RIP

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley passed away last week after a tragic fall ... and a New Jersey medical examiner is now investigating his death, TMZ has learned.

A rep for the Morris County Medical Examiner tells us an autopsy was not performed on Frehley ... but the rock legend is receiving a toxicology screening along with an external body examination. The rep also said Ace's cause of death will be finalized in the next few weeks after the toxicology report is completed.

We broke the story ... Ace was placed on life support after being hospitalized with a brain bleed. Ace suffered the bleed following a bad fall in the studio a couple of weeks prior.

Katherine Schwarzenegger is heartbroken over the loss of her beloved horse, Cinco ... sharing a flood of pics on IG, honoring their 20+ years together.

In her Tuesday post, Katherine wrote a heartfelt caption ... saying goodbye to a pet is never easy, especially one who’d been part of every chapter of her life -- even sizing up Chris Pratt on the now-married couple's very first date.

Katherine shared Cinco had been with her since she was 11 ... she’d do homework in the stalls -- her safe haven -- and lean on him through heartbreaks, first loves, worries, and every major life moment in between.

Ecuadorian singer Paulina Tamayo has died, according to a post shared on her official Instagram account.

The post included a brief memorial statement honoring the performer ... her cause of death hasn't been released.

Another tribute was shared by her son Willie, who described his mother as "the love of my life" in a post on Instagram. Ecuador's president also posted a memorial on X, according to CNN.

Suzanne Somers’ husband Alan Hamel isn’t just keeping her memory alive ... he’s taking it next-level -- turning to A.I. to build a clone of her -- and he swears it’s exactly what Suzanne wanted.

Alan says this isn’t some spur-of-the-moment idea -- he and Suzanne had been talking it over for years, and now he’s knee-deep in what he calls the 'Suzanne A.I. Twin Project' … and he even gave folks a sneak peek with a demo at a conference earlier this year.

Alan told PEOPLE he knew Suzanne better than anyone after 55 years together... so when it came to recreating her, he nailed it -- saying if you put the A.I. twin next to the real Suzanne, you’d barely know the difference.

The A.I. clone was fed all 27 of Suzanne’s books she wrote, plus hundreds of her interviews to perfect her look and voice ... and when Alan tossed a few questions its way at the demo, "Suzanne" answered right back ... leaving him, and everyone watching, totally blown away.

Alan says this isn’t just him hopping on the A.I. bandwagon -- he and Suzanne had been talking about the idea since the 1980s. And according to him, the whole family’s on board with it ... especially with keeping her memory alive following her October 2023 death from cancer.

Sam Rivers -- the bassist for the nu metal group Limp Bizkit -- died Saturday ... and now we have more of a clue as to what happened.

A spokesperson for the St. Johns County, Florida Fire Rescue tells TMZ ... they responded to a call Saturday for a "nonresponsive person in cardiac arrest."

The final cause of death is still unclear, but a rep for the St. Johns County Sheriff tells TMZ ... "Deputies responded to an attended death at that address." An "attended death" is one in which the deceased has been a patient under medical care for a serious or life-threatening illness that will likely lead to death in a relatively short period of time -- days or months, but not years.

Willie Robertson’s been knee-deep in filming "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" S2 -- and this time, he’s rolling without his late dad ... which he tells TMZ actually feels fitting, knowing the man himself.

We bumped into Willie Monday in NYC, and he told us straight up -- Phil probably wouldn’t have enjoyed being part of the show anyway ... the dude was never really into the cameras.

Catch the full clip ... Willie admits it was tough not having Phil there, but says the family takes comfort knowing he’s moved on to his "forever home."

Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky unexpectedly passed away in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The media figure's death was announced by his chess club, the Charlotte Chess Center, and they shared a message on X on Monday to ask Naroditsky's fans to allow his family space to grieve. A cause of death wasn't given.

Naroditsky began his chess career at a young age, and he became the world champion in the Boys Under 12 category at the World Youth Chess tournament in 2007, according to The New York Times.

