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Celebrity Deaths In 2025
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Bobby Jenks
Bobby Jenks, a 2x All-Star and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox after a battle with stomach cancer. Jenks, one of the most dominant closers in baseball during his 7 season Major League Baseball career, revealed during an interview in February 2025 that he was diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma -- a form of stomach cancer. He was 44.
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Michael Madsen
Michael Madsen -- famous for his roles in "Kill Bill," "Reservoir Dogs" and "Donnie Brasco" died in his Malibu home and was pronounced dead at the scene. According to law enforcement sources ... someone called 911 and Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies responded and found Michael dead. His rep Liz Rodriguez told us he suffered cardiac arrest. Michael had roles in "Thelma & Louise," "Mr. Blonde," "The Hateful Eight" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."
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Julian McMahon
Actor Julian McMahon passed away after a battle with cancer his wife, Kelly, told the 'Deadline.' Julian got his start with a series of small parts in TV shows and movies during the 1990s -- like "Will & Grace" and "G.P." -- before landing a main role during the middle seasons of the hit show "Charmed."
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Sophia Hutchins
Caitlyn Jenner's longtime friend and manager, Sophia Hutchins, died following a tragic ATV accident near Caitlyn's home ... We were told Sophia was riding the ATV on the road where Caitlyn lives when she struck the bumper of a moving car -- that impact forced the ATV over the shoulder ... sending it, and Sophia, plummeting 350 feet down into a ravine. Sophia and Caitlyn first met in 2015, soon after Jenner publicly announced her transition, and Sophia would later appear in several episodes of the E! docuseries "I Am Cait."
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Jimmy Swaggart
Infamous televangelist Jimmy Swaggart died at 90 years old. Swaggart's family posted a tribute on Facebook Tuesday morning ... "Today, our hearts are heavy as we share that Brother Swaggart has finished his earthly race and entered into the presence of His Savior, Jesus Christ." Swaggart founded Jimmy Swaggart Ministries in 1955 to begin evangelizing full time ... later broadcasting on radio and television. He's also written more than 50 books.
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Dave Parker
Dave Parker -- a 19-year MLB veteran who was voted into Cooperstown died after a long bout with Parkinson's disease. Dave began his MLB career with Pittsburgh in 1973 ... quickly rising to prominence among the league's young stars. He was named to his first of seven All-Star teams in 1977 and won the National League MVP award the following year.
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Rick Hurst
Richard Hurst — best known as Deputy Cletus Hogg on "The Dukes of Hazzard" died unexpectedly. Rick was scheduled to make an appearance at Cooter’s Place, Pigeon Forge in Tennessee on July 3rd. On Thursday morning, the museum said on Facebook due to unforeseen circumstances Rick was unable to appear and they would reschedule. Fans of classic TV series will remember Rick’s role as Boss Hogg's cousin on "The Dukes of Hazzard," a role he first played in the late '70s and reprised throughout the 80s.
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Jack Betts
Jack Betts, best recognized for his role in "Spider-Man" died in his sleep at his Los Osos, California home. Over his decades-spanning career, Jack appeared in notable projects including 1972's "The Assassination of Trotsky," 1995's "Batman Forever," 1997's "Batman & Robin (1997)," and so many more.
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Anne Burrell
"Food Network" celebrity chef Anne Burrell has died at age 55 after being found unresponsive in her home. he New York native hosted "Worst Cooks in America." She trained at the Culinary Institute of America, graduating in 1996. She was a culinary instructor for a time, and hosted other Food Network shows, including "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," and she appeared on the 'Iron Chef' series.
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Marjorie Grande
Ariana and Frankie's beloved grandmother, Marjorie -- affectionately known by her famous grandchildren as "Nonna" -- died at age 99. Marjorie was a pillar of strength and support for both siblings throughout their careers in the entertainment industry. Whether cheering them on from the audience or offering advice behind the scenes, Nonna was never far from their spotlight.
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Kim Woodburn
Kim Woodburn -- the no-nonsense British reality star from "Celebrity Big Brother UK" and "How Clean Is Your House?" -- has died at 83 years old after a brief illness, praising her incredible achievements throughout her life and career. Kim certainly made her mark, rising to fame on Channel 4’s "How Clean Is Your House?", but her most iconic moment came in the 2017 UK Celebrity Big Brother, where she clashed with "Loose Women" star Coleen Nolan.
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David Hekili Kenui Bell
Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell -- who appeared in Disney’s live-action "Lilo & Stitch" -- died at 46 years old ... his family confirms to TMZ. While no cause of death has been publicly revealed, it’s clear David left a deep impact on everyone around him. Bell -- a proud Hawaiian -- was known locally for his voice work over the P.A. system at Kona Airport and also had some other acting gigs throughout the islands such as "Magnum P.I." and "Hawaii Five-0."
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Ananda Lewis
Ananda Lewis, a popular host from the MTV "veejay" era in the late '90s ... died after a lengthy breast cancer battle. Her sister, Lakshmi, told us she braved the diagnosis for 6 years and even tried out some conventional/some unconventional treatments ... choosing her own path. Ananda hosted red-hot MTV programs such as "TRL" and "Spring Break" before going on to host her self-titled syndicated talk show on daytime television.
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Harris Yulin
Harris Yulin, the actor best known for his work in "Scarface" and "Ghostbusters" died in NYC after going into cardiac arrest. Yulin appeared in several blockbusters such as ... "Ghostbusters 2," "Clear and Present Danger," "Training Day" -- and perhaps his most famous ... "Scarface." Yulin was 87.
