RIP

Disney star Michael Galeota, who died Sunday at 31, had a rough road to the end.

Galeota struggled with alcohol issues, racking up 3 DUIs from 2006 - 2015. The last DUI -- in September -- was an ongoing case. He served jail time on a few occasions for violating his probation in alcohol-related incidents.

The actor, who starred in "The Jersey" on the Disney Channel, had a history of hypertension and high cholesterol. He also battled diverticulitis, inflammation of the digestive track.

Natalie Cole was eulogized by an all-star lineup of Grammy winners.

Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie and Smokey Robinson all attended and paid tribute to the singer at West Angeles Church of God in Glendale, CA. Chaka Khan reportedly sang at the funeral.

Also there, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Angela Bassett and David Foster ... who produced Cole's Grammy winning Album of the Year "Unforgettable ... With Love."

While you're busy humming David Bowie tunes today, up and coming artists can learn something from the icon that has nothing to do with hitting notes ... according to Gene Simmons.

The KISS rocker was in Hollywood Monday and told us about the first time he met Bowie in a recording studio, back in 1975. He says one thing in particular stood out to him -- that he'll never forget -- about the Thin White Duke.

Michael Galeota, star of "The Jersey" on the Disney Channel, has died ... TMZ has learned.

We're told the actor went to the hospital last week after complaining of abdominal pains and left last Wednesday ... against the doctor's advice.

Michael went radio silent over the weekend, and one of his friends went to his Glendale home Sunday to check on him. Michael didn't answer, so the friend climbed through a window and found his body lying in the living room.

We're told Michael had a history of hypertension and high cholesterol. He also battled diverticulitis -- inflammation of the digestive tract.

Our sources say he was not following medical advice. So far it's being treated as a death from "natural causes." An autopsy is pending.

Michael was 31.

RIP

A ton of Hollywood celebs gave David Bowie the perfect salute after the Golden Globes -- a full-on dance party to the icon's biggest hits.

The impromptu tribute went down at HBO's after-party Sunday night. Jon Hamm, Harrison Ford, Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill and even Mel Gibson stopped by for the party at the Beverly Hilton.

We're told when news of Bowie's passing broke, the DJ started spinning Bowie's hits late into the night, and you can see ... the crowd LOVED it.

Groundbreaking rock star David Bowie died Sunday from cancer at the age of 69.

Bowie was surrounded by his family when he died ... according to the announcement posted on his Facebook page. He'd been diagnosed with cancer 18 months ago.

He was a huge innovator in glam rock, art rock, dance, punk and electronica. Bowie made a splash in the 70s with his famous Ziggy Stardust alter ego and went on to crank out hits like ... "Space Oddity (Major Tom)," and "Ziggy Stardust," "All the Young Dudes," "Let's Dance" and "Modern Love."

In 1981 he teamed up with Queen for the classic, "Under Pressure."

Bowie was also successful as an actor and music producer -- and got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. He'd been married to supermodel Iman since 1992.

He just released his 25th album, "Blackstar" ... on January 8th, which was also his birthday.

David Bowie's ex-wife, and mother of his first child, is choosing to stay locked up in the 'Big Brother' house after getting the news of his death.

Angie Barnett just happens to be on "Celebrity Big Brother" in the UK right now. Producers say they told her about Bowie's passing, but she has "taken the decision to continue in the program" ... even though they've given her the option to bow out.

Bowie and Angie -- a model and actress at the time -- got married in 1970 and stayed together for 10 years. Their son Duncan Jones is a filmmaker.

66-year-old Angie talked about their breakup during a recent episode of 'BB.'

Rob Lowe was shaken by the news of David Bowie's passing, but still took the time Sunday night outside of Craig's to share his thoughts on the rock legend ... including his favorite Bowie track.

There's really no wrong choice.

Hundreds gathered for Motorhead frontman Lemmy's memorial service Saturday at Forest Lawn in Hollywood.

A livestream with almost 250k viewers broadcast the event for the rock star's fans around the world. His son, friends, Triple H, band mate Mikkey Dee and producer Bob Kulick spoke about some of their favorite memories with Lemmy.

A custom made urn replicating his signature hat was even there made by Foreverence.

