Who Died This Week | Celebrity Deaths December 2024 Week 4 + Holiday Q&A

[@Kathleen4052]

Linnea, I love your narration of the usual Legacy videos. You have a wonderful voice and the narration is very respectful. Thank you.

[@mqcapps]

Absolutely

[@donnadunn9608]

Totally agree

[@MaritzaAgosto-e1g]

I truly agree .

[@bellymax]

Thank you...

[@roselyncampisi822]

I agree! Her voice is a soothing

[@docdurdin]

You have the perfect voice for the weekly updates, nice to see you. At 75, It does sadden me to see so many memories die as generations I grew up with leave, but worse yet to see so many youngsters leave before their time. Happy New Year.

[@ginnypurdey1]

Hello from the UK, I watch weekly because you have RESPECT and correct FACTS for those who have recently and past have left this earth, actors, authors, musicians, sportsman, politicians and those who have changed our world. Thank you both for your hard work for bringing a channel worth watching.

[@PulpVision]

It's always nice to hear Linnea's golden voice. Other than that, live it up because Tommorow isn't promised to anyone.

[@SuzyTaylorOakley]

Thank you, Linnea and Stephen, for your respectful presence in this space.

[@aprilrich807]

The Legacy crew are the kindest, most respectful and loving that KZbin has to offer. I’m very thankful for the work you all do. ❤️🙏

[@cindyparrish1311]

Your voice is so soothing

[@leonardking84]

Yeah it is!

[@usamaerd]

You are NOT AI, Yay!!! Thanks so much for your weekly updates, your voice is so very soothing~

[@ginawiggles918]

Thank you for appearing on camera. Nice to see the faces behind the voices. 🎄

[@cnosprandt5155]

Thanks for putting these out every week

[@RickMahoney2013]

I worked at a cemetery when I was younger and I noticed if one elderly person dies their spouse usually dies not far behind.

[@karenkoroscil9568]

I have noticed that as well….

[@tezzcan1]

Both my Mums parents died 18 Months apart and my Parents died 18 months apart.

[@annettefournier9655]

Ha! My mom survived my dad by 15 years. He was 70 ,she 85. She had a ball😂

[@grantpurdy5042]

A likely factor is the giving up on the will to live. It’s like literally losing a big chunk of yourself.

[@janwheeler87]

My mom was just 60 when our dad passed from Leukemia, mom lived another 32 years, keeping close and busy with 2 grown daughters and her grandchildren through the next year's. I think when someone has family close by to get them up and out, to keep them physically and emotionally engaged it makes a difference. My mom's sister lived to a month shy of 101, she outlived her husband by 18 years.

[@leesashriber5097]

Nice to put faces with your voices. You're always accurate, polite and very beautiful souls. Thank you🥰

[@genapruitt]

When George Michael died on Christmas Day in 2016, I was just coming out of a coma. Then Carrie Fisher died, followed by Debbie Reynolds. I was tempted to have the doctors put me back under, it was so sad. Thank you both for all that you do and for the spirit in which you do it. Happy New Year to you both! ❤️❤️

[@sarahlynn7894]

Hope you're doing much better.

[@genapruitt]

@sarahlynn7894 Thank you! I am! 😁

[@gailhoffmann9498]

Thank you Linnea and Stephen for always keeping us informed. You do such a great job on paying respectful tribute to those we care about. Keep up the good work and happy holidays to you and yours. 😊

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Thanks for sharing, Team Legacy, Happy 2025

[@BJMauck]

My goodness, Linnea, you look so young to have worked at Legacy for 25 years! You and Steve do such a wonderful, professional job. Thank you!

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

I watch Legacy every week, both of you show respect for those that have passed. Unfortunately I'm finding so many that shaped my music journey are gone....

[@lawrenceeytcheson1317]

You both are doing a wonderful job.

[@ShawnC.T.]

