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10264794\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>6.7 million people died in 2021<\/strong><\/a> from conditions related to diabetes (that&#8217;s one death every five seconds), underscoring the disease&#8217;s longstanding, far-reaching impact. Each person&#8217;s story is more than just a memory; it&#8217;s an urgent call to action. By <strong>increasing overall awareness, supporting research, <\/strong>and <strong>promoting compassion, <\/strong>we can honor the legacies of these remarkable individuals and confront diabetes with the determination and resilience needed to fight this relentless disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diabetes affects people across all ages and backgrounds.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early diagnosis and management are critical to prevent complications.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advances like insulin and glucose monitors improve quality of life.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Awareness reduces stigma and promotes proactive health behaviors.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning from past cases guides better diabetes care and research.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/entertainment\/michelle-trachtenberg-diabetes-1.7512814\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/entertainment\/michelle-trachtenberg-diabetes-1.7512814<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villages-news.com\/2018\/12\/23\/penny-marshalls-death-by-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.villages-news.com\/2018\/12\/23\/penny-marshalls-death-by-diabetes\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womansworld.com\/wellness\/diabetes\/shelley-duvalls-legacy-and-diabetes-causes-symptoms-treatments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.womansworld.com\/wellness\/diabetes\/shelley-duvalls-legacy-and-diabetes-causes-symptoms-treatments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdigest.com\/468692\/biz-markies-cause-of-death-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.healthdigest.com\/468692\/biz-markies-cause-of-death-explained\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/entertainmentnow.com\/news\/carroll-oconnor-death-cause\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/entertainmentnow.com\/news\/carroll-oconnor-death-cause\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blackdoctor.org\/black-health-history-ella-fitzgerald\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/blackdoctor.org\/black-health-history-ella-fitzgerald\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health-news\/james-earl-jones-diabetes-death\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health-news\/james-earl-jones-diabetes-death<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ranker.com\/review\/johnny-cash\/1300391?l=524217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ranker.com\/review\/johnny-cash\/1300391?l=524217<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biography.com\/actors\/a44007168\/mary-tyler-moore-diabetes-diagnosis-and-advocacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.biography.com\/actors\/a44007168\/mary-tyler-moore-diabetes-diagnosis-and-advocacy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onthisday.com\/people\/thomas-edison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.onthisday.com\/people\/thomas-edison<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/idf.org\/about-diabetes\/diabetes-facts-figures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/idf.org\/about-diabetes\/diabetes-facts-figures\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/entertainment\/michelle-trachtenberg-diabetes-1.7512814\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/entertainment\/michelle-trachtenberg-diabetes-1.7512814<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/well\/article\/shelley-duval-what-are-diabetes-complications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/fortune.com\/well\/article\/shelley-duval-what-are-diabetes-complications\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/m.imdb.com\/name\/nm0001167\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/m.imdb.com\/name\/nm0001167\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/data-research\/research\/young-people-diabetes-on-rise.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/data-research\/research\/young-people-diabetes-on-rise.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/music\/2021\/jul\/17\/biz-markie-obituary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/music\/2021\/jul\/17\/biz-markie-obituary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennessean.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2018\/09\/12\/johnny-cash-death-date-nashville-obituary-anniversary\/1279962002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.tennessean.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2018\/09\/12\/johnny-cash-death-date-nashville-obituary-anniversary\/1279962002\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1996\/06\/16\/nyregion\/ella-fitzgerald-the-voice-of-jazz-dies-at-79.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1996\/06\/16\/nyregion\/ella-fitzgerald-the-voice-of-jazz-dies-at-79.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biography.com\/inventors\/thomas-edison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.biography.com\/inventors\/thomas-edison<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetesjournals.org\/care\/article\/40\/6\/732\/36823\/Mary-Tyler-Moore-1936-2017-Diabetes-Educator-and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/diabetesjournals.org\/care\/article\/40\/6\/732\/36823\/Mary-Tyler-Moore-1936-2017-Diabetes-Educator-and<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbs.com.au\/news\/article\/james-earl-jones-reveals-diabetes-battle\/ml4ykrg5a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.sbs.com.au\/news\/article\/james-earl-jones-reveals-diabetes-battle\/ml4ykrg5a<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10264794\/\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10264794\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/create\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" 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