Celebrities we lost in 2024

Young actor Hudson Meek, died Dec. 21, two days after suffering blunt force trauma falling from a moving vehicle on Canyon Road near Highway 31 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says an investigation is underway.

The 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed' actress finally died from breast cancer, which Shannen Doherty had been battling since 2015. She was 53 years old.

Spanish actress Marisa Paredes, muse of directors such as Pedro Almodóvar and Agustí de Villaronga, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, December 17 at the Jiménez Díaz Foundation, hours after having gone there because she felt unwell. She died there at the age of 78 from a heart attack. She was president of the Film Academy between 2000 and 2003. She had the National Cinematography Award in 1996, the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts in 2007, and an Honorary Goya in 2018.

The 32-year-old Latvian basketball player was found dead in the early hours of December 17 on a street in Moscow. According to initial investigations, he may have taken his own life.

The 67-year-old American actress died on December 13 after a brief illness, her agent confirmed.

American actor Michael Cole, known for his work in the series The Mod Squad' and 'General Hospital', died on December 10 in a hospital in Tarzana (California) at the age of 84.

Mark Withers, famous for his roles in 'Dynasty', 'Dallas', and 'Stranger Things', died of pancreatic cancer on December 9. He was 77 years old.

After a long illness, American actress Jill Jacobson ('Falcon Crest', 'Star Trek') said goodbye to us on December 8 at the age of 70.

At the age of 37, the Spanish actor José de la Torre, who we have been able to see in series such as 'Toy Boy' or 'Amar es para siempre', has passed away. In the summer of 2024, he had been diagnosed with a serious illness.

At the age of 87, Swedish Princess Birgitta of Sweden died on December 4 at her residence in Mallorca. "My sister was a cheerful and sincere person who will be deeply missed by my family and I. Together with my entire family, I send my sincere condolences to Princess Birgitta's children and grandchildren," reads a statement issued by her brother, King Carl Gustav of Sweden.

Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, passed away on December 2 at the age of 69, according to TMZ. She died from complications of lung cancer.

The famous and veteran Mexican actress Silvia Pinal, muse of the Spanish director Luis Buñuel, died on November 28 at the age of 93. Silvia Pinal had been hospitalized since November 21 in a Mexico City hospital due to a urinary infection.

On November 23rd, Chuck Woolery, the host of the original 'Wheel of Fortune' format, said goodbye at the age of 83. He died at his home in Texas, accompanied by his wife Kristen.

Former American basketball player Robert Earl Love, better known as Bob Love, died on November 18 due to cancer. The Chicago Bulls legend was 81 years old.

South Korean model and actor Song Jae-rim Song, 39, was found dead in his home in Seoul on November 13. He is believed to have decided to take his own life.

American actor Tony Todd, best known for his roles in the 'Final Destination' franchise, died on November 6 at the age of 69 at his home in Marina del Rey, California. Media outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter reported that the actor was battling cancer.

On November 5, it was announced that Chauncy Glover, an American news anchor who won three Emmy Awards, died. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.

American music producer Quincy Jones, who was behind the biggest hits of artists such as Michael Jackson, died on November 3 at the age of 91 due to pancreatic cancer.

American actor Alan Rachins, best known for his roles in 'LA Law', 'Dharma & Greg' and 'Grey's Anatomy', passed away on November 2. His wife, actress Joanna Frank, told The Hollywood Reporter that he died in his sleep of cardiac arrest. He was 82 years old.

At the age of 79, on October 29, actress Teri Garr, remembered among other works for giving life to Phoebe's mother (Lisa Kudrow) in 'Friends', passed away due to complications from multiple sclerosis she suffered from.

American singer Jack Jones, best known for providing the voice for the theme song for the series 'Love Boat', died in October at the age of 86 from leukemia. He died at Eisenhower Medical, a hospital in California.

French actress Christine Boisson, famous for her role in French director Just Jaeckin's film 'Emmanuelle' (1974), died on October 21 in Paris at the age of 68. The cause of death was believed to be a result of a lung disease she had been suffering from.

Paul Di'Anno, whose real name was Paul Andrews, was the vocalist of the British band Iron Maiden and said goodbye to us on October 21 at the age of 66. It was known that he suffered from lymphedema.

American actor Michael Newman, best known for his role in the series 'Baywatch', left us on October 20 at the age of 67 due to complications from Parkinson's disease that he had been diagnosed with years earlier.