Rickey Henderson is/was not only the greatest lead off hitter in MLB history, but he is/was one of the greatest MLB players of all-time, Godspeed sir...🙏🏽🕊⚾️

[@DarleneBattle-n8w]

You guys are just phenomenal with your work. I'm thankful you report the deaths of ALL celebs, not just the newer stars. In the past I'd wonder, whatever happened to... some person that stopped acting moons ago. So please, we need you!!!... keep up the great work! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tracytrebilcox]

The one death on December 31st that was surprising was when Ricky Nelson died in an airplane accident. The saddest part was that his mother, the wonderful Harriet Nelson, didn't find out from the authorities that her youngest had died, but from the media wanting a soundbite from her.

[@T1971-w4c]

The Media always being full of heart.

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

The media are vultures

[@jamessimms415]

@@T1971-w4c Dirty Laundry Verse 1] I make my livin' off the evenin' news Just give me somethin', somethin' I can use People love it when you lose They love dirty laundry [Verse 2] Well, I coulda' been an actor, but I wound up here I just have to look good, I don't have to be clear Come and whisper in my ear Give us dirty laundry Chorus] Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em all around [Verse 3] We got the bubble-headed bleached-blonde, comes on at five She can tell you 'bout the plane crash with a gleam in her eye It's interesting when people die Give us dirty laundry [Verse 4] Can we film the operation? Is the head dead yet? You know, the boys in the newsroom got a running bet Get the widow on the set! We need dirty laundry [Guitar solo] [Verse 5] You don't really need to find out what's goin' on You don't really wanna know just how far it's gone Just leave well enough alone Eat your dirty laundry Chorus] Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're stiff Kick 'em all around [Post-Chorus] (Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're stiff Kick 'em all around) [Verse 6] Dirty little secrets, dirty little lies We got our dirty little fingers in everybody's pie We love to cut you down to size We love dirty laundry Verse 7] We can do "The Innuendo", we can dance and sing When it's said and done, we haven't told you a thing We all know that crap is king Give us dirty laundry! [Guitar solo] [Outro] (Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down When they're up, when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down Kick 'em when they're up Kick 'em when they're down)

[@greggkimball4110]

I was fortunate to see Rick in concert the previous summer. Memory Eternal +

[@susanpressley2781]

I appreciate all the hard work you put in to keep us informed and in a respectful, calm manner. I really like your narrative.

[@grantthatcher461]

Thank you so much for what you do! 😊

[@leesmith5419]

Thank you for all that you do do it really must be heartbreaking at times for y'all

[@thomasgriffith2953]

Great to see the faces behind the voices. 👍

[@Weesperbuurt]

I am always impressed how you take the time to pronounce each person's name properly.

[@tejaswoman]

As a person whose name is often mispronounced, I suspect that same phenomenon helps give Linnea extra motivation beyond just the demands of her professionalism.

[@michellelogreco3351]

Love your channel! So respectful and kind 🙏🏻

[@saralynn518]

I just wanted to give you both a huge thank you for all the hard work that you do. Growing up, my parents would always check in the paper for the obituaries. I thought it was weird and couldn't really understand why. Today, newspapers are almost obsolete and Facebook seems to be the obituary for those we knew casually or personally. The problem with Facebook is that you have to randomly find out the hard way by visiting an old friend's page and seeing it is now a memorial page, or catch someone's post by chance a year or two after the fact. It's heartbreaking, really. I have tried to keep up with most of your posts and also know I can go back later if I missed a few. I never realized how much it can really knock you for a loop seeing so many faces you grew up with from television and the news pass away. It is also interesting learning about people I had never heard of. Sadly, it is also a reminder of our own mortality. Some people may see it as a reason to celebrate each moment. Alternatively, some may start to worry. Either way, it is information for the books. I am glad you take your time to do it. Happy New Year! 💖💖💖

[@jamessimms415]

Outside of notable locals, I have to go online to find out who’s passed away. The local newspaper, like many; is a shadow of itself. It costs $400 just to put an Obituary into print, & the relatively new (20 years) newspaper building was just torn down for a new development.

