Las Vegas lost several notable figures in 2024 who helped shape the city's entertainment, gaming, and cultural landscape. Here's a tribute to these influential personalities:

Bob Newhart (1929-2024) The legendary comedian and actor passed away at 94. Known for his deadpan humor and iconic sitcoms, Newhart was a regular performer on the Las Vegas Strip from the 1960s-70s, appearing at venues like the Sahara, Sands, Desert Inn, and Caesars Palace.

Steve Lawrence (1935-2024) The renowned singer died at 88. With his wife Eydie Gormé, Lawrence became a Las Vegas entertainment staple, regularly performing at the Sands and Caesars Palace during the 1960s and '70s.

Archie Karas (1950-2024) The legendary gambler passed away at 73. Famous for "The Run," Karas turned $50 into $40 million during an unprecedented winning streak in the early 1990s, defeating some of poker's greatest players before losing it all.

Pete Rose (1941-2024) Baseball's all-time hits leader died at 83 in his Las Vegas home. Despite his controversial betting scandal, Rose remained a popular figure in Las Vegas, where he spent his later years.

Crandell Addington (1938-2024) The Poker Hall of Famer known as "the Dandy" died at 85. He holds the record for most WSOP Main Event final table appearances with seven.

Toby Keith (1961-2024) The country music star died at 62 from stomach cancer. Keith's Las Vegas journey began at Arizona Charlie's in 1993 and ended with his final performances at Park MGM.

Tito Jackson (1953-2024) The Jackson 5 co-founder died at 70. The group performed multiple residencies at the original MGM Grand Hotel in 1974-75.

O.J. Simpson (1947-2024) The controversial former NFL star died at 76 in Las Vegas. His final years were marked by his 2007 Palace Station robbery case and subsequent imprisonment at Nevada's Lovelock Correctional Center.

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