Hollywood stars who've passed away in 2024

Piece by: GARVIN PATRICK

27 May 2024

•Hollywood has seen its share of both in 2024, with the passing of talented actors, iconic figures, and those who brought joy to our screens

Another year brings both new beginnings and heartbreaking goodbyes.

Hollywood has seen its share of both in 2024, with the passing of talented actors, iconic figures, and those who brought joy to our screens.

From legendary veterans to rising stars, we take a moment to honor those who left us too soon. Here are some of the celebrities:

Johnny Wactor

Johnny Wactor, an actor best known for playing Brando Corbin on General hospital, was shot and killed in Los Angeles on May 25 when three men attempted to steal the catalytic converter from his car.

He was 37. The Charleston native began his acting career in 2007, appearing in minor roles in Army Wives, and over the years appeared in shows such as NCIS, The OA and Westworld.

In 2020, he landed the recurring role of Brandon Corbin on General Hospital, filming 164 episodes through 2022.

He most recently appeared in the films Supercell and Dead Talk Tales Vol. 1 and the series Barbee Rehab and Station 19.

Wactor also had a couple upcoming projects, including the film American Sognare, which is currently in post-production.

Doug Ingle

Doug Ingle, a founding member of heavy rock band Iron Butterfly who co-wrote their 17-minute signature hit “In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida,” died May 24 at age 78.

The Ingle family announced the news on social media. though a cause of death was not disclosed.

Ingle was the last surviving member of the band’s original lineup, which was formed in San Diego in 1966, and included drummer Ron Bushy, bassist Lee Dornan, and guitarist Erik Brann.

Ingle was with Iron Butterfly throughout the release of its first four albums, including 1968's Heavy, 1969's In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, and Ball, and 1970's Metamorphosis.

Much of the band’s success was due to “In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida,” which became a radio hit.

The album went on to become certified quadruple-platinum.

Morgan Spurlock, the charismatic filmmaker who started a national conversation about America's reliance on junk food with his 2004 documentary Super Size Me,died on May, 23 from complications of cancer.

Richard Foronjy

Richard Foronjy, the character actor known for playing tough-guy roles in movies including Serpico, Midnight Run, and Carlito's Way,died May 19 at 86.

A Brooklyn native, Foronjy had a checkered past before getting into show business.

He spent eight and a half years behind bars after being convicted of armed robbery, according to a 1987 interview. in which he also stated his trouble with the law was particularly helpful to all of his later roles.

Indeed, following his role as a murderer in Serpico in 1973 and many other films.