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Famous People Who Have Died

Can you name the famous person who died in the year given?
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Last updated: July 4, 2025
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First submittedJanuary 12, 2023
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Year
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2025
George Foreman
Famous boxer who lost the "Rumble in the Jungle"
2024
James Earl Jones
Widely considered the best actor of all time although he had a severe stutter
2023
Matthew Perry
Acted as Chandler in the TV show "Friends"
2022
Queen Elizabeth
Ruled United Kingdom for over 70 years
2021
Desmond Tutu
South African civil rights icon
2020
Kobe Bryant
Died in a helicopter crash with daughter
2019
Luke Perry
Dylan McKay from Beverly Hills 90210
2018
Stan Lee
Creator of multiple Marvel comics including Thor and Black Panther
2017
Chuck Berry
African American singer who was known as the "Father of Rock and Roll"
2016
Muhammad Ali
Athlete originally Cassius Clay
2015
Yogi Berra
"It ain't over, till it's over"
2014
Maya Angelou
First nonfiction (poetry) bestseller by an African American woman
2013
Nelson Mandela
Jailed for 27 years trying to end apartheid in South Africa
2012
Whitney Houston
Singer with 7 Grammy Awards who drowned in a bathtub
2011
Steve Jobs
Co-Founder of Apple
2010
J.D. Salinger
Author of "The Catcher in the Rye"
2009
Michael Jackson
"The King of Pop"
2008
Bernie Mac
African American stand-up comedian who had a self-named show.
2007
Evel Knievel
Famous stunt performer, especially known for his motorcycle stunts
2006
Coretta Scott King
Female activist for civil rights, following in the footsteps of her husband
2005
Johnny Carson
Hosted "The Tonight Show" for four decades
2004
Ronald Reagan
President of USA who was a famous actor
2003
Fred Rogers
Children's television host who asked "Won't you be my neighbor?"
2002
Chuck Jones
Creator of "Tom and Jerry" and "The Looney Tunes"
2001
Aaliyah Dana Haughton
Up and coming R&B artist who died in plane crash at age 22
2000
Charles Schulz
Creator of "Peanuts"
1999
John Kennedy Jr.
Son of assassinated US president, died in plane crash
1998
Frank Sinatra
Known as "Ole Blue Eyes"
1997
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Pioneer of underwater filming
1996
JonBenet Ramsey
Six year old beauty queen who's murder still remains a mystery
1995
Bob Ross
Had a television show to teach people how to paint and big frizzy hair
1994
Richard Nixon
The only US president to be removed from office
1993
Thurgood Marshall
American Civil Rights Lawyer and associate justice of Supreme Court from 1967-1991
1992
Sam Walton
Founder of WalMart
1991
Miles Davis
Famous jazz trumpet player
1990
Roald Dahl
Children's book author who wrote "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
1989
Lucille Ball
Red headed actress who everyone "loved"
1988
Enzo Ferrari
Race car driver who invented his own car
1987
Wladziu Valentino Liberace
American pianist known for his "Larger than Life" concerts
1986
Len Bias
Died two days after being selected second overall by the Boston Celtics
1985
Roger Maris
Hit 61 home runs in 1961
1984
Marvin Gaye
Mo-Town singer considered the "Prince of Soul"
1983
Karen Carpenter
Famous singer in band with brother, died of eating disorder
1982
John Belushi
Actor known for wearing shirt that said "College"
1981
Bob Marley
Reggae singer from Jamaica
1980
John Lennon
Lead singer of The Beatles
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4 Comments
tonette
+1
Level 60
Jan 13, 2023
It's Sinatra, and its John Belushi not Jim.
Gademotsili99
+2
Level 61
Jul 4, 2025
HM: Footballer Diogo Costa who lost his life in a car accident yesterday
hi111223
+1
Level 70
Jul 4, 2025
I almost did him, Rest In Peace
CardinalSin
+1
Level 82
Jul 5, 2025
Very US-centric
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