The Masked Singer has had some significant losses, as several stars who wore masks on the singing reality show have sadly passed away. The popular TV show has brought together a wide range of celebrity masked singers since it premiered in 2019. Part of the show’s success has always been the magic of the reveal of famous, recognizable faces beneath the stunning mask creations.
Sadly, some of those stars have since passed away after appearing on The Masked Singer. Bob Saget (Squiggly Monster), Leslie Jordan (Soft Serve), Kirstie Alley (Baby Mammoth), Jerry Springer (Beetle), and George Foreman (Venus Fly Trap) entertained audiences with their Masked Singer appearances. They will forever be missed and remembered by fans of the show.
Bob Saget (Squiggly Monster)
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Bob was best known for his portrayal of Danny Tanner, the beloved dad from Full House and its sequel Fuller House. He was also a successful stand-up comedian, the original host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, and the narrator of How I Met Your Mother, providing the voice of the older Ted Mosby.
Bob joined the cast of The Masked Singer season 4 as Squiggly Monster. His costume was silly and made entirely of multi-colored synthetic fur. It had six arms, five eyes, a smiling mouth with bright white teeth, and a small top hat on its long, shaggy hair. During the competition, Bob sang phenomenal renditions “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones. He was a good friend of The Masked Singer panelist Robin Thicke’s father, actor Alan Thicke, so Robin was able to guess him easily.
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Bob died on January 9, 2022, at the age of 65, due to blunt head trauma from an accidental blow to the back of his head, most likely from a fall. He was found unresponsive in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando. During The Masked Singer season 8 TV Theme Song Night, the show paid tribute to Bob. In the Battle Royale, as Harp, Amber Riley performed a slowed-down gospel-inspired version of Full House‘s theme song, “Everywhere You Look.“
Amber’s beautiful performance showcased the meaning of the lyrics in a way that no one had ever heard before. The audience and panelist Ken Jeong were brought to tears. Jodie Sweetin, who played Bob’s daughter, Stephanie, on Full House was a special guest on that episode of The Masked Singer, which made the moment even more touching.
Leslie Jordan (Soft Serve & Guest Panelist)
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Leslie had many film and television credits to his name and was best known for his roles in Will & Grace, American Horror Story, and The Cool Kids. At the time of his death, he was playing the lovable character Phil on the sitcom Call Me Kat. He brought joy and hope to people during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown when he became an online sensation with his viral videos.
Leslie was also a guest panelist on The Masked Singer. During season 6, he dressed as Soft Serve, a vanilla ice cream cone with strawberries and blueberry on top, and sang “This Little Light of Mine” before revealing himself and joining the panel. He returned as a guest panelist in season 7. His final appearance on The Masked Singer was during season 8 in an episode that aired after his death. Leslie died at the age of 67 in a car crash due to a suspected medical emergency on October 24, 2022.
Kirstie Alley (Baby Mammoth)
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Kirstie was a legendary actress whose Masked Singer season 7 stint as Baby Mammoth was her final television appearance. Kirstie had numerous television and film credits to her name, including her Emmy Award-winning role on Cheers, Veronica’s Closet, the Look Who’s Talking Franchise, and two seasons of Dancing With The Stars. As Baby Mammoth, Kirstie dressed in a gigantic, fuzzy, hot pink baby mammoth costume, complete with hooves, two tiny tusks, a trunk, and big eyes with long eyelashes. The costume was truly adorable, and everyone loved it. She lasted two weeks in the competition before her elimination.
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During The Masked Singer season 7, Kirstie sang sensational renditions of “Walkin’ After Midnight” by Patsy Cline, “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss)” by Cher, and “Me Too” by Meghan Trainor during a Duel Performance against Shaggy as Space Bunny. Kirstie also created a cute Baby Mammoth song and dance that delighted the panel and the audience. It was a silly and sweet moment that really captured Kirstie’s personality. Kirstie died on December 5, 2022, at 71, after a short battle with colon cancer.
Jerry Springer (Beetle)
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Jerry was the iconic host of the talk show Jerry Springer from 1991-2018. He also served as the 56th mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio from 1977-1978. Jerry was also the host of The Jerry Springer Podcast, as well as America’s Got Talent, from 2007-2008. From 2019-2022, he hosted the courtroom show, Judge Jerry. Jerry placed fifth during Dancing With The Stars season 3, with his professional dance partner, Kym Johnson.
Jerry’s final television appearance was on The Masked Singer season 8 in 2022 as Beetle, a dapper ladybug with wore a gray pin-striped suit. On Muppets Night, he sang a spectacular rendition of Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight.” Jerry passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023, at his home in suburban Chicago, Illinois. His cause of death was pancreatic cancer that had been diagnosed a few months earlier. Jerry was 79 years old.
George Foreman (Venus Fly Trap)
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Boxing legend George Foreman, nicknamed “Big George,” was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. He was also a businessman, minister, and author. A very successful entrepreneur, George sold more than 100 million units of his George Foreman grill worldwide by 2011. In 1993, he starred in the sitcom George, and from 2016-2018, he starred in the reality travel show Better Late Than Never.
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In 2022, George competed as Venus Fly Trap on The Masked Singer season 8. Dressed as a giant version of the plant, he sang a rousing rendition of “Get Ready” by the Temptations, which brought smiles to everyone’s faces. George passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by loved ones.
The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. EDT on FOX.
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