The world bid farewell to several trailblazing figures in 2024, including Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia Bailey, James Dennis Howard, O.J. Simpson, John Amos, Fatman Scoop, Rich Homie Quan, James Earl Jones, Frankie Beverly, Tito Jackson, Dikembe Mutombo, Cissy Houston, Wanda Smith, Quincy Jones, Bob Love, and Jerry T. Hodges Jr., whose contributions to politics, social justice, art, and athletics will continue to inspire generations.