It’s by no means simple when a beloved movie star dies, and in 2024, we’ve seen some greats go on. Stars like Shannen Doherty, Donald Sutherland, and Sister Wives star Garrison Brown have all handed to this point this yr.
However the hits simply carry on coming.


Teri Garr, the legendary comedian actress and singer recognized for her roles on TV and movie, passes away on October twenty ninth.
Her publicist Heidi Schaeffer instructed The Related Press that Garr died of a number of sclerosis after combating well being points lately.
Teri is finest recognized by a number of generations for a wide range of tasks. Some maybe know her finest as Inga, the horny assistant in Mel Brooks’ 1974 movie Younger Frankenstein. The way in which she greeted Gene Wilder’s Dr. Frederick Frankenstein with the memorable line “Vould you wish to have a roll in ze hay?” turned notorious.
Others maybe keep in mind her from her supporting actress Oscar nomination function reverse Dustin Hoffman as in Sydney Pollack’s Tootsie.
And but, there are nonetheless a few of us who know her finest as Phoebe’s mother Phoebe on Mates. She starred in three episodes in 1997 and 1998.
Let’s additionally keep in mind the opposite actors, singers and different celebrities who died in 2024.
Christopher Ciccone


Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, died at age 63.
Christopher handed away of most cancers on Friday in Michigan, his rep confirmed to The Publish on Sunday, October 6. Madonna has but to launch an announcement about her sibling’s passing.
It’s been an extremely onerous time for Madonna, a time marked with a lot loss. Christopher’s demise comes lower than two weeks after the passing of his and Madonna’s stepmother, Joan Clare Ciccone. She additionally handed from most cancers. The pair additionally misplaced their brother, Anthony Ciccone, in Feb. 2023.
Gavin Creel


Gavin Creel, one in every of Broadway‘s hottest and acclaimed main males, died in Manhattan on September 30, simply two months after being identified with a uncommon and aggressive type of sarcoma. He was 48.
His demise was confirmed by his companion Alex Temple Ward. Gavin was finest recognized lately for his roles within the reprisal of Into the Woods and the unique manufacturing of Waitress, alongside Sara Bareilles.
Gena Rowlands


Gena Rowlands, finest recognized for her function in The Pocket book, died at her California house on Aug. 14, She was 94.
Per the preliminary report from TMZ., Rowlands’ husband, Robert Forrest, and daughter, Alexandra Cassavetes, have been by her aspect when she died. No phrase if Rowlands son, The Pocket book director Nick Cassavetes, was additionally there, although they did report he was at her house all through the week. A explanation for demise has but to be decided, nonetheless Nick revealed early this yr that she was battling Alzheimer’s illness. It’s the identical situation that her The Pocket book character, the older model of Rachel McAdams’ Allie, suffered from.
Connie Chiume


South African actress finest recognized for her function in Black Panther has died aged 72, in accordance with her household.
Connie Chiume died in a hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday, August 6.
“The Chiume household regrets to tell you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress, Connie Chiume,” reads an announcement shared by way of Chiume’s Instagram account.
“Connie Chiume handed on at Backyard Metropolis Hospital at this time on the sixth August 2024,” the assertion continues. “The household asks for privateness throughout this tough interval. The household will talk additional particulars.”
In an interview with South African information community Newzroom Afrika, Chiume’s son, Nongelo Chiume, stated the actress was admitted to the hospital for a “medical process” earlier than her demise.
“We would like her to be remembered as somebody who was selfless and somebody who all the time needed to see the following individual doing nice with their God-given expertise,” stated Nongelo.
Chiume appeared in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther (2018) as Wakandan citizen Zawavari and reprised her function in 2022’s Black Panther: Wakanda Perpetually.
Lord Robert Fellowes


Prince William and Prince Harry’s uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes, died Monday July 29. He was 82.
The reason for demise is “undisclosed,” in accordance with his obituary printed within the London Instances, printed on Wednesday, July 31.
Fellowes turned Princess Diana’s brother-in-law in April 1978 when he married her sister Girl Jane Fellowes.
As of now, neither William nor Harry has launched an announcement on his passing. Similar goes for the palace. Nevertheless, each of Diana’s sons are anticipated to attend the funeral.
Christina Sandera


