Elena Katherine Moore -- a personal trainer in South Carolina who had been missing since last Thursday -- is confirmed to be dead, authorities announced Friday.
According toLexington officials ... the body found on Wednesday had been officially identified as Moore. An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday ... and authorities anticipate a cause and manner of death to be released on Monday.
Police said Wednesday ... the clothing on the body matched what Moore was wearing when she went missing ... but the coroner would need to identify if it was her.
James Burrows -- a famous television director who was involved in some of the biggest sitcoms of all time -- is dead.
James' family released a statement Friday announcing his death ... revealing he passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.
The family noted his professional accomplishments ... but also focused on his personal life -- remembering him for "his kindness, generosity, and unwavering belief in the people around him" as well as his ability to make his colleagues feel seen and appreciated.
Oliver Tree's family is close to getting his body back on American soil after his shocking death in Brazil ... TMZ has learned.
A rep for the singer-songwriter's family tells TMZ ... they brought in legal counsel to help with the process of bringing Oliver home after his fatal helicopter crash.
Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer best known for crafting some of hip hop's biggest hits, including Travis Scott's 2018 single "Sicko Mode," is dead.
Tay was found dead Thursday in his Nashville apartment, according to Metro Nashville Police.
The cause of death is unclear. Cops say foul play is NOT suspected. Police say he was found during a welfare check at his home.
Actor Paul Avery -- known for his work in "All My Children" -- has tragically died in a house fire, multiple outlets report.
According to Ridge View Echo, Paul's New Jersey home went up in flames a little before 1 AM Tuesday, with him and his wife, Shiela, inside.
Firefighters reportedly found them in the home in critical condition. The outlet reports that responders rescued them from the burning building and attempted CPR ... but neither Paul nor Shiela survived.
Fitness influencer Carly Douglas is dead ... just 3 months after announcing that she'd been diagnosed with cancer.
Carly died Saturday, according to a touching tribute her family recently shared on social media.
The family says ... "On June 13, 2026, Carly Faye Douglas stepped into complete glory, in her final resting place. She met her Maker and Savior face to face, and her arms are full with her two Heaven babies."
Tyrese Haliburton's fiancée, Jade Jones, just broke her silence after a friend died at her bachelorette party ... remembering her as "a light in this world."
Jones took to Instagram to share her love for Makenzi Kern-- her longtime pal who passed away unexpectedly at Jones' bachelorette in St. Barts -- sharing photos of the two of them together over the years.
Daveigh Chase -- the former child actress -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.
The actress' boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, tells TMZ ... Daveigh died Tuesday from meningitis and an infection in her blood, which caused her to have septic issues and led to her body shutting down.
We're told Daveigh had been admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles earlier this month because of malnutrition.
The person killed in the tragic Texas plane crash has been identified ... and he's even being honored by folks at the highest reaches of government.
Joshua Baer -- a prominent tech and finance mogul who has been called the godfather of Austin, Texas' startup scene -- died in Tuesday night's crash, according to multiple reports.
Joshua was the founder of Capital Factory ... a startup accelerator and investment group, which injected life into Texas' economy by bringing in and nurturing multiple businesses over the last two decades.
Walter Parazaider -- one of the founding members of rock band Chicago -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.
His wife, JacLynn, tells TMZ ... Walter died at 2:10 AM Wednesday morning while in hospice, with her by his side. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 6 years ago and ultimately succumbed to the disease.
JacLynn adds ... "He had put up a good fight with Alzheimer's and unfortunately it ended tonight. We are going to miss him for sure ... We were married for 59 years and we had 59 wonderful years."
At the end of Tuesday's episode, "Love Island USA" aired a photo tribute to Barker, featuring pictures of the longtime producer with his partner, Adam Roth, as well as solo shots from throughout his life. RÜFÜS DU SOL's "Next to Me" played over the montage, which ended with the message ... "James Barker, We Love You."
We broke the story ... Barker died in Fiji after suffering what ITV America and Peacock described as an unexpected medical emergency while production on Season 8 was underway.
Nicholas Brendon wanted everything to go to his brother and nothing to go to his ex ... this according to a handwritten will submitted to court by his brother.
Documents were filed Monday by Nicholas' brother, Kelton Schultz, seeking to administer the probate estate pursuant to the terms of a handwritten will.
The docs note Nicholas didn't have a spouse or children -- and there's no estimate for what the estate is worth at this time.
Popular Australian food influencer Stacey Hatfield allegedly refused medical aid multiple times during a home birth that had deadly consequences.
A coroner's court inquest revealed the 30-year-old wellness content creator twice refused an ambulance as she bled out after delivering a baby without a nurse or midwife present ... at least according to a new report.
The court was told Stacey was adamant about no medical intervention before, during, or after the birth ... and her wishes were honored by her husband, Nathan Warnecke, and a birth support worker when she gave birth to her son, Axel.
Kyle Calder, who spent 10 seasons in the National Hockey League, died on Monday after briefly battling an unknown illness, his daughter announced.
He was 47 years old.
Calder, a 5'11" winger, started his NHL career with the Blackhawks in the 1999-2000 season, spending six years in Chicago before stints with the Flyers, Red Wings, Kings, and Ducks in 2009-2010.
Over the course of his decade-long stint in the league, Calder, a 5th round draft pick, played 590 games, scoring 114 goals, 180 assists, and accumulating 294 points.
Kyle's daughter, Madison, wrote a touching and emotional tribute on social media.
Tragedy struck a bachelorette party hosted by Tyrese Haliburton's fiancée, Jade Jones, in St. Barts earlier this month when one of her friends died ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ Sports ... 26 year old Makenzi Kern passed away unexpectedly from health complications ... and the family does not suspect that foul play, drugs, or alcohol contributed to her death.
Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée, Jade Jones, and her girlfriends were all smiles at her Bachelorette party before tragedy struck and one of the guests, Makenzi Kern, died.
Jade and her girlfriends posted countless photos of their celebration in St. Barths starting on June 2.
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In snaps, Jade was seen laying on a white bed with balloons spelling out "Bride." The group posed for photos in front of a pool with the beach in the background, while holding drinks.
