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Mar 14, 2025

Doug Kiker (2025), American Idol contestant

Doug Kiker was a contestant on season 18 of “American Idol,” remembered for performing with Rascal Flatts in the season finale.

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Jan 8, 2025

Brian Matusz (1987–2025), former Baltimore Orioles pitcher

Brian Matusz was a left-handed pitcher best known for his years with the Baltimore Orioles in the 2000s and 2010s. 

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Jan 6, 2025

The Vivienne (1992–2025), RuPaul's Drag Race UK star

The Vivienne was a British drag performer best known as the 2019 winner of “RuPaul's Drag Race UK” and competitor on the 2022 season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars." 

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Dec 6, 2024

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.” 

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Nov 25, 2024

Matt Byars (1987–2024), Real Housewives co-star

Matt Byars was a talent manager and PR agent best known for his appearances on the reality TV show “Real Housewives of Potomac.” 

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Nov 22, 2024

Chad Posthumus (1991–2024), Canadian basketball player

Chad Posthumus was a Canadian basketball player who played for the Winnipeg Sea Bears, among others, in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. 

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Nov 19, 2024

Paul Teal (1989–2024), One Tree Hill actor 

Paul Teal was an actor best known for his performance as Josh Avery on the TV drama “One Tree Hill.”

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Nov 18, 2024

Vladimir Shklyarov (1985–2024), Russian ballet star

Vladimir Shklyarov was one of the leading male ballet dancers of his time, known for his work in his home nation of Russia, as well as in cities like New York City, London, and Munich. 

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Nov 13, 2024

Song Jae-lim (1985–2024), South Korean actor

Song Jae-lim was a South Korean model-turned-actor best known for his work on reality show “We Got Married” and the TV drama “Moon Embracing the Sun.” 

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Nov 6, 2024

Chauncy Glover (1985–2024), Emmy-winning news anchor

Chauncy Glover was a news anchor at KCAL in Los Angeles and KTRK in Houston, where he was known for his philanthropy and mentorship.

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Oct 28, 2024

Sarah Danser (1990–2024), Naked and Afraid star

Sarah Danser was a reality TV personality known for her appearances in several seasons of “Naked and Afraid” and its spin-off, “Naked and Afraid XL.”

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Oct 17, 2024

Liam Payne (1993–2024), One Direction singer

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.

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Sep 6, 2024

Rich Homie Quan (1989–2024), Type of Way rapper

Dequantes Devontay Lamar , better known as Rich Homie Quan, was an Atlanta rapper known for trap hits like “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh).”

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Aug 30, 2024

Johnny Gaudreau (1993–2024), All-Star NHL winger

Johnny Gaudreau was an All-Star winger in the NHL who played for nearly a decade with the Calgary Flames and most recently with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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May 28, 2024

Johnny Wactor (1986–2024), General Hospital actor

Johnny Wactor was an actor best known for his performance as Brando Corbin in “General Hospital” beginning in 2020.

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May 28, 2024

Grayson Murray (1993–2024), two-time PGA Tour winner

Grayson Murray was a professional golfer and two-time PGA Tour event winner who was ranked 58th in the world.

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May 7, 2024

Kris Hallenga (1985–2024), CoppaFeel! breast cancer awareness founder

Kris Hallenga was a writer who promoted early breast cancer detection for young women after her own diagnosis at the age of 23.

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May 7, 2024

Darius Morris (1991–2024), former NBA point guard 

Darius Morris was a former NBA point guard who played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and others.0

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Apr 2, 2024

Vontae Davis (1988–2024), former NFL cornerback

Vontae Davis was a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, and Buffalo Bills, who famously retired during halftime of a 2018 game.

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Mar 19, 2024

Cola Boyy (1990–2024), pop musician and disability rights activist 

Matthew Urango , better known as Cola Boyy , was a disabled pop musician and songwriter whose singles included “Penny Girl” and “Kid Born in Space.” 

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Mar 1, 2024

Craig Roh (1991–2024), University of Michigan star and NFL player 

Craig Roh was a star defensive end at the University of Michigan who went on to play with the Carolina Panthers in the NFL and several teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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Feb 29, 2024

Cat Janice (1993–2024), singer who released dance hit from hospice

Cat Janice was a singer and songwriter who released a chart-topping hit while in hospice care for cancer. She left behind a seven-year-old son.

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Feb 22, 2024

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.

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Jan 18, 2024

Ronald Powell (1991–2024), 2010 All-American Bowl MVP

Ronald Powell was the 2010 All-American Bowl MVP and a linebacker with the New Orleans Saints. 

