There have been several instances of well-known celebrities who died during an ongoing Olympic Games.

Julius Carry (star of The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.) died on August 19, 2008, during the Beijing Summer Olympics (which took place from August 8 to 24, 2008.

John McLaughlin (host of The McLaughlin Group, a political talk show) died on August 16, 2016, during the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (which took place from August 5 to 21, 2016).

Don Knotts and Dennis Weaver both died on February 24, 2006, during the Winter Olympics in Torino (Turin) (which took place from February 10 to 26, 2006).

Anyone else? (The death must be between the day of a Games's opening ceremony to the day of a Games's closing ceremony.)

Peter Benchley
Died: February 11, 2006
During: 2006 Winter Olympics
Writer best known for Jaws.

Curt Gowdy
Died: February 20, 2006
During: 2006 Winter Olympics
Hall‑of‑Fame sportscaster known for MLB, NFL and Olympic broadcasts.

Darren McGavin
Died: February 25, 2006
During: 2006 Winter Olympics
Veteran character actor from Kolchak: The Night Stalker and A Christmas Story.

Bernie Mac
Died: August 9, 2008
During: 2008 Summer Olympics
Actor and stand-up comedian from The Bernie Mac Show.

Isaac Hayes
Died: August 10, 2008
During: 2008 Summer Olympics
Grammy‑winning singer, songwriter, composer, and actor.

Andrew Koenig
Died: c. February 16, 2010
During: 2010 Winter Olympics
Actor known for his role as Richard "Boner" Stabone in Growing Pains. He was found deceased in Vancouver during the Winter Olympics.

Jack Riley
Died: August 19, 2016
During: 2016 Summer Olympics
Actor from The Bob Newhart Show.

Markie Post
Died: August 7, 2021
During: 2021 Summer Olympics
Actress from The Fall Guy and Night Court.

James Van Der Beek
Died: February 11, 2026
During: 2026 Winter Olympics (February 6 to 22)
Actor best known for Dawson's Creek and various film/TV roles.

Those are all very sad Todd :(