Georgians we lost in 2021

Here are some of the notable Georgians we lost in 2021.

Hank Aaron

Hammerin’ Hank, the Atlanta Braves legend and Major League Baseball home run king, died Feb. 22. He was 86.

A look back at the life of baseball legend Hank Aaron Hank Aaron Obit

Max Cleland

The former U.S. Senator and Vietnam veteran died Nov. 9. He was 79.

Max Cleland, former U.S. Georgia senator, Vietnam veteran, dies at age 79

Don Farmer

A longtime Atlanta news anchor and father of current WSB-TV anchor Justin Farmer, he died April 1. He was 82.

Remembering Don Farmer: Longtime WSB-TV anchor dies at age 82 In 1987, he joined WSB-TV, where he manned the anchor desk alongside Monica Pearson for 10 years, earning the trust of so many Georgians.

Michael Gearon

The former owner, general manager and team president of the Atlanta Hawks died Nov. 22. He was 87.

Vernon Jordan

A civil rights leader and adviser to President Bill Clinton, he died March 1. He was 85.

Vernon Jordan: Civil rights leader, close advisor to Bill Clinton, dies at age 85

Claude Humphrey

The legendary Falcons defensive player and NFL Hall of Gamer died Dec. 3. He was 77.

Greg Knapp

The two-time Atlanta Falcons assistant coach died March 5. He was 58.

New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp dies from injuries in bicycle accident (NCD)

Johnny Isakson

A former longtime U.S. senator, he also held several Georgia offices. He died Dec. 19. He was 76.

Former Georgia U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson dies at age 76 Isakson passed away Sunday morning at age 76 after battling Parkinson’s disease.

Daniel Mickelson

The actor and budding fashion designer died July 4. He was 23.

Actor, model Daniel Mickelson dies at 23 (NCD)

Jovita Moore

The longtime Channel 2 anchor died Oct. 28. She was 54.

Channel 2 Anchor Jovita Moore passes away from brain cancer

Dorothy Steel

The actress best known for her role as a tribal leader in “Black Panther” died Oct. 15. She was 95.

Don Sutton

The Braves announcer and Hall of Fame pitcher died Jan 18. He was 75.

Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton dies at age 75 (NCD)

Demaryius Thomas

The Georgia Tech star and former NFL player died Dec. 9. He was 33.

Former NFL player, Georgia Tech standout Demaryius Thomas dead at 33

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