“We have now spent the final 24 hours attempting to return to phrases with the truth that our son is gone.”
All through 2024, Hollywood was shaken by the surprising and profound lack of some main celebrities. Over the course of the previous 12 months, the leisure world misplaced a handful of stars that got here as a serious shock to household, pals and followers. From surprising accidents to heartbreaking battles with sickness, these celebs have been taken from us far too quickly. Whereas they’re not with us, the legacies of those celebrities are certain to reside on via the touching music and films they left behind.
Have a look again on the stars we misplaced this 12 months…
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1. Liam Payne
In October, One Path followers world wide have been shocked to be taught that Liam Payne had unexpectedly handed away after fatally falling from his lodge balcony throughout a visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Whereas there continues to be thriller surrounding his demise, it’s believed that Liam might have been appearing erratically within the lodge foyer within the time earlier than his demise and was escorted to his lodge room to forestall him from inflicting a disturbance. Again in his room, he stepped on to the balcony and fell to his demise.
Since his demise, toxicology outcomes have proven that Liam had traces of “alcohol, cocaine and prescription antidepressants” in his physique and should not have been “totally acutely aware” throughout his fall. Three individuals have additionally been arrested in reference to Liam’s demise together with an individual who accompanied him throughout his keep in Buenos Aires. A second suspect is a lodge worker accused of supplying Payne with cocaine, and a 3rd is an alleged “drug provider.”
2. Morgan Spurlock
Filmmaker and Tremendous Measurement Me director Morgan Spurlock handed away in March at age 53 following a battle with most cancers. His household shared that he “handed away peacefully in New York surrounded by household and pals.”
“It was a tragic day, as we mentioned goodbye to my brother Morgan,” Morgan’s brother Craig mentioned in an announcement. “Morgan gave a lot via his artwork, concepts and generosity. Immediately the world has misplaced a real inventive genius and a particular man. I’m so proud to have labored along with him.”
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3. Shannen Doherty
Shannen Doherty sadly handed away in July at age 53 after a years-long battle towards most cancers. She was first recognized with breast most cancers in 2015 and though she finally went into remission, in 2019 she realized her most cancers had metastasized as Stage 4 in her mind and bones. Whereas she continued to hunt therapy and was sustaining a constructive outlook, she sadly finally misplaced her battle.
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that I verify the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she misplaced her battle with most cancers after a few years of preventing the illness,” Shannen’s rep Leslie Sloane mentioned, per TMZ. “The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and good friend was surrounded by her family members in addition to her canine, Bowie. The household asks for his or her privateness presently to allow them to grieve in peace.”
4. Toby Keith
In February, 62-year-old nation music star Toby Keith misplaced his battle with abdomen most cancers, after preventing “with grace and braveness” for a number of years. Toby opened up about his prognosis in 2022 and was taking time to “breathe, get better and chill out” after present process chemo and radiation remedy.
Although he mentioned he was doing “nicely” later in 2022, he made his closing public look on the Folks’s Alternative Nation Awards in September 2023, the place he took residence the Nation Music Icon Award. He died simply 5 months later.
“Toby Keith handed peacefully final night time on February fifth, surrounded by his household,” his household shared in an announcement on social media. “He fought his battle with grace and braveness. Please respect the privateness of his household presently.”
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5. Richard Simmons
In July, beloved health guru Richard Simmons handed away simply at some point after turning 76. Whereas he had spent a lot of the previous few years out of the general public eye, his household, in addition to his shut good friend and home supervisor Teresa Reveles, say he was glad in his closing years. He spent a lot of his time writing to followers and sometimes left the home in disguise.
Teresa famous that his demise got here unexpectedly as Richard was planning to participate in an ABC documentary about his life and was in the midst of writing a Broadway musical. Regardless of his shocking passing, Richard’s brother inspired followers to have fun his life.
“I don’t need individuals to be unhappy about my brother. I need them to recollect him for the real pleasure and love he delivered to individuals’s lives. He really cared about individuals. He referred to as, wrote, and emailed 1000’s of individuals all through his profession to supply assist,” Lenny wrote on X. “So don’t be unhappy. Have a good time his life! He was very enthusiastic about all the upcoming ventures he was engaged on. We’re in shock. Please respect the household at this tough time.”
