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Black Celebs Who Died Too Young in 2024

Black Celebs Who Died Too Young in 2024

From Erica Ash to Rich Homie Quan, we say one final goodbye to those we lost too early this year.

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Rich Homie Quan visits at SiriusXM Studios on May 18, 2015 in New York City.
Rich Homie Quan visits at SiriusXM Studios on May 18, 2015 in New York City.
Photo: Robin Marchant (Getty Images)

This year has seen a plethora of ups and downs but nothing hits as hard as the death of someone beloved. In particular, when that person is relatively young, it causes many to question how something tragic like this could happen and reflect on their own mortality. And when that person is young and famous, the effects are that much more compounded.

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As you know, we’ve been keeping you abreast of all the Black celebs who’ve passed away this year, but let’s take a look at handful of folks who died way too young. May they all continue to rest in peace.

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Erica Ash

Erica Ash

 Erica Ash attends the premiere of Netflix’s “We Have A Ghost” at Netflix Tudum Theater on February 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Erica Ash attends the premiere of Netflix’s “We Have A Ghost” at Netflix Tudum Theater on February 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Monica Schipper (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 46

Day of Passing: July 29

Known for: Actor- “Survivor’s Remorse,” “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” “In Contempt”

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Cause of Death: Cancer

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Rich Homie Quan

Rich Homie Quan

Rich Homie Quan attends his album listening party at 40 / 40 Club on March 9, 2018 in New York City.
Rich Homie Quan attends his album listening party at 40 / 40 Club on March 9, 2018 in New York City.
Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 34

Day of Passing: Sep. 5

Known for: Rapper- “Walk Thru,” “Lifestyle,” “Type of Way”

Cause of Death: Accidental drug overdose





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Chance Perdomo

Chance Perdomo

Chance Perdomo attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 19, 2023 in London, England.
Chance Perdomo attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 19, 2023 in London, England.
Photo: Scott Garfitt/BAFTA (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 27

Day of Passing: March 29

Known for: Actor- “Gen V,” “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” “Killed By My Debt”

Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident





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Fatman Scoop

Fatman Scoop

Fatman Scoop during a BUILD series event in London.
Fatman Scoop during a BUILD series event in London.
Photo: Matt Crossick/PA Images (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 50

Day of Passing: Aug. 30

Known for: Rapper, Hype Man- Mariah Carey’s “It’s Like That,” Missy Elliot’s “Lose Control” and Timbaland’s “Drop.”

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Cause of Death: Hypertensive and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease





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DJ Clark Kent

DJ Clark Kent

Dj Clark Kent performs during “The Originals” show at 2023 Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage a Central Park on August 05, 2023 in New York City.
Dj Clark Kent performs during “The Originals” show at 2023 Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage a Central Park on August 05, 2023 in New York City.
Photo: Richard Bord (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 57

Day of Passing: Oct. 24

Known for: DJ, Music Producer

Cause of Death: Colon cancer

 



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Chino XL

Chino XL during Premiere of “Alex & Emma” at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, United States.
Chino XL during Premiere of “Alex & Emma” at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, United States.
Photo: Chris Polk/FilmMagic (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 50

Day of Passing: July 28

Known for: Rapper, Actor

Cause of Death: Alleged suicide through ligature hanging

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Jacoby Jones

Jacoby Jones

Jacoby Jones #12 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 24, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ravens defeated the Saints 34-27.
Jacoby Jones #12 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 24, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ravens defeated the Saints 34-27.
Photo: Wesley Hitt (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 40

Day of Passing: July 14

Known for: Wide Receiver for the Baltimore Ravens

Cause of Death: Cardiovascular disease

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Khyree Jackson

Khyree Jackson

Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 29, 2024, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.
Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 29, 2024, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.
Photo: Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 24

Day of Passing: July 6

Known for: Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback

Cause of Death: Car crash

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Enchanting

Enchanting

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Photo: Prince Williams/WireImage (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 26

Day of Passing: June 11

Known for: Rapper

Cause of Death: Accidental (toxic effects of oxycodone and benzodiazepines)

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Vontae Davis

Vontae Davis

Vontae Davis #21 of the Miami Dolphins runs out to the field during introductions before taking on the New England Patriots at Sun Life Stadium on September 12, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Vontae Davis #21 of the Miami Dolphins runs out to the field during introductions before taking on the New England Patriots at Sun Life Stadium on September 12, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Photo: Mike Ehrmann (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 35

Day of Passing: April 1

Known for: Cornerback for the Buffalo Bills

Cause of Death: TBD







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Mandisa

Mandisa attends the 6th Annual KLOVE Fan Awards at The Grand Ole Opry on May 27, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mandisa attends the 6th Annual KLOVE Fan Awards at The Grand Ole Opry on May 27, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Photo: Los Angeles Times (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 47

Day of Passing: April 18

Known for: Singer, first discovered on “American Idol”

Cause of Death: Complications of class III obesity

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Casey Benjamin

Casey Benjamin

Casey Benjamin performs with the ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT on the main stage at the MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL.
Casey Benjamin performs with the ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT on the main stage at the MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL.
Photo: Craig Lovell/Corbis (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 46

Day of Passing: March 31

Known for: Saxophonist, keyboardist, songwriter for the Robert Glasper Experiment

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Cause of Death: Pulmonary Thromboembolism (blood clot)

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Jessica Pettway

Jessica Pettway

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Age at Death: 36

Day of Passing: March 11

Known for: Beauty, fashion influencer

Cause of Death: Stage III Cervical Cancer


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Hydeia Broadbent

Hydeia Broadbent

Hydeia Broadbent, 29, of Las Vegas was born with HIV and was not expected to live past 3, but she turns 30 this year. Today she is a HIV activist and will be speaking tomorrow at Bethel’s Place for the 7th Annual Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awarness Celebration. Friday, March 28, 2014, in Houston.
Hydeia Broadbent, 29, of Las Vegas was born with HIV and was not expected to live past 3, but she turns 30 this year. Today she is a HIV activist and will be speaking tomorrow at Bethel’s Place for the 7th Annual Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awarness Celebration. Friday, March 28, 2014, in Houston.
Photo: Marie D. De Jesus / Houston Chronicle (Getty Images)

Age at Death: 39

Day of Passing: Feb. 20

Known for: One of the initial children to receive treatment for HIV/AIDS; HIV/AIDS advocate

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Cause of Death: TBD

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