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John Lodge, the legendary bassist and singer from The Moody Blues, has died.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's family announced the news in a lengthy Facebook statement Friday ... saying his death was unexpected but he "peacefully slipped away surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly."

His cause of his death was not disclosed.

Loyola-Chicago legend Sister Jean -- who became a national sensation as the chaplain and superfan of the university's men's basketball team -- has died.

Loyola University Chicago announced in a statement Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt passed away on Thursday.

Mark C. Reed -- the university's president -- says, "In many roles at Loyola over the course of more than 60 years, Sister Jean was an invaluable source of wisdom and grace for generations of students, faculty, and staff."

TMZ has obtained video of the Disneyland guest who died after visiting the Haunted Mansion ... showing emergency responders rushing her to the hospital on a gurney.

In the video, you can see responders rushing through the crowd of families to reach her and later briskly exiting the park with her body in tow.

We also have audio of the dispatch call, in which you can hear they gained entry through the back of the ride to get to her. On the call, a dispatcher appears to say that the woman was in her 70s, but she was later reported to be in her 60s.

Ryan Clark issued a mea culpa Thursday morning, admitting he dropped the ball when declaring Kyren Lacy an "innocent man" during the Monday Night Football broadcast.

"Two lives have been lost. Herman Hall, a man who spent his life in service of others, and Kyren Lacy, a young man I wish I could tell how much he had to live for. My heart absolutely breaks for both of them, their families and their loved ones," the 45-year-old former NFL player said on "First Take."

"In full transparency, I knew Kyren Lacy personally. But nothing matters to me more than the truth. I always strive to do my best to mix authenticity with the most complete and up-to-date information available."

Susan Newman -- daughter of legendary actor Paul Newman -- has died ... according to an online obituary.

Newman passed away back in August -- though the obituary was only posted online earlier this week -- from "complications from chronic health conditions."

Susan was born to Newman and Jackie Witte in 1953, the second of three children the couple had.

Ron Dean, famous for his work on "Risky Business" and "The Breakfast Club," is dead.

The veteran actor died Sunday at a hospital in Chicago ... according to Maggie Neff, Ron's partner of 40 years.

The cause of death is unclear, but Maggie tells us Ron has been battling a long illness.

Two members of the Putman reality television family sound like they have long roads to recovery after being involved in a tragic car accident ... but three others have been discharged from the hospital.

The family's Instagram page just shared a health update ... doctors are trying to keep Gia in stable condition, but she had her chest tube removed.

Noah is going through rehab, and he was walking and bouncing a ball Wednesday in occupational therapy. The fam says his biggest area of recovery is cognitive therapy.

Arturo Gatti Jr. was found dead in his apartment this week at just 17 years old ... in a scene eerily similar to the death of his father, boxing great Arturo Gatti.

Chuck Zito, Gatti's former bodyguard (and actor and stuntman), broke the shocking news on social media Wednesday morning ... announcing the teen's tragic death.

"It's with a heavy heart that I have to say,.... R.I.P. to 17-year-old ARTURO GATTI JR. who was found hanging in an apartment in Mexico yesterday. The same way they found his Father dead in an apartment in Brazil 16 years ago," Zito wrote.

A Disneyland guest suffered a possible heart attack while riding the famed Haunted Mansion ... and was later pronounced dead, TMZ has confirmed.

Police tell us ... a woman in her 60s was found unresponsive on the Haunted Mansion ride around 6:30 PM Monday.

Disneyland emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures until Anaheim, California police officers and paramedics arrived on scene.

Louis Tomlinson is reliving the heartbreak again -- a year after Liam Payne’s tragic death, he admits the pain of losing him still feels impossible to bear.

In a new interview, Louis admitted the band’s 15th anniversary earlier this year felt painfully empty without Liam ... but said they all knew celebrating was just as important -- if not more -- in Liam’s honor.

Louis told Rolling Stone it still feels unfair and frustrating that Liam wasn’t there with them ... confessing he’s still carrying all those raw, heavy feelings every day.