Former One Direction member Liam Payne died unexpectedly at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16. Subsequent investigations revealed that he had been under the influence of a dangerous combination of illegal substances. Three people were later charged in connection with the incident, accused of supplying him with the substances and abandoning him.

American socialite and human rights activist Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, died from complications of a stroke on October 10. She was 96.

Johan Neeskens, the legendary Dutch player for the so-called 'Clockwork Orange', died suddenly on October 6 at the age of 73. He stood out for being one of the best midfielders of his time, both at Ajax Amsterdam and at FC Barcelona and in the Dutch national team.

American actor and songwriter Kris Kristofferson died on September 28 at the age of 99. We will remember him for songs like "Me and Bobby McGee" or his role in the 1998 film 'Blade'.

On September 27, at the age of 89, acclaimed British actress Maggie Smith, remembered for iconic roles such as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the 'Harry Potter' film series or the Dowager Countess of Grantham in the series 'Downton Abbey', said goodbye.

American actor John Ashton, best remembered for his role as John Taggart in the 'Beverly Hills Cop' series, died on September 26 at the age of 76 from cancer.

American actress and singer Kathryn Grant, best known for her roles in films such as 'Anatomy of a Murder' and 'The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad', died on 20 September at her home in Hillsborough, California. She was 90.

English actress Barbara Leigh-Hunt, best remembered for roles including Brenda Blaney in Hitchcock's thriller 'Frenzy' (1972), died on September 16 at the age of 88.

British BBC presenter Chris Serle died on 16 September at the age of 81. We will remember him for programs such as 'That's Life!', 'In at the Deep End', and 'Points of View'.

A heart attack suffered while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma caused the death of Tito Jackson at the age of 70 on September 15. He was a member of the famous Jackson 5 and father of the musical trio 3T.

On September 13, Italian actress Franca Bettoia died in Rome at the age of 88. She will be remembered for having starred in the cult science fiction film 'The Last Man on Earth'.

Actor Chad McQueen, best known for his role as Dutch in 'Karate Kid', died on September 11 of multiple organ failure at his ranch in Palm Desert. He was the son of the legendary Hollywood actor Steve McQueen and the father of another well-known actor, also named Steven like his grandfather. He was 63 years old.

Controversial former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori died on September 11 at the age of 86 after a long battle with cancer, his daughter Keiko reported on her social media account X.

American actor James Earl Jones, known for his work including playing Eddy Murphy's father in the 1988 film 'Coming to America' and lending his voice to Darth Vader in the 'Star Wars' saga and Mufasa in 'The Lion King', died on September 9 at the age of 93.

The famous Brazilian musician passed away on September 5 at the age of 83 due to complications from Covid.

American singer and actor James Darren, best known for playing Dr. Tony Newman in the 1960s television series 'The Time Tunnel', passed away on September 2 in his sleep. He was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles awaiting heart valve replacement. He was 88 years old.

The famous American presenter and producer Phil Donahue, creator and host of the pioneering talk show 'The Phil Donahue Show', died on August 18 surrounded by his family after a long illness.

French cinema icon Alain Delon, best known for his films 'The Leopard' (1963) and 'Borsalino' (1979), died on August 18 at the age of 88.

Kidney failure was the cause of death of American singer, actor, and presenter Peter Marshall, best known for his role in the program 'The Hollywood Squares' between 1966 and 1981. He was 98 years old.

American actress Gena Rowlands will always be remembered for her work in the 2004 film 'The Notebook', in which she played a woman with Alzheimer's, the disease that, coincidentally, caused her own death.

American actress Patti Yasutake, best known for her role as Nurse Ogawa in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', has died at the age of 70 in a medical center in Santa Monica (California) due to a diagnosis of lymphoma.

The American actor, known for roles including Salvatore Tessio in Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 film "The Godfather Part II," left us on August 5 at the age of 83 due to natural causes, his representative told The Hollywood Reporter.

American actress Erica Ash, best known for her role in the 'Scary Movie' saga, died on July 28 at the age of 46 from cancer.

Former basketball player and coach Joe Bryant, father of fellow player Kobe Bryant, died at age 69 on July 16 from a massive stroke.

The famous American presenter Richard Simmons, known for his exercise and fitness videos, passed away on July 13, just one day after his 76th birthday. According to media outlets such as TMZ, hours before his death, he suffered a fall in the bathroom of his home, which could be related to his death.

