Celebrity Death

Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty in connection with the murder of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner.

Nick smirked at the audience as he walked into the courtroom. The 32-year-old was arrested December 15 and charged with first-degree murder the next day. The charges include a special circumstances allegation, which puts the death sentence on the table if prosecutors choose to pursue capital punishment.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman addressed the media afterward Nick's arraignment, saying, the case is on track, and they're waiting for the coroner's report.

As you know ... Rob, 78, and his wife Michele, 68, were found stabbed to death inside their Brentwood home Sunday, December 14.

Tributes continue to pour in across the NFL world after the tragic passing of Rondale Moore Saturday in Indiana ... with former and current teammates, and even players who never took a snap with Moore taking time to remember the 25-year-old.

"Can't even begin to fathom or process this," J.J. Watt -- who played with Moore for two seasons in Arizona -- said. "Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give. Rest in peace, Rondale."

Both Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Marquise Brown said they had just spoken with Rondale recently, who was, police said, found within a garage with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police.

Rapper Luci4 -- best known for his viral hit "BodyPartz" -- has died at 23.

The L.A. County Medical Examiner confirms Luci4 -- born James Dear -- passed away, though his cause of death is still unknown. His grandparents tell TMZ he died February 22, sometime at a friend’s house in Los Angeles.

They say they don’t know what happened yet -- but they’re suspicious. According to them, his wallet was completely emptied, and they had recently warned him about the people he’d been spending time with as his fame started taking off.

Maxi Shield, the Australian drag performer best known for being a standout contestant on "RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under," has died.

The news of her death was announced by fellow drag queen and friend, Vanity, who said in part via Instagram ... "We are all mourning the loss of an incredible icon, friend, and our beloved sister. Thank you for the laughs, the cackles, and the magic you brought into our lives."

It's not clear when Maxi -- born Kristopher Elliot -- died, and a cause was also not disclosed by Vanity, but Maxi announced last fall she'd been diagnosed with throat cancer.

The WNBA world is mourning the sudden loss of former star center Kara Braxton, a two-time champion and one of the league’s fiercest paint presences, who died at the age of 43.

The league confirmed the heartbreaking news Sunday, sending condolences to her family, friends and former teammates.

The Cobb County Police Department confirms to TMZ Sports that Braxton was involved in a fatal car crash on Saturday on I-285 -- when her 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E collided with a concrete median wall.

Eric Dane's fans and friends have reacted to his death with a massive outpouring of support in the form of thousands of dollars for his family.

A GoFundMe set up to support his widow Rebecca Gayheart and their two daughters -- Billie and Georgina, who are both teenagers -- has raked in more than $200K at the time of publishing ... and is continuing to climb.

The GoFundMe has a stated goal of $250K ... which it seems well on its way to eclipsing.

Eric Dane's wife Rebecca Gayheart is focusing on the good times with her late husband ... sharing smiling photos of him and their girls.

The actress and model posted a series of photos of Eric with their children, Billie and Georgina -- who are both teenagers now -- in which all three are grinning widely.

Rebecca herself only appears in one ... though we imagine she was playing camerawoman to capture these other memorable moments.

Eric Dane's girlfriend -- Janell Shirtcliff -- is breaking her silence on the late actor's death, posting an emotional photo dump to her Instagram from their time spent together.

Janell took to Instagram Saturday morning to share a flurry of photos ... showing the two holding hands, laughing, and posing for memorable moments.

One photo of Eric seemingly getting a tattoo, smiling and giving off that joyful attitude he will forever be remembered by.

Dane and Shirtcliff made waves with their red carpet debut in 2025 at the "Countdown" premiere ... but have stayed under the radar ever since, even though they’ve been reportedly together for years.

James Van Der Beek's wife Kimberly is reacting to the devastating loss of actor Eric Dane ... posting a group photo of her and James alongside Eric and his wife, Rebecca, with their two daughters.

Kimberly added a deeply personal note to the tribute, writing, "We love you. Will miss our guys laughing at Christmas parties together" ... a simple but powerful reminder of the off-camera friendship and holiday memories they shared.

Legendary salsa musician Willie Colón has died at the age of 75.

Willie's Facebook page shared a statement early Saturday morning to confirm the news, saying, "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and renowned musician, Willie Colon."

The statement reveals he passed away peacefully Saturday morning, surrounded by his loving family ... adding "While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will live on forever."

The post ends with ... "Our family is deeply grateful for your prayers and support during this time of mourning. We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate our grief."

DJ Young Slade -- Lil Jon's son -- was laid to rest this week after his father confirmed his death earlier this month.

Lil Jon took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute video of his late son and added, "On the first day of Ramadan yesterday, We laid my only son to rest. In this holy month, I’m asking for extra du’a for him and for our family."

The rapper continued, "I love you, son. Life will never be the same without you. Allah, give me strength."

Bill Mazeroski -- Pittsburgh Pirates legend and Baseball Hall of Famer -- has died at the age of 89.

The Pirates issued a statement announcing his death on Saturday morning, saying, "It is with a heavy heart that we relay the news of the passing of legendary Pirates and National Baseball Hall of Famer, Bill Mazeroski."

The team continues to add ... "Maz was a 7-time All-Star who hit the greatest home run in baseball history. He was a beloved member of the Pirates family and he will be deeply missed."

Mazeroski devoted his entire 17-year MLB career to the Pittsburgh Pirates, signing with the team at just 17 in 1954. After spending two years in the minors, he was called up to the big leagues midway through the 1956 season.

Eric Dane had some powerful last words for his daughters, Billie and Georgia ... looking back on the good times and telling them the lessons they should take away from his battle with ALS.

The "Grey's Anatomy" star sat down for a "Famous Last Words" Netflix interview before his death -- the understanding was it would be released once he died -- and he looked into the camera and spoke directly to his kids.

Eric was emotional as he recalled all the time he spent at beaches in California, Hawaii and Mexico watching his kids play in the ocean for hours ... fondly calling them his "water babies."

He told his daughters he tried to be a good father and stumbled sometimes ... but the days they spent together were "heaven."

Conan O'Brien is finally ready to discuss Rob and Michele Reiner's deaths ... opening up about the tragedy in a new interview released Friday.

The comedian talked about his relationship with the late director and his wife in a piece published by The New Yorker ... revealing he and his wife became increasingly close to the Reiners over time.

O'Brien says the two were lovely people ... and, finding out the Reiners were dead just hours after he bid them good night left him in shock for a long time afterward.

Eric Dane's death is spurring people to action ... encouraging many to support researchers looking to cure ALS.

A spokesperson for the ALS Association -- a leader in the fight against the vicious disease -- tells TMZ ... the website's seen a 100% rise in website traffic since Dane passed away yesterday, as well as a 200% rise in donations.

We're told many of the donations are for small amounts ... coming from new donors around the country.

Eric Dane has died at the age of 53, following a battle with ALS, TMZ has learned.

The family says in a statement to TMZ ... "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time.”

The "Grey's Anatomy" star announced he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly referred to as ALS, back in April 2025.