West End actor and singer Ben Lewis died on Monday after a lengthy battle with bowel cancer.

The performer's death was announced by his longtime friend, Australian television presenter Todd Woodbridge, who shared a tribute to his late friend on Instagram.

Ben got his start in Australia, where he appeared in various stage productions in the early 2000s, according to Deadline.

The actor's profile got a boost in 2011, when he starred in the Australian production of "Love Never Dies," the sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera."

Lewis went on to star in a revival of "Phantom," which ran from 2017 to 2018 in London's West End.

Ben was diagnosed with bowel cancer in February 2024, and the cancer was reportedly deemed incurable.

Lewis is survived by his wife, actress Melle Stewart, who suffered a stroke in 2021 after experiencing an adverse reaction to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

Ben was 46 years old.

Celeste Rivas' family and friends gathered Monday at Queen of Heaven Cemetery & Mortuary ... as they carried the slain 14-year-old’s casket to her final resting spot.

A hearse pulled up to the Rowland Heights, California cemetery, next to a large tent.

The funeral service will finally give her family and friends a chance to say goodbye ... after a case that’s rattled L.A. and left more questions than answers.

Jack Osbourne's tearfully remembering a moment he and his late father, Ozzy Osbourne, shared a couple of weeks before his death ... and he says, in hindsight, it couldn't have been more perfect.

Ozzy's youngest child got emotional Monday on 'GMA,' when he opened up about the pain of losing a parent. He also talked about how his mom, Sharon, is handling life without Ozzy ... saying, she's "okay, but she's not okay."

Jack started choking up when he talked about Ozzy being clean, sober and in "such a good mood" at the end of his life ... even though the late rocker once said, "If I were clean and sober, I wouldn't be Ozzy."

Rolling Ray's sudden death shocked his massive social media following back in September, and for good reason ... the influencer died from natural causes just a few days before his 29th birthday.

Maryland's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed Ray's organic death with People on Monday ... the social media star had been suffering from declining health for more than a year, battling both pneumonia and a blood infection.

Ray was in a wheelchair for the bulk of his life, after being diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy as a toddler, but he was able to sell his personality to the world -- and Zeus Network.

Tina Turner and Ike Turner's son, Ike Turner Jr. has died ... TMZ has learned.

Tina’s niece, Jacqueline Bullock, tells TMZ ... Ike Jr. died Saturday at a Los Angeles hospital from kidney failure. She says he'd battled severe heart issues for years, and we're told his health had been declining for some time. He also recently suffered a stroke in early September.

Born in 1958 to Ike Sr. and Lorraine Taylor, Ike Jr. was adopted by Tina early in his life and grew up amid his parents' whirlwind music career.

Kimberly Hébert Gregory, best known for her scene stealing roles in "Vice Principals", "The Chi" and "Five Feet Apart", has died.

Her ex-husband, Chester Gregory, confirmed the news Saturday on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt tribute to Kimberly. He reflected on their bond, calling her "so much more than an ex-wife" and describing their son as a living reminder of her light, laughter, and brilliance.

Gregory went on to thank Kimberly for the time they shared, saying her life was defined not by struggle but by the grace and beauty she carried. He ended his message with ... "Rest in power, rest in peace ... you are deeply loved. Kim, you did good."

Tributes from Hollywood quickly poured in. Walton Goggins, who worked alongside Kimberly on HBO's "Vice Principals," remembered her as one of the most talented people he'd ever collaborated with ... praising her professionalism, humor, and unmatched energy. He called her "a true powerhouse" who will be deeply missed.

Fellow stars like Leslie Jones, Yvette Nicole Brown and Busy Philipps also shared their heartbreak calling Kimberly a "light," a "force," and "a loss to the entire community."

Over her decades long career, Kimberly built an impressive resume ... appearing in hit TV shows like "Gossip Girl," "Grey's Anatomy," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Shameless," and "The Big Bang Theory."

On the big screen, she stared in "I Think I Love My Wife," Spike Lee's "Red Hook Summer," "Five Feet Apart" and "Miss Virginia."

Kimberly was 52.