Celebrity deaths 2024: Remembering the famous individuals who died this year (2025)

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Jim Abrahams, 1944-2024 Marla Adams, 1938 - 2024 Steve Albini, 1962 - 2024 Erich Anderson, 1957 - 2024 Afa Anoa’i, 1943 - 2024 Sika Anoa’i, 1945 - 2024 John Aprea, 1941 - 2024 John Ashton, 1948 - 2024 Hinton Battle, 1956 - 2024 Jim Beard, 1960 - 2024 Joan Benedict, 1927 - 2024 Robyn Bernard, 1959 - 2024 Dickey Betts, 1943 - 2024 Frankie Beverly, 1946 - 2024 Joe Bonsall, 1948 - 2024 Tom Bower, 1938 - 2024 Barbara Taylor Bradford, 1933 - 2024 Bob Bryar, 1979 - 2024 Susan Buckner, 1953 - 2024 Adan Canto, 1981 - 2024 Eric Carmen, 1949 - 2024 Jimmy Carter, 1924 - 2024 Terry Carter, 1928 - 2024 Tommy Cash, 1940 - 2024 Bill Cobbs, 1934- 2024 Rocky Colavito, 1933 - 2024 Michael Cole, 1940 - 2024 Dabney Coleman, 1932 - 2024 Charlie Colin, 1966 - 2024 Eleanor Coppola, 1936 - 2024 Charles Cyphers, 1939 - 2024 James Darren, 1936 - 2024 Lou Dobbs, 1945 - 2024 Mark Dodson, 1960 - 2024 Shannen Doherty, 1971 - 2024 Charles Dolan, 1926 - 2024 Phil Donahue, 1935 - 2024 Shelley Duvall, 1949 - 2024 Abdul Fakir, 1935 - 2024 Henry Fambrough, 1938 - 2024 Joe Flaherty, 1941 - 2024 Gary Floyd, 1952 - 2024 Helen Gallagher, 1926 - 2024 Teri Garr, 1944 - 2024 Chris Gauthier, 1976 - 2024 Mitzi Gaynor, 1931 - 2024 Ian Gelder, 1949 - 2024 Nikki Giovanni, 1943 - 2024 Benny Golson, 1929 - 2024 Louis Gossett Jr., 1936 - 2023 David Graham, 1925 - 2024 Gary Graham, 1950 - 2024 Greg Gumbel, 1946 - 2024 Steve Harley, 1951 - 2024 Ron Harper, 1933 - 2024 Rickey Henderson, 1958 - 2024 Bernard Hill, 1944 - 2024 Drake Hogestyn, 1953 - 2024 Cissy Houston, 1933 - 2024 Mandisa Hundley, 1976 - 2024 Olivia Hussey, 1951 - 2024 Doug Ingle, 1945 - 2024 Tito Jackson, 1953 - 2024 Jill Jacobson, 1954 - 2024 Norman Jewison, 1926 - 2024 Glynis Johns, 1923 - 2024 Jack Jones, 1938 - 2024 James Earl Jones, 1931 - 2024 Michael Jones, 1951 - 2024 Quincy Jones, 1933 - 2024 Bela Karolyi, 1942 - 2024 Hiram Kasten, 1952 - 2024 Toby Keith, 1961 - 2024 Ethel Kennedy, 1928 - 2024 Greg Kihn, 1949 - 2024 Dexter Scott King, 1961 - 2024 James Kottak, 1962 - 2024 Wayne Kramer, 1948 - 2024 George Joseph Kresge, 1933 - 2024 Kris Kristofferson, 1936 - 2024 Jon Landau, 1960 - 2024 Linda Lavin, 1937 - 2024 Steve Lawrence, 1935 - 2024 Rev. James Lawson Jr., 1928 - 2024 Phil Lesh, 1940 - 2024 Richard Lewis, 1947 - 2024 Rachael Lillis, 1969 - 2024 Angus MacInnes, 1947-2024 Robert MacNeil, 1931 - 2024 Elizabeth MacRae, 1936 - 2024 Peter Marshall, 1926 - 2024 Chad McQueen, 1960 - 2024 Sergio Mendes, 1941 - 2024 Nick Mileti, 1931 - 2024 Kenneth Mitchell, 1974 - 2024 Michael Mosley, 1957 - 2024 Martin Mull, 1943 - 2024 Don Murray, 1929 - 2024 Alec Musser, 1973 - 2024 Tyka Nelson, 1960 - 2024 Bob Newhart, 1929 - 2024 Christian Oliver, 1972 - 2024 Charles Osgood, 1933 - 2024 Ken Page, 1954 - 2024 Janis Paige, 1922 - 2024 Francine Pascal, 1932 - 2024 Liam Payne, 1993 - 2024 Chance Perdomo, 1996 - 2024 Mike Pinder, 1941 - 2024 Joyce Randolph, 1924 - 2024 Chita Rivera, 1933 - 2024 Mark Ross, 1967 - 2024 Albert S. Ruddy, 1930 - 2024 Barbara Rush, 1927 - 2024 Jack Russell, 1960 - 2024 William Russell, 1924 - 2024 Frank Ryan, 1936 - 2024 Melanie Safka, 1947 - 2024 Pamela Salem, 1944 - 2024 David Sanborn, 1945 - 2024 Marlena Shaw, 1942 - 2024 Doug Sheehan, 1949 - 2024 Charles Shyer, 1941 - 2024 James B. Sikking, 1934 - 2024 Richard Simmons, 1948 - 2024 O.J. Simpson, 1947 - 2024 Dame Maggie Smith, 1934 - 2024 C.J. Snare, 1959 - 2023 David Soul, 1943 - 2024 Morgan Spurlock, 1970 - 2024 Donald Sutherland, 1935 - 2024 Richard Tandy, 1948 - 2024 Tony Todd, 1954 - 2024 Akira Toriyama, 1955 - 2024 Robert Towne, 1934 - 2024 Brit Turner, 1966 - 2024 Gwen Van Dam, 1928 - 2024 Sid Vicious, 1960 - 2024 Johnny Wactor, 1986 - 2024 Chet Walker, 1940 - 2024 M. Emmet Walsh, 1935 - 2024 Bill Walton, 1952 - 2024 Carl Weathers, 1948 - 2024 Mary Weiss, 1948 - 2024 Jerry West, 1938 - 2024 Dr. Ruth Westheimer, 1928 - 2024 Chuck Woolery, 1941 - 2024 Patti Yasutake, 1953 - 2024

