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    Sports stars who died in 2024: PHOTOS

    A gallery of athletes, coaches and other sports figures lost in 2024.

  • Willie Mays Portait
    MLB icon Willie Mays died on June 18, 2024. He was 93.
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  • Connor Garden-Bachop and Angel Smith embrace
    Connor Garden-Bachop, a rising rugby star in New Zealand, died on June 17, 2024. He was 25.
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  • Mike Brumley in 2012
    Mike Brumley, a former MLB infielder and coach, died on June 15, 2024. He was 61.
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  • Jerry West with the Warriors
    Legendary basketball star Jerry West died on June 11, 2024. He was 86.
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  • Michelle Kwan and Frank Carroll celebrate
    Frank Carroll, former Olympics figure skating coach, died on June 9, 2024. He was 85.
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  • Chet Walker in Baltimore
    Basketball Hall of Famer Chet Walker died on June 8, 2024. He was 84
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  • Josh Maravich in 2005
    Josh Maravich, the son of Pete Maravich and former LSU guard, died June 7, 2024. He was 42.
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  • Larry Allen looks on
    Larry Allen died on June 2, 2024, while in Mexico. He was 52.
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  • Drew Gordon attempts to dribble
    Basketball player Drew Gordon died on May 30, 2024.
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  • Bill Walton smiles
    Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton died on May 27, 2024. He was 71.
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  • Grayson Murray iron shot
    Golf star Grayson Murray died on May 25, 2024. He was 30.
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  • Darius Miller vs Clippers
    NBA veteran Darius Morris died on May 2, 2024. He was 33.
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  • Marcus Outzen plays a football game
    Former Florida State quarterback Marcus Outzen died on April 30, 2024. He was 46.
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  • Howie Schwab
    Former ESPN star Howie Schwab died on April 20, 204. He was 63.
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  • Roman Gabriel under center
    Pro Football Hall of Famer Roman Gabriel died on April 20, 2024. He was 83.
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  • Veteran MLB player Dave McCarty died on April 19, 2024. He was 54.
    Veteran MLB player Dave McCarty died on April 19, 2024. He was 54.
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  • Carl Erskine pitches
    World Series champion Carl Erskine died on April 16, 2024. He was 97.
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  • Ken Holtzman with the Cubs
    World Series champion Ken Holtzman died on April 15, 2024. He was 78.
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  • O.J. Simpson is photographed at a football game
    O.J. Simpson died on April 10, 2024. He was 76.
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  • Peter Angelos
    Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos died on March 23, 2024. He was 94.
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  • Char-ron Dorsey in 2001
    Former NFL lineman Char-ron Dorsey died on March 4, 2024. He was 46.
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  • UL Washington in 1986
    Former MLB shortstop U.L. Washington died on March 3, 2024. He was 70.
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  • Chris Mortensen talks into microphone
    Longtime ESPN journalist Chris Mortensen died on March 3, 2024. He was 72.
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  • Virgil in 2010
    Pro wrestler Michael Jones, better known as Virgil, died on Feb. 29, 2024. He was 72.
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  • Jose DeLeon with Pirates
    Former MLB pitcher Jose DeLeon died on Feb. 25, 2024. He was 63.
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  • Robert Reid layup
    Former NBA player and coach Robert Reid died on Feb. 19, 2024. He was 68.
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  • Golden Richards vs Steelers
    Super Bowl champion Golden Richards died on Feb. 23, 2024. He was 73.
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  • Charles Grice 'Lefty' Driesell speaks during a ceremony
    Hall of Fame basketball coach Lefty Driesell died on Feb. 17, 2024. He was 92.
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  • Earl Cureton in February
    NBA champion Earl Cureton died on Feb. 4, 2024. He was 66.
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  • Richard Caster in 1971
    Super Bowl champion Richard Caster died on Feb. 2, 2024. He was 75.
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  • Mike Martin speaks to the media
    Florida State baseball coach Mike Martin died on Feb. 1, 2024. He was 79.
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  • Dejan Milojevic warms up
    Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic died on Jan. 17, 2024. He was 46.
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  • Norm Snead vs Redskins
    Former NFL quarterback Norm Snead died on Jan. 14, 2024. He was 84.
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  • Bud Harrelson in Oakland
    Former New York Mets star Bud Harrelson died on Jan. 11, 2024, at age 79.
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  • Franz Beckenbauer holds the trophy
    Franz Beckenbauer, who won a World Cup with West Germany, died on Jan. 7, 2024. He was 74.
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  • Frank Ryan vs Cardinals
    Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Frank Ryan died on Jan. 1, 2024. He was 87.
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    Sports stars who died in 2024: PHOTOS

    A gallery of athletes, coaches and other sports figures lost in 2024.

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  • Sports stars who died in 2024: PHOTOS
  • Willie Mays Portait
  • Connor Garden-Bachop and Angel Smith embrace
  • Mike Brumley in 2012
  • Jerry West with the Warriors
  • Michelle Kwan and Frank Carroll celebrate
  • Chet Walker in Baltimore
  • Josh Maravich in 2005
  • Larry Allen looks on
  • Drew Gordon attempts to dribble
  • Bill Walton smiles
  • Grayson Murray iron shot
  • Darius Miller vs Clippers
  • Marcus Outzen plays a football game
  • Howie Schwab
  • Roman Gabriel under center
  • Veteran MLB player Dave McCarty died on April 19, 2024. He was 54.
  • Carl Erskine pitches
  • Ken Holtzman with the Cubs
  • O.J. Simpson is photographed at a football game
  • Peter Angelos
  • Char-ron Dorsey in 2001
  • UL Washington in 1986
  • Chris Mortensen talks into microphone
  • Virgil in 2010
  • Jose DeLeon with Pirates
  • Robert Reid layup
  • Golden Richards vs Steelers
  • Charles Grice 'Lefty' Driesell speaks during a ceremony
  • Earl Cureton in February
  • Richard Caster in 1971
  • Mike Martin speaks to the media
  • Dejan Milojevic warms up
  • Norm Snead vs Redskins
  • Bud Harrelson in Oakland
  • Franz Beckenbauer holds the trophy
  • Frank Ryan vs Cardinals