The entertainment world mourned the loss of several beloved figures in 2024. From iconic musicians to legendary actors, the stars we lost left an indelible mark. Keep scrolling to remember the stars who died this year.
Wayne Northrop
The Days of Our Lives alum died on November 29 at the age of 77.
Bob Bryar
According to a TMZ report published on Friday, November 29, My Chemical Romance's former drummer Bob Bryar was found dead at 44.
Helen Gallagher
Playbill confirmed via a November 26 Instagram post that the Ryan’s Hope actress died at age 98.
Jim Abrahams
The writer and director of films such as Hot Shots, Airplane! and the Naked Gun series died at age 80 on November 26.
Chuck Woolery
Woolery, who was the original host of Wheel of Fortune and had an 11-year run hosting the popular dating show Love Connection, died at his home in Texas at the age of 83
Colin Petersen
The original drummer of the Bee Gees died at age 78 on November 19.
Paul Teal
The One Tree Hill alum died at age 35 on November 15 following an undisclosed health battle.
Vladimir Shklyarov
The Russian ballet dancer died on November 16 after a fatal fall from the fifth floor of a building. He was 39.
Song Jae-rim
The South Korean actor was found dead in his Seoul apartment on November 12. He was 39.
Tony Todd
The Candyman and Final Destination franchise star died on November 6 at age 69.
Georgina Cooper
The supermodel died in Greece in October. She was 46.
Quincy Jones
The legendary music producer died at age 91 on November 3.
Alan Rachins
Rachins’ wife, Joanna Frank, confirmed the Emmy-nominated actor’s death to The Hollywood Reporter on November 2.
Graham “Dingo” Dinkelman
One month after suffering a venomous snake bite, the South African wildlife conservationist died at the age of 44.
Teri Garr
The Tootsie actress died on October 29, She was 79.
David Harris
The actor, known for his role as Cochise in 1979's The Warriors, died at age 75 on October 26.
Holden Trent
The Philadelphia Union soccer player died on October 26 at the age of 25.
Rudy May
Former New York Yankees pitcher Rudy May died Saturday, October 19, at the age of 80.
Sarah Danser
According to a local Hawaii news station, the Naked and Afraid alum died on October 22, She was 34.
Jack Jones
The singer died on September 23 at a hospital in Rancho Mirage, California.
Fernando Valenzuela
The former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, known by fans as “El Toro,” died at age 63 on October 22, He was 63.
Michael Newman
The Baywatch alum died from heart complications on Sunday, October 20, at age 68.
Mitzi Gaynor
The actress died of natural causes on October 17.
Liam Payne
The founding member of One Direction died at age 31 on October 16.
Rachel Yaffe
The social media personality died on October 11 at the age of 27
Guilherme 'Bomba' Vasconcelos
The former UFC fighter and mixed martial artist, who briefly dated Demi Lovato in 2017, died at age 38.
Kasem Ryan (Ka)
The family of the New York City rapper (real name Kasem Ryan) announced via Instagram that he died at age 52 on October 12.
El Taiger
The Cuban musician died at age 37 on October 10, one week after he suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
Jack Revill
Revill’s family confirmed via Instagram on Saturday, October 12, that the Scottish DJ, also known as “Jackmaster,” had passed away “following complications rising from an accidental head injury.”
Nicholas Pryor
The General Hospital and Port Charles star died on October 7 at the age of 89 following a battle with cancer.
Taylor Rousseau Grigg
The TikTok star’s husband announced via Instagram on October 5 that Taylor died at the age of 25.
Ron Hale
The General Hospital star died at his home in St George, South Carolina on August 27, He was 78.
John Amos
The Good Times actor died at age 84 in August.
Frank Fritz
The American Pickers star died at age 60 on September 30 two years after suffering a stroke.
Ken Page
News broke on September 30 that the Broadway actor, known for playing Lion in The Wiz and Old Deuteronomy in Cats, died at age 70.
Pete Rose
The MLB legend died on September 30. He was 83.
Dikembe Mutombo
The former professional basketball player and hall of famer died on September 30 at age 58.
Gavin Creel
The Tony Award winner died at his home in New York on September 30, He was 48.
Kris Kristofferson
The country music star died on September 28.
Drake Hogestyn
The Longtime Days of Our Lives star, who played John Black for nearly four decades, was one day shy of his 71st birthday when he died on September 28.
Maggie Smith
The British actress, an EGOT winner best known for her roles in the Harry Potter film franchise and Downton Abbey died at age 89 on September 27.
John Ashton
The Beverly Hills Cop star died on September 26 at age 76 following a battle with cancer.
Kathryn Crosby
Kathryn Crosby, the second wife and widow of Bing Crosby, died September 20, She was 90.
Tito Jackson
Michael Jackson’s brother, an original member of the Jackson 5, died on September 15.
Joe Schmidt
The former Detroit Lions player died at age 92 on September 11.
Chad McQueen
The Karate Kid actor and son of the legendary Steve McQueen died on September 12 at age 63.