[@saralynn518]

@@jamessimms415 $400? Do we live in 1454 (printing press up and running)? I used to deliver the newspaper when I was a kid. I did it for about 6-7 years too. The dark ink that would make my hands feel slippery after a while, the slightly acrid scent that would stay on my "delivery clothes". A twenty-year-old building is just getting started! What a waste of money and labor! When will people get that we can't waste resources like this? That's a different convo.

[@nora768]

As a nurse, I can confirm that more people died in the winter then in the summer. Love your show, and your voices are terrific for the presentation of the deceased.

[@nesheiwg]

I’ve had my father and brother along with many relatives die in January and February.

[@christinalw19]

My dad died in October, my mother & her brother& my cousin in November, my gma in January, brother in February. NOT IN THE SAME YEAR!!! Over 50 years, from 1973- 2017. 🙄🙏🏼

[@ChristopherWilkinson-h8z]

​@@nesheiwg😢 BELOVED WIFE, MOTHER, SISTER GRANDMOTHER LELA MAE ODOM SEPT. 3, 1926 MAY 24, 2022 Obituary Lela Mae Odom, born second twin to Nute and Annie Bell Lindsey, September 3rd, 1926 in Reader Arkansas. She received her formal education in the state of Arkansas with a vocational degree in nursing and cosmetology as the owner of Lela's House of Beauty in Little Rock, Arkansas. Lela worked for the Los Angeles County Hospital for 20 years. She accepted the Lord at the age of 9 years old under the leadership of the late Rev. Moore at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, North Little Rock, Arkansas. At age 12, she came into the knowledge of Holiness being born into the Church of God In Christ, baptized in the Holy Ghost and Fire in Humnoke, Arkansas. Under the leadership of my dad, the late Elder Nute Lindsey, Lela worked in the church as a musician, youth teacher, program coordinator. She loved singing and playing music for the glory of God. She moved to California in 1957, united with Revelation Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the Late Superintendent Edward Davis where she worked faithfully until 1960. She united with Emanuel Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop S.M. Crouch. Lela sang in the choir, taught vacation bible school until her marriage to Elder James E. Odom in 1975 where she began working in the ministry with him all over. Together, they worked at Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) channel 40 for 10 years as prayer counselors. She loved praying for the sick, visiting the elderly in rest homes as well as working with children. Lela was united in holy matrimony in 1946 to Elder James Clark. To this union, three children were born. She moved to California in 1957, the mother of six children whom she loved dearly. Lela became a member of Harbor Christian Center in 1986 - 1984 under the leadership of Pastor Don Ezell. After a short hiatus working with her husband (Elder James E. Odom), she returned to Harbor Christian Center in June of 2011 where she remained faithful. She also worked with her twin sister and husband, Elder George & Lula Mae Clark, at Heavenly Vision Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles, California. She loved singing and playing music for the church. Her spirit was received in the Hands of the lord on May 24th, 2022. Preceding her in death were two children; Bobby Ray Clark and Tammy Yvette Wilkinson, three brothers; Johnny Lindsey, Nute Lindsey Jr., James Lindsey, along with three sisters; Jannie Lindsey, Rose Hatchett, and • Lillie McGuire. She leaves to cherish her memory four children; James Clark of Inglewood, Linda Clark-Davis (Jimi) of Norwalk, Harold Jackson of Long Beach, and Rodney Williams (Cyndi) of Santa Clarita, twenty grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, one godson, two brothers Bishop DL Lindsey, Bishop Lee Andrew Lindsey from Little Rock, Ark., two sisters Lula Mae Clark of Los Angeles, and Ella Mattis of Dallas, Tx. along with a host of relatives and friends. 😢😢 passed away

[@lisam9233]

Been thinking about you over the last few days since you posted this video. Another year with notable deaths in the last few days…Jimmy Carter, Linda Lavin, Olivia Hussey, Greg Gumbel…glad you didn’t rush to get your annual video(s) done!

