Celebrity Death

Davey Johnson -- a well-known MLB player and manager -- has died ... according to the New York Mets' public relations office.

Jay Horwitz -- a longtime Mets employee -- announced the news on X ... revealing Davey's wife, Susan, told him about his friend passing away.

Johnson died at a hospital in Sarasota, Florida on Friday. Horowitz did not reveal a cause of death.

Cocaine killed comedian Ken Flores ... so says the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

TMZ obtained Ken's autopsy report and the medical examiner says his cause of death was cocaine toxicity.

The docs say Ken's history of congestive heart failure was another significant condition in his death. The ME ruled the death an accident.

Elvis Presley was Priscilla Presley's "first victim" ... at least according to her former business partners, who sued her for $50 million and previously claimed Priscilla took Lisa Marie Presley off life support when her heart stopped ... but Priscilla vehemently denies the claims.

Elvis' ex-wife is locked in a bitter legal feud with Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko ... and they just amended their lawsuit against Priscilla with some explosive claims ... namely, that she is responsible for Elvis' death.

In the amended complaint, obtained by TMZ, Kruse and Fialko claim Priscilla pressured Elvis to his death when she placed a lien on Graceland.

Mark Volman, a founding member of the 1960s rock band The Turtles, is dead ... TMZ has learned.

Mark died Friday morning, according to People. Mark's cause of death is unclear.

Katharine, the Duchess of Kent -- a member of the British Royal Family -- has died ... according to an official statement from Buckingham Palace.

The family announced the news on X ... writing Katharine passed away at Kensington Palace in London near Hyde Park last night. She was surrounded by friends and family, the statement adds.

The statement ends with King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, as well as all other members of the family, joining "The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering fondly The Duchess’s life-long devotion to all the organisations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people."

An internet influencer was discovered dead this week after she disappeared during a fun-filled vacation with friends in Brazil, according to media reports.

Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento was reportedly found dead by firefighters Wednesday at Jaguara Dam in Igaratá, Brazil -- three days after she vanished while jet skiing with friends.

Metrópoles reports that Jaqueline -- known for her provocative Instagram and TikTok posts -- likely drowned during one of her jet skiing rides ... but, the news outlet also notes police have deemed Nascimento's death "suspicious" and are combing through surveillance video.

Giorgio Armani died Thursday ... and among those mourning the loss is a Hollywood icon who tells TMZ the legendary fashion designer helped make one of his films an instant classic.

As you know ... Giorgio died "peacefully" at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was 91.

Paul Schrader, writer and director of "American Gigolo," tells TMZ … the 1980 film starring Richard Gere had an unintentional cross-promotion that helped make the movie a classic ... and pushed Armani's lucky break into the U.S. market.

Rolling Ray's sudden death has shattered social media users on the same algorithms where he made his claim to fame and his fellow influencers are paying their respects!!!

Cardi B prayed RR got his angel wings, labeling him a menace who flipped his mouthy content into something positive.

Joseline Hernandez also posted her fav Rolling Ray moment ... and the Zeus Network, which gave him considerable airtime over the years, also sent out a heartfelt eulogy.

Dan Rivera -- the paranormal investigator on a creepy "Annabelle" doll tour who died completely out of the blue in the "haunted" Civil War battlefield town of Gettysburg -- had a history of heart issues ... and the coroner says his death was cardiac-related.

Rivera's autopsy results have been released by County of Adams Coroner Francis Dutrow, and we're told Dan died from natural causes.

As we reported ... Dan was in Pennsylvania for his "Devils on the Run" tour -- hauling the infamous Annabelle doll across the country -- when he died July 13 in his hotel room.

The fashion world is mourning a legend ... famed Italian designer Giorgio Armani has died, according to the company.

Word of Armani's passing first broke Thursday morning, when Sky News announced the businessman's death mid-broadcast ... but did not elaborate on a cause of death.

The fashion house then confirmed the news on their Instagram, writing ... "With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani."

Jack Osbourne got emotional revealing how he learned his father Ozzy Osbourne had suddenly passed.

He opened up about the heartbreaking moment in a YouTube video posted on his channel Wednesday ... revealing a person who had worked for his family for 30 years came knocking on the door of his Los Angeles home at 3:45 in the morning to tell him the sad news.

Jack -- visibly holding back tears -- said he immediately felt "sad and frustrated and angry" over Ozzy's passing, but felt comforted knowing his father was no longer suffering.

Kelly Clarkson is hitting the reset button after the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock ... because cameras for her daytime talk show will roll again next week!

Production for "The Kelly Clarkson Show" kicks off the week of September 8, and all-new episodes will drop Monday, September 29 ... with the premiere week set to honor Texas flood heroes with some surprise moments.

We’ve known for a while that Season 7 of her daytime talk show was set to kick off early September, so Kelly’s right on schedule.

One of Graham Greene's dying wishes was to get in contact with Kevin Costner -- but he was unable to, TMZ has learned.

The late actor's rep Michael Greene tells TMZ ... he wanted to speak with Kevin to thank him for the representation he gave native people in media over the years. His team tried their best, but were unsuccessful.

However, the "Yellowstone" star paid tribute to Graham on social media Tuesday, one day after he passed in a hospital with his wife, Hilary, by his side.

Graham Greene -- a longtime character actor who received an Academy Award nomination -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Graham's agent Michael Greene -- no relation -- tells TMZ ... Graham passed away at a Toronto hospital Monday afternoon with his wife, Hilary Blackmore, at his side.

Michael tells us Graham loved all he did for his people and for the world ... adding he was a man of great moral character and will be missed. In a message meant for Graham, Michael says "You are finally free" adding that his former agent Susan Smith will meet him at Heaven's gate. He did not provide a cause of death.

Influencer Esmeralda Ferrer Garibay has died in a shocking tragedy gripping Mexico after her body, along with her husband's and two children's, was found abandoned in a pickup truck.

Authorities say four bodies wrapped in plastic were discovered inside a truck parked in Guadalajara's San Andrés neighborhood on August 22. Prosecutors later confirmed the victims were the 32-year-old content creator, her 36-year-old husband, and their kids, ages 13 and 7.

Mexican newspaper El Financiero reports three men who worked at a mechanic shop where the truck was dumped were arrested, but quickly released due to insufficient evidence. Officials say the investigation remains ongoing ... therefore, no motive has been released.

Garibay launched her TikTok account in April 2020 with lip-sync videos before shifting into lifestyle and travel content that pulled in more than 44,000 followers.

Her last post came just weeks before her death.

Joe Bugner -- a boxer who competed for more than three decades and squared off against some of the greatest to ever do it -- has died.

The former fighter died at his home in Brisbane, Australia the British Boxing Board of Control announced in a statement Monday ... sharing condolences with his family.

Bugner was born in Hungary but moved to England when he was six years old ... and, he started boxing professionally in 1967 when he was just 17.