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Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson -- the legendary rockstar and cofounder of The Beach Boys died at age 82. Brian cofounded the Beach Boys in 1961 with his brothers -- Carl and Dennis Wilson -- Mike Love and Al Jardine when the group was fresh out of high school. While the band's first studio album "Surfin' Safari" didn't perform all that well, their sophomore effort "Surfin' U.S.A." netted them a gold record ... with the title track becoming an enduring classic.
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Sly Stone
Sly Stone -- the frontman for the legendary funk band Sly and The Family Stone died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other health issues, according to his family. Sly's musical career skyrocketed in the 1960s when he formed his band, Sly and the Family Stoners, but he changed the name a year later to Sly and The Family Stone. In 1967, the group released their first album, "A Whole New Thing," and their first smash hit, “Dance to the Music.”
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Wayne Lewis
Wayne Lewis -- an R&B singer best known for starting up the group Atlantic Star -- died at age 68. The band shared the announcement Friday ... letting fans know. Through the 1980s, Atlantic Starr released a series of popular R&B tracks ... including "Always," "Let's Get Closer," "Secret Lovers," "Am I Dreaming?" and many more recognizable hits.
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Jonathan Joss
Actor Jonathan Joss -- best known for his work in the animated series "King of the Hill" -- died after being shot by a neighbor in Texas. According to the San Antonio Police Dept. and eyewitnesses ... Joss got into a heated argument with his neighbor at a house on the city's south side Sunday night -- leading to a bloody confrontation. Joss was the voice of John Redcorn in "King of the Hill." He also landed a big part in "Parks and Recreation" as Chief Ken Hotate.
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John Brenkus
John Brenkus -- the founder and host of ESPN's Emmy-winning "Sport Science" show -- has died at 54 years old following a battle with depression. Brenkus, who graduated from the Univ. of Virginia, created "Sport Science," a show that delved into all of the minutia that it took to get world class athletes to perform at elite levels, in the early 2000s. Initially, the program ran on Fox Sports Network ... but it gained global popularity following its move to ESPN.
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Mike McCallum
Mike "The Bodysnatcher" McCallum -- a former professional boxer died at 68 years old while he was on his way to the gym in Las Vegas, according to the The Jamaica Observer. The outlet claims he fell ill and pulled over to the side of the road where he was eventually found by deceased by police. He held three titles at different points during his career ... winning the World Boxing Association's super welterweight belt, the middleweight belt and later the light heavyweight belt.
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Ronald Fenty
Ronald Fenty, the father of Rihanna, has died at 70 years old after battling an illness. Rihanna and Ronald had a rocky relationship through the years ... the two were estranged for a long period of time before eventually reconciling. Back in February 2023, Ronald told TMZ he was over the moon about his daughter and A$AP Rocky expecting another child together, and was eager to be a part of the baby's life.
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Renée Victor
Renée Victor -- a veteran actress best known for her voice work -- died at age 86 after a battle with lymphoma. She started her career in film during the mid-1980s ... grabbing credits in projects like "Matlock," "The Addams Family," "Bob" and "The Tony Danza Show" over the next two decades. However, she will most likely be remembered for her role in the emotional 2017 animated flick "Coco," in which she voices the main character Miguel's grandmother.
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Devin Harjes
Devin Harjes, best known for his role on "Boardwalk Empire" died at age 41 after a brief battle with cancer. He was best known for playing Jack Dempsey on the HBO series. He also played roles on shows such as "Gotham," "Orange is the New Black," "Daredevil," "Elementary," "Blue Bloods," "FBI," and "Manifest."
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Ed Gale
Ed Gale -- the actor who played the horror icon Chucky in some of the "Child's Play" films -- died at 61 in hospice in LA. Ed starred in cult hits like "Howard the Duck" and "Chopper Chicks in Zombietown" -- but he’s best known for bringing Chucky to life in the original "Child’s Play" and two other films in the killer doll franchise. He also starred in "Bones," "Spaceballs" and "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"
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Rick Derringer
Guitar icon and legendary performer Rick Derringer died at 77 years old because his heart suddenly gave out. Rick's longtime wife Jenda Derringer tells TMZ he died "peacefully" after being taken off life support following a medical episode. His legacy speaks for itself -- the guy kicked things off with The McCoys and their hit "Hang On Sloopy," then teaming up with legends like Steely Dan, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Weird Al, Cyndi Lauper, and Barbra Streisand.
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Phil Robertson
"Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson died at age 79 ... according to his daughter-in-law. Phil starred on "Duck Dynasty" from 2012 to 2017, and he founded the Duck Commander company. His family revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease back in December in an episode of the "Unashamed with The Robertson Family" podcast and Jase Robertson previously said Phil was also suffering from a blood disease that was causing health issues -- and the disease was only getting worse.
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Anna Grace Phelan
Anna Grace Phelan -- a TikTok star who gained fame by documenting her battle with brain cancer died at 19 years old. Anna revealed to her followers last year that she was battling cancer ... and, she's taken them along with her every step of the way -- revealing the results of her brain tumor tests on social media and sharing the day-to-day life of someone battling stage 4 cancer.
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Daniel Williams
The former drummer for the metal-core band The Devil Wears Prada was killed in a plane crash in San Diego at 39 years old.
