Brazilian Influencer Bianca Dias Dead at 27 After Plastic Surgery
Tragedy has struck Brazil’s influencer world ... Bianca Dias has died at just 27, just days after undergoing plastic surgery.
The glamorous social media star is believed to have suffered a pulmonary embolism -- a known risk tied to major cosmetic procedures -- after she began experiencing shortness of breath while recovering at her family’s beach house in Guarujá, near São Paulo.
She was rushed to the hospital, but doctors were unable to save her. Her death came just 18 days after the initial surgery.
Eric Dane Tragic Passing Inspires Good Deeds ... ALS Org Sees Donations Skyrocket!!!
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Eric Dane's death is spurring people to action ... encouraging many to support researchers looking to cure ALS.
A spokesperson for the ALS Association -- a leader in the fight against the vicious disease -- tells TMZ ... the website's seen a 100% rise in website traffic since Dane passed away yesterday, as well as a 200% rise in donations.
We're told many of the donations are for small amounts ... coming from new donors around the country.
Michael Jackson Pepsi Commercial Injury Led to Fatal Addiction
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Michael Jackson did not even dabble in drugs before he was horribly injured shooting that Pepsi commercial in 1984, but the damage to his scalp eventually led to a quest for a night of sleep ... that cost him his life.
TMZ's new documentary -- "TMZ Presents Michael Jackson: 30 Fatal Seconds" -- showcases the pyrotechnics that burned his scalp in never-before-seen video. The pain from those burns required painkillers -- opioids. Michael quickly became addicted, and we show how his addiction led to Michael relying on Propofol ... the drug that killed him.
We also show how those burns led to an obsession with plastic surgery ... and how Jackson became infuriated when a famous plastic surgeon dared to deny him.
"TMZ Presents Michael Jackson: 30 Fatal Seconds" is now streaming on Hulu.
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Eric Dane Dead at 53 After ALS Battle
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Eric Dane has died at the age of 53, following a battle with ALS, TMZ has learned.
The family says in a statement to TMZ ... "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time.”
The "Grey's Anatomy" star announced he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly referred to as ALS, back in April 2025.
Patrick Dempsey My Heartbreaking Final Chat With Eric Dane
Patrick Dempsey is heartbroken over Eric Dane’s death ... revealing he’d spoken to his "Grey’s Anatomy" costar just a week before he passed -- and the decline was devastating.
Speaking Friday on "The Chris Evans Breakfast Show," Patrick said Eric’s condition had worsened dramatically ... he was bedridden, struggling to swallow, and losing his ability to speak when friends visited.
Patrick said his heart especially aches for Eric’s kids ... while remembering Eric as the funniest guy on the "Grey’s" set, the one who brought the fun no matter what was going on.
Eric Dane A Walk Through the Years on TMZ
Eric Dane’s death has left a massive hole in people's lives -- not just for his family, but across Hollywood -- and here at TMZ too, where he was a familiar face we’d catch out and about over the years.
Roll the clip ... we ran into Eric everywhere from 2008 through 2022, owning sidewalks in every candid moment like the true A-lister he was.
A couple years after our last run-in, Eric revealed he’d been diagnosed with ALS last April -- the nervous system disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Still, he kept working to the very end, recently filming scenes for Season 3 of "Euphoria."
Eric was 53.
RIP
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Eric Dane Hollywood Celebrates 'Euphoria' Star After His Death
Hollywood is celebrating Eric Dane, who just lost his battle with ALS -- and the tributes are pouring in.
Dane's publicist announced his death Thursday night after the actor was diagnosed last April with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- a nervous system disease that impacts nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
A slew of celebs -- including Ashton Kutcher, Selma Blair, Nina Dobrev, John Stamos and Alyssa Milano -- took to social media after hearing the sad news to remember the "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star.
The Franklin strip fanatics fantasy football league will miss Mr. Eric Dane. We know you’ll be watching from the booth. Miss you, buddy. Let’s keep fighting the fight to solve ALS. pic.twitter.com/00TtwmQHAK @aplusk
Kutcher jumped on X to say he's going to miss his buddy, referencing a celebrity fantasy football league the two actors belonged to. They starred together in the 2010 film "Valentine's Day."
Eric Dane Filmed 'Euphoria' Season 3 Before Death
Eric Dane filmed episodes for "Euphoria" Season 3 before his death on Thursday, TMZ can confirm.
