Hollywood is mourning the loss of some of its finest stars.
Below, Pvnew remembers the actors, singers and more celebs who died in 2024.
Cecilia Gentili
Country music star Toby Keith passed away on Monday, Feb. 5, after a battle with stomach cancer, his team announced on social media. He was 62.
“He fought his fight with grace and courage,” the statement read. “Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”
The “Red Solo Cup” crooner first announced his diagnosis in June 2022 after he already had undergone treatment for six months.
Carl Weathers
Carl Weathers died in his sleep on Feb 1, his family confirmed in a statement to Pvnew. He was 76.
The actor was best known for his role as Apollo Creed in the first four “Rocky” films. He also starred in “Happy Gilmore” alongside Adam Sandler and in “The Predator” alongside Arnold Schwarzanegger.
His relatives told Pvnew of the “Mandalorian” alum, “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life.”
Hinton Battle
Broadway star Hinton Battle — who originated the role of the Scarecrow in “The Wiz” — died on Jan. 29, his friend Debbie Allen /confirm/ied. He was 67.
“Today I honor Hinton Battle, my dear friend who left us to dance and sing in God’s Ensemble last night,” the actress wrote on Instagram. “He fought this battle to live and be creative impacting audiences and young people across the globe.
“Let us always hold him high in our hearts and in our mind’s eye and forever speak his name.”
Allen didn’t reveal a cause of death for Battle.
Chita Rivera
Chita Rivera — the Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, singer and dancer — died Jan. 30. She was 91.
“It is with immense personal sorrow that I announce the death of the beloved Broadway icon Chita Rivera. My dear friend of over 40 years was 91,” her rep, Merle Frimark, said in a statement to People.
Rivera’s daughter, Lisa Mordente, said in her own statement that her mom died in New York “after a brief illness.”
Melanie Safka
Melanie Safka, who was best known for her 1970 hit song “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain),” died on Jan. 23. She was 76.
“Mom passed, peacefully, out of this world and into the next,” her children — Leilah, Jeordie and Beau Jarred — wrote on Facebook.
“Our world is much dimmer, the colors of a dreary, rainy Tennessee pale with her absence today, but we know that she is still here, smiling down on all of us, on all of you, from the stars.”
While Safka’s cause of death hasn’t been revealed, the singer may have been ill, per the Hollywood Reporter.
Charles Osgood
Charles Osgood, veteran CBS newsman and longtime host of “Sunday Morning,” died on Jan. 23. He was 91.
The award-winning journalist passed away following a battle with dementia at his New Jersey home, according to CBS News.
“Charlie absolutely loved being part of the ‘Sunday Morning’ community,” his family said in a statement to the outlet.
“We’ll miss him terribly, but there is comfort in knowing his life was charmed, in large part thanks to you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for welcoming him into your homes on Sundays to share stories, and to highlight the better parts of humanity,” they added.
“He’ll see you on the radio.”
Adam Harrison
“Pawn Stars” personality Rick Harrison’s son Adam died at the age of 39 on Jan. 19.
“Our family is extremely saddened by the death of Adam. We ask for privacy as we grieve his loss,” the Harrison family said in a brief statement to Pvnew at the time.
He reportedly died from an overdose, but nothing further is known surrounding his sudden death.
Lynne Marta
“Joe Kidd” star Lynne Marta passed away after losing her battle with cancer. She was 78.
The “Footloose” actress passed away in her Los Angeles home on Jan. 11.
Marta made various appearances in hit shows such as “Starsky & Hutch,” “Charlie’s Angels” and “The Mod Squad.”
Roy Battersby
Famed British television director Roy Battersby died in January after a brief illness, his stepdaughter, Kate Beckinsale, announced. He was 87.
“I have no words yet . Thank you @katebeckinsale_slovakia2 for making this beautiful thing,” she captioned an Instagram tribute.
“I fought for you with everything I had. Oh Roy I am so sorry I lost.”
Joyce Randolph
“Honeymooners” star Joyce Randolph died at the age of 99 on Jan. 13.
Her son, Randolph Richard Charles, told TMZ that the actress died in her sleep while under hospice care at her home in New York City.
Randolph rose to fame for her role as Trixie Norton in the hit 1950s sitcom. She was the last surviving cast member.
