Last year marked the passing of several Las Vegas legends who helped shape the city's entertainment, gambling, and sports landscape. Here are the notable figures we lost in 2024:

Bob Newhart (94) - The legendary comedian and sitcom star died on July 18. He first performed his unique deadpan telephone monologues at the Sahara in 1963, later becoming a regular performer at venues like the Sands, Desert Inn, and Caesars Palace.

Steve Lawrence (88) - The renowned singer passed on March 7. With wife Eydie Gormé, he became a top draw at the Sands and Caesars Palace in the 1960s-70s, known for their smooth interpretations of American standards.

Archie Karas (73) - The legendary gambler died September 7, famous for turning $50 into $40 million during "The Run" in the early 1990s before losing it all. He was later blacklisted for cheating at cards.

Pete Rose (83) - Baseball's all-time hits leader died September 30 at his Las Vegas home. After being banned from baseball for betting on games, he spent his later years signing autographs in Vegas casinos.

Crandell Addington (85) - The Poker Hall of Famer known as "the Dandy" passed on April 14. He holds the record for most WSOP Main Event final table appearances with seven.

Toby Keith (62) - The country music star died February 5 of stomach cancer. He first played Vegas at Arizona Charlie's in 1993 and performed his final shows at Park MGM.

Tito Jackson (70) - The Jackson 5 co-founder died September 15. The group had several successful residencies at the original MGM Grand Hotel in 1974-75.

O.J. Simpson (76) - The controversial former NFL star died April 10 in Las Vegas. His local notoriety stemmed from a 2007 armed robbery at Palace Station that led to his imprisonment from 2008-2017.

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