UK Celebrity Deaths 2024
Though these famous figures have died, their legacies live on and continue to inspire and delight us. Join us as we remember celebrities who died in 2024.
J. Fraser Stoddart (1942–2024)
J. Fraser Stoddart was a scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2016 for his work on molecular machines. Read More
Britt Allcroft (1943–2024)
Britt Allcroft was a TV producer and writer who brought “Thomas & Friends” to TV. Read More
Johnnie Walker (1945–2024)
Johnnie Walker was a was a disc jockey whose career began on pirate radio and became legendary as he spent decades on BBC Radio. Read More
Olivia Hussey (1951–2024)
Olivia Hussey was an actress best known for her starring performance as Juliet in filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Read More
John Tinniswood (1912–2024)
John Tinniswood was the oldest man in the world, as recognized by the Guinness Book of Records, since April 2024. Read More
Barbara Taylor Bradford (1933–2024)
Barbara Taylor Bradford was an author whose 35 best-selling novels have sold millions of copies worldwide. Read More
Peter Sinfield (1943–2024)
Peter Sinfield was a poet and songwriter best known as co-founder and lyricist for influential progressive rock band King Crimson, penning the lyrics on their acclaimed debut LP, “In the Court of the Crimson King.” Read More
John Prescott (1938–2024)
John Prescott was Deputy Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007 under Prime Minister Tony Blair. Read More
Vic Flick (1937–2024)
Vic Flick was a guitarist best known for playing the iconic riff in the James Bond theme song. Read More
Dennis Bryon (1949–2024)
Dennis Bryon was a drummer best known as a member of the Bee Gees during their massive 1970s disco stardom. Read More
Timothy West (1934–2024)
Timothy West was an actor known for his roles on such TV shows as “Coronation Street,” “EastEnders,” and “Not Going Out.” Read More
Frank Auerbach (1931–2024)
Frank Auerbach was a painter known for his thickly layered paint in studies of the people and scenes of London. Read More
Trevor Sorbie (1949–2024)
Trevor Sorbie was a hair stylist who created the wedge haircut made famous by figure skater Dorothy Hamill. Read More
Georgina Cooper (1978–2024)
Georgina Cooper was a supermodel who became famous in the 1990s for her gap toothed smile and her work in runway shows. Read More
June Spencer (1919–2024)
June Spencer was an actress known for her long-running role as matriarch Peggy Woolley in the BBC Radio 4 soap opera “The Archers.” Read More
Janey Godley (1961–2024)
Janey Godley was a comedian and actress known for her parodies of world leaders. Read More
Candy Devine
Candy Devine was a singer and radio host known for her decades of work on Downtown Radio. Read More
Geoff Capes (1949–2024)
Geoff Capes was a two-time winner of the World’s Strongest Man competition, an Olympic shot putter, and a six-time Highland Games champion. Read More
Paul Di’Anno (1958–2024)
Paul Di’Anno was a rock singer-songwriter best known as an early frontman for the legendary band Iron Maiden, performing on their debut and “Killers” albums, as well as co-writing the latter’s title track. Read More
Liam Payne (1993–2024)
Liam Payne was a singer and pop star best known for his time with the best-selling British group One Direction, one of the biggest boy bands of all time. Read More
Gen. Sir Mike Jackson (1944–2024)
Gen. Sir Mike Jackson was the Chief of the General Staff of the British Army, leading from 2003 to 2006. Read More
Alex Salmond (1954–2024)
Alex Salmond was the first minister of Scotland from 2007 through 2014, leading the country as it prepared to vote on a referendum on independence from the United Kingdom. Read More
Lily Ebert (1923–2024)
Lily Ebert was a Holocaust survivor and author who became a social media sensation when she took her quest to find the soldier who rescued her from a concentration camp to TikTok. Read More
Martin Lee (1946–2024)
Martin Lee (right) was a singer with the pop group Brotherhood of Man – he sang lead vocals on their 1976 Eurovision-winning hit, “Save Your Kisses for Me.” Read More
Maggie Smith (1934–2024)
Maggie Smith was an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning actress known for roles in “Downton Abbey” and the “Harry Potter” series, along with dozens of other notable movies, television shows, and stage performances. Read More
Chris Serle (1943–2024)
