Actress Cheng Pei-Pei passed away on July 17, 2024, at the age of 78 due to corticobasal degeneration. She was renowned as China’s first female action star, known for her roles in “Come Drink with Me” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.”
Football legend Abner Haynes died on July 18, 2024, at the age of 86 in Dallas. A member of the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame, he played a significant role in integrating college football in Texas.
U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee died on July 19, 2024, at the age of 74 from pancreatic cancer. She served Texas’ 18th district in Congress for nearly 30 years, advocating for human rights and racial justice.
Musician Jerry Miller, co-founder of the 1960s rock band Moby Grape, died on July 20, 2024, at the age of 81 in Tacoma, Washington. He was celebrated for his influential guitar work admired by rock legends.
Singer Duke Fakir, the last surviving founding member of the Four Tops, died on July 22, 2024, at the age of 88 in Detroit from heart failure. He was known for his contributions to Motown music.
Writer Lewis H. Lapham passed away on July 23, 2024, at the age of 89 in Rome. He was the longtime editor of Harper’s Magazine and the founder of Lapham’s Quarterly, recognized for his contributions to American journalism.