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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.”

Stephen Peat (1980–2024), former NHL enforcer

Stephen Peat was a right winger with the NHL’s Washington Capitals in the 2000s. 

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.

Khyree Jackson (1999–2024), Minnesota Vikings rookie

Khyree Jackson was a former college football player about to make his professional debut as a cornerback with the Minnesota Vikings.

Drew Gordon (1990–2024), former Philadelphia 76ers forward

Drew Gordon was a power forward with such basketball teams as the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as the older brother of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon. 

Kelvin Kiptum (1999–2024), record-breaking marathon runner

Kelvin Kiptum was a record-breaking marathon runner poised to become an Olympic star, having run three of the seven fastest marathons in history and being the first to run a marathon in under 2 hours and 1 minute.

Mbongeni Ngema (1955–2023), playwright who spotlighted apartheid

Mbongeni Ngema was a South African playwright, composer, and activist whose 1988 musical, “Sarafina!” took aim at apartheid.0

Laura Lynch (1958–2023), Dixie Chicks founding member

Laura Lynch was a founding member of the Dixie Chicks, playing bass and providing vocals as part of the original line up. 

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.

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.

Taraja Ramsess (1982–2023), stuntman in Black Panther 

Taraja Ramsess was a stunt performer known for his work in such movies as “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Endgame.” 

Louisiana I-55 Car Crash (2023)

At least seven people have died, and dozens more are injured, after more than 150 cars crashed on Monday, October 23, amidst heavy fog on Interstate 55 in southeast Louisiana.

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.

Ashlea Albertson (1998–2023), 24-year-old racing driver

Ashlea Albertson was a talented young car racing driver from Indianapolis sponsored by the Tony Stewart Racing team.

Alex Collins (1994–2023), running back for the Seahawks, Ravens 

Alex Collins was a former running back for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens whose interest in Irish step dancing drew social media attention. 

Illinois Greyhound Bus Crash (2023) 

At least three people were killed early Wednesday, July 12, 2023, when a Greyhound bus collided with three other vehicles in southern Illinois. Several others were injured.

Manitoba Highway Collision (2023) 

At least 16 people died in a highway collision near Carberry, Manitoba, Canada, on Thursday afternoon. Ten others were injured.0

Patrick Gasienica (1998–2023), Olympic ski jumper 

Patrick Gasienica was an Olympic ski jumper who competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. 

Treat Williams (1951–2023), star of Hair, Everwood

Treat Williams was an actor known for starring roles in such movies and TV shows as “Hair,” “Deep Rising,” and “Everwood.”

Dave Brandt (1947–2023), innovator farmer who became a meme 

Dave Brandt was a farmer and conservationist who helped educate the agriculture community about soil health and no-till farming. He later became an internet meme known for the saying, “It ain’t much, but it’s honest work.” 

Texas Shelter Automobile Crash (2023) 

At least eight people have died after a car drove into a group of people outside the Bishop Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center, a homeless shelter in Brownsville, Texas, on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Several others were severely injured.

Illinois Dust Storm (2023) 

At least seven people have died in a series of car accidents caused by a dust storm in central Illinois on Monday, May 1, 2023. Dozens of others were injured.

Dave Frost (1952–2023), California Angels pitcher 

Dave Frost was a pitcher in the 1970s and ‘80s with Major League Baseball (MLB) teams including the California Angels.0

Greece Train Crash (2023)

At least 36 people died in a crash between a passenger train and a freight train in Greece on Tuesday, February 28. Dozens more were injured.

Anton Walkes (1997–2023), soccer player with Charlotte FC

Anton Walkes was an English soccer player with the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs Charlotte FC and Atlanta United.

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).

Ken Block (1967–2023), rally driver and gymkhana YouTube star 

Ken Block  was a rally driver and co-founder of DC Shoes known for his gymkhana YouTube videos.

Willie Spence (1999–2022), “American Idol” season 19 runner-up

Willie Spence was a singer who was the runner-up on season 19 of “American Idol.”

Anne Heche (1969–2022), longtime movie and TV star

Anne Heche was a popular actress whose many TV and film credits included “Cedar Rapids,” “Donnie Brasco,” and “Hung.” 

Ryan Fellows (2022), “Street Outlaws: Fastest in America” star

Ryan Fellows was a cast member of the Discovery reality show “Street Outlaws: Fastest in America.”

Jackie Walorski (1963–2022), Indiana Congresswoman

J ackie Walorski was the Republican representative for district 2 in Indiana since 2013.

Dwayne Haskins (1997–2022), Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback 

Dwayne Haskins was a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers who had a standout college career playing for Ohio State.

Dennis Byrd (1966 - 2016), New York Jets defensive end

Former New York Jets defensive end Dennis Byrd has died in an auto accident, according to ESPN. He was 50.