Deaths for the week ending 11 May 2024:
Sunday, 5 May 2024
Bernard Hill, actor (The Lord of the Rings), cause not reported, 79.
Monday, 6 May 2024
Kevin Hardy, NFL football player (San Diego Chargers), cause not reported, 78.
Wayland Holyfield, country songwriter ("You're My Best Friend"), 82.
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Steve Albini, rock music producer (Nirvana), of a heart attack, 61.
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
John Barbata, rock drummer (Jefferson Starship), cause not reported, 79.
Chris Cannon, U.S. Congressman (R-UT, 1997-2009), of cancer, 73.
James Gregory, comedian, of heart problems, 78. Not to be confused with the "Barney Miller" actor, who died in 2002, or comedian Dick Gregory, who died in 2017.
Jimmy Johnson, NFL football player (San Francisco 49ers), 86.
Pete McCloskey, U.S. Congressman (R-CA, 1967-83), of kidney and heart failure, 96.
Thursday, 9 May 2024
Sean Burroughs, major leaguer (San Diego Padres), following a collapse, 43.
Roger Corman, film producer (Attack of the Giant Leeches), 98.
Bobby Hooper, NBA basketball player (Indiana Pacers), cause not reported, 77.
Friday, 10 May 2024
Bob Bruggers, AFL football player (Miami Dolphins), 80.
Sam Rubin, entertainment reporter (Los Angeles, California), of a heart attack, 64.
Saturday, 11 May 2024
Susan Backlinie, actress (Jaws), of a heart attack, 77.
Ron Ellis, NHL hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs), of cancer, 79.