Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose on Jan. 22, 2008.

Three-time Tony Award-winner Charles Strouse, Broadway’s industrious, master melody-maker who composed the music for such classic hits as “Annie,” “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Applause,” has died

Dan Seavey, who helped organize the first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and whose son and grandson have each won the famous Alaska race multiple times, has died

Country-music star Johnny Rodriguez has died at age 73

Koyo Kouoh, the curator of the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, has died at age 58, her home institution in South Africa said in an Instagram post

Margot Friedländer, a German Jew who survived the Theresienstadt concentration camp and became a high-profile witness to Nazi persecution in her final years, has died in Berlin

Souter was nominated in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, who praised him as "a remarkable judge of keen intellect and the highest ability."

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a lifelong public servant, judicial moderate and advocate for humanities and civics education, has died.

The comedian was best known for her role as Gladys Ormphby in the classic variety show "Laugh-In."

Jill Sobule, a singer-songwriter best known for her 1995 single “I Kissed a Girl,” has died in a house fire in Minnesota at the age of 66.

She wrote the first openly gay-themed song ever to crack the Billboard Top 20.

Authorities are investigating a horrific golf cart accident reportedly involving NFL legend John Elway, that left his longtime agent dead.

"RuPaul's Drag Race" star Jiggly Caliente has died at the age of 44.

There was no autopsy performed, but toxicology test results gave additional clarity, according to the medical examiner’s office.

Throughout his 74 years behind the podium, Martindale either hosted or produced more than 20 game shows, including “Gambit” and “Tic-Tac-Dough.”

An executive of Siemens, a European technology company, his wife and young children were aboard the tourist helicopter that plunged into New York City's Hudson River.

Kilmer was one of Hollywood's biggest stars of the '80s and '90s with his roles in "Top Secret," "Top Gun," "Tombstone" and more.

The star of '80s and '90s blockbusters including "Top Gun," "Batman Forever" and "Tombstone," has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 65.

Actor Val Kilmer died at age 65 on April 1, according to his daughter.

Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and underwent a tracheotomy, which made talking difficult for the actor.

The actor, best known for his roles in “Top Gun,” “Tombstone” and “The Doors,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles, his daughter told The New York Times.

The "Top Gun" social media account posted a tribute to the actor, who played Iceman in the original 1986 movie.

The actor known for roles in the 1980s' television miniseries "Shōgun" and "The Thorn Birds" has died at the age of 90.

Actor Richard Chamberlain of 'Shōgun' fame died at 90 on Saturday.

Joshua Blackledge, a teenage TikTok influencer, has died at the age of 16.

The heavyweight boxing champion and entrepreneur who captured a gold medal in the 1968 Olympics, has passed away at the age of 76.

Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica Gardner, has died, the couple announced.

The former heavyweight boxing champion died at the age of 76 on Friday.

Foreman passed away at the age of 76 on Friday.

Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, known as much for his gregarious personality as his vicious right hook, died Friday. He was 76 years old.

George Foreman, the legendary boxer, has died at 76. The two-time heavyweight champion became famous out of the boxing arena for his famous grills.

"Little House on the Prairie" star Melissa Gilbert shared a moving tribute to her co-star, Jack Lilley, who died at 91.

Authorities revealed actor Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, called a concierge medical service on Feb. 12.

Grijalva had served in the House since 2003 and was a former co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus.

Payne, 31, died after falling from the third floor of his hotel room in Argentina on Oct. 16, 2024, according to state police.

Legendary actor Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus and the actor died of cardiovascular disease, according to the New Mexico medical examiner.

Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease at his home in New Mexico, just one week after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away from hantavirus complications, authorities said Friday.

The country singer penned a "love note to family, friends and fans," thanking them for their support after her husband of nearly 60 years died earlier this week.

"Everybody Loves the Sunshine" singer Roy Ayers has died at 84, according to his family.

Dolly Parton announced in a heartbreaking note on social media that Carl Dean, her husband of nearly 60 years, has died.

Authorities believe they can rule out carbon monoxide as a possible cause of death for Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65. The couple were found dead at their Santa Fe home on Thursday.

Officials in Santa Fe, New Mexico, provided an update into the investigation of the 'suspicious' death of actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, on Friday.

Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, his 65-year-old wife Betsy Arakawa and one of their dogs were found dead in separate rooms at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday.

The legendary actor was known for a variety of iconic roles throughout his career.

Authorities also said they have not ruled out foul play yet in the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.

The Hollywood Reporter’s Chris Gardner discusses the investigation into the death of the 39-year-old actress who recently underwent a liver transplant.

The cause and manner of Michelle Trachtenberg’s death are undetermined, according to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Gene Hackman's illustrious acting career included many versatile roles from Detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in "The French Connection" and comic villain Lex Luthor in "Superman."

Sarah Michelle Gellar is paying tribute to her late "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" co-star Michelle Trachtenberg after her tragic death at age 39.

The two-time Oscar-winning actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead alongside a dog in their New Mexico home on Wednesday afternoon, local law enforcement told ABC News.