As we near the end of 2024, we take time to remember those luminaries who passed away this year. Check out the alphabetical list below to learn more about the celebrities and other famous people who died over the past 12 months.
The compilation includes legends from Hollywood’s golden age, as well as iconic actors, directors, music producers and more.
Past lists: Celebrity deaths 2023 | Celebrity deaths 2022 | Celebrity deaths 2021 | Celebrity deaths 2020 | Celebrity deaths 2019 | Celebrity deaths 2018

Jim Abrahams, 1944-2024
Writer and director best known for his work on film series like “The Naked Gun” and “Airplane”
Marla Adams, 1938 - 2024
Emmy-winning actress who played Dina Abbott Mergeron on “The Young and the Restless”
Steve Albini, 1962 - 2024
Record producer and performer who worked with stars like Nirvana, PJ Harvey and The Pixies.
Read more: Legendary rock music producer, frontman dies at 61
Erich Anderson, 1957 - 2024
Television actor who had memorable roles on shows like “Felicity” and “Thirtysomething”
Afa Anoa’i, 1943 - 2024
Former professional wrestler who wrestled with his brother as the tag team The Wild Samoans
Sika Anoa’i, 1945 - 2024
Wrestling Hall of Famer and father of current star Roman Reigns
John Aprea, 1941 - 2024
Actor whose roles included playing Uncle Jesse’s father on “Full House” and the younger version of Salvatore in “The Godfather” sequel

John Ashton, 1948 - 2024
Hollywood actor best known for roles in “Beverly Hills Cop” films and John Hughes movies
Read more: Star actor from ‘Beverly Hills Cop,’ ‘Midnight Run’ dies at age 76
Hinton Battle, 1956 - 2024
Broadway star who originated the role of The Scarecrow in “The Wiz”
Jim Beard, 1960 - 2024
Pianist and keyboardist who worked with Steely Dan later in his career
Read more: Member of legendary rock band dies after sudden illness
Joan Benedict, 1927 - 2024
Comedian and TV actress
Robyn Bernard, 1959 - 2024
Actress best known for playing Terry Brock on General Hospital

Dickey Betts, 1943 - 2024
Co-founder and guitarist for the Allman Brothers Band

Frankie Beverly, 1946 - 2024
R&B and Soul singer who founded the group Maze

Joe Bonsall, 1948 - 2024
Vocalist with the quartet the Oak Ridge Boys
Read more: Longtime member of hugely popular country-gospel group dies at age 76
Tom Bower, 1938 - 2024
Longtime TV and film actor best known for playing Dr. Willard on “The Waltons”
Read more: ‘Die Hard 2,’ ‘The Waltons’ actor dies at 86
Barbara Taylor Bradford, 1933 - 2024
Author of books such as “A Woman of Substance” and “Act of Will”

Bob Bryar, 1979 - 2024
Former drummer for the band My Chemical Romance
Susan Buckner, 1953 - 2024
Actress best known for her role as Patty Simcox in “Grease”
Read more: ‘Grease’ actor who played cheerleader Patty Simcox, dies at 72

Adan Canto, 1981 - 2024
TV and film actor best known for his work on shows like “Designated Survivor″ and “The Cleaning Lady”
Read more: Adan Canto, known for his versatility in roles dies at 42

Eric Carmen, 1949 - 2024
Former Raspberries lead singer known for hits like “Hungry Eyes” and “All By Myself”
Read more: Cleveland native Eric Carmen, who had hits with Raspberries and as solo artist, dies at age 74

Jimmy Carter, 1924 - 2024
Former U.S. president and Nobel Peace Prize winner
Read more: Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has died at 100
Terry Carter, 1928 - 2024
Actor best known for playing Sergeant Broadhurst on the TV show “McCloud” and for originating the role of Colonel Tigh on “Battlestar Galactica”
Tommy Cash, 1940 - 2024
Country singer and younger brother of Johnny Cash best known for his hit “Six White Horses”

Bill Cobbs, 1934- 2024
Cleveland native who won a Daytime Emmy during his long career of TV shows and movies
Rocky Colavito, 1933 - 2024
Former Indians and MLB player and coach and nine-time All Star.
Read more: Rocky Colavito, Cleveland Indians’ enduring slugger, dies at 91
Michael Cole, 1940 - 2024
Actor best known for playing Pete Chochran on “The Mod Squad”