Chris Serle was a BBC radio and TV presenter who hosted such shows as “That’s Life!” and “Windmill.” Read More
Cleo Sylvestre (1945–2024)
Cleo Sylvestre was a pioneering actress and singer who starred on TV in “Crossroads” and was the first female vocalist to sing with the Rolling Stones. Read More
David Graham (1925–2024)
David Graham was a voice actor best known for his work on “Doctor Who,” where he voiced the Daleks; for voicing Grandpa Pig on “Peppa Pig;” and for playing several characters on the “Thunderbirds” shows and films. Read More
Tony Soper (1929–2024)
Tony Soper cofounded the BBC Natural History Unit and presented many programs focused on wildlife and nature. Read More
Kenny Hyslop (1951–2024)
Kenny Hyslop (right) was the drummer for Slik, known for their 1976 No. 1 hit “Forever and Ever,” and went on to drum with Simple Minds for a short period. Read More
Gary Shaw (1961–2024)
Gary Shaw was a striker with Aston Villa who helped the team to victory at the European Cup in 1982. Read More
Kenneth Cope (1931–2024)
Kenneth Cope was an actor known for television roles in “Coronation Street” and “Brookside” as well as for his movie appearances in the “Carry On” series. Read More
Zoot Money (1942–2024)
Zoot Money was a keyboardist and actor whose shift from R&B to psychedelia in the 1960s saw him playing with acts like The Animals, Humble Pie, and others, as well as his own group, Big Roll Band. Read More
Herbie Flowers (1938–2024)
Herbie Flowers was a bassist who played on legendary tracks like Lou Reed’s (1942–2013) “Walk on the Wild Side” and David Bowie’s (1947–2016) “Space Oddity.” Read More
Simon Verity (1945–2024)
Simon Verity was a master stone carver whose detailed work graces such buildings as New York City’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine and England’s Canterbury Cathedral. Read More
Danielle Moore
Danielle Moore was the lead singer for the electronic band Crazy P, known for singles like “Digging Deeper” and “Stop Space Return.” Read More
Sven-Göran Eriksson (1948–2024)
Sven-Göran Eriksson was the manager of the England national football team from 2000–2006 and went on to manage Manchester City. Read More
Graham Thorpe (1969–2024)
Graham Thorpe was a cricket legend as a batter for England and Surrey who went on to become a coach. Read More
John Anderson (1931–2024)
John Anderson was the referee for the original “Gladiators” TV show, known for his catchphrases “Contender, ready! Gladiator, ready!” Read More
John Mayall (1933–2024)
John Mayall was a blues guitarist and bandleader who helped launch the careers of legends like Eric Clapton, Peter Green (1946–2020), and Mick Taylor. Read More
Joe Egan (1946–2024)
Joe Egan was a singer, songwriter and founding member of Stealers Wheel, best known for co-writing and singing the song, “Stuck in the Middle with You.” Read More
Arthur “Gaps” Hendrickson (1951–2024)
Arthur “Gaps” Hendrickson was the frontman for the Selecter, the 2 tone ska band known for hits like “Gangsters” and “On My Radio.” Read More
Dr. Michael Mosley (1957–2024)
Dr. Michael Mosley offered information on health, diet, and exercise as he hosted “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor” and other programs. Read More
Jeannette Charles (1927–2024)
Jeannette Charles was an actress who portrayed Queen Elizabeth II in many movies and TV shows, including “All You Need Is Cash” and “Austin Powers in Goldmember.” Read More
Nicholas Ball (1946–2024)
Nicholas Ball was an actor who starred in the title role in “Hazell” and played Terry Bates in “EastEnders.” Read More
William Russell (1924–2024)
William Russell was an actor best known for his performance as Ian Chesterton, one of the Doctor’s companions in the first seasons of “Doctor Who.” Read More
Colin Gibb (1953–2024)
Colin Gibb (second from left) was a member of Black Lace, the band known for the novelty hit “Agadoo” and for representing the U.K. in the 1979 Eurivision Song Contest. Read More
Rob Burrow (1982–2024)
Rob Burrow was a rugby star with Leeds Rhinos who campaigned for motor neurone disease awareness after his 2019 diagnosis. Read More
David Wilkie (1954–2024)
David Wilkie was a swimmer who won a gold medal for Great Britain in 200m breaststroke at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Read More
Frank Ifield (1937–2024)
Frank Ifield was a singer known for 1960s No. 1 hits like “I Remember You” and “The Wayward Wind.” Read More
Gudrun Ure (1926–2024)