On July 13, we said goodbye to American actor James B. Sikking, remembered for his roles in the series 'Hill Street Blues'. He was 90 years old.

The legendary American actress Shelley Duvall, famous for her work in such memorable films as 'The Shining', died in her home in Blanco (Texas), while she was sleeping, due to complications from diabetes.

Italian actor Bruno Zanin, remembered for his role as Titta Biondi in 'Amarcord' (1973), Federico Fellini's teenage alter ego, died at the age of 73 on July 7.

Four months after suffering a heart attack during a match against Al Ittihad Alexandria, Egyptian international Ahmed Refaat died at the age of 31 on 6 July. Although he was resuscitated and fitted with a pacemaker, his health had been deteriorating for a long time before his death.

On July 27, at the age of 80, after a long illness, American actor Martin Mull passed away. "I am heartbroken to share that my father passed away at home on June 27th, after a valiant fight against a long illness," wrote his daughter, Maggie Mull, on her Instagram account.

On June 25, at the age of 90, American actor Bill Cobbs, who appeared in prominent film and television roles such as 'Night at the Museum' and 'The Bodyguard', passed away forever.

On June 24, Shifty Shellshock, lead singer of the band Crazy Town, was found dead in his home in Los Angeles. According to authorities from the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office, he died from an overdose of a combination of different illegal substances. He was 49 years old.

Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, who was also the father of actor Kiefer Sutherland, died at the age of 88 on June 20. He was known for his work in films such as 'The Hunger Games' saga, and 'Pride & Prejudice'.

At 71 years old and after a long battle with prostate cancer, Hiram Kasten, known, among other roles, for his work in the series 'Seinfeld', has passed away.

French icon Françoise Hardy, singer, model, and actress, left us on June 11, at the age of 80, a victim of cancer.

British BBC presenter Michael Mosley was found dead on holiday in Greece on the small island of Symi. After spending a few days missing after going for a walk in 40-degree heat, his body was found on June 9. He was 67 years old.

The 'General Hospital' actor was shot dead in Los Angeles when he tried to stop thieves from stealing the catalytic converter from his car. He was only 37 years old.

American documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who rose to fame with his Oscar-nominated documentary 'Super Size Me', died on May 23 at the age of 53. He died from complications of cancer.

American actor Dabney Coleman, winner of the 1987 Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical for his role in 'The Slap Maxwell Story', died at the age of 92 on May 16 at his home in Santa Monica, California.

Canadian writer Alice Munro, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2013, has died in a nursing home in Ontario at the age of 92. She had been suffering from dementia for more than a decade.

British actor Ian Gelder, known for his roles as Kevan Lannister in 'Game of Thrones', died on May 6 at the age of 74 from bile duct cancer.

British actor Bernard Hill, best known for roles in Titanic and The Lord of the Rings, died on May 5 at the age of 79.

American actress Susan Buckner, best known for her role as Patty Simcox in 'Grease,' died on May 2 at the age of 72. Her publicist confirmed to CNN that she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones.

French filmmaker Laurent Cantet, winner of the Palme d'Or in 2008 for 'The Class', left us on April 25 at the age of 63 due to cancer.

The famous Italian designer Roberto Cavalli, creator of the fashion label that bears his name, passed away on April 12, at the age of 83, after a long illness.

American sportsman, actor and television personality OJ Simpson died on April 10, aged 76, from prostate cancer. In the 1990s, he was the subject of one of the scandals of the time after being accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman.

American actor Cole Brings Plenty, 27, famous for his role in the series '1923', the spin-off of the series 'Yellowstone', was found dead in a wooded area near Kansas. He had been missing for days and was wanted on suspicion of domestic violence.

Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Emmy for the series "Roots" in 1977 and an Oscar for "An Office and a Gentleman" in 1983, died on March 29 at the age of 87.

American film and television actor Ron Harper, best remembered for his role in the 1970s series 'Planet of the Apes', died on March 21 at the age of 91 of natural causes at his home in West Hills, California.

American actor M. Emmet Walsh, who appeared in more than 100 Hollywood productions including 'Blade Runner' (1982) and 'Blood Simple' (1984), died of cardiac arrest at the age of 88 on March 19.

American astronaut Thomas P. Stafford remembered as the commander of Apollo 10 who never set foot on the Moon, died on March 18 at the age of 93 in a Florida hospital after a long illness.

