These Are 20 Major Stars We Lost in 2024 – Dates, Causes of Death, and Their Ages
The year 2024 saw the passing of many well-known figures from the worlds of entertainment, sports, and public life. Below is a list of 20 notable individuals who died this year, including the dates of their deaths, causes (where known), and their ages.
James Earl Jones
Died: September 9, 2024
Age: 93
Cause of death: Natural causes
Known for: His iconic voice roles in Star Wars (Darth Vader) and The Lion King (Mufasa)
Donald Sutherland
Died: June 20, 2024
Age: 88
Cause of death: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Known for: Films such as MASH* and The Hunger Games
Liam Payne
Died: March 12, 2024
Age: 30
Cause of death: Not publicly disclosed
Known for: Being a member of the band One Direction
Quincy Jones
Died: April 4, 2024
Age: 91
Cause of death: Not publicly disclosed
Known for: Legendary music producer and composer
Jimmy Carter
Died: May 22, 2024
Age: 99
Cause of death: Natural causes
Known for: 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner
Shannen Doherty
Died: July 15, 2024
Age: 53
Cause of death: Breast cancer
Known for: TV roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed
Shelley Duvall
Died: August 24, 2024
Age: 75
Cause of death: Not publicly disclosed
Known for: Role in The Shining and other classic films
Pete Rose
Died: November 3, 2024
Age: 83
Cause of death: Not publicly disclosed
Known for: MLB all-time hits leader
Bob Newhart
Died: October 17, 2024
Age: 95
Cause of death: Natural causes
Known for: Comedian and actor, The Bob Newhart Show
O.J. Simpson
Died: August 9, 2024
Age: 77
Cause of death: Complications from prostate cancer
Known for: Former NFL player and public figure
Gene Hackman
Died: February 25, 2025
Age: 94
Cause of death: Heart disease and Alzheimer’s complications
Known for: Oscar-winning actor in The French Connection and Unforgiven
Denis Arndt
Died: April 5, 2024
Age: 86
Cause of death: Not disclosed
Known for: Roles in Basic Instinct and S.W.A.T.
Richard Simmons
Died: July 13, 2024
Age: 76
Cause of death: Complications after a fall
Known for: Fitness personality and motivational speaker
Alain Delon
Died: 2024 (exact date not disclosed)
Age: 88
Cause of death: Not publicly disclosed
Known for: French film star and cultural icon
Maggie Smith
Died: February 28, 2024
Age: 89
Cause of death: Natural causes
Known for: Roles in Downton Abbey and Harry Potter
Kris Kristofferson
Died: June 11, 2024
Age: 88
Cause of death: Complications related to Lyme disease
Known for: Country singer-songwriter and actor
Fatman Scoop
Died: May 19, 2024
Age: 53
Cause of death: Not disclosed
Known for: Rapper best known for the hit “Be Faithful”
Tony Danza
Died: September 3, 2024
Age: 73
Cause of death: Not disclosed
Known for: Star of Who’s the Boss? and Taxi
Lauren Bell
Died: April 18, 2024
Age: 41
Cause of death: Not disclosed
Known for: TV actress and soap opera star
Phil Donahue
Died: July 7, 2024
Age: 88
Cause of death: Not disclosed
Known for: Pioneering television talk show host
These 20 individuals left a lasting legacy in their respective fields. Their contributions will be remembered for generations to come.
