Celebrity Death

Millena Brandão, a child star famous for her work in a Netflix show, is dead after suffering multiple heart attacks.

The Brazilian actress died Friday ... according to her family. The official cause of death is unclear but multiple outlets are reporting she suffered at least 13 cardiac arrests in the days before her death.

In a social media tribute, Millena's family says ... "On May 2nd we lost our little girl, but I'm sure she's in the arms of our almighty father and in a beautiful place to play."

Charley Scalies -- a character actor who played tough-talking characters on two of the greatest shows ever -- has died ... according to reports.

The Hollywood Reporter says they spoke with Charley's daughter, Anne Marie Scalies ... who revealed her father passed away Thursday at a nursing facility in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Scalies began his acting career by grabbing a few bit parts in the mid-1990s ... appearing in the Al Pacino-led "Two Bits" and the sci-fi classic "12 Monkeys" starring Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt.

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter honored her late mom in the most stylish way.

Dannielynn Birkhead wore the same gown her late mom wore in 2004 while attending the Barnstable Brown Gala on the eve of the Kentucky Derby on Friday.

The 18-year-old stunned in the black evening gown, which featured crystal straps in the back and a low back.

5:25 PM PT -- "Floribama Shore" Exec. Producer SallyAnn Salsano and production co. 495 Productions are reacting to the passing of cast member Kirk Medas, telling TMZ ... “We are heartbroken over the passing of Kirk Medas, a beloved member of our Floribama Shore family. Kirk brought light, laughter, and loyalty to every moment—both on screen and off. He was more than a cast member; he was family."

They continue, "Our hearts are with his loved ones, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. We will forever cherish the joy and memories he gave us.”

"Floribama Shore" star Kirk Medas has died after spending nearly two weeks hospitalized in an intensive care unit.

His family confirmed to TMZ ... Kirk died Friday. His father tells us doctors say Kirk died from liver failure.

As we reported ... Kirk was put on a ventilator in a Miami-area hospital and had been fighting for his life.

Jill Sobule was staying with close friends when a fire broke out at their home ... and they believed she was with them while making their escape from the blaze.

The singer/songwriter died Thursday in an early morning house fire while staying with the married couple in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Craig Grossman, Jill’s agent, tells TMZ … the unidentified couple quickly scrambled when they realized the home was on fire -- and they thought Jill was with them while they were running out.

Jill Sobule's death is receiving heightened scrutiny by investigators ... because they're trying to determine when she died -- and if drugs, alcohol or carbon monoxide played any part.

A rep for the Ramsey County Medical Examiner in Minnesota tells TMZ ... investigators are digging into the cause and manner of Jill's death -- and, a major detail investigators are trying to determine is whether she was still alive when a house fire broke out, where she was later found dead.

Remember, Woodbury Public Safety received a call about an active housefire around 5:30 AM Thursday ... with first responders arriving to find the house fully engulfed in flames.

Actress and comedian Ruth Buzzi, best known for starring in the NBC variety sketch comedy show "Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In," has died.

Ruth's official Facebook page shared the news of her death early Friday morning, announcing she died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas on Thursday while in hospice care.

She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012 and was disabled from a stroke in 2022, which her husband, Kent Perkins, confirmed at the time.

Donald Trump's endorsing a controversial public figure to become the next head of the Catholic Church -- himself!

The President of the United States was asked Tuesday who he thinks should ascend to the role following Pope Francis' death ... and, he immediately responded he's his own No. 1 choice for the job.

It's clear President Trump is joking here ... following up the comment by saying he doesn't really have a preference -- though there's a cardinal from New York he thinks could handle the job.

Matt Petgrave -- the hockey player arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection to former NHL pro Adam Johnson's death in 2023 -- will not face criminal charges ... British officials stated this week.

The Crown Prosecution Service announced the decision Tuesday ... saying after a thorough police investigation, it has opted not to pursue charges.

"We have concluded that there is not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offense and so there will not be a prosecution. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Adam Johnson," the CPS said.

Mike Peters -- the lead singer of the rock band The Alarm -- has died ... according to the BBC.

It's not immediately clear when or how Peters died ... though it's worth noting the Welsh rocker fought cancer on and off for three decades leading up to his death.

Peters was best known for cofounding The Alarm, though the initial punk-rock iteration of the group went by the name The Toilets and started performing in 1977.

Virginia Giuffre's father is now calling on authorities to do some digging into her death, which has initially been ruled a suicide ... something he says she always warned to be wary of if she was ever found to have taken her own life.

Virginia, who in 2015 publicly accused convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and British royal Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, was found dead in her Australian home last week ... after seemingly killing herself.

Virginia's family chalked her death up to suicide in a statement announcing her death last week, but now her father is walking that back.

Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa's causes of death have been released ... and, it appears he went a while without eating before he passed.

The Office of the Medical Investigator in New Mexico has released final autopsy findings ... showing Hackman had a "history of congestive heart failure" and "severe chronic hypertensive changes" to his kidneys, according to Fox News Digital.

While the autopsy, also noted "neurodegenerative features consistent with Alzheimer's Disease," Hackman tested negative for Hantavirus ... the disease that killed his wife, Betsy.

Kurt Cobain smashed this white Fender Stratocaster back in 1992 ... and, now it's smashing records -- bringing in a whopping sum at auction!

Dylan Kosinski -- president of popular music auction site Gottahaverockandroll -- tells TMZ … Kurt’s smashed guitar sold for $101,500 to a Texas collector when the auction closed yesterday.

The piece of music memorabilia sparked a bidding war on the site ... with five people making a total of 11 bids before a winner was ultimately crowned.

Virginia Giuffre was found dead by suicide on Friday -- years after she claimed she would never kill herself.

Giuffre -- who was an outspoken whistleblower who accused the late Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse -- made the chilling claim in a resurfaced tweet from 2019.

She wrote ... "I am making it publicly known that in no way, shape or form am I suicidal. ... If something happens to me – in the sake of my family do not let this go away and help me to protect them. Too many evil people want to see me quieted [sic]."

Virginia Giuffre, who publicly accused convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, has died by suicide.

The Western Australia Police Force tells TMZ officers responded to a call on Friday at 9:50 PM local time after a 41-year-old woman was located unresponsive at a residence in Neergabby.

Emergency first-aid was provided, but she could not be revived. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sophie Nyweide always strove to help other people dealing with drug addiction, even though she ultimately wasn't able to conquer her own disease ... so says her longtime friend and former partner.

Eden Herlihy sat down with us for an interview all about Sophie -- who she met at a clinic in Utah called Elevations, which helps kids with anxiety, depression, bullying and other issues ... and, she says she was immediately struck by how kind and welcoming Sophie was.

Nyweide wasn't judgmental like other girls in the program, Eden explains ... and, she carried that through the rest of her life -- always trying to help those around her who were struggling with drugs, bullying, and other challenges.