Clint Eastwood’s longtime girlfriend, Christina Sandera, has died.
The actor paid tribute to the 61-year-old by way of The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, July 19. In his temporary assertion, he wrote that Christina was “a stunning, caring lady.”
“I’ll miss her very a lot,” the Oscar winner, 94, confessed.
The pair reportedly met when she was working as a hostess at Eastwood’s Mission Ranch Lodge and Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, and began courting in 2014.
A Warner Bros. spokesperson instructed The Hollywood Reporter that no additional particulars can be forthcoming.
Joe Bryant


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Joe Bryant, the daddy of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and a former basketball star himself, died on the age of 69 in July 2024.
Joe is alleged to have lately suffered an enormous stroke, in accordance with La Salle College head coach Fran Dunphy, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Like his son, Joe performed basketball at La Salle and Bartram Excessive College earlier than enjoying a number of seasons within the NBA.
The information comes 4 years after Kobe and his daughter Gianna, died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, in January 2020. The NBA famous person was 41 on the time of his demise and Gianna was simply 13.
Shelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall, the actress finest recognized for The Shining, has died. She was 75.
Duvall died in her sleep of problems from diabetes at her house in Texas, in accordance with her longtime companion, Dan Gilroy.


“My pricey, candy, great life companion and buddy left us. An excessive amount of struggling recently, now she’s free. Fly away, stunning Shelley,” Gilroy stated to The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday.
Shelley has been out of the limelight for quite a lot of years. In November 2016, a raveled Duvall appeared on an episode of the syndicated speak present Dr. Phil and revealed that she was affected by psychological sickness. “I’m very sick. I need assistance,” she stated.
Joan Benedict


Joan Benedict, an achieved actress recognized for her work in numerous cleaning soap operas together with Basic Hospital, has died.
On June 24, Benedict handed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Heart in Los Angeles resulting from problems from a stroke, a spokesperson for her household introduced, per The Hollywood Reporter. She was 96.
The Brooklyn-born actress was finest recognized for her function as Edith Fairchild on Basic Hospital. She additionally appeared in recurring roles on Days of Our Lives and The Capitol, and for a few years, she was the face of Candid Digital camera.
Invoice Cobbs
Invoice Cobbs, the film star was finest recognized for his roles in The Bodyguard, Night time At The Museum, and New Jack Metropolis died on June twenty fifth.


Invoice had starred in over 200 movies in his profession, with newer tasks together with Air Bud, Oz the Nice and Highly effective, and Block Get together.
Invoice died at his house in Riverside, CA, in accordance with his publicist, Chuck I. Jones. The reason for demise stays unclear, however he lived an extended life. He was 90 years outdated.
In reality, he simply reached the milestone a number of days earlier than, on June sixteenth.
Tamayo Perry
Tamayo Perry, a legendary surfer and actor who held roles in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Blue Crush, died on June 23 after being attacked by a shark in Hawaii, the BBC reported. He was solely 49.


Based on the Related Press, Honolulu Ocean Security and town’s emergency providers responded round 1 p.m. to a name relating to a person who appeared to have suffered from a number of shark bites close to Mālaekahana Seaside on Oahu’s North Shore.
Perry, who was additionally a lifeguard since 2016, was dropped at shore by paramedics by way of jet ski, however sadly pronounced useless on the scene.
Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi known as Perry’s demise “a tragic loss” throughout a press convention, in accordance with the BBC. “Tamayo was a legendary waterman and extremely revered,” he stated, including that he “grew up proper over right here” and was “only a nice member of our Ocean Security group.”
Taylor Wily


A sumo wrestler-turned-actor, Taylor Wily, finest recognized for his memorable function as Kamekona Tupuola in crime dramas Hawaii 5-0 and Magnum P.I., handed away on the age of 56.
The information was confirmed on June 20, in accordance with an area Hawaiian information outlet, KITV Island Information. The reporter who additionally described Wily as an in depth household buddy, didn’t launch the reason for demise.
As for his Hollywood household, Hawaii 5-0 and Magnum P.I. producer Peter M. Lenkov was the primary to pay tribute.
“I’m devastated. Heartbroken. I’ll submit some detailed emotions later. Simply too onerous proper now,” he shared alongside a candy pic of himself with Wily.
Johnny Wactor
Former Basic Hospital actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot down and murdered in downtown Los Angeles, his household confirmed Sunday, Might 26.
Over the Memorial Day weekend, Johnny was leaving his job at a downtown rooftop bar round 3 a.m. with one in every of his coworkers when he noticed what appeared like somebody engaged on his automobile.


