The Stiffs for 2024

For the 30th year running, we present our fondest farewells to the recently departed.

If they were on any lists — or if they mattered at all in the world — you'll find them here.

If you're looking for everybody, then you need to head on over to the Directory.

Rocky Colavito · 91

August 10th, 1933 - December 10th, 2024

Thought only Babe Ruth had a curse named after him? Look this guy up. Fun.

Chuck Woolery · 83

March 16th, 1941 - November 23rd, 2024

This guy was on Wheel of Fortune, Love Connection, a bunch other lousy game shows, write a bunch of jingles, country music releases, a Top 40 hit, was in the Navy, was a Covid denier (until his son got it), and was married FIVE times. Quite a life. Not a good one, but, yeah.

Quincy Jones Jr. · 91

March 14th, 1933 - November 3rd, 2024

It's our party now.

Teri Garr · 79

December 11th, 1944 - October 29th, 2024

Put ze candle BACK!

Phil Lesh · 84

March 15th, 1940 - October 25th, 2024

He's dead. And we're grateful.

Fernando Valenzuela · 63

November 1st, 1960 - October 22nd, 2024

El Toro es muerte.

Mitzi Gaynor · 93

September 4th, 1931 - October 17th, 2024

Say what you want about her gorgeous face, perfect hair, incredible smile, and load of acting talent. We will remember her for her glorious rack.

Ethel Kennedy · 96

April 11th, 1928 - October 10th, 2024

ANOTHER Kennedy? Just how many ARE there?

Pete Rose · 83

April 14th, 1941 - September 30th, 2024

Bet he didn't see that coming.

Kris Kristofferson · 88

June 22nd, 1936 - September 28th, 2024

A Star Is...well, you get it.

Maggie Smith · 89

December 28th, 1934 - September 27th, 2024

Over 70 years, she was in over 100 movies, 100 plays, and 25 TV shows. Jesus. No wonder she died.

James Earl Jones · 93

January 17th, 1931 - September 9th, 2024

Now he really DOES know the power of the dark side.

John Amos · 84

December 27th, 1939 - August 21st, 2024

Whoa. Wait. HE was Kunta Kinte? In Roots? Are you serious? What the FUCK? We did NOT know that. Percy Fitzwallace in West Wing? The king in Coming To America? That nameless dude in Die Hard 2? Yeah - sure. All of those. But KUNTA KINTE. No idea. Wow.

Phil Donahue · 88

December 21st, 1935 - August 18th, 2024

Next on Donahue - are dead celebrities just as interesting as live ones! Tune in to find out!

Gena Rowlands · 94

June 19th, 1930 - August 14th, 2024

A woman way, WAY under the influence.

Bob Newhart · 94

September 5th, 1929 - July 18th, 2024

If you suggest that his finest work wasn't his role in Elf, we will FIGHT YOU.

Shannen Doherty · 53

April 12th, 1971 - July 13th, 2024

Wait, what? She was on Little House on the Prarie? How old WAS this chick?

Richard Simmons · 76

July 12th, 1948 - July 13th, 2024

All that exercise and what did it get him?

Dr. Ruth Westheimer · 96

June 4th, 1928 - July 12th, 2024

Pervert.

Shelley Duvall · 75

July 7th, 1949 - July 11th, 2024

From Popeye to The Shining - talk about RANGE.

Martin Mull · 80

August 18th, 1943 - June 27th, 2024

Played a gay guy on Roseanne. That must have been a HOOT.

Donald Sutherland · 88

July 17th, 1935 - June 20th, 2024

Tribute.

Willie Mays · 93

May 6th, 1931 - June 18th, 2024

Say "Hey" to the Reaper for us.

Jim Otto · 86

January 5th, 1938 - May 19th, 2024

Blotto.

Dabney Coleman · 92

January 3rd, 1932 - May 16th, 2024

His first role was on Naked City for $60. We've all been there, buddy.

Roger Corman · 98

April 5th, 1926 - May 9th, 2024

They called him "The Pope of Pop Cinema". Whatever. He's dead.

Whitey Herzog · 92

November 9th, 1931 - April 15th, 2024

A guy named "Whitey" with no racist scandals? Weird.

Robert MacNeil · 93

January 19th, 1931 - April 12th, 2024

The guy was in Dallas for the Kennedy shooting, and in New York for 9/11. His luck ran out a while ago.

O.J. Simpson · 76

July 9th, 1947 - April 10th, 2024

If the cancer don't fit, you must just quit.

Louis Gossett · 87

May 27th, 1936 - March 29th, 2024

He had nowhere else to go.

Joseph Lieberman · 82

February 24th, 1942 - March 27th, 2024

He helped create the Department of Homeland Security, kneecapped the ACA, and was the leader of No Labels. So, yeah.

Peter Angelos · 94

July 4th, 1929 - March 23rd, 2024

Lost Angelos.

Steve Lawrence · 88

July 8th, 1935 - March 7th, 2024

Go away, little boy.

Richard Lewis · 76

June 29th, 1947 - February 27th, 2024

Curbed.

Toby Keith · 62

July 8th, 1961 - February 6th, 2024

Well? How DO you like him now?

Carl Weathers · 76

January 14th, 1948 - February 1st, 2024

There is no tomorrow!

Charles Osgood · 91

January 8th, 1933 - January 23rd, 2024

Yeah, yeah - broadcasting hall of fame and all of that - but did you know he was the narrator for Horton Hears a Who?

Norman Jewison · 97

July 21st, 1926 - January 20th, 2024

D.E.A.D.

Joyce Randolph · 99

October 21st, 1924 - January 13th, 2024

Everyone's favorite Trixie.

David Soul · 80

August 28th, 1943 - January 4th, 2024

Sometimes the obit just writes itself, doesn't it?

Glynis Johns · 100

October 5th, 1923 - January 4th, 2024

As usual, we start out the year with a BANGER! This chick lived to 100, and had no scandals? No craziness? Sure - 4 husbands - but she didn't cheat on one? COME ON.

Year	Stiffs
2024	41
2023	54
2022	44
2021	56
2020	71
2019	54
2018	51
2017	65
2016	72
2015	59
2014	63
2013	68
2012	81
2011	65
2010	80
2009	65
2008	83
2007	78
2006	99
2005	84
2004	70
2003	97
2002	101
2001	99
2000	92
1999	192
1998	127
1997	119
1996	63
1995	40

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