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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Quincy Jones Jr.

39

Quincy Jones Jr. · 91

March 14th, 1933 - November 3rd, 2024


It's our party now.

Teri Garr

38

Teri Garr · 79

December 11th, 1944 - October 29th, 2024


Put ze candle BACK!

Phil Lesh

37

Phil Lesh · 84

March 15th, 1940 - October 25th, 2024


He's dead. And we're grateful.

Fernando Valenzuela

36

Fernando Valenzuela · 63

November 1st, 1960 - October 22nd, 2024


El Toro es muerte.

Mitzi Gaynor

35

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

34

Ethel Kennedy · 96

April 11th, 1928 - October 10th, 2024


ANOTHER Kennedy? Just how many ARE there?

Pete Rose

33

Pete Rose · 83

April 14th, 1941 - September 30th, 2024


Bet he didn't see that coming.

Kris Kristofferson

32

Kris Kristofferson · 88

June 22nd, 1936 - September 28th, 2024


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

Maggie Smith

31

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

30

James Earl Jones · 93

January 17th, 1931 - September 9th, 2024


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

John Amos

29

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

28

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

27

Gena Rowlands · 94

June 19th, 1930 - August 14th, 2024


A woman way, WAY under the influence.

Bob Newhart

26

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

25

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

24

Richard Simmons · 76

July 12th, 1948 - July 13th, 2024


All that exercise and what did it get him?

Dr. Ruth Westheimer

23

Dr. Ruth Westheimer · 96

June 4th, 1928 - July 12th, 2024


Pervert.

Shelley Duvall

22

Shelley Duvall · 75

July 7th, 1949 - July 11th, 2024


From Popeye to The Shining - talk about RANGE.

Martin Mull

21

Martin Mull · 80

August 18th, 1943 - June 27th, 2024


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

Donald Sutherland

20

Donald Sutherland · 88

July 17th, 1935 - June 20th, 2024


Tribute.

Willie Mays

19

Willie Mays · 93

May 6th, 1931 - June 18th, 2024


Say "Hey" to the Reaper for us.

Jim Otto

18

Jim Otto · 86

January 5th, 1938 - May 19th, 2024


Blotto.

Dabney Coleman

17

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

16

Roger Corman · 98

April 5th, 1926 - May 9th, 2024


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

Whitey Herzog

15

Whitey Herzog · 92

November 9th, 1931 - April 15th, 2024


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

Robert MacNeil

14

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

13

O.J. Simpson · 76

July 9th, 1947 - April 10th, 2024


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

Louis Gossett

12

Louis Gossett · 87

May 27th, 1936 - March 29th, 2024


He had nowhere else to go.

Joseph Lieberman

11

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

10

Peter Angelos · 94

July 4th, 1929 - March 23rd, 2024


Lost Angelos.

Steve Lawrence

9

Steve Lawrence · 88

July 8th, 1935 - March 7th, 2024


Go away, little boy.

Richard Lewis

8

Richard Lewis · 76

June 29th, 1947 - February 27th, 2024


Curbed.

Toby Keith

7

Toby Keith · 62

July 8th, 1961 - February 6th, 2024


Well? How DO you like him now?

Carl Weathers

6

Carl Weathers · 76

January 14th, 1948 - February 1st, 2024


There is no tomorrow!

Charles Osgood

5

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

4

Norman Jewison · 97

July 21st, 1926 - January 20th, 2024


D.E.A.D.

Joyce Randolph

3

Joyce Randolph · 99

October 21st, 1924 - January 13th, 2024


Everyone's favorite Trixie.

David Soul

2

David Soul · 80

August 28th, 1943 - January 4th, 2024


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

Glynis Johns

1

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.

 

 

Guess the Stiff!

This was no super-model either, now that you mention it.

(d) July 31st, 2005