All Hollywood Celebrities Who Have Died So Far in 2024; Think Chance Perdomo, Harry Johnson and more

Trigger warning! This article contains mentions of multiple deaths

Several popular figures from the entertainment industry have passed away this year. Among those who died in 2024 is Carl Weathers, known for his iconic role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, who died peacefully at his Los Angeles home at the age of 76. Chita Rivera, a legendary Broadway performer for more than 50 years, also left us after a brief illness at the age of 91.

In addition, country music star Toby Keith, famous for hits such as Should’ve Been a Cowboy and Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue, died at the age of 62 after a battle with stomach cancer. This year saw the deaths of a number of big names in Hollywood, all of whom left their mark. A few more are listed below.

1. Roberto Cavalli (November 15, 1940 – April 12, 2024)

A week ago, on April 12, Roberto Cavalli, the founder and former designer of the fashion brand of the same name, passed away. He was 83 years old. According to his family, the famous fashion designer had been ill for some time and was regularly visiting the hospital for routine check-ups.

The company also posted the news on its official Instagram: “Roberto has become a globally recognized name, loved and respected by all.” He recognized how naturally gifted and creative he was and believed that everyone can discover and nurture their artistic potential.

2. OJ Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024)

The 76-year-old former NFL player turned actor OJ Simpson died on April 10. His death follows a career in sports and Hollywood that ended with a conviction for armed robbery and suspected murder.

Orenthal James Simpson, born on July 9, 1947 in San Francisco, became a celebrity through his football career. During his time at USC, he won the Heisman Trophy and then posted a record-breaking 2,000-yard rushing season with the Buffalo Bills in 1973. As an actor, Simpson played comedic roles such as the lovable dumbass in the Naked Gun films.

The day after his death, Simpson’s family shared the following statement from Simpson’s official and grandchildren were at his side at the time of his death.”

3. Chance Perdomo (October 19, 1996 – March 30, 2024)

In a tragic turn of events, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Gen V star Chance Perdomo passed away on the 30th last month. He was only 27 years old and was taken too soon. He recently starred in Prime Video’s The Boys spin-off, Gen V, in which he played Andre Anderson, a popular student at Godolkin University who can manipulate objects magnetically.

A motorcycle accident caused the actor’s death, his representatives confirmed. No other casualties were reported in the accident. Everyone who knew him felt his love for art and his insatiable hunger for life, and his warmth will remain in those he loved dearly, his representatives said in a statement. their beloved son and brother.”

4. Iris Apfel (August 29, 1921 – March 1, 2024)

The 102-year-old businesswoman, interior designer and fashion icon Iris Apfel died on March 1. In 2014, Albert Maysles made a documentary about her called Iris.

Her representative Lori Sale confirmed she died at home in Palm Beach, Florida. Born on August 29, 1921, in Queens, New York, Apfel was a fashion rule-breaker before she was twenty years old. She was definitely not afraid to experiment with her styles. She later studied art history at New York University and fine arts at Wisconsin University.

In addition to joining Women’s Wear Daily after graduating, she worked for interior designer Elinor Johnson to develop her decorating skills.

“Iris Apfel was extraordinary,” Sale said in a statement. “Working with her was the honor of a lifetime. My daily phone calls with her will be missed, always greeted with the familiar question, ‘What do you have for me today?’ A testament to her insatiable desire to work.”

5. Margaret Riley (December 9, 1965 – January 23, 2024)

Margaret Riley was not only a producer on the Fox News drama Bombshell, but also a respected agent, manager and Lighthouse Management & Media partner. But the 58-year-old succumbed to death on January 23. Her friends Lainie Becky and Matthew Weinberg said Riley died at her Brentwood home on Tuesday following her private battle with ovarian cancer.

Before joining Lighthouse Management & Media, which had just been founded by founder and CEO Aleen Keshishian, Riley was a talent or literary manager at Brillstein Entertainment Partners.

6. Adan Canto (December 5, 1981 – January 8, 2024)

Adan Canto, 42, also died Tuesday, January 8, of appendiceal cancer. There had been no public announcement of his diagnosis.

Canto starred in two seasons of The Cleaning Lady as Arman Morales, but he was best known for his work on Designated Survivor and Narcos. The actor’s credits include three seasons of Designated Survivor, in which he played Aaron Shore, the former White House chief of staff, opposite Kiefer Sutherland, and the first season of Netflix’s Narcos, in which he played Rodrigo Lara Bonia, a politician from the real world. The Following on Fox and Blood and Oil on ABC are also among Canto’s television credits.

In addition to Agent Game, he also appeared in Bruised, Halle Berry’s directorial debut, and X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Mexico was Canto’s birthplace, but Texas was where he grew up. In addition to being a singer and guitarist, he was also a filmmaker and directed two short films: Before Tomorrow in 2014 and The Shot in 2020.

7. Christian Oliver (March 3, 1972 – January 4, 2024)

On Thursday (January 4), a private plane with Christian Oliver and his two daughters on board crashed into the Caribbean Sea, killing him and his two daughters. Oliver is known for his roles in Speed ​​Racer, Hunters, The Good German and Saved by the Bell: The New Class.

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force recovered four bodies, including the actor and his daughters, Madita, 10, and Annik, 12. It is believed the plane’s owner and pilot were also found, along with the 51 year old. old actor and his children.

8. Harry Johnson (December 27, 1941 – January 2, 2024)

Throughout his 40-year career, Johnson appeared in dozens of shows, including Battlestar Galactica, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Law & Order. He died on January 2 at the age of 81, according to Johnson’s representative Jonathan Erickson. However, the cause of death is still unknown.

“It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of ATB Talent client Harry Johnson,” reads a statement from ATB Talent Agency. “Harry was a much-loved member of the community with a career spanning more than 40 years. He will be remembered and celebrated for his contribution to the entertainment industry. It is with great sadness that we send our thoughts and prayers to his friends and family, including Christiane, his wife of 15 years, and their two stepchildren, Oliver and Penelope. May his memory be a blessing to all.”