His mom, Scarlett, instructed instructed ABC7 that he approached the three individuals at his automobile, considering he was about to get towed. Nevertheless, when he bought their consideration, he noticed that they wore masks and one opened hearth earlier than they fled.
Johnny was pronounced useless by the paramedics.
Wactor portrayed Brando Corbin on the ABC cleaning soap opera from 2020 to 2022, showing in additional than 160 episodes earlier than his character was written off.
Basic Hospital issued an announcement shortly after the information broke: “Your complete Basic Hospital household is heartbroken to listen to of Johnny Wactor’s premature passing. He was actually one in every of a form and a pleasure to work with each day. Our ideas and prayers exit to his family members throughout this tough time.”
Sudan Buckner
Susan Buckner, finest recognized for taking part in cheerleader Patty Simcox within the 1978 musical comedy Grease, has died. She was 72.


“Susan died peacefully on Might 2 surrounded by family members,” in accordance with Melissa Berthier, a publicist for the household.
“The sunshine she introduced into each room will likely be missed without end,” Buckner’s daughter, Samantha Mansfield, tells PEOPLE. “She was magic, and I used to be very fortunate to name her my finest buddy.”
No explanation for demise was supplied on the time of the announcement. Although she continued to behave properly into the Nineteen Eighties, Grease would stay her career-defining function and she or he would retire from the business someday after.
Bernard Hill


Bernard Hill, a beloved British actor recognized for his massive roles within the 90’s, handed away on the age of 79.
He died within the early hours of the morning, on Might 5. Based on a assertion from his household, his fiancée Alison and his son Gabriel have been at his aspect as he handed away. No official explanation for demise has been shared right now.
Although he had an extended and illustrious profession, Bernard is finest recognized for this management roles in blockbusters from the 90’s.
He performed Captain Edward Smith in James Cameron’s 1997 movie Titanic after which King Théoden within the Lord of the Rings.
Mandisa
Mandisa, finest know for her time on American Idol has died. She was solely 47.
Christian rock radio station Okay-Love introduced her passing on Friday, April 19.


“Much more than her music, the Platinum-selling singer will without end be recognized for her big coronary heart and sincerity,’ Christian radio station Okay-Love stated in an announcement, per Day by day Mail.
The California native, whose full identify was Mandisa Hundley, competed in Season 5 of American Idol, making it to the highest ten of the competitors. Based on the stories, Mandisa died at her house in Nashville, Tenn., on April 18.
“Mandisa cherished Jesus, and she or he used her unusually intensive platform to speak about Him at each flip. Her kindness was epic, her smile electrical, her voice large, however it was no match for the dimensions of her coronary heart,” the station’s media officer, David Pierce added in the course of the announcement.
Richard Lewis


Richard Lewis, one in every of America’s most beloved stand-up comics and actors died in February 2024.
His demise has been confirmed by a number of retailers, simply on the present season of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm was underway.
He famously performed a fictionalized model of himself on the present alongside Larry David for a few years.
He introduced final April he had been identified with Parkinson’s illness and was retiring from stand-up comedy. The explanation for his demise was introduced shortly after the information of his passing.
Thomas Kingston
Thomas Kingston, a British financier former boyfriend of Pippa Middleton, has died at age 45 on the finish of February.


