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.
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James Earl Jones · 93January 17th, 1931 - September 9th, 2024
Now he really DOES know the power of the dark side.
24
Bob Newhart · 94September 5th, 1929 - July 18th, 2024
If you suggest that his finest work wasn't his role in Elf, we will FIGHT YOU.
22
Shannen Doherty · 53April 12th, 1971 - July 13th, 2024
Wait, what? She was on Little House on the Prarie? How old WAS this chick?
19
Martin Mull · 80August 18th, 1943 - June 27th, 2024
Played a gay guy on Roseanne. That must have been a HOOT.
15
Dabney Coleman · 92January 3rd, 1932 - May 16th, 2024
His first role was on Naked City for $60. We've all been there, buddy.
14
Roger Corman · 98April 5th, 1926 - May 9th, 2024
They called him "The Pope of Pop Cinema". Whatever. He's dead.
11
Joseph Lieberman · 82February 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.
5
Charles Osgood · 91January 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?
2
David Soul · 80August 28th, 1943 - January 4th, 2024
Sometimes the obit just writes itself, doesn't it?
1
Glynis Johns · 100October 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.