Fred Phelps, the controversial preacher who founded the Westboro Baptist Church, passed away this week at the Shawnee County facility in Topeka.
He was 84 years old.
Phelps' son, Tim, confirmed the death to Kansas First News.
Members of the Westboro Baptist Church are infamous for protesting at funerals of soldiers with signs with messages such as "Thank God for dead soldiers," and "Thank God for 9/11."
They believe these deaths are God's punishment for American immorality and tolerance of homosexuality and abortion.
The organization has also celebrated Cory Monteith's told, telling Lea Michele to kill herself, and referred to Taylor Swift as a whore.
Said Thomas Witt, executive director of Equality Kansas, in a statement, in response to those wishing to picket Phelps' funeral:
"This is our moment as a community to rise above the sorrow, anger, and strife he sowed, and to show the world we are caring and compassionate people who respect the privacy and dignity of all."
We're not about to include Phelps among these respected celebrities, but here's a look at other famous people that have died in 2014:
1. Philip Seymour Hoffman
R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed!
2. James Avery
James Avery has passed away. The beloved star of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was 65.
3. Pete Seeger
Pete Seeger has passed away. The late singer and activist was 94.
4. Shirley Temple
Shirley Temple was a childhood star in the 1930s. She passed away at the age of 85.
5. Phil Everly
A photo of the late Phil Everly. He passed away in early 2014.
6. Anna Gordy Gaye
Anna Gordy Gaye passed away in early 2014. She was the sister of Berry Gordy and the wife of Marvin Gaye.
7. Eric Lawson
Eric Lawson stars here as The Marloboro Man. He died from lung cancer at the age of 72.
8. Roy Garber
Roy Garber passed away in January 2014. He was a star on Shipping Wars.
9. Cassandra Lynn Hensley
Rest in peace, Cassandra Lynn Hensley. The Playboy Playmate was found dead in January 2014.
10. Darryl Robinson
Darryl Robinson of Cooking Channel fame has died. He was just 50.
11. Sid Caesar
Sid Caesar has died. He was 91 years old and will be missed.
12. Ralph Waite
Ralph Waite is seen here on NCIS. The actor died at the age of 86.
13. John Henson Picture
Rest in peace, John Henson. This member of The Muppets family died in early 2014.
14. Jamie Coots
Jamie Coots has died from a snake bite. The reality star appeared on the series Snake Salvation.
15. Michele Savoia
Michele Savoia, a famed Broadway costume designer, has passed away at the age of 55.
16. Bob Casale
Bob Casale, second from right, was the guitarist for the '80s band Devo, best known for the hit song "Whip It." R.I.P.
17. Harold Ramis
Harold Ramis passed away at the age of 69. We'll always adore the actor for his role in Ghostbusters.
18. Jim Lange
Jim Lange has passed away. The Dating Game host was 81.
19. Tim Wilson
Comedian Tim Wilson, who incorporated NASCAR into his routines, has died. R.I.P.
20. Speaker Knockerz
Speaker Knockerz has passed away. The young emerging rapper was only 19.
21. Sheila MacRae
Sheila MacRae, best known as Alice from The Honeymooners, died in March 2014 at the age of 92.
22. Cynthia Lynn
Cynthia Lynn has died. The Hogan's Heroes star was 76.
23. Bob Thomas
Veteran journalist Bob Thomas has passed away at the age of 92. R.I.P.
24. Wesley Warren
Wesley Warren, The Man with the 132-Pound Scrotum, died in March 2014 of a non-scrotum related injury.
25. David Brenner
David Brenner has died. The fixture on The Tonight Show was 78.
26. L'Wren Scott
L'Wren Scott, a fashion designer and the girlfriend of Mick Jagger, is dead. She was 49.
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