Celebrity Deaths 2024: Musicians, Entertainers & Cultural Figures We Lost

We had to say goodbye to many people in 2024 from the worlds of entertainment, sports, politics and beyond. Among the untimely deaths in 2024 was actor Carl Weathers. The actor best known for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise [inlink id="carl-weathers-dies-at-76" text="died on February 1 at the age of 76"]. Toby Keith was another major death in 2024. The country star [inlink id="toby-keith-dies-at-age-62" text="died on February 1 at age 62"] following a battle with stomach cancer. Countless artists from the country world shared tributes to Keith. [inlink id="reba-toby-keith-well-sure-miss-him" text="Among them was Reba McEntire"], who shared, "Toby and I are both from Oklahoma and very proud of our Oklahoma heritage. Toby worked very hard to make a mark in the country music business and did a great job doing that. I am very proud of him, and I hope he rests in peace. I was very honored to get to work with Toby and be a part of the era of country music he was in. We’ll sure miss him." Another heartbreaking loss this year was Maggie Smith. The acclaimed British actress died at age 89. Her incredible career earned her numerous awards, including two Academy Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards.Shannen Doherty was another big loss in 2024. Doherty died at age 53 following a public battle with cancer. She, of course, starred in Beverly Hills, 90210, which is still considered one of the most iconic teen television shows of all time. Scroll through the gallery below to see the musicians, celebrities and other cultural figures we've lost in 2024.