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Georgia O’Connor
Georgia O'Connor -- an undefeated British boxer -- died at the age of 25 ... months after revealing her cancer diagnosis and just three weeks after getting married. She was able to earn a 3-0 record as a pro. She won the gold medal during the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games ... while taking home second place during the 2017 Youth World Championship, and third place during the 2018 Youth event.
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Jim Irsay
Jim Irsay, the long-time owner of the Indianapolis Colts, passed away at age 65 "peacefully in his sleep this afternoon," the team said. He was named owner of the Colts after his father's passing in 1997, becoming one of the youngest to hold the position in league history.
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George Wendt
George Wendt, famous for his starring role in the long-running NBC sitcom "Cheers," died peacefully in his sleep at his home at age 76. Wendt starred as Norm Peterson in all 275 episodes of "Cheers" and earned six consecutive nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series.
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Ben Rathbun
"90 Day Fiance" star Ben Rathbun died at age 55; he had stage 4 stomach cancer and had been battling the disease since the end of last year, when he was diagnosed. Ben's story was featured on season 5 of "90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days" ... and it was an interesting one. At the time, Ben was a 52-year-old father of 4 who met his 22-year-old girlfriend, Mahogany Roca, online. Lots of folks felt Mahogany -- who was from South America -- was catfishing Ben ... but that turned out not to be the case when they met in real life.
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Latonya Pottain
Latonya Pottain -- best known for being featured on the reality TV show "My 600-lb Life" -- died of natural causes in Louisiana, TMZ has learned. The coroner told us the preliminary autopsy found that Pottain died from congestive heart failure ... Pottain appeared on Season 11 of "My 600-lb Life," and the show tracked her journey to lose weight.
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Denise Alexander
Denise Alexander, best known for her role as Lesley Webber on "General Hospital" for years, passed away at 85 years old. Denise was a natural-born actress, having first broken into showbiz at just 6 years old. But her talent didn't just propel her in front of the camera -- she also worked in radio and was an accomplished photographer as well.
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Joe Don Baker
Prolific movie actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89. The legendary actor was featured in "Fletch," "Walking Tall," "Cape Fear," "Final Justice," "Joe Dirt," "Congo," "Mars Attacks!" and even a couple of James Bond flicks.
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James Foley
James Foley -- a longtime Hollywood director who helmed two films in the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy died after a battle with brain cancer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He directed numerous videos for Madonna ... bringing songs like "Live to Tell," "Papa Don't Preach" and "True Blue" to the TV screen.
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Millena Brandão
Millena Brandão, a child star famous for her work in a Netflix show, died at age 11 after suffering multiple heart attacks, according to her family. The official cause of death is unclear but multiple outlets are reporting she suffered at least 13 cardiac arrests in the days before her death. She famously appeared in the Netflix series "Sintonia" and the soap opera "The Childhood of Romeo and Juliet."
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Kirk Medas
"Floribama Shore" star Kirk Medas died at age 33 from liver failure after spending nearly two weeks hospitalized in an intensive care unit, his family confirmed to TMZ. Fans of reality television will recognize Kirk from the "Jersey Shore" spin-off on which he starred with Jeremiah Buoni, Codi Butts, Aimee Hall, Nilsa Prowant, Candace Rice, Gus Smyrnios and Kortni Gilson -- though only on the first three seasons for the latter.
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Ruth Buzzi
Actress and comedian Ruth Buzzi, best known for starring in the NBC variety sketch comedy show "Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In," died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas on Thursday while in hospice care. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012 and was disabled from a stroke in 2022, which her husband, Kent Perkins, confirmed at the time. Ruth was a performer through and through, landing her first job in show business at 19 ... which grew into a decades-long career.
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Charley Scalies
Charley Scalies -- a character actor who played tough-talking characters on two of the greatest shows ever -- died at age 84. Scalies began his acting career by grabbing a few bit parts in the mid-1990s ... appearing in the Al Pacino-led "Two Bits" and the sci-fi classic "12 Monkeys" starring Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt. The Hollywood Reporter says they spoke with Charley's daughter, Anne Marie Scalies ... who revealed her father passed away at a nursing facility in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
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Jill Sobule
Jill Sobule, famous for her 1995 song "I Kissed a Girl," died in a house fire, while staying with a friend in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota. Jill also performed "Supermodel" from the hit movie "Clueless" starring Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy, Donald Faison, Breckin Meyer and Stacey Dash.
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Mike Peters
Mike Peters -- the lead singer of the rock band The Alarm -- died at 66 years old ... according to the BBC. It's not immediately clear when or how Peters died ... though it's worth noting the Welsh rocker fought cancer on and off for three decades leading up to his death. Peters was best known for cofounding The Alarm, though the initial punk-rock iteration of the group went by the name The Toilets and started performing in 1977. During this time, they released hit songs like "Sixty Eight Guns," "Spirit of '76," "Sold Me Down the River" and many more tracks.
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Jiggly Caliente
Jiggly Caliente -- a fan favorite on "RuPaul's Drag Race" and judge on "Drag Race Philippines" -- died at 44 years old surrounded by friends and close family. Jiggly -- real name Bianca Castro -- came in 8th place during Season 4 of the popular reality TV series. She returned to the show in Season 6 and placed 12th. In 2022, she joined "Drag Race Philippines" as an official judge and remained in the role for 3 seasons.