Dabney Coleman, 1932 - 2024
Longtime Hollywood actor who starred in films like ‘On Golden Pond’ and ‘9 to 5′ and more recently appeared on ‘Yellowstone’ as the father of Kevin Costner’s character.
Charlie Colin, 1966 - 2024
Founding member of the band Train

Eleanor Coppola, 1936 - 2024
Documentarian and matriarch of the Coppola family
Charles Cyphers, 1939 - 2024
Longtime TV and film actor who appeared in numerous John Carpenter works, most notably playing Sheriff Brackett in the “Halloween” film series

James Darren, 1936 - 2024
Actor and singer known for starring role in “Gidget” films as well as his TV roles on “T.J. Hooker” and “Star Trek: Deep Space 9″

Lou Dobbs, 1945 - 2024
Conservative news and political commentator
Mark Dodson, 1960 - 2024
Voice actor best know for work on Star Wars and Gremlins films

Shannen Doherty, 1971 - 2024
Actress best known for her iconic TV roles on “Beverly Hills, 90210″ and “Charmed”
Read more: Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210′ star, dies at 53
Charles Dolan, 1926 - 2024
Cleveland native who founded of HBO and Cablevision
Read more: Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98

Phil Donahue, 1935 - 2024
Longtime daytime TV host, and a native of Cleveland, who was one of the first to include the audience in the show
Read more: Phil Donahue, Cleveland native whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died

Shelley Duvall, 1949 - 2024
Hollywood actress best known for her role in “The Shining”
Read more: Iconic actress from ‘The Shining’ and ‘Popeye’ dies

Abdul Fakir, 1935 - 2024
Rock Hall inductee and last surviving original member of The Four Tops

Henry Fambrough, 1938 - 2024
Co-founder and last surviving original member of The Spinners

Joe Flaherty, 1941 - 2024
Actor and comedian best known for his work on “SCTV”
Gary Floyd, 1952 - 2024
Lead singer for the ‘80s punk rock group the Dicks
Read more: Lead singer of outspoken ‘80s punk rock band dies
Helen Gallagher, 1926 - 2024
Longtime actress best known for playing Maeve Ryan on the soap opera “Ryan’s Hope”

Teri Garr, 1944 - 2024
Comic actress from Lakewood and known for film and television career including movies like “Young Frankenstein,” “Tootsie” and “Mr. Mom”
Read more: Lakewood native Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ has died
Chris Gauthier, 1976 - 2024
Canadian actor best known for roles in “Smallville” and “Once Upon a Time”

Mitzi Gaynor, 1931 - 2024
Actress from the golden age of Hollywood, best known for her starring role in ‘South Pacific’
Read more: Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93
Ian Gelder, 1949 - 2024
Longtime actor best know for playing Kevan Lannister on the show “Game of Thrones”
Nikki Giovanni, 1943 - 2024
Writer and poet once referred to as “The Princess of Black Poetry.”

Benny Golson, 1929 - 2024
Composer and jazz musician, International Academy of Jazz Hall of Fame inductee who was also awarded a Grammy Trustees Award

Louis Gossett Jr., 1936 - 2023
Longtime film and TV actor was also first African-American actor to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Read more: Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
David Graham, 1925 - 2024
British vocal actor known for iconic vocalizations of the Daleks in “Doctor Who” as well as more recent work on shows like “Peppa Pig”
Gary Graham, 1950 - 2024
Television actor best known for starring role on “Alien Nation” and for playing a Vulcan ambassador on “Star Trek: Enterprise”

Greg Gumbel, 1946 - 2024
Longtime NFL and college men’s basketball broadcaster.
Steve Harley, 1951 - 2024
English musician, singer and songwriter known for being the frontman for the band Cockney Rebel.
Ron Harper, 1933 - 2024
Longtime television actor who also appeared as one of the astronauts in the original “Planet of the Apes” film

Rickey Henderson, 1958 - 2024
MLB’s all-time stolen base leader and Hall of Fame inductee

Bernard Hill, 1944 - 2024
Actor best known for roles as the captain of the “Titanic” and King Theoden in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy
Read more: Actor Bernard Hill, of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ has died at 79

Drake Hogestyn, 1953 - 2024
Longtime soap opera actor best known for playing the role of John Black on “Days of Our Lives”
Read more: Longtime soap opera star dies at age 70