Like Pippa’s sister, Kate Middleton, Thomas additionally married a royal: Girl Gabriella. a distant cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry.
A press release launched on Tuesday on behalf of Girl Gabriella Kingston, and Thomas’s household introduced his passing.
“It’s with the deepest sorrow that we announce the demise of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother. Tom was an distinctive man who lit up the lives of all who knew him. His demise has come as a fantastic shock to the entire household, and we ask you to respect our privateness as we mourn his passing.”
It’s reported that emergency providers have been known as to his help after 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 25. Though the reason for demise is undetermined, there aren’t any stories that suspicious circumstances or different events have been concerned.
Chita Rivera


Chita Rivera was 91 years outdated when she died on Tuesday, January 30.
She fairly actually leapt to stardom within the unique Broadway manufacturing of West Aspect Story and have become some of the celebrated Latina stars of her era.
Her demise was confirmed in an announcement by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, however a explanation for demise was not confirmed.
Alec Musser & David Gale
It was particularly tough for cleaning soap opera stars this week after not one, however two well-loved stars have been misplaced.
And each have been so younger.


All My Kids actor Alec Musser died on the age of fifty, on Jan. 12, 2024.
Alec’s fiancée, Paige Press introduced his passing to shocked followers.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Workplace revealed that Alec died by suicide after an obvious self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
Paige reportedly discovered him of their lavatory after the suicide.


Only a few days after that, David Gale, finest recognized for his function as Dr. Joe Scanlon within the in style cleaning soap opera, Port Charles, handed away.
At simply 58, the information was confirmed by his sister with a heartbreaking Instagram submit. On the time, a explanation for demise was no instantly given.
Lynn Yamada Davis
Lynn Yamada Davis, the a lot beloved TikTok star behind the sequence Cooking with Lynja, has died. She was 67.
Davis died on Jan. 1 at Riverview Medical Heart in New Jersey of most cancers.


Her daughter, Hannah Mariko Shofet, confirmed her passing to The New York Instances.
Davis was identified with throat most cancers in 2019; two years later, her conditioned worsened. She was then identified with esophageal most cancers.
Davis was finest recognized for her cooking movies. With the assistance of her son Tim, she began producing content material throughout Covid-19 pandemic. Her massive character rapidly turned successful with followers throughout all social media.
She leaves behind her 4 youngsters and two grandchildren, plus leagues of followers who will undoubtedly miss her.
Christian Oliver


Hollywood actor Christian Oliver, finest recognized for his roles in Indiana Jones, Pace Racer, and the beloved 90’s hits Child-Sitters Membership and Saved By The Bell: The New Class, was pronounced useless on January 4.
What makes the demise so stunning is that each of his younger daughters, age 10 and 12, additionally died.
Oliver, actual identify Christian Klepser, and his two younger daughters have been discovered useless following the restoration of 4 our bodies from a airplane crash off a Caribbean island on January 4, in accordance with NBC Information.
The star and his children, Madita and Annik , have been the one passengers flying aboard a small single-engine jet. The fourth individual to perish was the pilot.
They have been headed to St. Lucia after taking off from J.F. Mitchell Airport on the Grenadine island of Bequia. The women’ mom Jessica, Oliver’s ex-wife, was not on-board on the time.
David Soul


Actor David Soul, finest recognized for his function within the TV sequence Starsky & Hutch, died on the age of 80. His spouse Helen Snell introduced his passing on January 4, 2023.
“He shared many extraordinary items on the planet as actor, singer, storyteller, inventive artist and pricey buddy.
“His smile, laughter and fervour for all times will likely be remembered by the various whose lives he has touched.”
Soul performed Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson alongside Paul Michael Glaser’s Starsky within the hit crime-solving TV sequence, which ran from 1975 to 1979.
Glynis Johns


Actress Glynis Johns, finest recognized for her function as Mrs. Winifred Banks within the Disney traditional Mary Poppins died on the age of 100.
Mitch Clem, her supervisor, instructed The Related Press she died Thursday, January 4th, of pure causes at an assisted dwelling house in Los Angeles.
“At present’s a tragic day for Hollywood,” Clem stated. “She is the final of the final of outdated Hollywood.”
Johns appeared in additional than 60 motion pictures, and had a celebrated profession on the stage as properly.
She originated the function of Desiree Armfelt in Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway musical “A Little Night time Music” and received a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for her efficiency in 1973.
Celebrities Who Died in 2023


Final yr, a staggering variety of beloved stars handed away.
Film icons like Ryan O’Neal and Michael Gambon died. Singing legends like Tony Bennett and Sinead O’Connor left us.
Lastly, TV superstars like Andre Braugher, Paul Reubens, and the nice Matthew Perry all handed away.