Celebrity Death

Tony Roberts, famous for his work in a bunch of Woody Allen movies, has died.

The veteran actor died Friday as a result of complications from lung cancer ... his daughter, Nicole Burley, told the New York Times.

Tony's biggest role was in "Annie Hall" ... his character was best friends with Woody's and the film won a bunch of Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Ashanti has broken her silence on the death of Irv Gotti ... and her heartfelt message made it clear she cared for him deeply ... but it certainly wasn't always great between the duo.

In her IG message Friday night, Ashanti called the late cofounder of Murder Inc. a "musical genius" who had the "ability to push me to be my best."

The music mega-producer -- who worked with big acts like DMX, Ja Rule and Ashanti -- died Wednesday in New York City. It's currently unclear exactly how he died.

Daymond John is mourning the loss of his childhood friend Irv Gotti, like countless others in the music industry -- and believes his late friend would have had a hearty LOL at 50 Cent's "tribute."

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the legendary Shark as he pumped himself with stem cell therapy at a research center in Costa Rica -- the type of treatment he wishes Irv would've adopted.

Dozens of celebrities sent their condolences in the wake of Irv's death -- including 50 Cent in a half-tribute, half-backhanded fashion ... "smoking on Irv pack" with a "God Bless 'em" that felt somewhat sincere.

Despite Irv and 50's complicated history, Daymond believes Irv would have gotten a kick out of 50's post ... something The Breakfast Club's DJ Envy can understand.

Daymond admits their Queens neighborhoods were rough growing up, but bred tough skin ... not to mention how Irv and his record label infamously beat a federal money-laundering case!!!

Irv's official cause of death hasn't been revealed but Daymond tells us Irv confirmed he suffered a stroke during their final call last month ... and the Murder Inc. exec was missing the vigor he's known him to have throughout their lifelong friendship.

DayJ recalls, Irv and music video pioneer Hype Williams all got their start sitting on the sidelines of the artist side of the music industry ... but went on to make their mark in pop culture.

The good memories include hanging out on Kanye West's "Gold Digger" video shoot with Jamie Foxx, Pharrell ... and the time Irv told a then-unknown Pitbull to ditch the "keep it real" approach to his music.

And wouldn't you know it, Mr. Worldwide went on to become a Diamond-selling artist!!!

Irv was only 54.

We've learned David Lynch's cause of death ... his death certificate was released Friday.

In the L.A. County Dept. of Public Health document, David's immediate cause of death is listed as cardiac arrest ... with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as the underlying condition. The document also lists dehydration as a significant contributor.

Lynch himself revealed last year he was diagnosed with emphysema after years of smoking cigarettes, and likely wouldn't be able to direct anymore, or even leave his house. In November, the director responsible for "Blue Velvet," "Mulholland Drive" and "Twin Peaks" admitted he couldn't even walk without oxygen ... saying smoking had been an integral part of his life since he started at just 8 years old.

Ja Rule is mourning the loss of music legend Irv Gotti ... who launched the rapper's career in the '90s and elevated him in the early '00s.

Following word of the Murder Inc. cofounder's death, Ja Rule posted to Instagram a black-and-white tribute to Gotti ... along with a short but poignant message for his late mentor.

Check it out ... Ja Rule uploaded a profile shot of Gotti to his feed and shared a pic of himself up close with the mega producer.

7:53 AM PT -- Irv Gotti's children released a statement Thursday morning about their father's passing ... "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Irving 'Irv Gotti' Lorenzo, on February 5, 2025. Surrounded by family and friends, he departed this world, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him and the countless lives he touched."

The tribute -- signed by Angie, Sonny, and JJ -- honors their dad's professional achievements and passion for music ... and the family asks for privacy as they grieve his loss.

Music mega producer Irv Gotti -- who worked with big acts like DMX, Ja Rule and Ashanti -- is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.

Multiple sources close to his family tell us he died Wednesday in New York City. It's currently unclear exactly how he died.

Irv's battled health problems recently since suffering a stroke last year, and has had to walk with the aid of a cane.

50 Cent trolled Irv Gotti's death on Instagram, writing "LOL" as he was pictured next to a tombstone emblazoned with the phrase "RIP."

The rapper jumped on IG after news broke Wednesday that Irv had died ... 50 posted the photo of himself sitting next to the "RIP" scrawled tombstone and exhaling smoke from a hookah.

In the caption, Fitty wrote, "I'm smoking on dat Gotti pack," but then softened his language with "nah God bless him LOL," alongside an image of Irv -- the co-founder of Murder Inc. Records.

Liam Payne's girlfriend is recalling the late One Direction member's final days ... and revealing why she left him behind in Argentina before his death.

Kate Cassidy breaks her silence in her first interview since Liam's October 2024 death, telling the Sun in an article published Wednesday she's still in shock over his loss.

Liam's GF says ... "It still doesn't feel fully real for me that he's not here." She says she thinks about him "every second of every day."

Allison Holker says her late husband, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, still visits her from beyond the grave -- telling her he's sorry and he still loves her.

Speaking on "The Jamie Kern Lima Show," Allison recalled tWitch’s first visit just five days after his death -- she was lying in bed with her youngest daughter, with her eyes closed, when the room started shaking, and she suddenly fixated on his face in front of her, delivering the message.

Allison is 100% sure it was him and says he’s visited her and her older daughter, Weslie, multiple times since. While some moments are beautiful, she said others were scary -- and they’ve had to ask him for space at times.

John Erwin, the voice of several well-known TV characters from the 1960s through the '80s ... including He-Man and Morris The Cat ... has died, TMZ has learned.

Erwin's rep tells TMZ John passed away from natural causes on December 20, 2024, in his California home ... but the information is just coming out now.

John was from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and spent most of his career in voice work for animation roles. He voiced the character Reggie Mantle on "The Archie Show" in the late '60s.

An OnlyFans porn star’s hotel balcony threesome in Brazil took a tragic turn when she plunged to her death.

Anna Beatriz Pereira Alves -- AKA "Anna Polly" -- was found dead in the ground-floor courtyard of the upscale Mont Blanc Apart Hotel, just northwest of Rio de Janeiro, last week ... according to The Sun.

Brazilian authorities are digging into details of her death ... as her two male scene partners are telling totally different stories about what went down during their wild filmed hookup.

"The Voice" alum Ryan Whyte Maloney fatally shot himself in Las Vegas over a heated argument with his fiancée about her jacket, according to the police report.

Cops say the incident began in the early morning Tuesday when Maloney -- who was apparently drunk -- got into it with his fiancée in their car after leaving the New York-New York Hotel and Casino.

Per the report, the fiancée told police they were driving home when she peppered Ryan with questions about whether he had her jacket.

12:55 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell us ... Ken Flores suffered cardiac arrest in his residence Tuesday afternoon. We're told someone at the scene called 911 and administered CPR until paramedics arrived ... but KF was pronounced dead at the scene. No foul play is suspected.

Comedian Ken Flores has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office -- Flores died on Tuesday, January 28.

His family shared the surprising news on his Instagram account Wednesday, writing ... "It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our friend, brother, and son, Kenyi Flores." They asked for privacy as they're shocked and devastated by the loss.

Soap star Esta TerBlanche's cause of death has been revealed 6 months after her passing ... TMZ has learned the actress died from an intracranial hemorrhage.

A spokesperson for the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner tells TMZ ... Esta's fatal brain bleed was caused due to a blunt force traumatic head injury ... which likely occurred from a ground-level fall.

Because of this finding, the Medical Examiner's office has ruled the late South African actress' death an accident.

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.