Cissy Houston, 1933 - 2024
Grammy winning singer and mother of singer Whitney Houston
Mandisa Hundley, 1976 - 2024
Grammy-winning singer and former “American Idol” contestant

Olivia Hussey, 1951 - 2024
Hollywood actress best known for her title role in the 1968 adaptation of “Romo & Juliet”
Doug Ingle, 1945 - 2024
Founding member and organist for the band Iron Butterfly
Read more: Lead singer, co-founder of hard rock band dies

Tito Jackson, 1953 - 2024
Brother of Michael and founding member of The Jackson 5

Jill Jacobson, 1954 - 2024
Actress best known for playing Erin Jones on “Falcon Crest” who also appeared on many TV shows throughout her career

Norman Jewison, 1926 - 2024
TV producer and Oscar-nominated director for films like ‘In the Heat of the Night” and “Moonstruck”
Read more: Norman Jewison, acclaimed director, dead at 97

Glynis Johns, 1923 - 2024
British actress and Tony Award winner who also appeared in multiple Disney films, most notably as Mrs. Banks in “Mary Poppins”
Read more: Glynis Johns, ‘Mary Poppins’ star who first sang Sondheim’s ‘Send in the Clowns,’ dies at 100
Jack Jones, 1938 - 2024
Grammy winning singer and actor who also sang the theme song for “The Love Boat”

James Earl Jones, 1931 - 2024
Known as much for his vocal work as for his acting chops, Jones is probably best known as being the voice of Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” films. Also one of the few actors to win all four major awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
Read more: James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Michael Jones, 1951 - 2024
Former pro wrestler who competed under the name Virgil

Quincy Jones, 1933 - 2024
Grammy winning composer, conductor and award-winning record producer.
Read more: Quincy Jones, a titan in the music industry, dies at age 91
Bela Karolyi, 1942 - 2024
Longtime gymnastics coach who coached many Team USA greats over the years
Hiram Kasten, 1952 - 2024
Comic and actor who regularly appeared on ‘Seinfeld’ as one of Elaine’s co-workers

Toby Keith, 1961 - 2024
Country singer and songwriter known for hits like “I Love This Bar” and “Red Solo Cup.”
Read more: Toby Keith, longtime popular country singer, dies at age 62

Ethel Kennedy, 1928 - 2024
Human rights advocate and widow of Robert F. Kennedy
Read more: Ethel Kennedy, social activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy, has died

Greg Kihn, 1949 - 2024
Singer and songwriter known for hits like “The Break Up Song” and “Jeopardy”

Dexter Scott King, 1961 - 2024
Civil rights activist and son of Martin Luther King Jr.
James Kottak, 1962 - 2024
Former drummer for Scorpions and Kingdom Come
Wayne Kramer, 1948 - 2024
Co-founder and guitarist for the band MC5

George Joseph Kresge, 1933 - 2024
Mentalist and entertainer better known by his stage name, The Amazing Kreskin
Read more: Famous mentalist who was a late-night talk show favorite dies at age 89

Kris Kristofferson, 1936 - 2024
Country singer, who won multiple Grammys and earned an Oscar nomination for best song, and actor known for roles in the “Blade” trilogy as well as starring opposite Barbra Streisand in the 1976 version of “A Star Is Born.”
Read more: Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Jon Landau, 1960 - 2024
Hollywood producer and Oscar winner who worked on films like “Avatar” and “Titanic”

Linda Lavin, 1937 - 2024
Tony-winning actress and star of the hit TV show “Alice”
Read more: Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87

Steve Lawrence, 1935 - 2024
Award-winning singer and comedian who was part of the duo Steve and Eydie

Rev. James Lawson Jr., 1928 - 2024
Civil rights activist who was an early advocate of the nonviolent protest
Read more: The Rev. James Lawson Jr., civil rights leader who preached nonviolent protest, dies at 95

Phil Lesh, 1940 - 2024
Bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead

Richard Lewis, 1947 - 2024
Longtime stand-up comic who recently starred on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
Read more: ‘The Prince of Pain’ comedian Richard Lewis dies at 76
Rachael Lillis, 1969 - 2024
Longtime voice actor best known for portraying multiple “Pokemon” characters including Jigglypuff, Misty and Jessie.