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Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre, who publicly accused convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, died by suicide at age 41. Giuffre was one of the first people to come forward with abuse allegations against the late Epstein, claiming she was just 16 years old when his currently incarcerated conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, recruited her into a complex sex trafficking ring.
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Bruce Dale
Justin Bieber is mourning the loss of his maternal grandfather, Bruce Dale, who passed away peacefully. He was the father of Justin's mother, Pattie Mallette, and supported JB's rise to pop stardom ... notably appearing in Justin's documentary, "Never Say Never." The pop singer honored Bruce on Instagram by sharing a photo of his young teenage self smiling at his grandfather while holding his head between his hands.
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Steve McMichael
Chicago Bears legend Steve 'Mongo' McMichael died at the age of 67 after a long battle with ALS. McMichael was one of the best defensive tackles in NFL history. During his 15-year career, he had 95 sacks, 14 forced fumbles, and one interception. He was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease in 2021 and became paralyzed from the shoulders down. He died just hours after McMichael's wife, Misty, said her husband would be moved to hospice, as his health declined while battling ALS.
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Sophie Nyweide
Actress Sophie Nyweide -- famous for her roles in "Mammoth" and "An Invisible Sign" -- died at 24 years old and was pregnant. Shelly, Sophie Nyweide’s mom, tells TMZ … “We are very distraught and mourning. All I can say is her time acting was brief but very happy. She wasn't a child star in the least and wasn't subjected to anything hurtful on those films. She was always safe on those sets. My knowledge is she was using drugs and was a tiny young woman. She was with other people when she died. I didn't know them. There is an investigation ongoing. The autopsy results are not in. They said it would take 6-8 weeks. So I can't say definitively.”
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Pope Francis
Pope Francis -- the 266th pope in the Catholic Church's history died from a stroke and a heart issue. The Vatican released the official death certificate for Francis, and Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli said the Pope died as a result of a stroke and irreversible heart failure. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina ... Pope Francis assumed the role in 2013 and instituted a series of reforms, which include a new constitution.
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Joe Thompson
Soccer star Joe Thompson has passed away at age 36 after a long battle with cancer, his wife confirmed. Thompson started playing soccer in 1998 when he joined Manchester United's youth team, playing with James Chester and Danny Drinkwater. The midfielder went pro in 2006 ... and he played for several teams, including Carlisle United and Rochdale. After retiring in 2019, he became a motivational speaker and held an ambassador role with United.
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Aaron Boupendza
Former MLS star Aaron Boupendza -- who helped FC Cincinnati win the Supporters' Shield in 2023 -- tragically passed away after falling from a balcony. The Gabonese native began his soccer career in 2015 and played for numerous clubs ... including FC Cincinnati, which he helped win the Eastern Conference and the Supporters' Shield, given to the team with the best regular season record.
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Wink Martindale
Wink Martindale ... the iconic TV game show died following a cancer battle. Wink's publicists said the host of "High Rollers," "Tic-Tac-Dough" and "Gambit" passed away in the SoCal desert city of Rancho Mirage, and was surrounded by family ... including his wife Sandra Martindale. Wink got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006, and the city where he got his start, Memphis ... gave him a similar honor on Beale Street.
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Jed The Fish
Jed Gould, AKA "Jed The Fish" -- a longtime DJ at renowned L.A. rock radio station KROQ -- died from lung cancer. Jed's death was announced on his Instagram account, saying he died at 6 AM at his home. Jed's been named the Billboard Modern Rock Personality of the Year award twice and the Radio & Records Local Modern Rock Personality of the Year.
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Jean Marsh
Jean Marsh -- a longtime British star who appeared in several hit '80s movies passed away due to complications of dementia. Marsh began her screen career in the late 1940s ... appearing in a series of uncredited roles in smaller shows before grabbing bit parts on "The Twilight Zone" and "I Spy" as well as a small role in the Elizabeth Taylor-led flick "Cleopatra."
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Nicky Katt
"Dazed and Confused" actor Nicky Katt died by suicide at his home in California. Law enforcement sources told us ... Katt's body was discovered hanging inside his L.A. area apartment by his landlord on April 8. Born in South Dakota, Katt became a recognizable face in dozens of Hollywood TV shows and films. His TV credits include "Monk," "Law & Order" and "Boston Public," where he landed the standout role of teacher Harry Senate.
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Ted Kotcheff
Ted Kotcheff -- famous for directing iconic movies the likes of "First Blood" and "Weekend at Bernie's" -- died peacefully in the hopsital at age 94. Kotcheff's enormous resume of both films and TV projects spans decades ... but he is arguably best known for "First Blood," the 1982 Sly Stallone classic that introduced audiences to John Rambo.
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Lucy Markovic
Lucy Markovic, who rose to stardom on "Australia's Next Top Model," died after battling a rare brain condition. Markovic's agency, Elite Model Management, released a statement on her passing, saying she fought a "brave battle with brain AVM" -- a tangle of blood vessels that creates irregular connections between arteries and veins in the brain. Lucy was only a teenager when she finished as the runner-up on the ninth season of “Australia’s Next Top Model” in 2015.
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Mel Novak
Mel Novak, the Hollywood actor best known for his starring role in Bruce Lee's classic "Game of Death," died of natural causes, his daughter Nikol Conant told TMZ. Novak is best known for playing the sharpshooting sniper Stick -- named for the matchstick he keeps in his mouth -- in the epic 1978 Bruce Lee film "Game of Death." The iconic actor whose career spanned decades in Hollywood suffered numerous injures during his time in the biz ... 'cause he was known for doing all of his own stunts and fighting scenes.