Gudrun Ure was an actress best known for starring as the title character in the 1980s children’s show “Super Gran.” Read More
Shirley Conran (1932–2024)
Shirley Conran was the author of such “bonkbuster” novels as “Lace” and “Crimson,” as well as a champion of maths education who founded the charity Maths Action. Read More
Ian Gelder (1949–2024)
Ian Gelder was an actor best known for his performances in “Game of Thrones,” “Torchwood: Children of Earth,” and “Doctor Who.” Read More
Kris Hallenga (1985–2024)
Kris Hallenga was a writer who promoted early breast cancer detection for young women after her own diagnosis at the age of 23. Read More
Bernard Hill (1944–2024)
Bernard Hill was an actor known for roles in two films, both of which won 11 Oscars: He played King Theoden in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and Captain Edward Smith in “Titanic.” Read More
Peter Oosterhuis (1948–2024)
Peter Oosterhuis was a PGA golfer who won the 1981 Canadian Open and went on to greater fame as a golf analyst for CBS Sports. Read More
Richard Tandy (1948–2024)
Richard Tandy was the longtime Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist who voiced “Mr. Blue Sky” in their song of the same name. Read More
Robin George (1956–2024)
Robin George was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known for his 1985 single “Heartline.” Read More
Brian McCardie (1965–2024)
Brian McCardie was an actor best known for his performance on the BBC police procedural series “Line of Duty.” Read More
C.J. Sansom (1952–2024)
C.J. Sansom was the award-winning author of the Matthew Shardlake series of historical mystery novels. Read More
Andrew Davis (1944–2024)
Andrew Davis was a conductor at the BBC Proms and for orchestras around the world. Read More
Samantha Davis (1971–2024)
Samantha Davis was an actress and the wife of actor Warwick Davis, with whom she founded the nonprofit Little People UK. Read More
Derek Underwood (1945–2024)
Derek Underwood was a cricket great who played for Kent and on the England national team. Read More
Peter Higgs (1929–2024)
Peter Higgs was a theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for proposing the existence of the subatomic particle that bears his name, the Higgs boson. Read More
Trevor Griffiths (1935–2024)
Trevor Griffiths was a dramatist best known for writing the play “Comedians” and the screenplay for the film “Reds.” Read More
Lynne Reid Banks (1929–2024)
Lynne Reid Banks was an author known for such books as “The L-Shaped Room” and the bestselling children’s novel “The Indian in the Cupboard.” Read More
Adrian Schiller (1964–2024)
Adrian Schiller was an actor known for playing Aethelhelm in “The Last Kingdom,” Cornelius Penge in the historical drama “Victoria”, and Monsieur D’arque in Disney’s 2017 live action version of “Beauty and the Beast.” Read More
Gerry Conway (1947–2024)
Gerry Conway was a folk-rock drummer who backed Cat Stevens in the 1970s and was a member of Jethro Tull and Fairport Convention. Read More
Chris Cross (1952–2024)
Chris Cross was the bass guitarist in the new wave band Ultravox, and he cowrote such hits as “Vienna” and “Reap the Wild Wind.” Read More
Chance Perdomo (1996–2024)
Chance Perdomo was an actor who starred as Ambrose in “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and was featured in the “The Boys” spinoff show “Gen V.” Read More
George Gilbey (1984–2024)
George Gilbey was a star of the reality show “Gogglebox” who also competed on “Celebrity Big Brother.” Read More
Steve Harley (1951–2024)
Steve Harley was the frontman of the glam rock group Cockey Rebel, known for hits like “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me),” “Judy Teen,” and “Mr. Soft.” Read More
Angela McCluskey (1960–2024)
Angela McCluskey was a singer and musician best known as the frontwoman of the ‘90s group Wild Colonials, and who collaborated with such artists as Morgan Page, Télépopmusik, Robbie Robertson (1943–2023), and Kendrick Lamar. Read More
Michael Culver (1938–2024)
Michael Culver was an best known for playing the ill-fated Captain Needa in “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” and as a racist police inspector in 1984’s “A Passage to India.” Read More
Karl Wallinger (1957–2024)
Karl Wallinger was a musician and songwriter known for his work with World Party and the Waterboys. Read More
Edward Bond (1934–2024)
Edward Bond was a playwright and theater director whose often socially conscious work included “Saved,” “Narrow Road to the Deep North,” “Lear,” and “The Sea.” Read More
