Celebrity Death

Actress Anne Schedeen -- best known for her role as Kate Tanner on the popular '80s sitcom "Alf," has died.

Anne's family made the announcement Sunday on Facebook, saying she “passed peacefully," while paying homage to her "extraordinary legacy of creative energy" and revealing her "burning hatred" for President Trump. A cause of death was not released.

Anne kicked off her Hollywood career in 1974 when she landed her first role on the TV series, "The Six Million Dollar Man."

Oliver Tree's ex Melanie Martinez says she's been an "absolute wreck" ever since news broke that the popular singer died in a fiery helicopter crash.

Martinez posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram Stories after Tree and five other people were killed Sunday when two helicopters collided while flying over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

In her message, Martinez showered Tree with praise, writing that he was a true artist with a soft heart and a contagious and warm laugh.

Oliver Tree laid out the details of his will during an interview just weeks before his death ... and he says his family's not getting a dime.

The singer-songwriter -- who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on Sunday -- appeared on the "Zach Sang Show" back in April ... and he told the host he doesn't feel the wealth he's made from music belongs to him.

Tree says he set up his will so most of his cash is going back to artists through a foundation he started.

New details surrounding Aldon Smith's sudden death are coming to light ... with the reports the former NFL star was found unresponsive inside a truck shortly before he was pronounced dead Saturday.

Smith had spent part of the day with friend Amir Shirazi, helping deliver pizzas to a local homeless outreach organization in the Bay Area before running several errands together, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

However, after returning to Shirazi's home in Los Gatos, the day took a devastating turn. Shirazi told the Chronicle he briefly went inside the house, only to return and find Smith slumped over in the front passenger seat of a pickup truck.

Oliver Tree has died after a tragic helictoper crash in Brazil ... according to local authorities.

CNN Brazil -- citing Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro -- reported Tree and 5 others were killed after two helicopters collided above an electric vehicle yard in Southwest Rio de Janeiro Sunday morning.

According to reports ... Tree and four others were in one helicopter -- while only a pilot flew the other. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the crash.

Tree was in his helictoper with 4 other people: passengers Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim, Lucas Brito Chaves and pilot Alexandre Souza, according to local outlet Metróples. Pilot Charles Marsillac was in the other helicopter alone.

Gene Shalit, the legendary film critic who -- thanks to his walrus mustache and exuberant personality -- was identifiable as any movie star, has died.

The beloved Hollywood personality and NBC newsman died Friday, his family informed the network.

The exact cause of death was not released ... but family said Gene died peacefully.

The person in control of Nick Reiner’s trust initially refused to pay out money until an investigation was complete, according to Nick’s lawyer. 

TMZ obtained a letter written by Nick’s lawyer on May 11 that was sent to the trustee of Nick’s trust, which was set up by Rob and Michele Reiner.

The trust holds around $1.7 million, per the docs. In his petition, Nick’s lawyer demanded the money to distribute the cut he was owed when he turned 30, two years before he allegedly murdered his parents in their L.A. home.

Nick Reiner may have access to his trust fund very soon ... because TMZ has learned his trustee actually wants a judge to hand over the dough ... and plans to file legal paperwork ASAP to get the money flowing.

Sources connected to the case tell TMZ ... Jodi Montgomery, the trustee of Nick's trust fund, will file court docs next week asking a judge to sign off on Reiner's petition asking for money he says was supposed to be paid out to him when he turned 30 in 2023.

Our sources say Jodi will make the request ... but a judge will have the final say on whether to release the money as Nick sits in jail awaiting trial.

Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol is dead after spending 3 years in a coma.

Bajrakitiyabha, also known as "Princess Bha," died on Thursday at a hospital in Bangkok ... according to the Bureau of the Royal Household.

She was originally hospitalized in December 2022 after she fell unconscious due to an illness while training dogs. The palace said Bajrakitiyabha had a mycoplasma infection, per the Associated Press.

"Top Gun: Maverick" actor James Handy not only died from being viciously stabbed, but he also suffered "neck compression," which was another huge factor in his demise, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner.

The M.E. ruled that Handy was killed by a stab wound to the torso and neck compression, which is when the spinal cord or the nerve roots of the neck are squeezed or put under abnormal pressure.

As we reported, Handy, 81, was allegedly attacked with a knife by his girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, inside Handy's L.A. home on June 3, authorities said.

Brandon Sheets is making sure his late father's legacy doesn't wind up in storage.

The son of late "Storage Wars" star Darrell Sheets is assuring fans "The Gambler" won't be forgotten anytime soon ... revealing the family plans to keep Darrell's social media accounts and his Arizona antique store up and running in his honor.

Check out Brandon's video ... he's asking fans to stick with them as they work to preserve Darrell's memory and keep his signature spirit alive.

John Davis -- the beloved host of "Coffee Time with John and Momma" -- is dead after suffering a medical episode during a livestream with his mother ... TMZ has learned.

Police in Jellico, Tennesee tell TMZ authorities were called to a residence just before 5:30 PM Wednesday ... and John was pronounced dead at the scene.

An official cause of death has not been released.

We've reached out to his family ... so far, no word back.

Robert Carradine, the actor best known for his roles in "Lizzie McGuire," "Revenge of the Nerds," and "The Long Riders," had been battling bipolar disorder, severe depression, anxiety, and recurring suicidal thoughts for roughly two decades before his death, his daughter told investigators after his tragic passing ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's report, obtained by TMZ, the actor's daughter told investigators her father had struggled with mental illness for about 20 years and had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The report also notes he suffered from severe depression and anxiety and was taking multiple medications.

The M.E.'s report states Carradine checked himself into a Los Angeles psychiatric hospital where he had previously received treatment because he was experiencing ongoing suicidal ideation.

John McClain -- the former executor of Michael Jackson's estate who passed away last month -- had a personal fortune of $20 million and no will ... according to the man who wants to administer his estate.

Warner Wright IV filed paperwork Wednesday asking that he and Zia F. Modabber -- McClain's lawyer -- be named administrators of McClain's estate ... citing urgent business matters as a reason to expedite the process.

Wright says a lease payment on a Malibu property is due ... as well as several "other bills that need to be paid, maintenance issues that need to be handled and managed, creative projects to be preserved, and other regular but time-sensitive matters to address."

Slain actor James Handy's longtime girlfriend says she's shocked by his fatal stabbing ... because his final morning began like so many before ... then ended in tragedy.

Wendy Gledhill -- James' partner of more than 30 years -- spoke to the Daily Mail about her son allegedly stabbing James to death ... and she says she didn't even realize anything was wrong until cops knocked on her door.

Wendy explains James usually got up, made coffee, and grabbed the newspaper ... though, on the day he was killed, she notes he went out to get the paper without starting the brew.

She says ... "I can only assume my son was already out there and they started to argue, from my understanding, on the front yard."

Actor Anthony Guidera -- known for his roles in "The Godfather Part III" and "Species" -- has died after his heart suddenly stopped, TMZ confirmed.

His wife, Valarie, tells TMZ ... on May 11, the couple was in the living room of their Southern California home when Anthony collapsed, and his heart stopped beating.

Valarie said Anthony was rushed to the hospital, where he was put on life support for 3 weeks. Doctors then took him off life support, per his prior directive, so he could be brought him home for a natural death.