Las Vegas Legends Who Left Us in 2024: A Final Tribute
Before Las Vegas rings in 2024, let's remember the notable figures from the entertainment and gambling world who left their mark on Sin City and passed away this year.
Bob Newhart (1929-2024) Comedy legend Bob Newhart died at 94 on July 18. Known for his deadpan delivery and iconic sitcoms, Newhart first conquered Las Vegas in 1963 at the Sahara with his famous one-sided phone conversations routine. He became a Strip regular, performing at venues including the Sands, Desert Inn, and Caesars Palace.
Bob Newhart smiling at camera
Newhart and Henderson at Sands Copa
Steve Lawrence (1935-2024) Singer Steve Lawrence passed away at 88 on March 7. With wife Eydie Gormé, he helped define Las Vegas entertainment in the 1960s-70s as a top draw at the Sands and Caesars Palace. The duo enchanted audiences with standards and pop hits until Eydie's death in 2013.
Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé singing
Archie Karas (1950-2024) Legendary gambler Archie Karas died at 73 on September 7. He's famous for "The Run" - turning $50 into $40 million in the early 1990s before losing it all. His streak included defeating poker legends like Doyle Brunson and Stu Ungar before his eventual downfall and placement in Nevada's Black Book for cheating.
Portrait of gambler Archie Karas
Pete Rose (1941-2024) Baseball's all-time hits leader died at 83 in his Las Vegas home on September 30. Banned from baseball for betting on games as Cincinnati Reds manager, Rose spent his later years in Las Vegas signing autographs and embracing the gambling culture that ended his Hall of Fame dreams.
Pete Rose wearing baseball cap
Crandell Addington (1938-2024) Poker Hall of Famer Crandell "The Dandy" Addington passed at 85 on April 14. Known for his impeccable dress and skill, he holds the record for most WSOP Main Event final table appearances (7) from 1972-1979.
Man wearing dark suit and fedora
Toby Keith (1961-2024) Country music star Toby Keith died of stomach cancer at 62 on February 5. From his $10 cover charge shows at Arizona Charlie's in 1993 to his final performances at Park MGM, Keith remained a Las Vegas favorite throughout his career.
Toby Keith with red solo cup
Tito Jackson (1953-2024) Jackson 5 founding member Tito Jackson died at 70 on September 15. The group's 1974-75 residency at the original MGM Grand Hotel helped establish Las Vegas as a destination for pop music acts.
Police photo of Richard Tito
O.J. Simpson (1947-2024) The controversial former NFL star died in Las Vegas at 76 on April 10. While known globally for his 1995 murder trial acquittal, his Las Vegas legacy centers on his 2007 armed robbery at Palace Station, resulting in a 9-year prison sentence.
O.J. Simpson points handgun at camera
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