The world lost several newsmakers in February, including musicians, athletes and actors.

Wayne Kramer, the co-founder of protopunk band the MC5, as well country music icon Toby Keith died last month.

Lefty Driesell, a college basketball coach who put Maryland on the college basketball map, as well as NFL linebacker Carl Weathers, who left football to pursue acting roles that included Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" franchise, were both lost.

And comedian Richard Lewis, who is currently starring the final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," died unexpectedly on Feb. 27.

Watch the video above and scroll through photos below for more details on the star who have passed so far in 2024.

Look back at some of the notable deaths from 2023

Here's a look back at all of the well-known actors, actresses, athletes, musicians, and more who died in 2023.


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