James Earl Jones wearing glasses
James Earl Jones.
  • Here are the famous people who died in 2024.
  • Tito Jackson, Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones, Shannen Doherty, and Bob Newhart have passed away.
  • So did broadcasters Charles Osgood and Phil Donahue, fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, and producer Roger Corman.

Below, we look back at those we lost in 2024.

Frankie Beverly, 77
Frankie Beverly in a hat and coat
Frankie Beverly.

Beverly's iconic R&B music was a staple for decades.