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Ray Shero
Ray Shero -- current front office advisor to the Minnesota Wild and longtime NHL executive -- passed away at the age of 62. Shero served as general manager for the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins... who also shared their condolences.
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Octavio Dotel
MLB insider Héctor Gómez reported that MLB star relief pitcher Octavio Dotel died after a Dominican Republic nightclub roof suddenly collapsed. The former pitcher, according to the reporter, passed away while he was being transported from the nightclub rubble to the hospital. Dotel broke into the MLB in 1999 with the Mets, and became a valuable closer later in his career. In 2011, he helped the St. Louis Cardinals win a World Series.
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P.J. Blue
Former Louisville linebacker P.J. Blue -- who was teammates with Lamar Jackson on the Cardinals -- died at 27 years old. "We are saddened by the passing of Cardinal Forever P.J. Blue," university officials said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with his loved ones." Blue joined the Cardinals roster in 2016 -- the year Jackson won his Heisman Trophy -- and redshirted. He then sat out all of the 2017 season after tearing his ACL.
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Jay North
Jay North -- a veteran actor who played the eponymous character in the 1960s sitcom "Dennis the Menace" -- died at age 73 after battling colorectal cancer. We're told Jay hadn't seen his friends in some time because he needed to isolate in order to stay healthy due to his cancer. Jay gained national recognition in 1959 when he started playing Dennis Mitchell on "Dennis the Menace" ... starring in all 146 episodes from 1959 to 1963.
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Johnny Tillotson
Johnny Tillotson -- a well-known pop singer with multiple top 10 hits over the years -- died. The songwriter's wife, Nancy, announced the news on her Facebook page ... revealing the veteran musician passed away. Nancy highlighted Tillotson's many achievements through the years, and thanked his fans for always supporting her husband.
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Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer, star of "Top Gun," "The Doors" and several other classic films, died of pneumonia. He had been diagnosed with a throat tumor back in 2014, and had to be rushed to UCLA Medical Center in 2015 to treat severe bleeding in his throat. The tumor was the result of oral cancer. Val got into the prestigious Juilliard School of acting when he was just 17, and after graduating did a lot of theater ... including playing Hamlet. His eventual breakout film role came in the 1985 teen comedy, "Real Genius."
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Vittorio Pirbazari
Vittorio 'Vito' Pirbazari -- bodybuilder and actor from the popular Netflix show, "Dogs of Berlin" -- died suddenly at age 44 after collapsing while running on a treadmill at the gym. Actor and filmmaker Said Ibrahim revealed the sad news in an Instagram video, saying the death of his friend Vito "knocked me down and threw me completely off track."
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Richard Norton
Richard Norton -- who trained A-list stars in martial arts including Ben Affleck, Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson -- died at age 75. The martial artist trained tons of Hollywood heavy hitters over the years including Ben Affleck and Charlie Hunnam for their roles in "Triple Frontier." He also trained Liam Neeson for "Backlight."
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Richard Chamberlain
Actor Richard Chamberlain, best known for starring in the NBC medical drama series "Dr. Kildare" in the 1960s, died. He passed in Waimanalo, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, due to complications following a stroke, publicist Harlan Boll tells TMZ. Richard rose to fame at age 27 ... and hoped to ditch his all-American, pretty boy facade by heading to England, where he wowed critics by playing Hamlet at the Birmingham Repertory Theater and starring in BBC's adaptation of "The Portrait of a Lady."
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Young Scooter
Rapper Young Scooter -- who worked with the likes of Future and Gucci Mane -- died on his birthday. Scooter got his first big break as a rapper in 2012 when he signed with Future's record label, Freebandz.
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Mama Mary Schmucker
"Breaking Amish" star Mama Mary Schmucker died at 65 after a battle with cancer. She appeared on TLC's Amish reality shows "Breaking Amish" and "Return To Amish" ... alongside her son, Abe, and his wife, Rebecca.
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Berkin Usta
Olympic skier Berkin Usta was tragically killed after a fire erupted at a ski resort hotel in Turkey. The fatal incident occurred at the Kervansaray Hotel in Uludag, Bursa, when flames engulfed the structure in the early morning, destroying the ski resort. The Turkish athlete was an alpine skier ... He competed in several events, including the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.
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Denis Arndt
Denis Arndt -- a veteran actor best known for interrogating Sharon Stone in the most iconic "Basic Instinct" scene -- died at age 86. The actor passed away at his home in Ashland, Oregon, his family announced in an obituary posted online. Many will recognize Arndt for his role as Lieutenant Phil Walker in "Basic Instinct" ... one of the two cops interrogating Stone's Catherine Tramell when she uncrosses her legs -- revealing she's not wearing any underwear.
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Cindyana Santangelo
Cindyana Santangelo, an actress once described as "the Latin Marilyn Monroe," has passed away at 58 years old. Law enforcement told us first responders were called to Cindyana's Malibu home for a medical emergency ... and she was rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. She had a recurring role on "Married With Children" as Sierra Madre, a dancer at The Jiggly Room ... and she also made TV appearances on "CSI: Miami" and "ER."
