There are countless talented actors who have tragically died at a young age after battling with addiction, disease, or mental illness. However, their work lives on, immortalizing their exceptional talent. On the opposite end of the spectrum, some great actors of the 20th century lived long lives and continued working until their final breath. Unfortunately, this meant that not all of them had the opportunity to witness the release of their last films.
Click through the gallery to meet the actors who didn't live to witness their final works of art.