Celebrity Death

Lil Yachty was not having it when a fan at his show this week interrupted a moment of silence for Juice WRLD ... and LY went ballistic.

In a video that has since gone viral ... Lil Yachty unloaded on someone at his show in Washington, D.C. -- the latest stop for Tyler, The Creator's "Chromakopia" tour -- during a moment of silence for Juice WRLD.

Someone shouted from the crowd in the moment -- and LY snapped "SHUT THE F*** UP!" ... before getting help from the crowd to figure out who said it.

Duke Gadd's cause of death has been released ... the drummer died of an overdose of fentanyl and cocaine -- mirroring what Corey Feldman originally said after he passed.

According to a spokesperson for Clark County, Nevada ... Gadd died from "combined toxic effects of fentanyl and cocaine." He also suffered from high blood pressure.

Remember ... Corey announced the death on social media -- saying Duke died in Las Vegas and sharing a short clip of the musician banging away on the drums.

Tom Cruise is honoring his former film nemesis with a touching gesture ... pausing for a moment of silence to recognize Val Kilmer at CinemaCon.

The movie star took the stage at the convention Thursday in Las Vegas and made sure to stop and honor his late "Top Gun" costar.

After the moment of silence, Tom reportedly told the crowd ... "Thank you Val, I wish you well on your next journey."

Hailey Okula -- a social media influencer better known as Nurse Hailey -- has died ... her husband revealed in a heartbreaking social media post this week.

Matt Okula -- Hailey's husband -- shared a video compilation of moments from throughout Hailey's life alongside a long caption explaining Hailey passed due to complications during childbirth.

According to Matt, Hailey suffered an amniotic embolism -- a medical complication during childbirth where the fluid surrounding the baby in the womb enters the carrier's bloodstream, causing damage to multiple organs.

Kim Porter's grandma Lila Mae Star has died.

Kim's son Quincy Combs revealed the sad news on his Instagram late Wednesday night ... saying his "heart is shattered."

Quincy -- who Kim shared with record producer Al B. Sure! but was adopted by Diddy while dating Kim -- shared a photo of Lila surrounded by purple florals to honor her, along with a statement about her "legacy of love."

Val Kilmer had been dogged by rumors that he was a Hollywood diva and a pain to work with ... but one costar and friend tells TMZ that's a total crock.

Danny Trejo, who was among the star-studded cast of "Heat" with Val, tells TMZ ... Val got a bad rap for being difficult to work with -- but the icon wasn't high-maintenance -- he was a "perfectionist." There's a big difference, DT makes clear.

As you sadly know ... the legendary actor died Tuesday at the age of 65 -- his death sending shockwaves through Hollywood as most didn't realize his health had deteriorated so severely.

Christina Fulton is another one of Val Kilmer’s heartbroken former costars ... speaking to us about her favorite memories with him.

TMZ caught up with Christina outside the courthouse in Downtown L.A. Tuesday during her legal battle with her son -- and she essentially spoke to the late actor through our camera, thanking him for being kind and generous to her on set for their '91 movie "The Doors" when she was a new actress in L.A.

Catch the clip -- Christina shares more personal words about the lasting impact Val had on her, and it’s truly heartbreaking ... especially since they kept in contact over the years.

Val Kilmer's ex-wife Joanne Whalley and daughter Mercedes Kilmer were spotted for the first time since his death, sharing a heartfelt hug in an emotional moment.

Check out the pics TMZ got ... Joanne looked utterly heartbroken as she consoled her equally devastated daughter outside her home Wednesday.

Mercedes had her hands full with bags, looking like she was in the middle of moving stuff into her car when she and her mom shared the moment.

Val Kilmer's health had seriously deteriorated near the end of his life ... leaving him unable to get out of bed for years before his death, TMZ has learned.

Family sources tell TMZ ... Val had a lack of energy related to his cancer treatment -- and, as a result, he was bed-bound for a long time.

While he was cancer-free, we're told his body simply couldn't keep fighting at the end ... and, his body eventually shut down.

Billy Zane is absolutely devastated over the loss of his former costar Val Kilmer ... telling us it was an honor to work with him on their 1993 Western "Tombstone."

TMZ caught up with Zane at LAX Wednesday, and he admitted he’s feeling pretty down over the tragic news of losing such a great actor.

Catch the clip ... Billy reflects on Val’s career, saying he really set the bar high in the industry and that his filmography will stand the test of time.

Johnny Tillotson -- a well-known pop singer with multiple top 10 hits over the years -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

The songwriter's wife, Nancy, announced the news on her Facebook page Wednesday morning ... revealing the veteran musician passed away yesterday. Nancy highlighted Tillotson's many achievements through the years, and thanked his fans for always supporting her husband.

We spoke with Nancy, who tells TMZ ... Johnny died due to complications from Parkinson's, at his home in L.A., surrounded by family.

Val Kilmer's unexpected passing is sending shockwaves through Hollywood ... with tons of stars reacting to the loss after the actor died of pneumonia on Tuesday.

Francis Ford Coppola, who directed Kilmer in the 2011 horror-mystery film "Twixt," praised the actor in an Instagram tribute, calling VK a natural talent that "only grew greater throughout his life," alongside a photo of them on set.

Jim Carrey, Val's "Batman Forever" costar, tells TMZ, "I’m remembering Val Kilmer today with great admiration for him as a man and as a generational talent who left us an enviable legacy of indelible acting performances. His greatest artistic achievements were rivaled only by the grace and courage with which he endured his life’s most challenging moments. Wishing his family so much love."

Cher's paying tribute to the only man who dumped her ... sharing a loving message to Val Kilmer months after revealing the megastar broke her heart back in the day.

The singer-songwriter took to X early Wednesday morning to shout out the actor who she calls "Valus" in her post ... kicking it off by saying he will be greatly missed.

Cher specifically highlights Kilmer's humor ... while joking he's was also a "pain in the ass." She adds he was a great friend, good with kids -- and incredibly brave while battling cancer.

Val Kilmer’s heartbreaking death shocked everyone -- especially the organizers of the Beverly Hills Film Festival, who were expecting him to attend right when news of his passing broke.

Nino Simone, the founder and president of the festival, expressed his shock Wednesday morning -- explaining it was only over the weekend that they confirmed Val’s attendance for the premiere of "American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective" on Tuesday night.

Nino said Val was thrilled to come out and support his friend Michael ... but when it was time for Val's 7:30 PM red carpet arrival, organizers were on the phone trying to reach his driver.

Val Kilmer, star of "Top Gun," "The Doors" and several other classic films, died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to his family.

Val's daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, told the New York Times -- which first reported the death -- her dad died of pneumonia. He had been diagnosed with a throat tumor back in 2014, and had to be rushed to UCLA Medical Center in 2015 to treat severe bleeding in his throat. The tumor was the result of oral cancer.

Val famously played the lead role of rock star Jim Morrison in the film about The Doors, and also starred as Bruce Wayne in "Batman Forever."

One of Val Kilmer's last Instagram posts before his shocking death is quite nostalgic -- it shows him putting on a Batman mask as he sits next to artwork of the beloved superhero.

Check out the clip ... Val -- who notoriously played Bruce Wayne in 1995's "Batman Forever" -- jokes it's "been a while" as he slides on the mask. He seems to approve of the splattered black and white rendition of the iconic mask ... striking a pose before picking it up to get a closer look.

His artist pal David Choe encourages him, telling him it looks "great."