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George Foreman
Boxing legend George Foreman has died at 76 years old. "Big George" -- a two-time heavyweight champion -- participated in some of the most important boxing events of all time. On top of being one of the most popular pugilists ever, Big George was also the face of the iconic George Foreman Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine, one of the most commercially successful products in decades.
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Jack Lilley
"Little House on the Prairie" star Jack Lilley has died at 91, with his costar Melissa Gilbert confirming the heartbreaking news. Gilbert paid tribute to Lilley, calling him one of her "favorite people on the planet" and recalling some really sweet memories with him, like when he taught her to ride a horse.
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Jan Schwieterman
Actor Jan Schwieterman, best known for his 1997 role in the comedy film, "Good Burger," died after a bout with cancer. Jan grew up in the small city of Bluffton, Indiana – before moving to Hollywood after high school to become an actor. He scored some bit parts in TV shows such as “McKenna,” “ER” and “Forever.”
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Jesse Colin Young
Jesse Colin Young, a singer known for his work with the Youngbloods, died at age 83. Jesse is best known for providing vocals on the Youngbloods' 1960s hit song "Get Together" ... an international anthem calling for brotherhood and peace.
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P2isthename
P2istheName -- a popular YouTuber -- died at the age of 26. The online star -- whose real name is Philip Enewally -- was found dead in a mailroom, according the Los Angeles County Coroner. Enewally rose to prominence for posting NBA 2K and Fortnite gaming videos before moving to more general video game content, posting lots of "Let's Plays" -- walk-throughs of popular video games.
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Bruce Glover
Bruce Glover -- a veteran character actor and father of Crispin Glover -- died at age 92. Crispin announced the news by posting several pictures of his dad from throughout the years ... some of the two of them together, others just featuring Bruce. Bruce nailed down his first roles in the late 1950s ... appearing in a couple uncredited TV roles before making his way onto well-known programs like "Perry Mason" and "My Favorite Martian" in the 1960s.
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Oliver Miller
Former center Oliver Miller -- famously known as "The Big O" -- passed away at the age of 54. Former NBA player Eddie Johnson broke the news ... expressing his sadness as he announced Miller's passing. Miller was a standout athlete at Southwest High School in Fort Worth, Texas before committing to the University of Arkansas to play for the Razorbacks. He was the SWC Player of the Year and named First-team All-SWC in 1991.
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Dave Mallow
Dave Mallow -- best known as the voice of Baboo in "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" -- died at the age of 76. A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ he passed away after being in hospice care. The "Power Rangers" icon is also known for lending his voice to a wide range of "Digimon" characters in the English dub, and wrote and directed many anime projects.
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Junior Bridgeman
Former NBA player and billionaire businessman Junior Bridgeman has passed away at 71 years old after suffering a medical emergency at a public event. Bridgeman was known to thrive in the sixth-man role on the court, but he had massive financial success after his professional basketball career ... investing in fast food chains and becoming a bottler for Coca Cola.
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Cocoa Tea
Jamaican-bred reggae legend Cocoa Tea died at the age of 65, cementing a legacy that spans four decades. In addition to collabing with Shaggy, Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton and other fellow reggae icons, Cocoa also launched the country's New Year’s Eve events Dancehall Jam Jam in 2003 ... a blowout custom still celebrated today.
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Doug Kiker
"American Idol" alum Doug Kiker -- known by the moniker "The Singing Garbage Man" died at age 32. His ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook, told TMZ she hates that her kids lost their father. If you don't remember ... Kiker brought Katy Perry to tears on Rascal Flatts’ “Bless the Broken Road" back on Season 18 of the show, landing him in the Hollywood round.
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Wheesung
South Korean K-Pop star Wheesung was reportedly found dead inside his home and police investigated whether his death was drug-related. The body of the singer-songwriter was discovered inside his apartment last evening by Fire Department officials after he went into cardiac arrest, according to the New York Times. Wheesung launched his music career in 2002 with the release of his popular record, "Like a Movie," which won several awards that year.
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Dwayne Wiggins
Tony! Toni! Toné! founding member and guitarist D'Wayne Wiggins died, per a statement from the longtime R&B band. The family released a somber statement on Instagram ... "With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning surrounded by family and loved ones. Over the past year, he has been privately and courageously battling bladder cancer. Through this fight, he remained committed and present for his family, his music, his fans and his community..."
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Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff's ex-wife, Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, died by suicide at 62 years old. Paramedics were called to Pamela's house on a report of an unconscious female shortly after 10 PM Wednesday. Pamela was pronounced dead at the scene with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. She's survived by her and David's two daughters.
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Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers, the great jazz vibraphonist known for his hit "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" died In New York City after suffering an illness ... his family announced. Over the year's his music has been sampled or covered by everyone, including Kanye West, Common, Mary J. Blige, D'Angelo, and Tyler the Creator.
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Dean Carl
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband for more than half a century died at 82 years old according to the icon, Dolly, herself. The couple would've celebrated their 59th anniversary on May 30, 2025. Carl is survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie, and of course, Dolly ... who thanked her fans for their prayers and sympathy.
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Jodi Vance
At just 20 years old, Bodybuilder Jodi Vance died after suffering a fatal heart attack. The rising star was attending the Arnold Sports Festival in Ohio. Vance reportedly began to feel sick after attending the competition and was ultimately transported to a local hospital, Grant Medical, where she later died.
