The entertainment industry has already had to say goodbye to several actors, singers, performers, creators, executives, and all sorts of industry legends this year.
hollywood reporter spotlights some of the most famous people to die in 2024, including Carl Weathers, Chita Rivera, Richard Lewis, Chance Perdomo, and Toby Keith.
Weathers was best known for his role as boxer Apollo Creed in the first four films. rocky In addition to roles in movies, Predator, happy gilmore and the mandaloriandied in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles in February. He was 76 years old. “Karl was an extraordinary human being who lived an extraordinary life,” manager Matt Luber wrote at the time.
Rivera, an incredible Broadway legend for more than half a century, died in January at age 91 after a brief illness, his daughter Lisa Mordente said in a statement. THR.
Lewis was a self-deprecating stand-up comedian turned leading man. everything but love and curb your enthusiasm. He suffered a heart attack in February and died at his home in Los Angeles, a spokesperson said. THR at that time. He was 76 years old.
curb Author Larry David said in a statement after Lewis’ death: “Richard and I were born three days apart in the same hospital, and for most of my life he was like a brother to me. He was a very funny man. He had that rare combination of being kind, yet very kind. But today he made me sob, and I will never forgive him.”
Country music singer and songwriter Keith passed away in February at the age of 62 after a battle with stomach cancer. Some of his biggest hits include “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “Who’s Your Daddy?,” “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,” “Beer for My Horses,” and “Made in America.” there is.
Starring Perdomo Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and 5th generation, died at the age of 27 in a motorcycle accident. “His passion for art and his insatiable appetite for life were felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will be passed on in those he loved most.” said a representative in a statement.
Below are details of the most notable deaths in Hollywood this year.and check out THR‘s obituaries page includes other industry deaths in 2024, as well as entertainment-related deaths from last year.
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harry johnson
December 27, 1941 – January 2, 2024
Harry Johnson is an actor who has appeared in dozens of shows throughout his 40-year career. battlestar galactica, buffy the vampire slayer and Law and orderDied on January 2nd. He passed away at the age of 81. Click here for the full obituary. -
christian oliver
March 3, 1972 – January 4, 2024
Christian Oliver is a German-born actor known for the following roles: speed racer, hunter, good german and Saved by Bellwas killed on January 4 when the commercial plane carrying him and his two daughters crashed into the Caribbean Sea. Read his obituary. -
Adan Kant
December 5, 1981 – January 8, 2024
cleaning lady Star Adan Cant passed away on January 8th from appendiceal cancer, his representative said. hollywood reporter. His diagnosis was not made public. He was 42 years old. The full obituary can be found here. -
Bill Hayes
June 5, 1925 – January 12, 2024
Bill Hayes, actor and singer who appeared on the NBC show with his real-life wife Susan Seaforth Hayes days of our life The couple, beloved as daytime TV’s first couple, died on January 12 in Los Angeles, a source close to the show said. hollywood reporter. He was 98 years old. Read his full obituary. -
margaret riley
December 9, 1965 – January 23, 2024
Margaret Riley, esteemed agent, manager and Lighthouse Management & Media Partner who served as producer on the Fox News drama bomb, passed away on January 23rd. She was 58 years old. Read her obituary. -
Chita Rivera
January 23, 1933 – January 30, 2024
Chita Rivera, the voluptuous singer, dancer and actress who commanded the Broadway stage for more than half a century, died on January 30th. She was 91 years old. Read her full obituary here. -
carl weathers
January 14, 1948 – February 1, 2024
Carl Weathers, former NFL player who made his mark on Hollywood as boxer Apollo Creed in his first four fights rocky Appear in movies and other projects Predator, happy gilmore and the mandalorianpassed away on February 1st. He was 76 years old. Read the full obituary. -
toby keith
July 8, 1961 – February 5, 2024
Toby Keith, a country music singer and songwriter known for his outsized personality, passed away on February 5th. He passed away at the age of 62. Keith was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2022. Click here for the full obituary. -
Richard Lewis
June 29, 1947 – February 27, 2024
Richard Lewis is a master of self-deprecating comedy who shot to stardom with stand-up TV specials and bounced back after a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall. everything but love and curb your enthusiasmDied on February 27th. He passed away at the age of 76. Read his full obituary here. -
Iris Apfel
August 29, 1921 – March 1, 2024
Iris Apfel, businesswoman, interior designer, and fashion icon known for her eccentric style and the subject of a 2014 Albert Maysles documentary iris,died. She was 102 years old. Read her full obituary. -
M. Emmett Walsh
March 22, 1935 – March 19, 2024
M. Emmett Walsh, a crafty character actor. blood simple, blade runner, blue baker and the jerkHe passed away on March 19th. He was 88 years old. Read his obituary. -
chance perdomo
October 19, 1996 – March 30, 2024
Chance Perdomo Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and 5th generation star, passed away in March. He was 27 years old.The actor died as a result of a motorcycle accident, his representative said. hollywood reporter In a statement. No one else was involved in the accident. Click here for the full obituary. -
O.J. Simpson
July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024
O.J. Simpson was a football star and later actor accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman during a high-profile televised car chase and trial. It is well known that he was ultimately acquitted. He was charged with murder and died on April 10th after battling cancer. He was 76 years old. Full obituary. -
Eleanor Coppola
May 4, 1936 – April 12, 2024
Eleanor Coppola, documentary director and Emmy Award-winning matriarch of the Hollywood dynasty Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse He passed away on April 12th at the age of 80, directing his first full-length feature film. He passed away at the age of 87. Read her obituary here. -
Roberto Cavalli
November 15, 1940 – April 12, 2024
Roberto Cavalli, former designer and founder of the eponymous fashion brand, died on April 12th after a long illness. He was 83 years old. His full obituary can be found here.