In Memoriam International 2024

Remembering People

I always do this every year of honoring people who have  touched our lives in one way or another. I have done it individually and by groups so that I can still look back to their works and lives as days pass by.

For this article we list down my favorite people who have gone to the other side this 2024. Sadly, they passed away but their memories and legacies remains in us.

Kris Kristofferson (1936 - 2024)

An American singer, songwriter and actor. I remember him when he played as Abraham Whistler in the Blade movie series.

Maggie Smith (1934 - 2024)

She is a British comedic and dramatic actress. I knew her as Wendy Darling in the movie Hook and as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movie series.

James Earl Jones (1931 - 2024)

As an American actor, he pioneered the black actors in the entertainment industry. I recall him as the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars episodes IV, V and VI movies.

Bernard Hill (1944 - 2024) 

A British actor whose career spanned for over fifty years in both television and film. I remember him as Captain Edward J. Smith in the movie Titanic and as The Lord Of The Rings Two Towers and Return Of The King movies as King Theoden.

Jerry West (1938 - 2024)

An American professional basketball player and executive. I knew him as one of the greatest NBA player of all time. His silhouette was the inspiration of the NBA logo.

Bill Walton (1952 - 2024)

Also an American professional basketball player and TV sportscaster. I recall him as one of the best all-around players in basketball history.

Dikembe Mutombo (1966 - 2024)

A Congolese-American professional basketball player. I knew him as "Mount Mutombo" for his defensive prowess and because he is one of the greatest shot-blockers of all time. The wagging of his point finger whenever he blocks a shot is so iconic at that time.

Sid "Sycho Sid" Eudy (1960 - 2024)

An American professional wrestler know as "Sid Justice", "Sid Vicious" and "Sycho Sid". I remember him as one of the antagonist in WWE against The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels among others.

Gena Rowlands (1930 - 2024)

An American actress whose career spanned nearly seven decades in film, stage and television. I remember her as the old Allie in the movie The Notebook.

Shannen Doherty (1971 - 2024)

She's an American actress who starred in several films and TV shows. She's one of my TV crushes way back as she played the role of Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills 90210 TV series. I also remembered her as Rene Mosier in the movie Mallrats and Prue Halliwell in the Charmed TV series.

Death comes to all of us. The important thing is what we do while we are living because it will leave something to those who are living. Rest in paradise to all our departed ones.

Kapish!