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Kimberly Burch
Kimberly Burch -- fiancée of Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe -- fell to her death shortly after a heated argument with him aboard the ship, according to Kimberly’s mother. TMZ was told Taime and Kimberly were together for about 6 to 7 years. She was 56 years old.
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Joey Molland
Joey Molland, the last surviving member of the rock band, Badfinger, died surrounded by his family, according to the band's Facebook page. Molland, who played guitar, was a founding member of the Welsh rock group. Molland joined the band in 1969. They were formerly the Iveys, and were signed to the Beatles’ Apple Records.
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Angie Stone
Angie Stone -- a singer and member of the iconic hip hop trio The Sequence -- died in a car crash after leaving a performance in Montgomery, Alabama. Stone was one of 9 people in the van, which included her crew and backup singers when the van was crashed. She was the only fatality.
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Prince Frederik
Prince Frederik, who was the youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Nassau, died following a battle with an illness. His father, Prince Robert of Luxembourg announced his son died from the rare genetic condition POLG Mitochondrial disease which “robs the body’s cells of energy, in turn causing progressive multiple organ dysfunction and failure,” according to the POLG Foundation. He was diagnosed with the condition when he was 14 years old.
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David Johansen
David Johansen, the frontman for proto-punk band New York Dolls and actor known for his work in the Bill Murray classic "Scrooged," died at his New York home. His death was confirmed by his stepdaughter, Leah Hennessey to multiple outlets. The iconic rocker with a deep, gravelly voice announced in January 2025 he was suffering from stage four cancer, a brain tumor and a broken back.
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Luke Trembath "The Dingo"
Sad news broke in the snowboarding community when Australian star Luke "The Dingo" Trembath tragically passed away at the age of 38. The Monster Energy athlete first started competing in snowboarding at the age of nine, and after hanging the board up ... he stayed active in the community, hosting a podcast called "Unleashed Podcast" for the Monster Brand.
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Gene-Hackman And Betsy-Arakawa
Legendary actor and two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman was found dead inside his Santa Fe, New Mexico home alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog, TMZ confirmed. Hackman -- who had three Golden Globes and the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award to his name -- and Arakawa, a classical pianist, were married for 34 years.
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Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in "Gossip Girl" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," was pronounced dead on the scene after police and paramedics responded to a call for a woman in cardiac arrest, and found Michelle unresponsive. Michelle rose to fame as a child star in "Harriet the Spy" -- later becoming a household name in her role as Dawn Summers on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," then took on the Upper East Side as Georgina Sparks in "Gossip Girl."
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Jesus Guerrero
Jesus Guerrero, who's worked with tons of Hollywood A-listers including Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry, died unexpectedly and was confirmed by his sister in a GoFundMe post. Jesus started working with Kylie in 2019 and the two became very close friends over the years sharing several photos together on social media.
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Lynne Marie Stewart
Lynne Marie Stewart, the actress best known for her roles in "American Graffiti," "Pee-wee’s Playhouse" and "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," died unexpectedly at her sister's California home. Stewart played Miss Yvonne, The Most Beautiful Woman in Puppetland, on "Pee-wee’s Playhouse" from 1986 to 1990 ... and she appeared in several other 'Pee-wee' titles, including "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" and "Big Top Pee-wee."
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Rick Buckler
Rick Buckler, the drummer for the legendary rock band The Jam, died after a brief illness. His death in Woking, UK was confirmed on X by his former bandmates, with Paul Weller reflecting on their journey from bedroom rehearsals to achieving more than they ever dreamed -- saying what they created still stands the test of time.
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Paquita La Del Barrio
Paquita La Del Barrio, famed Mexican singer, died at her home in Veracruz, Mexico. Paquita faced serious health issues in recent years, having been hospitalized in 2019 for chest pain, and then again in 2022 for pulmonary thrombosis. She was long known as a powerful figure against the machismo culture in Latin America.
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Kim Sae-ron
Actress Kim Sae-ron tragically died by suicide. Korean police said Kim -- who was only 24 -- was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday. Kim was discovered by a friend who visited her home, saw her deceased and called the police, according to reports. She was a rising star in South Korea, due to break-out roles in films like "The Man from Nowhere," and "The Neighbor."
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Gene 'Groove' Allen
Rapper and actor Gene 'Groove' Allen died from a medical emergency. One of Gene's family members told TMZ ... Gene, known by his nickname "Groove," passed away suddenly Wednesday at his home in Maryland. He appeared in a few well-known flicks in the 1990s including "House Party" and "What's Love Got to Do with It?"
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Leslie Charleson
Leslie Charleson -- a well-known soap opera star -- died after battling a long illness and was relayed to the public on the official "General Hospital" Instagram account. Frank Valentini -- an executive producer on the long-running soap -- wrote the statement ... highlighting Charleson's enduring legacy after more than 50 years on the show.
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Bailey Hutchins
Bailey Hutchins, a popular TikTok star, tragically died after a courageous two-year battle with Stage 4 colorectal cancer. Her husband, Caden Hutchins, shared the heartbreaking news on IG and TikTok and praised her for the strength she showed throughout her tough fight.
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Alice Bell
Al Roker is faced some serious tragedy when his his ex-wife, Alice Bell, sadly died. The devastating news was announced by Al and Alice's daughter Courtney Roker Laga on IG Monday ... writing, "I was with her for her last breath, and I will carry her love with me always."