[@tammyslaughter7141]

Olivia Hussey???? Like in Romeo and Juliet???!!!! Oh no!!!!! She portrayed Mary in Jesus of Nazareth.

[@tgd9477]

I know y'all keep hearing this but your voices are very comforting and respectful. Thank y'all. ❤🕊️

[@JenneeB927]

It's nice to see y'all and put faces to the voices we hear. Linnea, you have one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. You and Stephen both have calming voices. Lots of times, I'll put on your videos just to hear y'all speak. I hope it's not too freaky to say, but you really help me to take a breath and calm my thoughts. I hope y'all both had a wonderful Christmas.

[@KarenAllen-pp3yl]

I love the Legacy channel. You always keep everyone updated on the deaths nationwide. You are always so respectful of the deaths. See you next year. ☃️🎄

[@johneaston197]

Ricky Henderson changed the game of baseball. If he got on first, it wasn't long until he was on second and then third. What a player.

[@erichbowden4035]

I grew up a A's fan in California in 80's sad to see it

[@jamesharris2615]

@@johneaston197 this is TRUE! 👍🏿💯

[@keithturner1361]

Thank You for being up to Date in your Legacy Videos !!!

[@jonathanscrutchensYT]

Rodessa Barrett Porter is my grandmother and I’m still torn bout her I been living with her almost all my life and she practically raised me. Rest up Grandma I miss you so much already

[@raymondricci5323]

Condolences to you.

[@legacycom]

@jonathanscrutchensYT We are so sorry for your loss. Kindest wishes to you and your family.

[@paulus12345]

Legacy has become my weekly "go to site". So thank you for all you do!!

[@greggkimball4110]

I wouldn't say I look forward to your weekly videos, but you do provide a valuable service. Many thanks, and my best to you and yours this Holiday season!

[@beverlyb5144]

Thank you for all you do. I am glad you publish these obituaries. Your videos are always respectful. Thank You!

[@lindamarsh6711]

Nice to “see” you both. You both do a wonderful job. Thank you!

[@boboli222]

Thank you two for celebrating the lives of so many. I enjoy seeing this every time you post. It gives me focus and a good center. Thank you.

[@janetbrown6134]

Merry Christmas from Ontario Canada, I now look forward to every Friday for legacy to put your list out. I enjoy it. I look forward to it every Friday Friday. Keep going and happy new year and long live legacy. Thank you.?

[@carolynpurser7469]

Happy Holidays to you all! Thank you for all you do to keep us informed.

[@dsummerfan]

Linnea has a soothing voice! I am so glad to have found your channel a ways back. Now, I have my whole family listen and follow along the narration. ❤

[@kelsowins]

I used to regularly read the Obituaries section in the newspaper, but now, in the digital age, we no longer take a newspaper and I find myself looking for my weekly Legacy update instead. It is so appreciated, the work that you all put into this respectful acknowledgment of the passing of people who have impacted our world, whether in science, sports, politics, entertainment, etc. Thank you, and Happy New Year!

[@jamessimms415]

Costs $400 just for one Obit where I live.

[@mike9147]

Just not the same showing deaths without hearing that lovely voice to go along with!

[@leanneb9529]

My thoughts exactly .... It just wasn't the same....

[@tejaswoman]

Not to mention that normally each person has a sentence or two per slide, and this time we didn't have the "they are also being remembered for..." Then again, we are reminded in the Q&A that Linnea and Steve already give up a chunk of their holiday time for work, and thus there is some gratitude for their ensuring each of these people received _some_ public tribute.

[@shannalynn7]

Finally a face to the female voice ❤️

[@EnsignTaurik]

Thank you for your dedication. And it's always very nice to see your faces, too!

[@karenfitzpatrick6256]

I very much appreciate the value of your channel's content and in the compassionate way you present your information. You show so much respect for notable people and the weekly schedule of your uploads we can count on to take that brief moment of reflection to honor them for their contributions and stir up the memories we have of the times when they touched our lives. Thank you for your unique service in providing us with this reliable news channel on people the world knew who have recently passed away.

