Celebrity Death

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy's bodies are still unclaimed -- more than a month after their tragic deaths, TMZ has learned.

TMZ reached out to the Office of the Medical Investigator in New Mexico, and they confirmed the list of unclaimed decedents is updated online every Monday. Gene and Betsy’s names appeared on the list on March 24, and they’re still there as of today.

Officials tell us it’s not unusual for bodies to remain unclaimed for a month after dying. It’s unclear why Gene and Betsy’s bodies remain unclaimed ... but it’s possible the family is still making funeral arrangements or finalizing plans.

Olympic skier Berkin Usta was tragically killed on Thursday after a fire erupted at a ski resort hotel in Turkey.

He was only 24.

The fatal incident occurred at the Kervansaray Hotel in Uludag, Bursa, when flames engulfed the structure in the early morning, destroying the ski resort.

10:03 AM PT -- Clive's daughter Kate tells TMZ … "My father had been suffering with dementia for over three years.  My husband, and our 7-year-old daughter relocated from Redwood City to care for him in 2002. He actually completed his last motion picture in 2016 directed by Fernando Trueba which he enjoyed tremendously.

"As a professional, he was never short on time or generosity when speaking with younger people who wished to enter into the world of show business. He spoke at UT’s Theatre Under the Stars, Magic Con, and Wizard Con. He is also one of the last performers who worked with Billy Wilder and Irving Kirshner. Whether encouraging me through medical school or being a wonderful dad, he covered all the bases."

Actor Clive Revill — best known as the voice of the villainous Emperor Palpatine in one of the "Star Wars" films, has died.

Revill passed away at an assisted-living facility in Sherman Oaks, California, on March 11 while suffering from dementia, his daughter, Kate, told The Hollywood Reporter.

In "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back," Revill played the role of the hooded Palpatine who spoke in a creepy voice as a three-dimensional image to Darth Vader about their enemy Luke Skywalker.

David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife Pamela Bach’s cause of death has been revealed -- she died by suicide.

The Los Angeles County death certificate Tuesday reveals Pamela died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head using a revolver on March 5 -- which confirms what we reported earlier.

Law enforcement sources told us that at the time family members hadn’t heard from her, so they went to check on her at her house -- and that’s where they found her.

Cindyana Santangelo, an actress once described as "the Latin Marilyn Monroe," has passed away ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement tells us first responders were called Monday afternoon to Cindyana's Malibu home for a medical emergency ... and she was rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

We're told Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies went to the hospital and learned Cindyana had recently received cosmetic shots in her home. Our sources say LASD's Homicide Division is now investigating her death.

Michael Moorer -- one of the few men who stood toe-to-toe in a boxing ring with George Foreman -- tells TMZ Sports he's heartbroken over the boxing legend's death ... making it clear the pugilist will be sorely missed.

We sat down with Moorer on Monday -- just three days after Foreman's family revealed the ex-heavyweight champ passed away at 76 years old -- and it wasn't hard to tell he was crushed to learn of the news.

Moorer called Foreman "a gentle giant" ... and added that he'll always remember him as "a great person."

Larry Tamblyn -- a founding member of the influential band The Standells and brother to actor Russ Tamblyn -- has died ... according to a social media post by a family member.

Dennis Tamblyn -- Larry's nephew -- announced the sad news in a Facebook post ... telling fans his uncle passed away Saturday and remembering his "incredible life."

Tamblyn particularly mentioned one memory of his uncle staying with him in Arizona several years ago ... adding his uncle was still making music well into his later years. He did not provide a cause of death.

Gene Hackman's daughter told the sheriffs who found her father dead in his home to cremate his dead dog and bury its remains with that of his wife Betsy Arakawa ... according to newly released police body cam video .

The footage -- released Friday by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office -- features a phone call between a deputy and Gene's daughter Elizabeth.

She tells police to cremate the dog at the county's animal shelter and bury the remains with Betsy. Elizabeth also tells police to kindly save the dog's collar.

Actor Jan Schwieterman, best known for his 1997 role in the comedy film, "Good Burger," has died after a bout with cancer.

Jan passed away on February 28 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri, according to an online obituary.

His brother, Chad, wrote on Facebook earlier this month that Jan was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 4 cancer.

Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, couldn’t hold back the tears in a new TikTok video as she opened up about the special memories they shared before his death.

In the clip posted Thursday, Kate was sitting on the floor, surrounded by boxes ... explaining she’d been dreading going through them because they were full of stuff from the last few months with Liam, and it was just too hard.

Kate pulled out a long evening dress, saying it gave her some peace and comfort finding it because it reminded her of a special memory from a wedding she had attended with the late One Direction star.

Aubrey Plaza and her late husband Jeff Baena were separated for several months before he took his own life ... TMZ has learned.

Aubrey and Jeff's marital difficulties are revealed in the Medical Examiner's report ... in the documents, obtained by TMZ, the ME notes Jeff was separated from his wife since September 2024.

The ME says Jeff's manner of death is suicide ... which lines up with what we were originally told by our law enforcement sources.

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, made phone calls to a medical center on the morning after the day officials first identified she was believed to have died -- throwing a wrench into the timeline of both their deaths.

Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Denise Womack-Avila stated the department obtained phone records confirming Betsy made three phone calls to a Santa Fe medical center on the morning of February 12 -- the day after New Mexico officials concluded she likely had died ... from hantavirus, a rare and potentially fatal disease.

Womack-Avila told TMZ Tuesday ... "We can now confirm that Mrs. Hackman’s phone was utilized on the morning of February 12 to call a medical center in Santa Fe, Cloudberry Health. A total of three calls were made that morning, all to the medical center."

Folk rock singer Jesse Colin Young died from a heart attack ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Aiken County Coroner's Office in South Carolina, the Youngbloods singer died from cardiac complications of atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

In the case report, obtained by TMZ, the coroner say Jesse died at 3:13 PM Sunday and the manner of death is classified as natural.

David Hasselhoff's just been spotted for the first time since his ex-wife and the mother of his two children took her own life.

The "Baywatch" star ventured out Friday in Calabasas ... going on a walk with a friend and keeping a low profile.

David wore a black T-shirt, black pants, and kept his mug tucked under a plain blue baseball cap ... walking down the sidewalk in sneakers.

P2istheName -- a popular YouTuber -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

The online star -- whose real name is Philip Enewally -- was found dead on Friday in a mailroom, according the Los Angeles County Coroner. Details are quite sparse at the moment -- but we know the coroner's investigation is ongoing.

TMZ spoke with a family member on Saturday ... and she confirmed he died Friday night and asked that everyone please respect the family's privacy as they grieve. She directed fans to his channel to mourn.

The dog found dead alongside Gene Hackman and his wife likely died from a lack of food and water ... according to an animal control agency in New Mexico.

Gene and Betsy Arakawa's kelpie mix, Zinna, likely died from dehydration and starvation ... according to a necropsy obtained by The Associated Press.

The report says the Santa Fe County animal control agency noted the dog's stomach was empty aside from small amounts of bile and hair.