Angus MacInnes, 1947-2024
Canadian actor best known for portraying Jon “Dutch” Vander in “Star Wars” movies. He made his film debut in “Rollerball” in 1975.
Read more: ‘Star Wars’ actor dead at 77: ‘more than an actor’
Robert MacNeil, 1931 - 2024
Longtime PBS anchorman and co-anchor of the “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour.”
Elizabeth MacRae, 1936 - 2024
TV and film actress best known for playing Gomer’s girlfriend on “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.”

Peter Marshall, 1926 - 2024
Actor and entertainer best known as the original host of “The Hollywood Squares” up until the early ‘80s.

Chad McQueen, 1960 - 2024
Son of legend Steve McQueen, best known for his role as Dutch in the first two “Karate Kid” films

Sergio Mendes, 1941 - 2024
Brazilian musician best known for hits like “Brasil ‘66,″ “Real in Rio” and “Never Gonna Let You Go”

Nick Mileti, 1931 - 2024
Cleveland businessman who used to be part owner of the Indians and Cavaliers and built the Richfield Coliseum.
Read more: Nick Mileti, the most energetic and imaginative promoter in Cleveland sports history, dies at age 93
Kenneth Mitchell, 1974 - 2024
Canadian TV and film actor noted for roles on “Jericho” and “Star Trek: Discovery”
Michael Mosley, 1957 - 2024
British TV personality, host and author best known for science-related programs and health/diet books

Martin Mull, 1943 - 2024
Longtime TV actor who appeared in numerous shows and movies
Read more: Martin Mull, acclaimed comic actor with Cleveland roots, dies at 80
Don Murray, 1929 - 2024
Longtime Hollywood actor who once starred in “Bus Stop” with Marilyn Monroe
Alec Musser, 1973 - 2024
Actor best known for his role on “All My Children”

Tyka Nelson, 1960 - 2024
Prince’s sister who was a singer and songwriter as well.

Bob Newhart, 1929 - 2024
Actor and Comedian best known for his numerous TV series leads
Read more: Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
Christian Oliver, 1972 - 2024
German actor who appeared in the 1995 “The Baby Sitters Club” film as well as on the TV show “Saved by the Bell: The New Class”

Charles Osgood, 1933 - 2024
Veteran TV and radio reporter and longtime fixture on CBS

Ken Page, 1954 - 2024
Broadway and voice actor who appeared in shows like “The Wiz” and “Cats” and did voice work in films like “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

Janis Paige, 1922 - 2024
Longtime actress and singer and one of the last surviving members from Hollywood’s “golden age.” Best known for her Broadway hit “The Pajama Game” as well as her work with Fred Astaire and Bob Hope.
Francine Pascal, 1932 - 2024
Author of the teen favorite “Sweet Valley High” book series

Liam Payne, 1993 - 2024
Singer, songwriter and former member of the group One Direction
Chance Perdomo, 1996 - 2024
Actor best known for his work on Netflix on shows like “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”

Mike Pinder, 1941 - 2024
Keyboardist and founding member of the Moody Blues
Read more: Classic rock band’s last original member dies at age 82

Joyce Randolph, 1924 - 2024
Actress best known for playing Ed Norton’s wife Trixie on “The Honeymooners”

Chita Rivera, 1933 - 2024
Broadway actress who transitioned to Hollywood, originated the role of Anita in ‘West Side Story’
Read more: Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91
Mark Ross, 1967 - 2024
Rapper better known as Brother Marquis and a member of the group 2 Live Crew
Read more: Iconic rapper, 2 Live Crew member dies at 58

Albert S. Ruddy, 1930 - 2024
Oscar-winning producer of films like “The Godfather” and “Million Dollar Baby”
Read more: Producer of some of Hollywood’s biggest films dies

Barbara Rush, 1927 - 2024
Longtime Hollywood actress who eventually transitioned from films to multiple popular TV show appearances.
Read more: Barbara Rush, actor who co-starred with Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman among others, dies at 97

Jack Russell, 1960 - 2024
Founding member and former lead singer for the rock band Great White
William Russell, 1924 - 2024
British stage and screen actor who played one of The Doctor’s first companions on “Doctor Who”

Frank Ryan, 1936 - 2024
Former NFL quarterback who had stints with the Rams, Browns and Redskins.
Read more: Frank Ryan passes away at the age of 87, last Browns QB to win a title

Melanie Safka, 1947 - 2024
Singer-songwriter who performed at Woodstock; best known for her hit “Brand New Key”
Pamela Salem, 1944 - 2024
British TV and film actress who also played Moneypenny in the film ‘Never Say Never Again’
Read more: ‘Bond’ actress who appeared in films starring Sean Connery dies

