The Mirror takes a look at the stars we’ve tragically lost this year – from One Direction star Liam Payne to Radio 1 legend Steve Wright and rugby league legend Rob Burrow
This year, we’ve had to say goodbye to some of the entertainment world’s biggest and most influential stars – and some of these losses have been under heartbreaking circumstances.
Over the last 12 months, tributes have poured in to honour prominent figures in television, film and music, including legendary actress Glynis Johns, who made it to 100, Harry Potter icon Dame Maggie Smith and TV presenter Kate Garraway’s beloved husband, Derek Draper, who died after his body was ravaged by Covid.
One Direction fans across the world mourned the tragic death of Liam Payne in October, aged just 31. His sad passing came just months after This Morning star and health guru Dr Michael Mosley’s devastating death on the Greek island of Symi which sent shockwaves across the nation.
Other famous faces lost include Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor and rugby league legend Rob Burrow, who raised millions for charity before he died and campaigned tirelessly to find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND). In the weeks leading up to his death, Rob advised people to “be brave” and “live in the moment”, a powerful sentiment we can all take inspiration from in 2025.
From radio pioneers to big-screen icons and memorable actors, here we look back look at all the celebrities we’ve lost in 2024…