Boosie Badazz was spotted over the weekend performing at a funeral procession in Detroit, and while some social media users jumped to conclusions, his appearance actually fulfilled his late fan's wish!!!

The veteran rap star pulled up like a 'G' and attended the celebration of life for 26-year-old Alaicha Johnson on October 17 ... who passed away on October 5 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

TMZ Hip Hop spoke to Alaicha's parents, Tiffany and Ramon Johnson, who affectionately remember their daughter as the "life of the party" -- who proudly wore her nickname "Lay Lay Wild" on her sleeve.

Jimmy Fallon is heartbroken ... revealing his beloved family dog has passed away.

On IG Monday, the talk show host posted sweet snaps of their pup Gary -- writing a heartfelt tribute about how the silence at home feels deafening without her ... but that it’s slowly being filled with stories, laughter, and a few sniffles.

Jimmy even shared a few of those memories -- calling the unforgettable pup their "first baby, a therapist, a pillow, a big sister, a schoolmarm, a comedian, a party girl and a rebel" all rolled into one.

Jimmy first introduced Gary to his IG followers way back in 2012 -- so it’s clear she’s been a huge part of the family’s life for over a decade.

Aussie food influencer Stacey Hatfield’s home birth turned tragic -- she lost her life after a rare, devastating complication.

Stacey's husband, Nathan Warnecke, broke the heartbreaking news on IG Sunday -- revealing she passed on Sept. 29 while giving birth to their first child, Axel ... who thankfully made it.

Nathan said Stacey was rushed to the hospital, and while the staff did everything they could, she sadly passed.

Young and up-and-coming motocross star Aidan Zingg died after suffering a traumatic heart injury during a mid-race crash ... a coroner's report, obtained by TMZ Sports, states.

Zingg sustained the fatal wound while racing in the 2025 Mammoth Motocross event in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. back on June 28.

It's unclear exactly how Zingg wrecked his bike, but the coroner's report states the teen was found "face down" by medics ... and "unresponsive with no pulse and not breathing."

Dr. Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and chimpanzee expert, died earlier this month ... and TMZ has learned the cause.

According to the death certificate ... Goodall's cause of death is listed as cardiopulmonary arrest -- which is just another name for cardiac arrest, an incident where the heart simply stop beating.

Risk of cardiopulmonary arrest goes up as a person gets older ... so, this cause of death isn't totally surprising -- and, it's considered natural.

Legendary bass guitar player and session musician Anthony Jackson died on Sunday.

The performer was best known for his work with the 6-string bass, and he was one of the first musicians to extensively use the instrument, according to CBS 42.

Jackson was born in New York City and initially focused on piano and guitar before switching to bass after hearing a Glen Campbell track in 1965.

Doug Martin died while in police custody after being arrested following a break-in to an Oakland home ... according to a new report.

The East Bay Times -- citing anonymous sources -- claims the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back was taken to a hospital, where he later died, after being contacted by Oakland Police ... who were responding to a reported home break-in early Saturday near the Oakland Zoo.

Oakland Police says officers were simultaneously told the suspected burglar was experiencing a medical emergency. A "brief struggle" followed, and the individual became unresponsive after being taken into custody.

Sir Mo -- a former WWE tag team champion -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Gerald Horne -- Sir Mo's brother -- tells us the former wrestling star died Sunday night at a Texas hospital.

Sir Mo -- who's real name is Bobby Horne -- had been battling kidney issues for a long time, which lead to him being hospitalized for the past couple months.

Two people are dead after a cargo plane veered off the Hong Kong International Airport's runway into the sea ... and, photos show the aftermath of the crash.

A picture going viral online shows the plane -- seemingly missing it's tail and totally smashed in at the front -- sitting in the water while the glow of emergency lights are evidenct in the background.

According to the BBC -- citing local outlets -- the plane crashed into a vehicle on the ground and careerned into the water ... dragging two ground crew members into the ocean with it.