Celebrity Death

Bobbi Althoff sat down with Oliver Tree for one of the late singer's final interviews, then published their conversation a couple weeks after his death ... but she didn't do so without a stamp of approval.

Sources with direct knowledge TMZ ... Bobbi reached out to Oliver's camp before publishing her interview with him on "The Really Good Podcast," and she got their blessing.

Oliver's appearance on Bobbi's podcast stands as one of his final on-camera interviews before he died in a helicopter crash in Brazil. It's unclear when they filmed the podcast, but Oliver died June 14 and Bobbi posted it 15 days later on June 29.

Oliver Tree got deep on the fickle nature of life in one of his final interviews before his tragic death ... telling Bobbi Althoff nothing in life should be taken for granted.

Bobbi just released video from Oliver's appearance on "The Really Good Podcast" ... he gets philosophical, telling her ... "We don't know if I'll be alive next year or you'll be alive. There's no day promised."

Looking back, Oliver's comments are kinda eerie ... considering he died earlier this month when the helicopter he was flying in collided with another chopper in Brazil. Five other people died in the crash.

Daveigh Chase's official cause of death has been revealed ... and the former child star died from AIDS ... TMZ has confirmed.

The L.A. County Medical Examiner says the primary cause of death was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ... with chronic polysubstance use -- the repeated use of more than one drug over time -- listed as a significant condition. The manner of death was ruled natural. Us Weekly was first to report on the cause of death.

The heartbreaking update comes nearly two weeks after TMZ broke the news that the "Lilo & Stitch" and "The Ring" actress died on June 16 at just 35.

Peter Falk's daughter wrote multiple suicide notes before she took her own life ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's newly released death investigation, Jacqueline Falk taped multiple handwritten notes to her garage wall before her suicide. The report does not detail the contents of her notes.

As TMZ first reported back in April, Jacqueline -- the adopted daughter of the legendary "Columbo" star -- hanged herself in her Los Angeles home. She was 60.

The Medical Examiner's report also includes statements from investigators summarizing the scene and confirming there were no signs of foul play. She had no drugs in her system, nor were any found at the scene.

Oliver Tree would've turned 33 today, and his girlfriend posted a touching tribute in his honor ... comparing him to Jesus Christ.

Fiona Chernavskaya shared a bunch of pics and videos to her Instagram story Monday, remembering the musician on his heavenly birthday ... just two weeks after he tragically died in a helicopter crash in Brazil.

She shared a few cute clips of Oliver on stage, plus her cheering him on during soundcheck and a behind-the-scenes moment backstage.

Fiona concluded with a sweet collage of some silly snaps from her time with Oliver, writing ... "33 like Jesus."

Clive Davis was honored one final time ... with friends, family, and music royalty gathering Monday morning to celebrate the legendary record executive's life.

The five-time Grammy winner's star-studded funeral took place in New York City -- and it was full of emotional tributes from some of the music industry's biggest names.

Check out video from the event ... Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Jennifer Hudson, Dionne Warwick, and Kenny G were among the attendees and performers ... paying tribute to the legend famously known as the "Man with the Golden Ears."

Louis Farrakhan's wife of more than 70 years has passed away ... the Nation of Islam announced Saturday.

The religious organization released a statement ... beginning with a verse from the Quran before stating Mother Khadijah Farrakhan -- the Nation of Islam's First Lady -- has "returned to Allah."

In the post, which was reposted by Louis, the Nation of Islam says it remembers Khadijah as a "loving wife, mother, a faithful devoted follower of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad." Elijah Muhammad was one of the leaders of the Nation of Islam before Farrakhan.

"The Bear" honored late actor and director Rob Reiner in its series finale by referencing one of his most beloved and iconic films.

Rob appeared as restaurant consultant Albert Schnurr in three episodes of the hit Hulu show ... and as its final episode neared its finish, line cook Ebra, played by Edwin Lee Gibson, called him about expanding the restaurant into a franchise.

Ebra and Albert reach an agreement for the expansion, and when Ebra listens to Albert's last request -- which the audience does not hear -- Ebra replies, "As you wish."

Oliver Tree‘s team wasted no time fulfilling his wishes following his sudden death earlier this month -- they've officially launched Dr. Oliver Tree's Extremely Epic Art Grant for Baby Geniuses foundation.

The heartwarming news was announced Friday, with an Instagram post shared on his official account explaining he "was on a mission to bring the world together through art and inspiring other artists to create," and therefore started the non-profit 'Baby Geniuses' foundation.

The foundation's website says it awards money to successful applicants so they can produce and create in music, film, installation, and performance art ... and that the projects "should reflect the spirit of the work Oliver Tree created in collaboration with the foundation’s board members during his lifetime."

Oprah Winfrey's in hot water for sharing a secret Whitney Houston tale, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce countdown to their wedding, plus the music world mourns Clive Davis ... and "Love Island USA" boots another Islander over the n-word. So, we gotta ask ...

Wrestling star Joe Doering has died at just 44 years old, it was announced Friday.

Doering -- who competed for several promotions, including Total Nonstop Action Wrestling -- battled brain cancer for more than a decade.

He was first diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016 and underwent surgery to have the mass removed. Unfortunately, the cancer returned in 2022 ... and he had another procedure.

Doug Martin's family claims excessive force by police played a "substantial" role in his death last year ... and they're taking the matter to court.

Douglas and Leslie Martin filed a lawsuit against the city of Oakland, responding officers, and an ambulance company this week ... saying they want to get to the bottom of exactly what happened to their 36-year-old son back on October 18.

"Unfortunately the litigation is a mechanism to best get that done," attorney John Burris said.

"The Wire" star Bobby J. Brown was drinking alcohol before he died in a Maryland barn fire, TMZ has learned.

Brown consumed several alcoholic beverages prior to his death at his home in Chaptico, MD, on February 24, 2026, according to an autopsy report obtained by TMZ. However, the actor tested negative for drugs.

The report also states that Brown suffered catastrophic, life-threatening burns that went deep into his skin and tissue. In addition, carbon monoxide levels in his blood reached 71 percent, the report says.

The official cause of death for "The Wire" star Bobby J. Brown has been revealed ... and it lines up exactly with what his daughter told us.

Brown died back in February in a barn fire ... and now TMZ has confirmed with the Maryland Medical Examiner that Brown's cause of death was ruled as diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation. His manner of death was determined to be an accident.

That statement is now what is officially on record as Brown's cause of death.

Takeoff's parents are fighting over how and where to divvy up settlement money from a wrongful death suit over the late Migos member's murder … with his mom arguing his dad was "barely present" in their son's life ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained legal docs revealing the bitter back-and-forth between Takeoff's mom, Titania Davenport, and his dad, Kenneth Ball. The war involves settlement money from a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Takeoff's mom in Texas.

In the docs, Titania said she had a "close, loving and nurturing relationship" with her son for his entire lifetime. She said she cared for and raised him from birth as a single parent. She said she provided him with nearly sole financial support until he became an adult.

Clive Davis -- the legendary music mogul who helped launch the careers of icons like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Kelly Clarkson, and more -- is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.

Clive died Monday at his home in New York City ... as the New York Times first reported.

The cause of death is unclear ... but as we reported, there were concerns about his health just weeks ago when he was hospitalized in New York with an upper respiratory infection. He was later discharged on June 4 and returned home ... with a rep telling TMZ he was in good spirits and recovering.