Celebrity Death

Snoop Dogg's company is asking a judge to throw out the wrongful death lawsuit he's facing ... claiming his company is in no way responsible for the tragedy.

The rapper filed a motion asking for a summary judgment in the case filed by Drakeo the Ruler's brother against his company, Snoop Dogg's LLC ... even submitting a declaration claiming his company had no involvement in the 2021 Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival operations and can't be sued over the death that occurred there.

Snoop says his company never signed a lease or license agreement ... and doesn't hold any ownership or leasehold interest in Exposition Park where the stabbing took place.

E.G. Daily is recalling her last moments with fellow "Powerpuff Girls" star Tom Kane before he died ... and they're even more powerful in hindsight, because she had no idea it would be their final goodbye.

The actress -- who voiced Buttercup in the beloved animated series -- sat down with TMZ's Charlie Neff to reflect on reconnecting with Tom before his death Monday as a result of complications related to the stroke he suffered in 2020.

Check out the interview ... E.G. said she was stunned by how far Tom had come since the stroke when the cast reunited at a fan convention in Lexington ... explaining, "I was so blown away by his recovery."

Hayden Panettiere is opening up about one of the darkest days of her life -- the devastating moment she learned her younger brother, Jansen, had died.

In "This Is Me: A Reckoning," Hayden says she was preparing for the "Scream VI" premiere in 2023 when she intentionally ignored a call from her dad ... only to answer when he rang her again, and delivered the tragic news.

According to Hayden, her father was hysterical and struggling to breathe as he explained Jansen had missed a 9 AM appointment, prompting a friend to check on him -- only to find him dead in a chair with a comforter over him, like he’d simply fallen asleep.

Lil Poppa -- a popular rapper based out of Jacksonville, Florida -- died in February ... and now his official cause of death has been released.

According to documents from the Fulton County coroner, obtained by TMZ ... the rapper -- real name Janarious Mykel Wheeler -- died from a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the left side of his head. He was in the passenger's seat. A toxicology report is pending.

Hapeville Chief of Police Bruce Hedley previously told TMZ ... Lil Poppa was in a single-car accident on Interstate 85 south of Hapeville, Georgia ... shortly after his manager came to meet him ... and that is when he shot himself.

Jonathan Andic -- the son of fashion mogul Isak Andic -- has been arrested for allegedly murdering Isak ... according to several prominent outlets in Spain.

Here's the deal ... Isak died in late 2024 after falling off a cliff in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. He was hiking with Jonathan and several other family members at the time -- though the newspaper El País reported he was only with Jonathan at the time of the fall.

Jonathan became the subject of a homicide investigation last year ... and, on Tuesday, he was taken into custody in Barcelona -- with photographers capturing authorities taking him away.

Mark Fuhrman's longtime professional partner is remembering the former LAPD detective as far more than the controversial figure many came to know during the O.J. Simpson trial ... saying the man she worked beside was brilliant, funny and deeply misunderstood.

Lynda Bensky -- who worked with Fuhrman for 28 years covering high-profile murder cases for Fox News -- tells TMZ the two traveled constantly together as contracted analysts ... and she says crowds would regularly approach him to thank him for his work as a detective.

Bensky says Fuhrman handled the fallout from the Simpson case "with grace" ... adding she believed he was unfairly targeted by the defense team.

Ron Goldman's father and Nicole Brown Simpson's sister are mourning the loss of a central figure in the O.J. Simpson murder case ... former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman.

Ron's dad, Fred Goldman, tells TMZ ... "Anytime anyone dies, it’s a shame."

Nicole's sister, Tanya Brown, tells TMZ ... "This is a big one and a huge loss."

Mark infamously discovered the bloody glove in the O.J. murder case and later torpedoed the prosecution when the defense proved he'd used the n-word. He died Tuesday in Idaho after a battle with throat cancer.

Former LAPD detective Tom Lange is reacting to the death of Mark Fuhrman with respect and reflection ... despite the two famously butting heads over the years in the wake of the O.J. Simpson murder case.