Alec Musser
Alec Musser, who was most known for his roles in “All My Children” and “Grown Ups,” died on Jan. 12.
His fiancée, Paige Press, told TMZ, that the 50-year-old model died at his home in Del Mar, Calif. — yet his cause of death remains unknown.
Following his passing, Press posted several Instagram Stories in honor of the late actor.
“RIP to the love of my life,” she wrote atop an image of the two. “I will never stop loving you. My heart is broken.”
Musser’s former co-star Adam Sandler also paid tribute to the actor, calling him a “wonderful, funny good man.”
“I loved this guy,” Sandler wrote. “Cannot believe he is gone.”
Bill Hayes
Soap star Bill Hayes — who starred on “Days of Our Lives” alongside his real-life wife, Susan Seaforth Hayes — died on Jan. 12, a rep for the show told People.
“One of the longest-running characters on ‘Days of our Lives,’ Bill originated the role of ‘Doug Williams’ in 1970 and portrayed him continuously throughout his life,” the spokesperson said.
Bill, born William Foster Hayes III, passed away in Los Angeles and his cause of death was not immediately known. He was 98.
Peter Crombie
Actor Peter Crombie died on Jan. 10 following a quick illness that took his life, his ex-wife, Nadine Kijner, told TMZ. He was 71.
Crombie was best known for his recurring role as “Crazy” Joe Davola in “Seinfeld.” He also acted in films like “My Dog Skip,” “Se7en” and “Rising Sun,” and appeared in shows like “NYPD Blue” and “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
Adan Canto
Adan Canto, who was best known for his roles on “The Cleaning Lady” and “Designated Survivor,” died at age 42 following a private battle with appendiceal cancer.
“Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever,” his reps told the Wrap in a statement on Jan. 9. “He will be greatly missed by so many.”
Canto is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ann Canto, and their two toddlers, Roman Alder and Eve Josephine.
James Kottak
Former Scorpions and Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak died on Jan. 9 at age 61.
The musician’s daughter, Tobi, confirmed the news to TMZ, telling the outlet that her dad died that morning in his hometown of Louisville, Ky.
Kottak’s cause and manner of death were not disclosed.
He is survived by his three children, whom he shared with ex-wife Athena Lee.
Cindy Morgan
Cindy Morgan, known for her roles in “Caddyshack” and “Tron,” died at the age of 69, TMZ reported on Jan. 6.
She was found already deceased in her Lake Worth Beach, Fla. bedroom by police after her roommate returned home from a trip and called law enforcement.
No foul play is suspected, and TMZ reported that a county rep told them Morgan died from “natural causes.”
Christian Oliver
Christian Oliver and his two young daughters were killed in a plane crash on Jan. 4. He was 51.
The actor and his kids, Madita and Annik, were flying on a small plane from the island of Bequia to nearby St. Lucia when their pilot, Robert Sachs, contacted a control tower to report a problem. That was the last communication with those on the plane.
The crash was captured on video and shows the small plane plummeting into the ocean.
Divers and fishermen rushed to the scene of the crash and authorities were able to recover the bodies.
The “Speed Racer” star, his daughters, and Sachs were pronounced dead on the scene.
David Soul
David Soul died on Jan. 4 at age 80 after a “valiant battle for life in the loving company of family,” his wife, Helen Snell, announced in a statement at the time. His exact cause of death was unknown.
Soul rose to fame in the 1970s when he played Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson in the popular crime show, “Starsky & Hutch.”
Glynis Johns
Glynis Johns died on Jan. 4 of natural causes at an assisted living home in Los Angeles. She was 100.
“Today is a somber day for Hollywood. Not only do we mourn the passing of our dear Glynis, but we mourn the end of the golden age of Hollywood,” her manager, Mitch Clem, said after her death.
Johns was known for her role as Winifred Banks in “Mary Poppins.” She also earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her role as Mrs. Firth in “The Sundowners,” which was released in 1960.
Harry Johnson
Harry Johnson died on Jan. 2 in Los Angeles following long illness, his wife, Christiane Johnson, confirmed to Deadline at the time. He was 81.
He became well-known for his role in “Battlestar Galactica” in 1978.
Johnson later appeared in several other television series, including, “M*A*S*H,” “Quincy M.E.,” “Law & Order,” “The Incredible Hulk,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
