As we all prepare to say hello to the new year, let’s take a moment to remember the stars we had to say goodbye to in 2024.
Like Toby Keith, who died at the age of 62 on Feb. 5 after his battle with stomach cancer. Following the country music star’s passing, several artists paid tribute on social media—including Blake Shelton, who called him a “friend, a hero and an inspiration,” as well as Carrie Underwood, who noted, “a true-blue COWBOY just made his ride up to heaven!!!”
Five months later, on July 13, Shannen Doherty also lost her life to cancer at age 53. The Beverly Hills, 90210 star was honored by her castmates, including Jennie Garth, who described her in a post as “courageous, passionate, determined and very loving and generous,” and Brian Austin Green, who called Doherty his “sister.”
“You loved me through everything,” he wrote on Instagram. “You were a big part of my understanding of love. I’ll miss you more than I know how to process right now. Thank you for the gift of you.”
