2024 Star Deaths: Honoring Hollywood Celebrities We’ve Lost This Year

The entertainment world is in mourning, having lost a number of celebrated figures in 2024. As the year began, heartfelt tributes emerged for stars like Adan Canto and Joyce Randolph, both of whom captured the hearts of many.

July brought with it a shocking wave of grief as the public learned of the passing of beloved icons Shelley Duvall, Richard Simmons, Shannen Doherty, and Bob Newhart. Just a month later, the losses continued to weigh heavy, with the deaths of actress Gena Rowlands, Hollywood Squares host Peter Marshall, and the legendary Phil Donahue, who was a staple of late-night television.

Tragedy struck again when it was confirmed that the esteemed James Earl Jones passed away on September 9. Shortly after, the entertainment community was hit with the news of Chad McQueen’s death. The sorrow deepened on September 27, when Maggie Smith’s family announced her passing at the age of 89, leaving a significant void in the industry.