David Sanborn, 1945 - 2024
Grammy-winning American saxophonist who played with the likes of David Bowie and The Rolling Stones
Read more: Legendary musician who toured with rock giants dead at 78
Marlena Shaw, 1942 - 2024
Jazz and R&B singer known for her song “California Soul”
Doug Sheehan, 1949 - 2024
Actor best known for breakout roles on “General Hospital” and “Knots Landing” before moving on to become a popular TV dad on multiple shows later in his career
Charles Shyer, 1941 - 2024
Oscar-nominated writer and director known for comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride”

James B. Sikking, 1934 - 2024
Actor with numerous TV roles including shows like “Hill Street Blues” and “Doogie Howser, M.D.”
Read more: Actor from groundbreaking 1980s TV police drama dies at age 90

Richard Simmons, 1948 - 2024
Longtime TV personality and fitness guru whose popular workout tapes included the “Sweating to the Oldies” line

O.J. Simpson, 1947 - 2024
NFL star and actor whose later life was overshadowed by his trials related to the death of his ex-wife

Dame Maggie Smith, 1934 - 2024
Longtime British actress who won multiple Oscars and Emmys, played iconic roles on “Downton Abbey” and in the “Harry Potter” films.
Read more: Iconic ‘Harry Potter’ actress has died
C.J. Snare, 1959 - 2023
Lead singer for the heavy rock band FireHouse
Read more: Lead singer from popular metal rock band dies suddenly at age 64

David Soul, 1943 - 2024
Actor and singer, best known for his role as Hutch on the TV show “Starsky and Hutch”
Read more: Actor David Soul, one half of ‘Starsky and Hutch,’ dies at 80

Morgan Spurlock, 1970 - 2024
Producer and documentarian who created features like “Super Size Me”

Donald Sutherland, 1935 - 2024
Actor known for many iconic roles including originating Hawkeye in the “M*A*S*H” film and, more recently, President Snow in “The Hunger Games” franchise
Read more: Acting icon Donald Sutherland dead at 88

Richard Tandy, 1948 - 2024
Keyboardist for the band ELO
Read more: Keyboardist for legendary rock band, Rock Hall inductee dies at 76

Tony Todd, 1954 - 2024
Longtime film and television actor best known for starring in the “Candyman” films

Akira Toriyama, 1955 - 2024
Japanese artist best known for creating the “Dragon Ball” series and characters

Robert Towne, 1934 - 2024
Oscar-winning screenwriter who penned “Chinatown” and other hit ‘70s films while also doing work as a director

Brit Turner, 1966 - 2024
Drummer for Blackberry Smoke
Gwen Van Dam, 1928 - 2024
Veteran character actor whose credits included everything from “The Brady Bunch” and “The Incredible Hulk” to “Gilmore Girls” and “Modern Family”
Sid Vicious, 1960 - 2024
Professional wrestler who also performed under the monikers of Sycho Sid and Sid Justice

Johnny Wactor, 1986 - 2024
Actor best known for playing Brando Corbin on “General Hospital”

Chet Walker, 1940 - 2024
NBA All-Star and basketball Hall of Famer known by his nickname “The Jet”

M. Emmet Walsh, 1935 - 2024
Longtime television and film character actor known for roles in “Blade Runner” and “Fletch.”

Bill Walton, 1952 - 2024
NBA All-Star and league MVP who transitioned to the announcer’s booth after retiring
Read more: Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71

Carl Weathers, 1948 - 2024
Former NFL linebacker turned actor known for playing Apollo Creed in the ‘Rocky’ movies among other notable roles.
Read more: Carl Weathers, who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies

Mary Weiss, 1948 - 2024
Former lead singer of the Shangri-Las, known for their ‘60s hit “Leader of the Pack”

Jerry West, 1938 - 2024
Longtime NBA player and executive who orchestrated the Lakers’ “Showtime” era in the 80s and beyond

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, 1928 - 2024
Talk show host and guest known for the field of sex therapy

Chuck Woolery, 1941 - 2024
Longtime game show host, best known shows like “Love Connection” and for being the original host of “Wheel of Fortune”
Read more: Former ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host dies

Patti Yasutake, 1953 - 2024
TV actress best known for playing Nurse Ogawa on various “Star Trek” shows and films
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