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Tony Roberts
Tony Roberts, famous for his work in a bunch of Woody Allen movies died as a result of complications from lung cancer ... his daughter, Nicole Burley, told the New York Times. Tony's biggest role was in "Annie Hall" ... his character was best friends with Woody's and the film won a bunch of Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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Irv Gotti
Music mega producer Irv Gotti -- who worked with big acts like DMX, Ja Rule and Ashanti -- died In New York City, TMZ confirmed. Irv's battled health problems like suffering from a stroke in 2024, and was walking with the aid of a cane.
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Dick Button
Dick Button, America's first Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, died, and the legend's passing came on what was already a dark day for the sport. Button died in the Upstate New York town of North Salem ... according to his children, who first confirmed his death in the Washington Post.
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Marianne Faithfull
The legendary singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull, who sang alongside and hung out with many famous rockers in the 1960s British Invasion and beyond died. Faithfull sang "As Tears Go By," a hit single written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards the Rolling Stones later recorded themselves -- and was Jagger's girlfriend, which broke up her marriage at the time.
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Ken Flores
TMZ confirmed comedian Ken Flores' death after his family shared the surprising news on his Instagram account, writing ... "It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our friend, brother, and son, Kenyi Flores." They asked for privacy as they're shocked and devastated by the loss.
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DJ Unk
DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper, known for his hit song 'Walk It Out' died at the age of 43. Unk's wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, posted on Facebook ... "Please respect me and my family. I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their father. Our life will never be the same. I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER."
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Barry Goldberg
Barry Goldberg, a renowned keyboardist who performed with Bob Dylan, died 10 years after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. The blues-rock performer died surrounded by his loved ones -- including wife Gail and son Aram -- in hospice care.
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Reatha Grey
Actress Reatha Grey, famous for her work with the viral comedy group Retirement House, died at the age of 75. Reatha's TikTok group announced her passing, though the cause of death was unclear. Retirement House posted footage of her bungee jumping, swimming and dancing on the show.
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Barry Michael Cooper
Writer and producer Barry Michael Cooper died in Baltimore, Maryland. Cooper wrote a series of iconic 1990s movies, including "New Jack City," starring Wesley Snipes and Chris Rock ... "Above The Rim," starring Tupac Shakur ... and "Sugar Hill." He also produced the 2017-2019 TV series "She's Gotta Have It," based on the Spike Lee film of the same name.
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Lynn Ban
"Bling Empire: New York" star Lynn Ban died weeks after a skiing accident that landed her in the hospital with a brain bleed. Lynn died unexpectedly after posting about her accident and her subsequent brain surgery several weeks ago. Lynn's son, Sebastian, shared a series of family photos on Instagram, saying he thought her fans would want to know she died.
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Garth Hudson
Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of the classic rock group The Band, died. Hudson died in his sleep in Woodstock, New York, according to his estate. Hudson, who played keyboards, was a founding member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, which later became a backing band for Bob Dylan in the 1960s before branching out to success on its own.
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Joan Plowright
Dame Joan Plowright, a legendary British actress of the stage and screen, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Denville Hall ... a retirement home for performers in North West London. The actress was best known for her work in the 1992 film, "Enchanted April," for which she earned an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe award.
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Tony Slattery
Majorly sad news from the British comedy scene with Tony Slattery's death. The comedian is best known for his role on the UK version of the improv show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Slattery’s longtime partner of nearly 4 decades, Mark Michael Hutchinson, confirmed the news ... telling BBC the comedian passed away after suffering a heart attack.
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Sam Moore
Hold on God, Sam Moore is coming -- the famed singer, who was half of the legendary soul duo Sam & Dave, died at 89. Sam's rep says the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer passed away in Coral Gables, FL after suffering post-surgery complications -- although, the rep did not say what kind of surgery Sam had undergone or when.
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Bill Byrge
Bill Byrge, best known for his roles in the beloved "Ernest" movies, died ... TMZ has confirmed. The actor’s cousin, Sharon Chapman, told TMZ that Bill passed away at his Nashville home at 86. Despite growing up poor, his momma instilled love, respect, and faith in him, values he shared with everyone.
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Peter Yarrow
Peter, Paul and Mary singer Peter Yarrow died after a long battle with cancer ... TMZ confirmed. Peter died at his home on Manhattan's Upper West Side ... according to his publicist, Ken Sunshine, who told us Peter's cause of death was bladder cancer.
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The Vivienne
The Vivienne -- a fan favorite on "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" -- died. The reality TV star's publicist, Simon Jones announced the news on Instagram writing ... "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams - The Vivienne, has passed this weekend."
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Jeff Baena
Filmmaker Jeff Baena -- best known for directing films like "Life After Beth" and "The Little Hours," and the husband of Aubrey Plaza, died after police and fire responded to a Los Angeles-area home for a death investigation ... after an assistant discovered him dead. Baena was pronounced dead at the scene ... law enforcement says he died by suicide.
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Brenton Wood
Singer Brenton Wood, best known for his 1967 hit "The Oogum Boogum Song," died with Wood's manager and assistant, Manny Gallegos, confirming the news to TMZ ... and revealing he passed away at his Moreno Valley, California home, surrounded by friends and family.
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John Capodice
John Capodice, a veteran character actor who appeared onstage and screen for decades -- including in memorable roles in 'Ace Ventura' and 'General Hospital' -- died at 83. His cause of death was not revealed. His passing was announced on the Pizzi Funeral Home website in New Jersey.
