Born 1984

Kabir Singh (1984–2024), stand-up comedian

Kabir Singh was a stand-up comedian who came to national attention when he earned his way to the semi-finals in season 16 of “America’s Got Talent.” 

Ben Potter (1984–2024), YouTube star better known as Comicstorian 

Ben Potter was a YouTube star better known as Comicstorian, whose audio drama adaptations of comics entertained millions of subscribers.

Hydeia Broadbent (1984–2024), HIV/AIDS activist born HIV-positive

Hydeia Broadbent was an HIV/AIDS activist who, after being born HIV-positive, devoted her life to pushing for education and awareness of HIV/AIDS-related issues.

Echo Brown (1984–2023), young adult author

Echo Brown was the author of the young adult novels “Black Girl Unlimited” and “The Chosen One.” 

Jay Briscoe (1984–2023), Ring of Honor wrestler

Jay Briscoe was a pro wrestler who was part of the Briscoe Brothers tag team for Ring of Honor (ROH).

Uche Nwaneri (1984–2022), Jacksonville Jaguars offensive guard 

Uche Nwaneri was an offensive guard with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2007 to 2013.

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (1984–2022), former MMA fighter 

A nthony “Rumble” Johnson was an MMA light heavyweight fighter known for his knockout power.    

Bobby East (1984–2022), former NASCAR driver

Bobby East was a former NASCAR driver as well as a record-setter with the United States Auto Club (USAC).

Marnie Schulenburg (1984–2022), “As the World Turns” star  

Marnie Schulenburg was an actress who starred as Alison Stewart on the soap opera “As the World Turns.”  

Archie Eversole (1984–2022), rapper known for “We Ready”

Archie Eversole was an Atlanta-based rapper best known for his 2002 hit “We Ready.”

Gaspard Ulliel (1984–2022), “Moon Knight” star

Gaspard Ulliel was a French actor who stars as Midnight Man in the upcoming Marvel Disney Plus series “Moon Knight.”

Parys Haralson (1984–2021), NFL linebacker

Parys Haralson was an NFL linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.

Tyson Brummett (1984–2020), former MLB pitcher

Tyson Brummett was a former MLB pitcher who pitched briefly for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Derek Jones (1984–2020), Falling in Reverse guitarist

Derek Jones was the guitarist and a founding member of the post-hardcore band Falling in Reverse.

Danny Tidwell (1984–2020), “So You Think You Can Dance” runner-up

Danny Tidwell was the runner-up on season three of “So You Think You Can Dance,” the dance competition series that airs on Fox. Tidwell trained at the Krov Academy of Ballet as a teenager and had danced with the American Ballet Theatre. His brother Travis, also a dancer, finished second on “So You Think You Can Dance” in season two.

Jason Davis (1984–2020), voice of Mikey Blumberg on “Recess”

Jason Davis was an actor best known for providing the voice of Mikey Blumberg on the Disney Channel’s “Recess” from 1997 to 2001, as well as in the show’s spinoff movies. He had roles in movies including “Beverly Hills Ninja” (1997) and “Rush Hour” (1998), and made TV appearances on shows including “Roseanne” and “7th Heaven.” At the time of his death, Davis was working on a TV show called “The Two Jasons.”

Pete Frates (1984–2019), popularized the ALS ice bucket challenge

He raised millions for ALS research.

Godfrey Gao (1984–2019), “The Mortal Instruments” actor

Godfrey Gao was a Taiwanese-Canadian actor best known for playing Magnus Bane in the 2013 film “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.” Gao largely worked in Taiwanese and Chinese movies and television shows, with film roles including “Wedding Bible,” “Love Is a Broadway Hit,” and his most recent, 2019’s “Shanghai Fortress.” On TV, he was well-known in Asia for shows including “Bull Fighting” and “Remembering Lichuan.” He was filming the Chinese game show “Chase Me” at the time of his death. Also a model, Gao became the first Asian model for Louis Vuitton in 2011.

Emily Hartridge (1984–2019), YouTube celebrity and TV presenter

Emily Hartridge, also known as Emily Hart, was an English YouTube celebrity and television presenter.

John “TotalBiscuit” Bain (1984–2018), popular British video game critic

John "TotalBiscuit" Bain, popular British video game critic and esports caster, died at 33 after a long battle with cancer.

John Bernecker (1984–2017), stuntman for The Walking Dead

“The Walking Dead” stuntman…

Stevie Ryan (1984 - 2017), YouTube star

YouTube star acted on VH1’s “Stevie TV” comedy series...

Quentin Groves (1984 - 2016), NFL linebacker

Quentin Groves, a former NFL linebacker, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 32.