Late NBA star Jason Collins, who was the first openly gay player in the league, signed a will about how to handle his estate ... just months before announcing he had cancer ... TMZ Sports has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ Sports, Jason left behind an estate with personal property totaling over $1.8 million ... although there could very well be substantial assets held separately in private trusts.
The docs included a will in which the late athlete said he left a written note in a safe-deposit box with instructions for the executor as to who should get his jewelry, watches, silverware, clothing, cars, and other personal effects.
Big update in theHayden Panettiere death investigation ... her boyfriend is talking to the DEA as it looks into the actress' suspected overdose, and TMZ has learned investigators are making progress.
Sources with direct knowledge of the investigation tell TMZ ... Brian Hickerson -- who was in the Greenville, SC condo when Hayden died -- has spoken with the federal law enforcement agency.
We're also told local and federal investigators believe someone sold Hayden drugs which might have caused her death, and that's the main focus of the investigation ... finding the dealer.
One source tells TMZ the authorities are "zeroing in on a potential drug dealer."
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard was remembered at a private funeral service in Texas ... with family, close friends, bandmates, and crew members gathering to honor the rock legend ... TMZ has learned.
A memorial flyer for the service, obtained by TMZ, says the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Forest Park Southwest. The invitation describes the event as a celebration of Frank's life.
We're told the service was intentionally intimate ... with only family, friends, his ZZ Top bandmates and members of the band's crew in attendance.
B2K singer Raz B and his wife, Mona Li, announced the devastating loss of their baby son Astro Monte Thornton ... just three months after he was born.
Sources close to the family tell TMZ ... Astro died earlier this week, and his death was unexpected and sudden.
The cause of the infant's death is unclear.
A family spokesperson tells us ... "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Astro Monte Thornton, beloved son of Mona and De'Mario 'Raz B' Thornton of the R&B supergroup B2K. The family asks for privacy as they navigate this difficult time. They truly appreciate your love and support."
B2K's tour is still scheduled to move forward in December ... despite the fact Raz B and his wife, Mona Li, just lost their 3-month-old son, Astro Monte Thornton.
Music industry sources familiar with the plans tell TMZ ... B2K will proceed with its three U.K. shows as part of the RnB Winter Ball tour.
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The group is set to perform in Birmingham, Manchester and London.
As we reported ... Astro died earlier this week in what sources close to the family described as an unexpected and sudden tragedy. His cause of death remains unclear.
"Married at First Sight" star Adrian Szymaniak has sadly died at 39 ... a year after he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Adrian, who was an alum of the Polish version of the show, suffered from a brain tumor before his death.
His wife, Anita, broke the news on Instagram, writing ... "With great pain we inform that Adrian has passed away. In these extremely difficult moments, what matters most to us is silence, closeness and the chance to say goodbye to him among those nearest to him."
Mike McFarland -- a voice actor who recorded English dubs of famous anime -- is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.
Brina Palencia -- Mike's friend who organized a GoFundMe for him amid his health issues -- tells TMZ ... Mike died Wednesday after a battle with brain cancer.
Brina says Mike was surrounded by friends and family at a Dallas care facility. Over the last few months, we're told friends from the voice-over community gathered to sing him songs and tell him stories to keep his spirits up. She added, Mike would have wanted people to donate to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the SPCA in his memory.
“Transformers” star Peter Cullen’s funeral featured highlights from his epic career ... with guests wearing Autobots merch, and an Eeyore quote gracing the front cover of the program.
The veteran voice actor was laid to rest Wednesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills ... bringing out a large group of mourners who paid their respects.
Barry Melrose, the former NHL player, coach and longtime ESPN hockey analyst, has died ... his wife, Cindy, told ESPN.
Melrose joined ESPN in 1996 and retired in 2023 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
He was best known for coaching Wayne Gretzky and the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before becoming one of hockey’s most recognizable TV personalities.
ESPN praised Melrose as a "distinctive and trusted" voice whose passion for the sport was unmistakable.
He was also known for his flashy suits, signature mullet and goatee ... and was beloved by colleagues and fans alike.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow, Tenisha Warner, is taking shots at the late actor's mom, Pamela Warner, as they continue to duke it out over his estate ... and she's got a bone to pick over a real estate transaction.
According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ, Tenisha insists Malcolm never meant to purposely leave Tenisha or their daughter MacKenzie out of the family trust.
Tenisha claims Malcolm intended to leave his family's California home to Tenisha and MacKenzie, but says his mother Pamela instead sold the home and put the cash in the trust.
Late music mogul Clive Davis' $35 million art collection -- which includes an Andy Warhol portrait of Aretha Franklin -- is heading to auction, and it could be yours for a pretty penny ... but ya gotta have some deep pockets.
The music mogul -- who helped catapult the careers of music legends like Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Kelly Clarkson -- boasted an art collection that featured the likes of some history-making painters.
You can bid for these works -- which include pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Hockney and Frank Stella to name a few -- across multiple sales in October and November organized by Christie's auction house.
Tim Curry was charismatic, charming, and as energetic as ever while filming what ended up being his final movie ... at least according to his director.
We got Michael Leavy at the premiere of James Murray's new horror flick "Don't Move" at Village East by Angelika in New York City on Sunday night ... and we asked him about working with Tim on "STREAM 2: Sudden Death."
Michael says Tim was in great spirits ... which is why he was so shocked last month when Tim died in his home.
Erika Kirk is opening up about the devastating hours after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed ... sharing heartbreaking details as the one-year anniversary of his death approaches.
In a New York Times opinion essay published Monday, Erika says the day after Charlie's death felt like a "fever dream" as she returned home to Phoenix from Utah. When she arrived, their children ran into her arms, unaware of where she'd been or what had happened.
Inside the house, the reality began to sink in. She says she sat on the couch where Charlie had watched the Cubs with their kids just two nights earlier and felt a wave of grief hit her.
Matt Suhey, the fullback who helped power the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl championship, has died.
The Bears star died over Labor Day weekend, bringing an end to the life of one of the most beloved members of Chicago's iconic championship squad, according to NBC Chicago.
Suhey spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Bears after Chicago selected him in the second round of the 1980 NFL Draft out of Penn State. While his job was often to do the dirty work and clear paths for Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, Suhey also had a memorable moment of his own on the biggest stage.