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

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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

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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

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Dickey Betts, 1943 - 2024

Co-founder and guitarist for the Allman Brothers Band

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Frankie Beverly, 1946 - 2024

R&B and Soul singer who founded the group Maze

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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”

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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

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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

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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

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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”

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Bill Cobbs, 1934- 2024

Cleveland native who won a Daytime Emmy during his long career of TV shows and movies

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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”

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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

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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

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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″

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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

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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

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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

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Shelley Duvall, 1949 - 2024

Hollywood actress best known for her role in “The Shining”

Read more: Iconic actress from ‘The Shining’ and ‘Popeye’ dies

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Abdul Fakir, 1935 - 2024

Rock Hall inductee and last surviving original member of The Four Tops

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Henry Fambrough, 1938 - 2024

Co-founder and last surviving original member of The Spinners

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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”

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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”

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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.”

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Benny Golson, 1929 - 2024

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

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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”

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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

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Rickey Henderson, 1958 - 2024

MLB’s all-time stolen base leader and Hall of Fame inductee

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Tito Jackson, 1953 - 2024

Brother of Michael and founding member of The Jackson 5

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Jill Jacobson, 1954 - 2024

Actress best known for playing Erin Jones on “Falcon Crest” who also appeared on many TV shows throughout her career

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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

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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”

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Greg Kihn, 1949 - 2024

Singer and songwriter known for hits like “The Break Up Song” and “Jeopardy”

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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

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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

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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

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Jon Landau, 1960 - 2024

Hollywood producer and Oscar winner who worked on films like “Avatar” and “Titanic”

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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

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Steve Lawrence, 1935 - 2024

Award-winning singer and comedian who was part of the duo Steve and Eydie

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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

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Phil Lesh, 1940 - 2024

Bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead

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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.

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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.”

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Peter Marshall, 1926 - 2024

Actor and entertainer best known as the original host of “The Hollywood Squares” up until the early ‘80s.

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Chad McQueen, 1960 - 2024

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

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Sergio Mendes, 1941 - 2024

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

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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

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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”

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Tyka Nelson, 1960 - 2024

Prince’s sister who was a singer and songwriter as well.

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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”

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Charles Osgood, 1933 - 2024

Veteran TV and radio reporter and longtime fixture on CBS

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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”

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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

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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”

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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

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Joyce Randolph, 1924 - 2024

Actress best known for playing Ed Norton’s wife Trixie on “The Honeymooners”

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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

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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

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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

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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”

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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

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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

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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”

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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

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Richard Simmons, 1948 - 2024

Longtime TV personality and fitness guru whose popular workout tapes included the “Sweating to the Oldies” line

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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

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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

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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

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Morgan Spurlock, 1970 - 2024

Producer and documentarian who created features like “Super Size Me”

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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

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Richard Tandy, 1948 - 2024

Keyboardist for the band ELO

Read more: Keyboardist for legendary rock band, Rock Hall inductee dies at 76

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Tony Todd, 1954 - 2024

Longtime film and television actor best known for starring in the “Candyman” films

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Akira Toriyama, 1955 - 2024

Japanese artist best known for creating the “Dragon Ball” series and characters

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Robert Towne, 1934 - 2024

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

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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

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Johnny Wactor, 1986 - 2024

Actor best known for playing Brando Corbin on “General Hospital”

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Chet Walker, 1940 - 2024

NBA All-Star and basketball Hall of Famer known by his nickname “The Jet”

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M. Emmet Walsh, 1935 - 2024

Longtime television and film character actor known for roles in “Blade Runner” and “Fletch.”

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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

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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

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Mary Weiss, 1948 - 2024

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

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Jerry West, 1938 - 2024

Longtime NBA player and executive who orchestrated the Lakers’ “Showtime” era in the 80s and beyond

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Dr. Ruth Westheimer, 1928 - 2024

Talk show host and guest known for the field of sex therapy

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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

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Patti Yasutake, 1953 - 2024

TV actress best known for playing Nurse Ogawa on various “Star Trek” shows and films

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