Celebrity Death

Brandon Clarke had an unknown white powder, Narcan, syringes and a slew of medications inside his home when he was found dead ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's report, investigators found vape devices, cannabis products, prescription medications, injectable peptides, syringes and a box of Narcan inside Clarke's bedroom and attached bathroom.

Investigators also found a plate containing an unknown white powdery substance on the kitchen island ... along with a hotel key card.

Hayden Panettiere was honored on the Grand Ole Opry stage over the weekend by her
"Nashville" costar ... and the emotional moment was a legit tearjerker.

Check out the video, but make sure you have some tissues nearby ... Charles "Chip" Esten sang "Somewhere in the Sunshine" as a picture of him and Hayden remained on the screen.

Chip was among dozens and dozens of celebs who shared their shock and heartbreak over the actress' sudden death in a South Carolina apartment on August 16 ... and in a strange twist, Chip was playing a show at the venue connected to the apartment complex the weekend she died.

James Lew, the Hollywood stuntman and martial artist who appeared in dozens and dozens of action and kung fu films over his career, is dead ... TMZ has learned.

His wife, Jordanna, tells TMZ ... James died Sunday in Los Angeles.

We're told he was battling unspecified health issues ... and his cause of death was not disclosed.

James did fight stunts in several classic flicks, including "Big Trouble in Little China," "Rush Hour," "Action Jackson," "Time Cop," "Lethal Weapon 4" and "Star Trek."

Hayden Panettiere’s mom says Brian Hickerson left her daughter depleted in every way -- financially, emotionally and physically -- as he allegedly became deeply embedded in the actress’ life.

Lesley Vogel -- Hayden's estranged mother -- says she came to L.A. about a year ago to help Hayden through a serious health struggle ... claiming Hayden was suffering from an unexplained pins-and-needles feeling in her lower body that made it difficult for her to walk or function normally, according to the The New York Times.

Hayden wondered whether the pain could have been connected to injuries she suffered while working as a child actor, and according to her mom, they sought help from doctors and tried massage and acupuncture in search of relief.

Shelley Fabares -- best known for starring on "The Donna Reed Show" and "Coach" -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

The actress died Saturday in Los Angeles surrounded by loved ones, according to her family.

Her family remembered Shelley as a source of "love, strength, laughter, and comfort" ... calling her a devoted wife, cherished stepmother and loyal friend whose warmth, generosity and humor touched the people around her.

Kobe Bryant would have turned 48 today ... and Vanessa Bryant is marking the late Lakers legend's birthday with a touching tribute.

Vanessa shared a sweet Instagram post Sunday ... posting a candid photo of the couple together and giving fans a look back at their love story.

The comments quickly filled with messages from family, friends and famous faces ... including daughter Natalia, Michael Phelps, Lala Anthony, David Beckham, Russell Wilson, Gabrielle Union and more.

Tyler Duckworth's loved ones came together to celebrate the late reality star's life Saturday ... and Johnny Bananas is giving fans a look inside the memorial.

Bananas -- Tyler’s former co-star and friend -- shared photos from the service, including flyers honoring Tyler and snaps of the 'Real World' and 'Challenge' alum's friends and coworkers as they gathered to pay their respects.

The remembrance post was captioned “Lights will guide you home. And I hope wherever they lead you, you know how deeply you were loved, and how much of you we'll carry with us forever. Rest easy, brother” -- set to Coldplay's "Fix You."

Melissa Gilbert is sounding the alarm after the recent deaths of Hayden Panettiere, Daveigh Chase and Michelle Trachtenberg ... saying Hollywood has to do far more to protect child actors once the cameras stop rolling.

The “Little House on the Prairie” alum shared an emotional essay Saturday, saying the losses hit close to home because she sees herself in the women -- all former child performers navigating the harsh realities of growing up in the spotlight.

Hayden passed away on August 16 at the age of 36, while Chase -- best known for “The Ring” and “Lilo & Stitch” died in June at 35, and the 'Buffy' and “Gossip Girl” star Trachtenberg died at 39 in 2025.

ZZ Top is back on the road ... taking the stage in Austin Saturday night for its first concert since longtime drummer Frank Beard died earlier this week.