Dave Myers (1957–2024)
Dave Myers was one of the Hairy Bikers, a pair of celebrity chefs known for their many TV shows and cookery books. Read More
Thomas Kingston (1978–2024)
Thomas Kingston was a financier and the husband of Lady Gabriella (Windsor) Kingston, a second cousin to King Charles III. Read More
Brian Stableford (1948–2024)
Brian Stableford was a prolific, award-winning science fiction author and translator whose work, such as “The Empire of Fear” and “Cradle of the Sun,” also ventured into horror and fantasy. Read More
Jacob Rothschild (1936–2024)
Jacob Rothschild was a financier and philanthropist from the Rothschild banking dynasty who walked away from his family’s empire to forge his own path. Read More
John ‘Duff’ Lowe (1942–2024)
John “Duff” Lowe was a musician who played with John Lennon (1940–1980), Paul McCartney, and George Harrison (1943–2001) in The Quarrymen, which would evolve into the Beatles. Read More
Stan Bowles (1948–2024)
Stan Bowles was a footballer in the 1960s through ‘80s, best known for his years with the Queens Park Rangers and for winning five caps while playing for the England national team. Read More
Pamela Salem (1944–2024)
Pamela Salem was an actress best known for her work alongside Sean Connery (1930– 2020) in “The First Great Train Robbery” and the unofficial James Bond film “Never Say Never Again,” and for her appearances on the TV science fiction show “Doctor Who.” Read More
John Savident (1938–2024)
John Savident was an actor best known for playing Fred Elliott in “Coronation Street” for more than a decade. Read More
Robin Windsor (1979–2024)
Robin Windsor was a dancer best known for his appearances as a professional in “Strictly Come Dancing” from series eight through 11. Read More
Ewen MacIntosh (1973–2024)
Ewen MacIntosh was an actor and comedian best known for playing Keith Bishop in “The Office.” Read More
Ian Amey (1944–2024)
Ian Amey was a guitarist with the 1960s rock band Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, known for their hit “The Legend of Xanadu.” Read More
Steve Wright (1954–2024)
Steve Wright was the longtime host of “Steve Wright in the Afternoon” on BBC Radio 1 and 2, credited for bringing the “zoo” radio format to the U.K. Read More
Christopher Priest (1943–2024)
Christopher Priest was an award-winning science fiction author of such books as “The Prestige” and “The Islanders.” Read More
Michael Jayston (1935–2024)
Michael Jayston was an actor who played the Valeyard in the “Doctor Who” serial “The Trial of a Time Lord.” Read More
Barry John (1945–2024)
Barry John was a rugby player who won the 1971 Five Nations Championship with the Wales national team and won a notable tour over New Zealand with the British Lions. Read More
Ian Lavender (1946–2024)
Ian Lavender was an actor who starred as Private Pike in “Dad’s Army” and played Derek Harkinson in “EastEnders.” Read More
Jonnie Irwin (1973–2024)
Jonnie Irwin presented the TV programs “A Place in the Sun” and “Escape to the Country.” Read More
Brian Griffin (1948–2024)
Brian Griffin was named “photographer of the decade” by the Guardian in 1989 for his many iconic photos of musicians. Read More
Alan Mills (1935–2024)
Alan Mills was the longtime tournament referee for Wimbledon known as the “Rain Man” for his orders to stop the matches and cover the courts when it rained. Read More
Roy Calne (1930–2024)
Roy Calne was a surgeon who specialized in organ transplants, working with the teams who conducted the first liver transplant, intestinal transplant, and several pioneering combined transplants. Read More
Annie Nightingale (1940–2024)
Annie Nightingale was a pioneering radio DJ, the first woman presenter on BBC Radio 1 and a champion on new and underground music. Read More
Del Palmer (1952–2024)
Del Palmer was a musician and sound engineer best known for his long collaboration and romantic relationship with songwriter Kate Bush. Read More
David Soul (1943–2024)
David Soul was an actor and singer known for his starring role in “Starsky & Hutch” and his hit single “Don’t Give Up on Us.” Read More
Glynis Johns (1923–2024)
Glynis Johns was an actress known for her roles in “Mary Poppins” and Broadway’s “A Little Night Music.” Read More
Derek Draper (1967–2024)
Derek Draper was a political advisor and the husband of TV presenter Kate Garroway, featured in her ITV documentary “Finding Derek.” Read More
