RIP

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.

Luis de la Rosa -- an animator with credits on big projects like "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" -- is dead after he was hit by a train while attending a film festival in France.

Local newspaper Le Dauphine Libéré reported the fatal incident Friday ... saying a locomotive struck a man wandering too close to train tracks in Annecy, a city near the French-Swiss border.

Emergency services were called to the train station ... but they couldn't save the man's life.

The newspaper did not identify the man, but noted he wore credentials from the Annecy International Animation Film Festival ... and the festival has now confirmed to Deadline that de la Rosa was the person killed.

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.

Andy Cohen got choked up on-air Thursday night ... shedding tears for a former employee and friend who died after a battle with brain cancer.

The TV host took on a serious tone during "Watch What Happens Live" ... revealing Kyra Samson -- a former production manager for Bravo -- died Tuesday at 28.

Andy said Kyra spent 4 years with Bravo and was "known for her sweet smile and gentle demeanor" ... though she could also use her mighty voice to corral huge BravoCon crowds when necessary.

The amount that Nicki Minaj’s mom is set to receive as a settlement of the wrongful death lawsuit over her late husband’s death was revealed in court.

TMZ obtained court docs in which the rapper’s mom, Carol Maraj, broke down the settlement between her and the man who fatally struck Nicki’s dad, Robert Maraj, in 2021.

Carol says she agreed to $400K ... $300K from Charles Polevich -- the driver who struck Robert -- and another $100K from an insurance company. In her paperwork, Carol said she agreed to pay her legal team around $133K in fees and another $9800 in reimbursements ... leaving his estate with the remaining $234K.

"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.

Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan says he never got the chance to patch things up with Clive Davis before the legendary music producer died.

We got Fab in New York City on Tuesday and our photog asked him about Clive, who died this week at 94.

Fab says death is just a part of life ... and while he never had a chance to squash his longstanding beef with the record exec, it doesn't seem like there's any lingering bad blood.

A terminally ill 12-year-old has been euthanized in the Netherlands ... and now, the doctor will be reviewed ... despite the practice being legal.

Here's the deal ... in 2024, the Dutch government legalized euthanasia for severely ill children between the ages of 1 and 12 ... and this unidentified minor in question died last year, according to the outlet NOS. The child is the first to die via euthanasia since the law was passed.

The Netherlands Minister of Health, Sophie Hermans, reportedly wrote in a legal letter that the case has been reviewed and will be sent to the Public Prosecution Service (OM), which will ultimately determine if the procedure was handled with regard to the law.

South Carolina personal trainer Elena Katherine Moore shared several cryptic messages touching on heartache and pain just weeks before her shocking death ... and those closest to her are raising red flags about the case.

Elena shared the quotes on her second Instagram account ... an emotional post from May claims someone let her "destroy" herself to keep "us" alive ... resulting in her feeling an "exhausting hatred." The post goes on, "I never wanted to look at someone I once loved with disgust and resentment."

A lengthy quote she reshared in March says "the war is over" and goes on to talk about being "genuinely happy" someone is out of her life and the free feeling of losing the anxiety that once boiled inside her. The post continues, "Everything feels lighter, like a weight I carried for so long is finally gone."

Garcelle Beauvais is mourning a heartbreaking loss ... the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star says her sister, Carole Beauvais, is dead.

Garcelle shared the sad news Tuesday on social media, sharing fond memories of her sister and photos of them together.

The cause of death is unclear.

In her emotional message, Garcelle says she'll never forget the times they laughed until it hurt ... adding that whenever she told Carole "I love you," her sister would always respond, "I love you more."

The death of Elena Katherine Moore -- a personal trainer in South Carolina who was confirmed dead last Friday -- remains a mystery for now ... her autopsy found no obvious cause of death and no signs she suffered any traumatic injuries.

Authorities say the examination revealed no bruising, cuts, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt-force trauma, strangulation, or other external injuries ... leaving investigators waiting until they can determine exactly what happened.

The preliminary autopsy was conducted Saturday, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, who says additional tests -- including histological studies and toxicology screening -- are still underway. Until those results come back, the cause and manner of Moore's death remain pending.

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.

Jill Smokler -- the founder of Scary Mommy, a content company she built from a personal blog -- is dead.

According to the popular parenting site, Jill died Monday ... after a more than two-year fight with glioblastoma.

Her family said in part ... “Jill spent her life telling the truth about motherhood — that it could be wonderful and impossible in the very same breath — and in doing so, she gave millions of women permission to stop pretending and feel a little less alone."

Funeral services have been set for Makenzi Kern, whose tragic death at Tyrese Haliburton's fiancée, Jade Jones' bachelorette, shocked loved ones.

According to her obituary, visitation services will be held Friday, June 26, from 3 PM to 7 PM at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. A memorial service celebrating her life is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at 2 PM at the same location.

The family is asking that memorial donations be made to causes and organizations that were especially meaningful to Makenzi.

Tay Keith's girlfriend was panicking about the music producer's health before learning he was dead ... so much so, she dialed 911 to get a wellness check.

In the dispatch audio we obtained, she expresses concern for Tay -- whose real name is Brytavious Lakeith Chambers -- after he had asked her to come visit him, but then went radio silent on her.

After a full 24 hours of "crickets" from Tay, she was worried enough to call 911 ... and the audio reveals the dispatcher asking if Tay had any known health issues.