We broke the news of Beard’s death last week. Frank died at 77 while receiving hospice care at his ranch in Texas with loved ones by his side. No official cause of death was released.

As we reported, the band scrapped two shows in the immediate aftermath, but kept its scheduled dates at Austin’s Moody Theater -- a venue the group said was especially close to Frank’s heart in a city that felt like a second home.

Hayden Panettiere's mom says she gave the cops a little push to investigate her daughter's death ... which included her instantly placing blame on Brian Hickerson.

Lesley Vogel opened up about her daughter's death during an interview with The Daily Mail -- published Saturday -- in which she revealed she spoke with an officer at the scene of Hayden's death to inquire whether there would be further investigation.

Lesley says the officer specifically asked about Brian ... to which she says she replied, "I think he's culpable."

Hayden Panettiere's mom says she's glad her late daughter's estate will likely go to Kaya -- Hayden's 11-year-old daughter ... adding she's truly "exceptional."

Lesley Vogel sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Daily Mail, published Saturday ... in which she touched on what may happen to the assets Hayden left behind.

While Lesley doesn't seem to know any specific details regarding Hayden's estate, she says -- because it seems Hayden didn't have a will -- California law dictates the entirety of the estate goes to Kaya.

Actor Michael Wright, best known for his roles in "Sugar Hill" and "The Five Heartbeats," has died in California, according to his family.

His family issued a statement to TMZ ... saying that Wright died Wednesday in Los Angeles after he suffered heart failure coupled with complications of a rare degenerative neurological disease called Marchiafava-Bignami.

Born in NYC in 1956, Wright spent his life devoted to acting, with breakthrough roles in the 1979 movie, "The Wanderers," and the 1983 Robert Altman film, "Streamers." Wright also played Victor Duncan in the 1987 comedy flick, "The Principal," with Jim Belushi and Louis Gossett Jr.

Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend Brian Hickerson gave her Narcan after he and his brother Zach Hickerson found her unconscious the day she died ... at least according to Zach ... and that's huge on many levels.

Zach tells TMZ ... "Brian gave her Narcan."

The admission is telling ... Hayden and Brian traveled to South Carolina the day before she died, so it seems they either traveled with Narcan or bought some in South Carolina shortly after arriving. Whatever the case, it suggests Hayden and/or Brian were really struggling with substance abuse.

Zach says he went to their Greenville Airbnb after not hearing from them, knocked, woke Brian up from a nap, and then the brothers discovered an unconscious Hayden ... with Zach calling 911 as Brian gave her Narcan, a medication administered nasally to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

In a statement to TMZ on Friday, Zach says ... "There are a lot of assumptions, speculations and accusations currently swirling. The truth will come out as the authorities complete and release additional details from the investigation. And that is important because the people who loved and adored Hayden deserve the truth."

"The Challenge" star Tyler Duckworth was tragically found "up against the door" of his bathroom when he died.

A case report from the Grand Forks Police Department -- obtained by Page Six -- said that's how the 44-year-old's body was found in his North Dakota apartment.

The person reporting also said they had a tough time reaching the former MTV competitor, according to the outlet.

Brian Hickerson got called on the carpet in an L.A. courtroom for being "quite high" during a recent TMZ interview, and that was enough for the judge to deny his attempt to clear his record.

Hickerson had filed a motion to expunge his 2020 domestic violence case -- where he beat girlfriend Hayden Panettiere -- and a judge took up the motion August 13th -- three days before Hayden's death. Hickerson and his lawyer were no-shows, but the D.A. had plenty to say.

For starters, the prosecutor noted he was arrested a year ago while high at a restaurant in West Hollywood. PEOPLE was first to report on the TMZ interview being used against Brian Hickerson in Court.

Princess Diana died because a drunk driver careened into a pillar -- so the official story goes, but a new show casts doubt on that ... and even raises the specter of foul play.

"Celebrity Crime Scene: Princess Diana" takes a hard look at the evidence and raises serious questions about driver Henri Paul's condition at the time of the crash. Fact is, Paul may not have been drunk at all.

Using state-of-the-art A.I. technology, the show recreates the crash from angles never before seen, and 2 mysterious cars -- one inside the tunnel and one outside -- raise questions about whether this was really an accident or something far more sinister.