Frankie Beverly
Beverly, who founded the funk band Maze, died at age 77 on September 10.
James Earl Jones
The legendary actor died at age 93 on September 9.
Peter Renaday
The voice actor, who is best known for portraying Master Splinter on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, was found dead inside his home on September 8. He was 89.
James Darren
The actor, known for starring in the 1959 movie Gidget and on the police drama T.J. Hooker, died on September 2. He was 88.
Obi Ndefo
The actor, who starred as Bodie Wells on Dawson’s Creek, died at age 51 in late August.
Fatman Scoop
The rapper died on August 30 at the age of 53.
Johnny Gaudreau
The Columbus Blue Jackets hockey player and his brother, Matthew, were killed by a suspected drunk driver on August 30.
Sid Eudy
The professional wrestling legend died in August after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 63.
John Aprea
Aprea, who portrayed the young Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather Part II and the father of John Stamos’ character on Full House, died August 5 at the age of 83.
Bob Weatherwax
The Hollywood dog trainer passed away August 15, He was 83.
Jack Russell
The Great White frontman died on August 15, He was 63.
Greg Kihn
Kihn died on August 13 at age 75 after battling Alzheimer's disease.
Gena Rowlands
News broke on August 14 that the actress died at age 94.
Peggy Moffitt
The model and actress died at age 86 on August 10.
Kevin Sullivan
The WWE confirmed Sullivan’s death at age 74 on August 9.
Robert Logan
The 77 Sunset Strip star’s family announced his death on August 7, at age 82.
Connie Chiume
The Black Panther star, who appeared as a tribal leader in the Marvel movie, died at age 72 on August 6.
Billy Bean
The retired athlete died at age 60 on August 6.
Patti Yasutake
The Star Trek: The Next Generation actress died on August 5, She was 70.
Charles Cyphers
The actor, known for his work in the Halloween franchise, died at age 85 on August 4
Francine Pascal
The author died at age 92 on July 28.
Lionel Elika Fatupaito
Samoan boxing coach Lionel Elika Fatupaito died at the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 26, at the age of 60.
Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark and Amber Nelon Kistler
Three members of Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet The Nelons were killed in a tragic plane crash that left no survivors on July 26.
John Mayall
The British singer-songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at age 90 on July 22.
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir
The last surviving member of the musical group the Four Tops died at age 88 on July 22.
Whitney Rydbeck
Rydbeck died on July 20, He was 79.
Esta TerBlanche
All My Children star died at age 51, on July 18.
Cheng Pei-pei
The actress, best known for her performances in the 1996 film Come Drink With Me and the 2000 film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, died at age 78 on July 17.
Shannen Doherty
The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum died on July 13 at the age of 53.
Bob Newhart
The legendary comedian died on July 18, he was 94.
Naomi Pomeroy
The Top Chef Masters alum died on July 13 at the age of 49.
James B. Sikking
The actor, known for his work on Hill Street Blues and Doogie Howser, M.D., died of dementia on July 13. He was 90
Richard Simmons
The fitness instructor died on July 13 at age 76.
Jacoby Jones
The 2013 Super Bowl champion died at his home in Houston at age 40 on July 14.
Dr. Ruth
Sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer died on July 12. She was 96.
Shelley Duvall
Duvall died at age 75 on July 11.
Pat Colbert
The actress known for her role as Dora Mae on the soap opera Dallas died at age 77 on June 23.
Joe Egan
The cofounder of the musical group Stealers Wheel, died at age 77 on July 6.
Joan Benedict
A spokesperson for the actress’ family confirmed that she died at age 96 on June 24.
Doug Sheehan
The General Hospital alum died at age 75 on June 29.
Jon Landau
The Avatar and Titanic producer died at age 63 on July 6.
Dawn Hollyoak
Hollyoak, who competed on The Great British Baking Show in 2022, died in July at the age of 61.
Khyree Jackson
Jackson, who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings earlier this year, died on July 6. He was 24.
Mike Heslin
The Lioness actor died on July 2 after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 30.
Pretty Pastel Please
Australian YouTuber, whose real name was Alexandra, died on July 5 at age 30.
Tony Knight
A family member revealed on July 4 that Knight, 54, was killed by a falling tree branch at the Rock’&’Cars Festival in France in June.
Keke Jabbar
The Love & Marriage: Huntsville star died at the age of 42 on July 2.
Martin Mull
Mull died at age 80 in June 27th after suffering from a long-term illness.
Bill Cobbs
The actor died at age 90 in June.
Sika Anoa'i
The WWE legend died at age 79 on June 25.
Spencer Milligan
The actor best known for his roles on the TV series Land of the Lost died at age 86 on April 18.
Shifty Shellshock
The Crazy Town frontman, born Seth Binzer, was found dead at his residence on June 24, He was 49.
Sarah Becker
The Real World alum died by suicide at the age of 52.
Donald Sutherland
The Hunger Games actor died on June 20 at the age of 88.
Willie Mays
The San Francisco Giants announced via X on June 18 that the baseball legend died at age 93.