35 Legendary War Movie Stars Who Have Died So Far | 2026

Classic war movies gave us some of the most unforgettable performances in Hollywood history. From battlefield epics and World War II dramas to military adventures and historical war films, these legendary actors helped define an entire era of cinema. In this video, we remember 35 legendary war movie stars who have passed away, including John Wayne, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Richard Burton, Gregory Peck, Lee Marvin, James Coburn, Robert Mitchum, George C. Scott, Donald Sutherland, Sean Connery, Kirk Douglas, Gene Hackman and many more. You’ll see the classic war films they were known for, the roles that made them unforgettable, how old they were when they died, and the reported causes of death when publicly available. These stars appeared in iconic films such as The Longest Day, The Great Escape, The Dirty Dozen, Patton, The Guns of Navarone, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Where Eagles Dare, A Bridge Too Far, Kelly’s Heroes, Midway, Battle of Britain, Lawrence of Arabia and many other classics. Some lived long and remarkable lives, while others were taken far too soon. But their performances remain part of the lasting legacy of classic war cinema. Which legendary war movie star do you remember most? And what is your favorite classic war movie of all time? Share your memories in the comments. Subscribe to TimeLens Icons for more videos about classic Hollywood stars, war movie legends, Western icons, actors who died, stars we’ve lost, final years, Then & Now, and unforgettable faces from the past. Help us reach 5,000 subscribers. #WarMovies #WarMovieStars #ClassicHollywood #ActorsWhoDied #StarsWeLost #JohnWayne #SteveMcQueen #CharlesBronson #GregoryPeck #LeeMarvin #ClassicMovies #HollywoodLegends #GoneButNotForgotten #TimeLensIcons