Lange tells TMZ he was "shocked" and "very sorry" to hear about Fuhrman's passing ... calling the news "terrible." He also gave Fuhrman credit for the role he played during one of the most infamous murder investigations in American history.

"Mark was a cop, he was there, he did his job ... got to give him credit for that," Lange told us.

Tom Kane, the iconic voice actor best known for his work on "Star Wars" and "Powerpuff Girls," has died.

Zach McGinnis, his rep, tells TMZ ... Tom died Monday ... at a hospital in Kansas City, surrounded by family. His cause of death was complications from his 2020 stroke. 

Zach tells TMZ ... "Though his voice may now be silent, the characters, stories, and love he gave to the world will live on forever."

Sam Houston State University is mourning the loss of defensive back William Davis, who has died at the age of 22, TMZ has confirmed.

A spokesperson for Sam Houston State University tells TMZ … "We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of SHSU student-athlete Will Davis."

The school's Head Football Coach Phil Longo released a statement saying ... "It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Will Davis. Will was a beloved member of our Bearkat football family here at Sam Houston who touched the lives of everyone he knew."

Bob Saget would have turned 70 over the weekend ... and his best pal John Stamos made sure fans remembered.

Via a series of pictures through the years -- including the last one taken together before Bob's untimely death -- Stamos told fans he misses Bob horribly ... and that he would have thrown him the most epic 70th birthday party.

It's as sweet as it is sad ... the two becoming best pals through their work on "Full House" -- and clearly staying tight for all the years afterward.

Bob Saget's wife Kelly Rizzo honored him on what would’ve been his 70th birthday ... sharing an emotional tribute alongside a sweet throwback clip of him smiling blowing out birthday candles.

In the emotional IG post from Sunday, Kelly reflected on how Bob would still be "going full steam ahead" if he were alive today -- saying retirement was never in his vocabulary and he’d still be making people laugh nonstop.

The post was a lengthy one ... admitting she often wonders what Bob would be doing today ... adding that while she feels lucky to have shared six years with him, she wishes the world got to see more of him.

Brandon Clarke's fiancée Amber Lorraine is mourning his heartbreaking loss ... revealing the two were preparing to get married before his sudden death last week.

Amber shared an emotional tribute to Instagram Sunday alongside a series of photos and a clip including Brandon getting down on one knee -- admitting that the day he proposed was the happiest day of her life ... and she has no idea how to move forward without him.

In the lengthy caption, Amber called Brandon her soulmate and opened up about the life they were building together ... saying they were supposed to marry soon, start a family, and eventually live somewhere where they could be surrounded by animals and a garden.

Dennis Locorriere -- the unmistakable voice and longtime front man tied to the global success of Dr. Hook -- has died, TMZ has learned.

In a statement released by his management, they confirmed he passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after what they described as a “long and courageous battle” with kidney disease.

They added that Locorriere faced his illness with “remarkable strength, dignity, and resilience,” and remained deeply loved by those closest to him. “He will be remembered for his warmth, love, and the lasting impact he had on those around him,” the statement continued, while asking for privacy for his family and loved ones during this time.

Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro's cause of death has been revealed ... with officials determining the ex-Arizona Cardinals player passed from an accidental drug overdose.

The California Post reported Mauro died from “acute combined fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol intoxication," according to an update from the Maricopa County Medical Examiner on Friday. The examiner also ruled the manner of death an accident.

As we reported ... Mauro died last month at just 35 years old, with his father announcing the heartbreaking news in an emotional social media post.

Donald Gibb will be cremated following his death ... a final wish his family is now preparing to honor ... TMZ has learned.

His son, Travis Gibb, tells TMZ ... his dad made it clear he wanted to be cremated. We're told the family is keeping it private as to where his ashes will be spread, and service arrangements are still being worked out.

As we first reported ... the "Revenge of the Nerds" star had been battling throat cancer leading up to his death, and he also suffered a heart attack just a couple weeks ago ... though ultimately, it was the cancer that took his life.