List of Celebrities and Famous Personalities We Lost in 2024

The year 2024 has witnessed the loss of several influential figures across diverse fields. From renowned musicians to celebrated actors and prominent leaders, these personalities have left an indelible mark on their respective industries. Their legacies will continue to inspire future generations.

Dec 27, 2024, 11:43 IST
List of Celebrities and Famous Personalities We Lost in 2024
List of Celebrities and Famous Personalities We Lost in 2024

Well-known personalities who passed away in 2024 left their fans and admirers in deep sorrow over the loss of great personalities. Their lives have made great contributions in these fields, including music, politics, film, and sports. Their passing represents the end of an era, but the work of the contributors to their fields will continue resonating with audiences and followers worldwide.

Throughout 2024, the world witnessed the passing away of several influential personalities including musicians like Zakir Hussain, who revolutionized Indian classical music with his tabla, and prominent actors from the Tamil film industry like Ganesh. Other notable people who passed away include politicians, artists, scholars, and athletes, each leaving an unforgettable legacy.

They inspired millions and reminded people how fast life moves. By recalling their lives, we honour them for all that they accomplished.

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List of Celebrity and Famous Personality Deaths in 2024

Name

Area

Zakir Hussain

Famous Tabla Player

Rohit Bal

Fashion Designer

Sharda Sinha

Bihar Nightingale

Ganesh

Famous Tamil Actor

Queen Mikasa

Member of the Old Imperial Family of Japan

John Tinniswood

The Oldest Person in the World

Mohan Raj

Famous Malayalam Actor

Ratan Tata

Head of Tata Sons

Kanaka Raju

Padmashri and Gusadi Dance Master

Professor K. Chellapan

English Scholar and Sahitya Akademi Awardee

Aruna Vasudev

Film Scholar

Sitaram Yechury

Famous Politician

Keki N. Daruwala

Famous Poet and IPS Officer

Anshuman Gaekwad

Famous Cricketer

Yamini Krishnamurthy

Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi Dancer

H. Devaraj

Former Vice Chairman, University Grants Commission

K. Natwar Singh

Former Foreign Minister

Dr. Ram Narayan Agarwal

Father of Agni Missile

Girish Sahni

Director of CSIR

Wrestler Subba

Member of Parliament from Sikkim

Bhupinder Singh Rawat

Former Indian Midfielder

Smriti Biswas

Famous Actress

Ram Buxani

Indian Industrialist

Kamala Pujari

Padma Shree Awardee

Hamzah Haz

Vice President of Indonesia

Ramoji Rao

Founder of Ramoji Film City

Harpal Singh Bedi

Famous Sports Journalist

Pandit Rajeev Taranath

Famous Sarod Player

David Johnson

Cricketer

Malti Joshi

Famous Hindi Writer

Gangu Ramsay

Cinematographer

Derek Underwood

Cricketer

Aziz Qureshi

Former Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Mizoram

Harmohan Dhawan

Former Union Minister

A. Ramachandran

Famous Artist

Dattajirao Gaekwad

India's Longest Living Cricketer

Imtizay Qureshi

Famous Chef

Suhani Bhatnagar

Dangal Movie Actress

Vidyasagar Maharaj

Jain Saint

Ameen Sayani

Voice Artist

Manohar Joshi

Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra

Pankaj Udhas

Ghazal Singer

Ustad Rashid Khan

Indian Classical Vocalist

Pandit Hariram

Hindi and Bhojpuri Poet

Christian Oliver

German Actor

Munnawar Rana

Urdu Poet

Dr. Prabha Atre

Hindustani Vocalist

Ajit Singh Gill

Former National Hockey Player

Dr. Nitya Anand

Creator of India’s First Contraceptive Pill 'Saheli'


These personalities, whose deaths in 2024 are remembered, have enormous contributions across all fields of work. They ranged from stage to screen, politics, and sports. Their works are a heritage that lives on for generations. Their work, ideas, and lives they touched remain alive with them even after they have gone. 

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Their passing leaves a gap that can never be replaced but also inspires us to celebrate their achievements and consider how they left their marks on the world. During this time of mourning over the loss, we can recall the richness of the tapestry of their lives and contributions, which shall forever inspire and educate future generations.

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Kirti Sharma
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