20 celebrity deaths that shocked the World in 2024

Modified Nov 20, 2024 11:51 ET

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12) Willie Mays

Willie Mays (Photo by Hy Peskin/Getty Images)

Baseball legend Willie Mays passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 93. Mays, often called “The Say Hey Kid,” was a two-time MVP and a 24-time All-Star, with 660 career home runs. His graceful plays, like the iconic over-the-shoulder catch in the 1954 World Series, made him one of baseball’s most beloved figures. Fans and fellow athletes mourned the loss of a true sports icon whose influence on the game remains unparalleled.

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