He passed away last month after battling a very aggressive form of cancer.

R.I.P.

Pat Harrington Jr. -- best known for playing Schneider on "One Day at a Time" -- died Wednesday. He was 86.

According to his daughter Tessa, Harrington was surrounded by family when he passed. No cause of death was disclosed.

Harrington played building super Dwayne Schneider on the classic sitcom from 1975 to 1984.

Most recently he appeared on an episode of "Hot in Cleveland."

Nicholas Caldwell, a founding member of "The Whispers" whose hits included "Rock Steady" has died ... he was 71 years old.

The group's manager tells TMZ Caldwell was found Tuesday night by his wife at their home in Stockton, CA. We're told Nicholas has had heart problems in the past and had a pacemaker inserted about a year ago but it's unclear at this point exactly what led to his death.

Caldwell had also taken a break from the group over the last year to get better in hopes of returning to the stage with the group's other three members.

The Whispers started in 1963 and the group's other hits included "And The Beat Goes On" and "It Just Gets Better With Time."

Riley Martin, one of the hosts on Howard Stern's Sirius XM channel -- and a regular on his main show -- has died at 69.

Riley's longtime producer, Eron, tells us Martin passed away in Bethlehem, PA a few days before Christmas. Martin famously claimed the Biaviian alien race abducted him several times. He stuck to his guns about that every time Howard, or anyone else, grilled him about it.

Eron wouldn't say what caused the death, but on his Facebook page he'd recently mentioned being in the hospital battling an ongoing illness. Eron posted a FB message to fans, saying Riley wanted them to know he will see them again in the future.

R.I.P. space cowboy.

The woman Scott Weiland divorced nearly 9 years ago, and often battled over his drug use, is asking the courts to name her the executor of his will ... TMZ has learned.

Mary Forsberg filed docs in L.A. saying Scott himself named her as executor, and she's filed a will with his signature as proof. Here's the catch ... the will was written in April 2007. That's right around the time Scott and Mary's marriage was falling apart, and when he was in the throes of addiction.

Mary wrote a memoir called 'Fall to Pieces' about life with Scott and his battles with drugs.

The docs say Scott had about $2 million in assets as part of his estate. He also created a trust during his lifetime that has undisclosed assets.

Scott's widow Jamie Wachtel was with him for 2 years before his death, and could still contest Forsberg's filing.

Country singer Craig Strickland survived the capsizing of his boat but died from exposure, and his wife believes the way his body was found has religious overtones.

Helen Strickland says her husband was able to make his way to shore after his boat capsized in a horrible storm. She says he "fought his way out of the water and up a hill."

According to Helen, Craig died from hypothermia, adding "They found him lying in the shape of a cross looking up to his Father." She goes on, "I know he found Jesus at that moment."

Helen says Craig did not suffer and did not feel pain ... he just fell asleep.

As we reported, Craig and buddy Chase Morland both died during a duck hunting trip.

Craig Strickland, the country singer who went missing December 27 on a duck hunting trip, is dead.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Marine Enforcement Division found the 29-year-old's body Monday morning in an area called Bear Creek Cove.

Authorities did not give details on the cause or manner of death, but his friend Chase Morland -- with whom he went hunting -- also died. His body was found along with their capsized boat.

The two had been hunting in a severe storm. Chase tweeted before the trip, "In case we don't come back, @BackroadCRAIG and I are going right through Winter Storm Goliath to kill ducks in Oklahoma."

Craig was part of the band, Backroad Anthem.

Robert Stigwood, the famed music exec behind the Bee Gees, Cream and several huge movies and musicals ... has died.

Stigwood was the agent and manger for the Bee Gees as well as rock legends Cream before he went on to form RSO (Robert Stigwood Organisation). RSO produced famous musicals like "Hair" and "Jesus Christ Superstar."

His biggest success as a producer though would be the movies "Saturday Night Fever." Of course the soundtrack for that movie heavily featured the Bee Gees. He followed that up with the movie "Grease" in '78.

Robin Gibb's son went on Facebook to thank Stigwood for giving the Bee Gees their huge break.

Stigwood, a native Australian, was 81 years old. It's unclear, at this point, exactly how he died.