The actor played Cal Jacobs, the troubled father of Jacob Elordi's Nate Jacobs who enjoys secret hook ups with in motels with young men and trans women ... and abuses alcohol, leading to explosive outbursts.
Dane's rep confirmed to TMZ he shot episodes for the upcoming season. Filming wrapped in late 2025. People was first to report the news.
Lil Poppa Shot Himself After Car Crash, Police Say
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We are learning more about the circumstances surrounding the death of rapper Lil Poppa ... and it's pretty shocking.
TMZ broke the news ... the rapper -- real name Janarious Mykel Wheeler -- was pronounced dead yesterday in Georgia at the age of 25.
Hapeville Chief of Police Bruce Hedley tells TMZ ... Lil Poppa was in a single-car accident on Interstate 85 south of Hapeville ... which is when he called his manager asking what he should do. The car was still drivable.
Bryan Kohberger See Inside the Victims' Bedrooms
Idaho State Police have released nearly 3,000 photos from the crime scene left behind by Bryan Kohberger when he stabbed 4 unsuspecting University of Idaho students to death at their home in the small town of Moscow ... and now we're getting a look at their bedrooms -- some splattered in blood, while others remained seemingly untouched.
You can see some bedroom photographs are right out of a nightmare -- blood stains are splattered across walls, sheets and clothing. These rooms belonged to the 4 students who lost their lives to Kohberger's knife in November 2022 -- Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle.
Other images show typical bedrooms belonging to college students -- maybe a bit messy, nothing out of the ordinary ... some clothing and school supplies strewn about, no blood in sight. Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke were the 2 survivors from that dreaded night ... completely untouched.
Actor Peter Greene Died After Accidentally Shooting Himself
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Peter Greene fatally shot himself ... TMZ has learned.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City tells us Peter's official cause of death is a gunshot wound of the left axilla with injury of the brachial artery ... and the manner of death has been classified as an accident.
In other words, Peter accidentally shot himself in the left armpit, and the bullet damaged the artery that supplies blood to the arm, elbow, forearm, and hand.
'Ms. Shirley' Raines Cause of Death Revealed
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Shirley Raines -- also known as activist and founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, "Ms. Shirley" -- passed away from hypertensive heart disease.
Shirley's daughter Danielle confirmed the news to TMZ ... telling us Shirley had a history of high blood pressure, which she was being treated for at the time of her passing.
A private service is scheduled for next Monday ... while a public one will be held at a later date.
Catherine O'Hara Friends, Family Say Goodbye
Catherine O'Hara's family and friends laid her to rest on Valentine's Day ... coming together to say their farewells two weeks after her sudden death.
Her funeral service was held at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Los Angeles ... according to a booklet from the service posted on social media by actress Kelly Lynch.
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Catherine's funeral service booklet featured an old photo of her, seemingly from her high school days ... and Kelly captioned the post, "Rest in peace darling Catherine 💔."
James Van Der Beek First Look at Chilling Final Film Role Before Death
James Van Der Beek was working right up until the end ... and now fans are getting a chilling first look at his final film role, with the former teen heartthrob stepping into seriously sinister territory.
A week after James died from stage 3 colorectal cancer at 48, Lionsgate has dropped the first trailer for the thriller "The Gates" ... casting him as a creepy pastor named Jacob, who's witnessed committing a murder by three college students cutting through a remote gated community.
James fully leaned into the darkness, delivering a spine-tingling performance that fans can catch when "The Gates" hits theaters March 13.
Food Network Star Anne Burrell Left Suicide Note
Huge update in Food Network star Anne Burrell's tragic death ... cops in New York say they found a suicide note in her bedroom.
The NYPD says an investigator found a "suicidal note" in the primary bedroom of Anne's Brooklyn home after her June 2025 death, which was later officially ruled a suicide ... a law enforcement source confirms to TMZ.
In addition to the suicide note, the NYPD investigator reportedly found "suicidal" journal entries on a bed in the same room as the note.
Victoria Jones Cause of Death Revealed
The cause of death of Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria Jones, has been released -- officials confirm to TMZ she died from the toxic effects of cocaine.
The San Francisco Chief Medical Examiner also determined Victoria's death was accidental.
TMZ broke the story -- Victoria, the daughter of Tommy and his first wife, Kimberlea Cloughley -- was found dead in the upscale Fairmont San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day.