[@johngregreid1]

It wonderful to put faces to voices, as I’ve never seen you folks. Yours is the best channel at giving details on the loss of stars. Thank you for your great work. Sincerely, John, TORONTO Canada.

[@SlapMyBass3825]

Linnea fits her voice so well. Its so strange to see when someone doesnt look like what you'd expect.

[@khill6510]

I appreciate what you do. Thank you for everything that goes into making these videos.

[@wifeoftim]

Some passed extremely young! I was so sad that Betty White missed her 100th birthday.

[@creativequeen8371]

❤

[@Richard-or2km]

Dean Martin also died on Christmas Day of '95, I don't know why I remember I was so young back then. Could be my mom was always singing songs of his and others of that era and it stuck in my mind.

[@user-nj3dl7oe3y]

I Love Y'all. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@royboy9361]

You guys do a great job. I’m never going anywhere else. #ManyThanks

[@ungesehenwinter9449]

Rickey Henderson, I am at a loss of words. RIP

[@ernestcruz6316]

Thanks for what you do. Happy holidays to both of you, the staff at Legacy, and all my fellow viewers!

[@Brian-sh2gi]

Thank you both for the work you do.

[@sweethaven5]

8:10 My grandmother passed in December and others that I’ve known have passed in fall/winter. Thanks for all you do ❤

[@legacycom]

We’re so sorry for your loss @sweethaven5

[@MoonFairy11]

I lost 4 close family members in the fall/winter months. None flu related. It’s a sad time for me.

[@ksw501]

Great to see you guys, you do a great job, thanks for your efforts.

[@pjk1714]

I appreciate your dedication and it's great to see you both. Legacy bridges the distance providing details otherwise we wouldn't have unless there. Wishing you a Happy New Year from 🇨🇦

[@annem8152]

It's nice to put a face to a voice. This week, Rickey Henderson hit me in all the feels. He is only a couple years older than I and I watched him play throughout his entire career.

[@terrireed2100]

Your channel is so respectful. My nephew walked in the room and said "Happy New Year. Betty White is dead "

[@catris9670]

Your weekly update presentations are always so professionally and respectfully done. Great to see the face behind the amazing voice.

[@sharona5877]

Thank you for all of your hard work & dedication! Happy Holidays!

[@adriannegrillo8394]

Love you guys! Thank you for your kindness in reporting the deaths. Also, sticking to facts is so important as you have done.

[@RoyMessmore]

Thank you for what you do. I look forward to your broadcasts each week.

[@richardhussey-cq2se]

Good too see what you look like.

[@bonkers5016]

It's "to" not "too".❤ 😉

[@bonkers5016]

It's "to" not "too".❤😉

[@madisonrocca7100]

@@bonkers5016 Who cares? This isn't a spelling test.

[@bonkers5016]

@@madisonrocca7100 True...but it says a lot about a person. It's called constructive criticism. 😉

[@madisonrocca7100]

​@@bonkers5016 No, that's just YOUR opinion about a person. Do you know the one who spelled the word? Do you know ANYTHING about that person?

[@jennifermizote537]

Thank you for showing us you on video. Thank you for your dedication. I love honoring those we know just from seeing them in the news or on the screen. Here’s a funny for you … I always thought these were done by an AI voice! You are a real person and that makes it even more personable.

[@esthergarcia1373]

Thanks for putting such care into these videos. Your videos of keeping us informed of those we have lost are so accurate and up to date. Much appreciated ❤🙏

[@angelcreations916]

I, for one (of many, I'm sure) appreciate your dedication and commitment to these announcements... there isn't any better forum, in my opinion! ❤

[@JamesSmith-pc6bh]

Rick Henderson was a legend. I can't believe he is gone. He was one of my favorite players.

