2024 will be remembered as a very painful year in the world of entertainment due to the death of several much-loved celebrities around the world.
Some Of The Saddest Celebrity Passings of 2024
Among the celebrities who passed away are prominent names in the Japanese manga and anime industry, such as Akira Toriyama who left deep pain among the millions of Dragon Ball fans around the world.
The acting world was also particularly moved by the departure of iconic British actress, Maggie Smith, famous for her roles in projects such as Downton Abbey, Sister Act, From Time to Time. She will always be remembered as teacher Minerva McGonagall, in the hit Harry Potter series.
However, the death that caused the most surprise was Liam Payne’s: a British musician and former member of the popular boyband One Direction, who died after falling from the balcony of the third floor of the hotel where he was staying in Argentina. Until this date, the authorities continue the investigations, and there are allegedly two persons involved in having supplied the singer with strong illicit substances that led them to their fateful end.
These celebrities, who had given us special moments throughout our lives, will forever live in our memories.
These some of the celebrities who died in 2024:
Adan Canto
He died on January 8, actor of Narcos, Designated Survivor and X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Carl Weathers
He passed away on February 1. The actor was known for playing Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films.
Akira Toriyama
He passed away on March 1, he was the creator of Dragon Ball
Chance Perdomo
Died March 30, worked on Gen V, The Chosen, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
O.J. Simpson
He died on April 10, 2024, he was a former NFL star and media figure.
Shannen Doherty
She died on July 13 and worked in series such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed.
James Earl Jones
He died on September 9, was the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King.
Liam Payne
He died on October 16. Former member of One Direction.
Quincy Jones
Jae-rim
He died on November 12, he was an actor in K Dramas.
Bob Bryar
He died on November 24, he was the drummer for My Chemical Romance.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Daniel Matute in Cultura Colectiva