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Dec 15, 2023

Kenny DeForest (1986–2023), stand-up comedian 

Kenny DeForest was a stand-up comedian known for appearances on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” Comedy Central, and the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

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Nov 20, 2023

Jenny Appleford (1987–2023), YouTuber known as Jenny Apple

Jenny Appleford was a popular YouTube mommy blogger and influencer known as Jenny Apple who shared her journey with non-smoking lung cancer.

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Nov 17, 2023

Dex Carvey (1991–2023), comedian and son of Dana Carvey 

Dex Carvey was a comedian and the son of "Saturday Night Light" and "Wayne’s World" comedian Dana Carvey, who was featured on his father’s Netflix special, “Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60.” 

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Nov 13, 2023

D.J. Hayden (1990–2023), Raiders, Jaguars cornerback 

D.J. Hayden was a cornerback for such NFL teams as the Oakland Raiders and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Nov 7, 2023

Evan Ellingson (1988–2023), actor in CSI: Miami 

Evan Ellingson was an actor known for such movies and TV shows as “My Sister’s Keeper” and “CSI: Miami.” 

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Nov 2, 2023

Ady Barkan (1983–2023), argued for healthcare reform 

Ady Barkan was a lawyer and activist who fought to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system in favor of a single-payer system, continuing his advocacy even after being diagnosed with ALS in 2016.

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Oct 3, 2023

Echo Brown (1984–2023), young adult author

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

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Sep 13, 2023

Mike Williams (1987–2023), former NFL wide receiver 

Mike Williams was an NFL wide receiver who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills before retiring in 2016 as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Aug 30, 2023

August 08 (1992–2023), R&B singer and songwriter 

August 08 was a singer and songwriter who co-wrote the chart-topping hit “I’m the One” for DJ Khaled.

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Aug 28, 2023

Alexandra Paul (1991–2023), Olympic ice skater

Alexandra Paul was a competitive ice dancer and figure skater who represented Canada in the 2014 Olympic Games.

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Aug 25, 2023

Windham Rotunda (1987–2023), superstar wrestler known as Bray Wyatt

Windham Rotunda was a professional wrestler better known by his ring name, Bray Wyatt, whose creativity in the ring and in promos made him a WWE star.

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Aug 16, 2023

Darren Kent (1987–2023), Game of Thrones, Dungeons & Dragons actor

Darren Kent was a British actor who had roles in such TV shows and movies as “Game of Thrones” and “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” 

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Jul 3, 2023

Jo Lindner (1993–2023), Joesthetics social media bodybuilder 

Jo Lindner was a German bodybuilder whose Joesthetics channels on YouTube and other social media were popular.

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Jun 28, 2023

Ryan Mallett (1988–2023), former New England Patriots quarterback

Ryan Mallett’s career as a quarterback in professional football included stints with the New England Patriots, Houston Texans, and Baltimore Ravens.

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Jun 13, 2023

Ian McGinty (1985–2023), Welcome to Showside comic book artist

Ian McGinty was a comic book artist known for his creator-owned series “Welcome to Showside.”

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Jun 5, 2023

Jacky Oh (1990–2023), star of Wild 'N Out

Jacky Oh was a model, entrepreneur, and social media influencer who starred on the MTV show “Wild 'N Out” for five seasons. 

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May 3, 2023

Tori Bowie (1990–2023), Olympic track & field medalist

Tori Bowie was a track and field star who won three medals in the 2016 Olympics and was a gold medalist in the 2017 World Athletic Championships.

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Apr 18, 2023

Chris Smith (1992–2023), Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end

Chris Smith was a defensive end who played for NFL teams including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals.

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Feb 13, 2023

Cody Longo (1988–2023), Nickelodeon and Days of Our Lives actor

Cody Longo was an actor and singer best known for his roles in the family drama Hollywood Heights , and the long-running daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives . He was also a singer, releasing several singles that made the iTunes Pop and Top 100 charts.

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Jan 27, 2023

Randy Gonzalez (1987–2023), Enkyboys TikTok star

Randy Gonzalez was the star of the Enkyboys TikTok channel along with his young son, Brice Gonzalez.

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Jan 18, 2023

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).

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Jan 17, 2023

C.J. Harris (1991–2023), “American Idol” contestant

C.J. Harris was a singer who placed sixth in the 2014 13th season of “American Idol.”

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Jan 3, 2023

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

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

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Dec 28, 2022

Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley (1991–2022), reggae musician and grandson of Bob Marley

Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley was a reggae musician and the grandson of .

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Dec 22, 2022

Ronnie Hillman (1991–2022), former Denver Broncos running back

Ronnie Hillman was a former running back for the Denver Broncos who won Super Bowl 50.

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