'General Hospital' actress Robyn Bernard was found dead in a field on March 12. According to Hello magazine, "had been living in a mobile home and was known locally to be homeless." Police investigations found the cause of death to be acute alcohol poisoning. She was 64 years old.

American singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, frontman of the Raspberries, has died in his sleep at the age of 74. It was his wife who announced that the star had passed away over the previous weekend. He will be remembered for legendary songs such as 'All By Myself' and 'Hungry Eyes'.

American singer and actor Steve Lawrence, best remembered for the duo he formed with his wife, Eydie Gormé, died on March 7 at the age of 95 due to complications from Alzheimer's.

At 102, we said goodbye to the American fashion influencer Iris Apfel. Although she became famous when she was in her eighties, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (MET) paid tribute to her with the exhibition 'Iris Apfel: rara avis', which made her an icon.

Japanese illustrator Akira Toriyama, creator of the 'Dragon Ball' universe, died on March 1, at the age of 68, due to an acute subdural hematoma.

American actor and comedian Richard Lewis died on February 27 at the age of 76 from a heart attack. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2023.

British financier Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, daughter of Prince Michael of Kent and second cousin of King Charles III of England, was found dead by emergency services in Gloucestershire on February 25. He was 45 years old and all indications pointed to his having taken his own life.

Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell, who suffered from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), died on February 24 at the age of 49.

American actress Jackie Loughery, who became the first Miss USA beauty pageant winner (and ninth Miss Universe) in 1952, died in Los Angeles on February 23 at the age of 93.

On 19 February, the German-Italian socialite Ira von Fürstenberg, daughter of the German prince Tassilo von Fürstenberg and Clara Agnelli, died in Rome at the age of 83. She was married to the Spanish prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe-Langenburg, with whom she had two children.

Alexei Navalny, a Russian activist and opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died at the age of 47 in a Siberian prison in circumstances that have not been clarified.

Legendary British DJ and BBC radio host Steve Wright passed away on 13 February at the age of 69. According to the BBC, the death was due to an acute perforated gastric peptic ulcer.

American musician, actor, and presenter Mojo Nixon died of a heart attack on February 7. He was aboard the Outlaw Country Cruise when the attack occurred. He was 66 years old.

Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera died on February 6 in a helicopter crash that he was piloting. He was 74 years old.

American country music icon Toby Keith died on February 5 of stomach cancer at the age of 62.

On February 2nd, we said goodbye to the American soprano and actress Wilhelmenia Fernandez. According to her daughter, Sheena M. Fernandez, the cause of death was cancer. She was 45 years old.

American actor Don Murray, nominated in 1957 for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the film 'Bus Stop' (1956), died on February 2 at the age of 94.

American football player and actor Carl Weathers, best known for his role as Apollo Creed in the 'Rocky' franchise, passed away on February 1 at the age of 76. Shortly before his death, he appeared in the Disney series 'The Mandalorian'.

Canadian director Norman Jewison, whose films include 'Fiddler on the Roof' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar', died on January 20 at the age of 97. Throughout his career, he received 46 nominations and 12 Oscars for his films.

'Beverly Hills, 90210' star David Gail passed away at the age of 58 on January 16. According to TMZ, the cause of death was an overdose.

American actor and fitness model Alec Musser took his own life at his home in California on January 12. The actor is best remembered for his roles in 'Desperate Housewives' and 'Grown Ups'. He was 50 years old.

On January 8, Mexican actor Adan Canto, who we have seen in projects such as 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' and 'Narcos', passed away at the age of 42. The cause of death was appendix cancer.

German football legend Franz Beckenbauer died on 7 January at the age of 78. Nicknamed 'Der Kaiser', the German athlete won the World Cup with his national team, three European Cups with Bayern Munich and two Ballon d'Ors.

On January 6, 2024, Venezuelan-American actress Anna Strasberg, Marilyn Monroe's main heiress, died at the age of 84, as Anna Strasberg was the widow of theater director Lee Strasberg, to whom most of Marilyn Monroe's fortune went, who died without descendants.

American actor David Soul, who played the famous detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson from the series 'Starsky & Hutch', died on January 4 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Next to him in the photo is American actress and singer Lynne Mart, who also starred in 'Starsky & Hutch' and with whom he was allegedly having an affair. The actress died a few days later, on January 11, at the age of 78 from cancer.

British actress Glynis Johns, born in South Africa in 1923, died on January 4 at the age of 100. She will always be remembered for her role as Winifred Banks in 'Mary Poppins' (1964).