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In Memoriam 2024

Pay tribute to <a class="ipc-md-link" href="/name/nm0000469/?ref_=nmvg_eds_right-3_lk">James Earl Jones</a>, <a class="ipc-md-link" href="/name/nm0001167/?ref_=nmvg_eds_right-3_lk">Shelley Duvall</a>, and more stars we lost in 2024.

From memorable moments to stunning red carpet looks, check out all our favorite photos of 2024.

The Year in Pictures

These big screen releases can now be watched from the comfort of your couch.

Theatrical Releases You Can Stream or Rent

It was the casting of Spike Lee's "School Daze" when Leonard answered the call of duty in the role of

"Big Brother General Patton"! Landing this role created a whirlwind of success, with the garnering of

seven additional starring roles in a series of Spike Lee Joints! Continuing in this vein, Mr. Thomas has

appeared in over forty films - including such notable films as: "Malcolm X", "King of New York", "The

Negotiator" and "Star Wars" - to name a few. In addition to Leonard's multi-faceted repertoire, Leonard

has been immortalized, (as one of only three African Americans have), as a "Star Wars" action figure,

figurine - sold worldwide. Embodying the name: "Roth-del Masona", can be found worldwide. From

the beginnings - working with the renowned NEC (Negro Ensemble Company) under the prolific

Douglas Turner Ward, this Howard University alumnus knows that: "The Best is Yet to Come", with

God on his side!

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