[@TwoBuckToll]

Rickey Henderson was tough for me. He was such an exciting player, not just as a base stealer, but also as a leadoff hitter with power. I saw him play in person many times, but my “favorite” time was a game in Baltimore when the A’s were at the Orioles. As I was settling into my seat at the start of the game, Rickey was at bat and just when my butt hit the seat he got tossed for arguing a strike call. So I didn’t see him play much but I got to see his fiery side.

[@davidleigh443]

Tragic that he died from Pneumonia.

[@joef5416]

Nice to put a face to the voice

[@Mark-uq9km]

And, a very nice face, too. Linnea is very lovely.

[@Leviana.wahby8]

Yeah 👍

[@dm1969able]

U look much younger than I expected and yes your voice is very soothing!😍

[@sharennyberg7795]

Thanks for all you do. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year1111

[@ariel393939]

Rickey Henderson, I did enjoy watching him play. Condolences and prayers to his family and friends.

[@jesuslovesyou9175]

God bless you both for sacrificing your holidays to keep us all informed. Happy New Year!

[@denisesmelley8546]

As a new pastor in northern Indiana, I was told that, if the cemetery ground is green (from warmer weather, when seasonal “bugs” don’t get killed off) at Christmas, it will be brown (from multiple funerals) at Easter.

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Betty White taught us many things 💕💜💕💜 Miss George Michael too. 💙💜 Thank you, kids!

[@creativequeen8371]

She was an amazing woman..

[@creativequeen8371]

George... I grew up on the music of Wham, here in the UK, and then loved his solo stuff. One of the most beautiful male voices of our time.

[@tedgalligan1018]

Thanks for all your hard work. Bless you and your families.

[@rayray5932]

It is so nice to put a face to the voice! Thanks for the classy, honoring way that you report!

[@kenallen768]

I used to watch from U.K. and since moving to Korea in September 2020 I have continued to keep watching. Thank u and I want to wish u a wonderful new year ahead and keep up the great work.

[@williamamely7038]

Thank you so much for all the work you put in to make these videos possible. My condolences to the families of all those who passed away, both young and old alike. God Bless them all and may they rest in peace. ❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Ms.Merotica]

Happy Holidays. Be safe and take care.Thanks!

[@romandecaesar4782]

So sad to hear about Sophie Hediger, a true champion!!!

[@bobsebring2819]

Thank you for all you do. Happy New Year.

[@cherylgriffin9242]

Thank you so much for telling about celebrities that have passed you do a great job

[@ctruthtoday]

Happy New Year! Great job you do, your voice is loved.

[@pamelawilliams5930]

Happy Holidays. I love your voice ❤ and your channel

[@jimandsniffers9408]

I just lost a really good friend Christmas Day BUG she passed away of COPD she faught a hard fight God speed peace prayers my sweet BUG gone but not forgotten ✝️♥️🇺🇲

[@creativequeen8371]

❤❤

[@darranweston9425]

Great to see you both. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ❤

[@chrissharkey9644]

A very nice video

[@lisasaxon7828]

You are both so lovely to listen to, even though the news is always sad. We know how respectful Legacy is regarding deaths n privacy and the way you both deliver this solemn news is always very caring. We, the readers, watchers n listeners should always remember tho, apart from the well known celebrities or known faces….there’s us regular everyday unknown souls who pass everyday without anything special to be remembered for…. To all reading this, please pray for those beautiful souls too…that will be you and I someday. Thankyou…Lisa , Perth Western Australia 🩵💙🩵🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@paulpopielski5261]

Thank you and Happy New Year.

[@DTD110865]

Betty White's death was the icing on the shitcake that was 2021. Also, seeing the death of Teri Garr was the first time I ever shed a tear during any of your videos.

[@j.b.abraham4175]

Thank you for your great video. Very nice to see your faces and hear answers to questions.

[@billyhensley7770]

You guys always do a great job

[@Thomas-j8y]

Your channel does a wonderful job !