The year 2024 saw the loss of several iconic figures across various fields, leaving an indelible impact on their industries and the world.
From legendary entertainers to groundbreaking athletes and humanitarians, we reflect on their lives and contributions.
Join us as we explore who died in 2024 and the legacies they leave behind, celebrating their achievements and enduring influence.
Notable Figures Who Passed Away in 2024
2024 marked the end of an era for many remarkable individuals. Judith Jamison, known for her visionary choreography, passed at 81, leaving a legacy in modern dance.
Quincy Jones, whose career reshaped the music industry, died at 91.
Hollywood icon Maggie Smith, beloved for roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, also left us, along with baseball legend Willie Mays and acclaimed actor Donald Sutherland.
| Name | Date of Death | Age | Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Jamison | November 9 | 81 | Dance and Choreography |
| Quincy Jones | November 3 | 91 | Music Production and Composition |
| Teri Garr | October 29 | 79 | Acting |
| Phil Lesh | October 25 | 84 | Music (Rock, Grateful Dead) |
| Liam Payne | October 16 | 31 | Music (Pop, One Direction) |
| Ethel Kennedy | October 9 | 96 | Activism |
| Cissy Houston | October 7 | 91 | Singing (Gospel, Pop) |
| Pete Rose | September 30 | 83 | Baseball |
| Dikembe Mutombo | September 30 | 58 | Basketball |
| Gavin Creel | September 30 | 48 | Musical Theater |
| Kris Kristofferson | September 28 | 88 | Music and Acting |
| Maggie Smith | September 27 | 89 | Acting |
| James Earl Jones | September 9 | 93 | Acting and Voice Acting |
| John Amos | August 21 | 84 | Acting |
| Phil Donahue | August 18 | 88 | Television Hosting |
| Gena Rowlands | August 14 | 96 | Acting |
| Bob Newhart | July 18 | 94 | Comedy and Acting |
| Shannen Doherty | July 13 | 53 | Acting |
| Richard Simmons | July 13 | 76 | Fitness and Motivation |
| Dr. Ruth Westheimer | July 12 | 96 | Sex Therapy and Education |
| Shelley Duvall | July 11 | 75 | Acting |
| Jon Landau | July 5 | 63 | Film Production |
| Robert Towne | July 1 | 89 | Screenwriting |
| Martin Mull | June 27 | 80 | Acting and Comedy |
| Bill Cobbs | June 25 | 90 | Acting |
| Donald Sutherland | June 20 | 88 | Acting |
| Willie Mays | June 18 | 93 | Baseball |
| Bill Walton | May 27 | 71 | Basketball |
| Dabney Coleman | May 16 | 92 | Acting |
| Roger Corman | May 9 | 97 | Film Direction and Production |
| O.J. Simpson | April 10 | 76 | Football (NFL) |
| Louis Gossett Jr. | March 29 | 87 | Acting |
| Joe Lieberman | March 27 | 82 | Politics |
| Steve Lawrence | March 7 | 88 | Singing |
| Alexei Navalny | February 16 | 47 | Politics and Activism |
| Toby Keith | February 5 | 62 | Country Music |
| Carl Weathers | February 2 | 76 | Acting and Sports (Football) |
| Charles Osgood | January 23 | 91 | Broadcasting and Journalism |
| Norman Jewison | January 20 | 97 | Film Direction |
| David Soul | January 4 | 80 | Acting and Singing |
| Glynis Johns | January 4 | 100 | Acting |
| Jimmy Carter | December 29 | 100 | Politics |
| Charles Dolan | December 28 | 98 | Business |
| Olivia Hussey | December 27 | 73 | Acting |
| Lars Martin Myhre | December 28 | 68 | Music (Jazz and Composition) |
| Greg Gumbel | December 27 | 78 | Sportscasting |
| Charlie Maxwell | December 27 | 97 | Baseball |
| Shyam Benegal | December 23 | 90 | Film Direction and Politics |
Conclusion
The legacies of those we lost in 2024 remind us of the impact one life can have on the world. Let us honor their contributions and share their stories.
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