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Stars we've already tragically lost in 2024 - from Steve Wright to Derek Draper


From soap legends and presenting greats to film and TV heroes, 2024 has already seen a number of beloved stars from across the entertainment industry sadly losing their lives

Since the start of 2024, the world has seen a number of shocking and unexpected deaths of much-loved celebrities – along with the loss of some seasoned veterans of the entertainment industry, as they sadly succumbed to the passage of time. Following a long battle with the after-effects of catching covid, Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper sadly lost his fight with the brutal illness on 5 January, leaving behind his devastated wife and children. In a statement, his talent agency, Scott Marshall Partners, said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client, Richard Howard, at the age of 79, after a short illness.

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