6. Johnny Wactor
Common Hospital followers have been shocked in Might to listen to of the homicide of Johnny Wactor in Los Angeles. Johnny, who was simply 37-years-old, was shot and killed when he approached a gaggle of males who have been trying to steal the catalytic converter from his automobile. Johnny didn’t attempt to cease them however the males shot him anyway earlier than taking off.
“Your complete Common Hospital household is heartbroken to listen to of Johnny Wactor’s premature passing. He was really one in all a form and a pleasure to work with every day. Our ideas and prayers exit to his family members throughout this tough time,” the present shared in a submit on social media.
Since Johnny’s demise, 4 males have been arrested, two of whom have been charged with homicide.
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7. Grayson Murray
Golf followers have been shocked to be taught of the passing {of professional} golfer Grayson Murray in Might, along with his demise introduced simply hours after he withdrew from a match with an sickness. He was in the midst of competing within the Charles Schwab Problem however pulled himself from the match throughout the second spherical. Grayson’s mother and father later shared that their son had died by suicide.
“We have now spent the final 24 hours attempting to return to phrases with the truth that our son is gone. It’s surreal that we not solely must admit it to ourselves, however that we additionally must acknowledge it to the world. It’s a nightmare,” they mentioned in an announcement. “Life wasn’t all the time straightforward for Grayson, and though he took his personal life, we all know he rests peacefully now.”
8. Georgina Cooper
Supermodel Georgina Cooper was simply 46-years-old when she handed away in November after struggling a blood-brain hemorrhage on account of lengthy COVID. Her agent, Dean Goodman, shared that Georgina had developed well being points after coping with COVID and fell unwell as soon as once more throughout a visit to a Greek island. She was taken to the hospital and after her situation worsened, she was flown through air ambulance to Crete. She remained within the ICU for 5 days earlier than she died.
“Georgina had been unwell throughout Covid and had developed some well being issues and had been out and in of hospital,” her agent shared. “However she had plans for the long run. She had simply married and was trying ahead to her life. All people is devastated. She was a real celebrity.”
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9. Likelihood Perdomo
In April, Gen V actor Likelihood Perdomo handed away following a bike accident. Likelihood, who additionally appeared within the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and the After franchise, was solely 27 on the time of his demise. His reps didn’t present any particulars concerning the accident however mentioned his household requested for privateness on the time.
“His ardour for the humanities and insatiable urge for food for all times was felt by all who knew him, and his heat will keep it up in those that he beloved dearest. We ask to please respect the household’s want for privateness as they mourn the lack of their beloved son and brother,” his staff mentioned in an announcement.
10. Christian Oliver
In January, actor Christian Oliver was tragically killed in a airplane crash alongside along with his two younger daughters, Madita, and Annik. The household was aboard a small single-engine jet and on their approach to St. Lucia when their airplane suffered undisclosed engine bother and crashed into the ocean, killing everybody on board.
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11. Chris Gauthier
As soon as Upon A Time actor Chris Gauthier was simply 48 when he handed away this February. Based on his company, Chris died “all of a sudden and unexpectedly following a brief sickness.” No additional info was shared about his passing.
“As a beloved character actor, Chris shared his skills with so many people each on tv and in movie. His loss is felt not simply by his followers however by these of us who have been fortunate sufficient to know him extra personally. On behalf of his household, we ask for privateness throughout this time in order that they can grieve correctly,” TriStar Appearances/Occasion Horizon Expertise mentioned in an announcement.
12. Alec Musser
In early January, actor and health mannequin Alec Musser unexpectedly handed away on the age of fifty at his residence in Del Mar, California. His household didn’t instantly share the circumstances surrounding his demise however it was later revealed that he died by suicide. His Grown Ups co-star Adam Sandler paid tribute to the late actor on social media.
“I beloved this man. Can’t imagine he’s gone,” Adam wrote alongside a photograph of a shirtless Alec from their 2010 movie. “Such a beautiful, humorous good man. Considering of Alec Musser and his household and sending all my love. A real nice sweetheart of an individual.”
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