Celebrity Death

New footage shows the first peak inside O.J. Simpson's Las Vegas home ... including his deathbed and the stash of personal items going up for auction.

TMZ obtained this video from inside O.J.'s Sin City residence -- filmed shortly after his April 2024 death -- and it shows the hospice bed where he took his last breaths.

The bed will NOT go up for sale, though, since it was taken back by the hospice services after O.J.'s death -- but almost everything else WILL soon go up for auction. Malcolm LaVergne -- the attorney serving as the special administrator of O.J.'s estate -- will attempt to liquidate The Juice's assets to pay back Simpson's creditors.

Legendary TV sitcom actress Linda Lavin died of lung cancer and other health issues, TMZ has learned.

TMZ has obtained Linda's death certificate, which reveals the "Alice" star died after a cardiopulmonary arrest -- which stops blood from pumping into your heart, typically causing the person to fall unconscious -- with lung cancer listed as the underlying cause.

In 2024, Linda was given a bronchoscopy -- a procedure in which a physician looks inside your airways to treat or diagnose a lung condition. Linda was cremated in January at the Los Angeles home of her husband, Steve Bakunas, according to the document.

Kobe and Gianna Bryant passed away in the fatal helicopter crash five years ago today ... but, their legacy lives on -- through tributes and new projects they've inspired.

As you know ... on January 26, 2020, Kobe and Gigi -- along with 6 other passengers and the pilot -- were killed after their helicopter crashed on their way to Thousand Oaks for basketball practice.

According to a later investigation ... the pilot of the craft was at fault for the crash -- with investigators saying he flew into the clouds, became disoriented and ultimately crashed.

Atlanta rapper and DJ Unk has died ... TMZ has learned.

Unk's wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, posted on Facebook Friday afternoon ... "Please respect me and my family. I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their father. Our life will never be the same. I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER"

Unk -- legal name Anthony Leonard Platt -- started out in the late 1990s, eventually forming Southern Style DJs with DJ Montay and DJ Jelly, throwing parties around Georgia. Unk got signed to Big Oomp Records in 2000, along with Montay.

The driver who allegedly caused the car wreck that killed Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson and two others has just been hit with multiple criminal charges.

The Office of the State's Attorney for Prince George's County in Maryland announced Thursday that Cori Clingman is now facing counts of grossly negligent and criminally negligent vehicular manslaughter, as well as counts of vehicular manslaughter related to driving under the influence over allegations she drove her Infiniti Q50 into Jackson's Dodger Charger back on July 6.

Officials allege Clingman was traveling at a high rate of speed in Upper Marlboro while impaired ... and hit Jackson's ride as she was trying to make a lane change. Jackson's vehicle, cops said, careened off the road and hit multiple trees.

Actress Reatha Grey, famous for her work with the viral comedy group Retirement House, is dead.

Reatha's TikTok group announced her passing this week, though the cause of death is unclear.

Retirement House is paying homage to Reatha in social media posts, including a video with footage of her bungee jumping, swimming, and dancing on the show ... all with Frank Sinatra's "My Way" playing in the background.

The Nike sneakers Kobe Bryant wore during one of the most iconic moments of his career are up for grabs ... and TMZ Sports has learned the one-of-a-kind piece of memorabilia could go for more than half a million dollars!!

The size 13 Kobe 8 Elites Bryant wore during the Lakers vs. Warriors game on April 12, 2013 are hitting the auction block ... the same matchup where the late Hall of Famer tore his Achilles in the fourth quarter, but nailed two free throws before limping off the court.

It was a true display of Bryant's toughness ... as he clearly was down for the count, but made sure to do his job at the charity stripe to tie the game at 109 with three minutes left.

"Bling Empire: New York" star Lynn Ban died weeks after a skiing accident that landed her in the hospital with a brain bleed ... her son announced this morning.

Lynn died unexpectedly after posting about her accident and her subsequent brain surgery several weeks ago. Lynn's son, Sebastian, shared a series of family photos on Instagram, saying he thought her fans would want to know she died Monday.

Lynn starred on the reality TV show, which follows a group of wealthy Asian-Americans living in New York City. She was a jewelry designer.

Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of the classic rock group The Band, has died.

Hudson died in his sleep in Woodstock, New York Tuesday morning, according to his estate.

Hudson, who played keyboards, was a founding member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, which later became a backing band for Bob Dylan in the 1960s before branching out to success on its own.

Vanessa Bryant is personally helping Los Angeles recover from the devastating wildfires, hitting up Dodger Stadium on Friday to pass out some Nikes to those in need.

Kobe Bryant's widow was seen at the ballpark in a red Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation sweatshirt ... helping Angelenos score some sneakers, socks and other essential items in the wake of the devastating blazes that began tearing through L.A. last week.

Vanessa appeared to be in great spirits as she passed out items ... flashing a big smile to all those who stopped by her setup.

Dame Joan Plowright, a legendary British actress of the stage and screen, has died ... this according to her family.

The actress -- who was best known for her work in the 1992 film, "Enchanted April," for which she earned an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe award -- died peacefully Thursday surrounded by her loved ones at Denville Hall ... a retirement home for performers in North West London.

While her family did not share a cause of death, they did applaud "her brilliant career" and thanked those "who helped care for her in her last years."

David Lynch -- the legendary of "Twin Peaks" has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

A family member tells TMZ ... Lynch passed away Wednesday at his daughter's house -- where he was staying during the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

While we don't know the cause of death yet, Lynch revealed just last year that he was diagnosed with emphysema after years of smoking and likely wouldn't be able to direct anymore or even leave his house.

Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores -- who was with him in his final chaotic days alive in Buenos Aires -- is suing Liam's father for allegedly smearing him in the media in the weeks after Liam died.

Roger filed the defamation lawsuit Thursday against Geoff Payne for saying Roger was supposed to take care of Liam at the time of his death. According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Roger says Geoff submitted a sworn declaration to Buenos Aires police stating Roger had "full responsibility for Liam's care during this last period when I was not there."

But, Roger sternly denies that saying in the lawsuit, he "never agreed to be and was never the caretaker of Liam." He acknowledges they were "dear friends" and supported each other, but says it was never a paid job for him.

Dwayne Johnson's telling his fans not to wait too long when it comes to squashing beef with parents ... speaking directly to his male fans who have problems with their dads like he did.

The actor posted a black and white video to Instagram early Thursday morning ... and, in it, he reveals yesterday was the five-year anniversary of his dad Rocky 'Soulman' Johnson's death.

The Rock notes he and his dad weren't in a particularly good place when he passed ... and, Dwayne says he woke up yesterday feeling weird -- and realized it's because he'd never get a chance to make things right with his pop, and it's still bothering him.

Majorly sad news from the British comedy scene ... Tony Slattery -- best known for his role on the UK version of the improv show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?" -- has died.

Slattery’s longtime partner of nearly 4 decades, Mark Michael Hutchinson, confirmed the news ... telling BBC the comedian passed away Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack Sunday evening.

Tony rose to fame in the '80s and was best known for his quick wit and improvisational genius on Britain's hugely successful "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" -- long before the show was remade for U.S. audiences.

Leslie Charleson -- a well-known soap opera star -- has died ... according to an announcement posted to the official "General Hospital" Instagram account.

Frank Valentini -- an executive producer on the long-running soap -- wrote the statement ... highlighting Charleson's enduring legacy after more than 50 years on the show.

Valentini writes that just as Leslie's character was the heart of the Quartermaine family on the show, she was a matriarch to the cast and crew ... and, she will be deeply missed. Frank did not mention a cause of death.