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May 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Michelle Williams gets emotional discussing Heath Ledger and their daughter
Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose on Jan. 22, 2008.
May 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
May 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96
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
May 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
May 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Dan Seavey, patriarch of Alaska mushing family who helped organize Iditarod, dies
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
May 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
May 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Mexican-American singer Johnny Rodriguez, whose 1970s country hits topped charts, dies at 73
Country-music star Johnny Rodriguez has died at age 73
May 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
May 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Koyo Kouoh, 2026 Venice Art Biennale curator, dies suddenly at age 58
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
May 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
May 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
German Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer dies at age 103
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
May 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
May 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
David Souter, former US Supreme Court justice, dies at 85
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."
May 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
May 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Former US Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a lifelong public servant, judicial moderate and advocate for humanities and civics education, has died.
May 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
May 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Ruth Buzzi dies at 88; best known for role in "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In"
The comedian was best known for her role as Gladys Ormphby in the classic variety show "Laugh-In."
May 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
May 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Jill Sobule, 'I Kissed a Girl' singer, dies in Minnesota house fire
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.
May 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
May 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Jill Sobule, 'I Kissed a Girl' singer, dies in Minnesota house fire
She wrote the first openly gay-themed song ever to crack the Billboard Top 20.
May 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
May 1, 2025 at 1:46 AM
NFL legend John Elway's longtime agent killed in golf cart accident
Authorities are investigating a horrific golf cart accident reportedly involving NFL legend John Elway, that left his longtime agent dead.
May 1, 2025 at 1:46 AM
April 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Jiggly Caliente dead at 44
"RuPaul's Drag Race" star Jiggly Caliente has died at the age of 44.
April 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
1 month ago
Michelle Trachtenberg cause of death revealed
There was no autopsy performed, but toxicology test results gave additional clarity, according to the medical examiner’s office.
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Longtime TV game host Wink Martindale dies at 91
Throughout his 74 years behind the podium, Martindale either hosted or produced more than 20 game shows, including “Gambit” and “Tic-Tac-Dough.”
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Siemens exec and his family identified as victims in deadly Hudson helicopter crash
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.
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Remembering "Top Gun" actor Val Kilmer, who died at age 65
Kilmer was one of Hollywood's biggest stars of the '80s and '90s with his roles in "Top Secret," "Top Gun," "Tombstone" and more.
2 months ago
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Actor Val Kilmer dies at 65
The star of '80s and '90s blockbusters including "Top Gun," "Batman Forever" and "Tombstone," has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 65.
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Before his death at 65, Val Kilmer spoke out about his health
Actor Val Kilmer died at age 65 on April 1, according to his daughter.
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Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star, dies at 65
Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and underwent a tracheotomy, which made talking difficult for the actor.
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Actor Val Kilmer dead at 65
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.
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Hollywood remembers Val Kilmer
The "Top Gun" social media account posted a tribute to the actor, who played Iceman in the original 1986 movie.
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Celebrating Richard Chamberlain
The actor known for roles in the 1980s' television miniseries "Shōgun" and "The Thorn Birds" has died at the age of 90.
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Actor Richard Chamberlain of 'Shōgun' fame dies at 90
Actor Richard Chamberlain of 'Shōgun' fame died at 90 on Saturday.
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16-year-old TikTok influencer with over 1 million followers dies
Joshua Blackledge, a teenage TikTok influencer, has died at the age of 16.
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Remembering George Foreman
The heavyweight boxing champion and entrepreneur who captured a gold medal in the 1968 Olympics, has passed away at the age of 76.
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Costa Rican officials suspect former Yankee's teen son died of 'food intoxication'
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.
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Celebrating the life and legacy of George Foreman
The former heavyweight boxing champion died at the age of 76 on Friday.
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George Foreman's death: Celebrities, friends and athletes remember the boxing legend
Foreman passed away at the age of 76 on Friday.
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George Foreman, heavyweight boxing champion, dies at 76
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.
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Legendary Boxer George Foreman Dies
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.
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Melissa Gilbert pays tribute to late 'Little House on the Prairie' actor Jack Lilley
"Little House on the Prairie" star Melissa Gilbert shared a moving tribute to her co-star, Jack Lilley, who died at 91.
2 months ago
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New details in Gene Hackman death
Authorities revealed actor Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, called a concierge medical service on Feb. 12.
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Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva dies after battle with cancer
Grijalva had served in the House since 2003 and was a former co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus.
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Remembering One Direction star Liam Payne
Payne, 31, died after falling from the third floor of his hotel room in Argentina on Oct. 16, 2024, according to state police.
2 months ago
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Gene Hackman’s and wife's cause of death revealed
Legendary actor Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus and the actor died of cardiovascular disease, according to the New Mexico medical examiner.
2 months ago
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Gene Hackman died of heart disease; his wife died of hantavirus: Investigators
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.
2 months ago
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Dolly Parton speaks out after death of husband, Carl Dean
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.
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'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' musician Roy Ayers dies at 84
"Everybody Loves the Sunshine" singer Roy Ayers has died at 84, according to his family.
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Dolly Parton says 'words can't do justice to the love' after husband dies
Dolly Parton announced in a heartbreaking note on social media that Carl Dean, her husband of nearly 60 years, has died.
3 months ago
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Gene Hackman and his wife test negative for carbon monoxide poisoning
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.
3 months ago
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Gene Hackman and wife test negative for carbon monoxide
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.
3 months ago
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Gene Hackman, wife found dead under 'suspicious' circumstances: Authorities
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.
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A look at Gene Hackman's prolific career
The legendary actor was known for a variety of iconic roles throughout his career.
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'No obvious sign or indication of foul play' in Hackman death: Sheriff
Authorities also said they have not ruled out foul play yet in the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.
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Michelle Trachtenberg’s death prompts search for answers
The Hollywood Reporter’s Chris Gardner discusses the investigation into the death of the 39-year-old actress who recently underwent a liver transplant.
3 months ago
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Michelle Trachtenberg's family objects to autopsy, cause of death undetermined
The cause and manner of Michelle Trachtenberg’s death are undetermined, according to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
3 months ago
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Award-winning actor Gene Hackman dies at 95
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."
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Sarah Michelle Gellar pays tribute to 'Buffy' co-star Michelle Trachtenberg
Sarah Michelle Gellar is paying tribute to her late "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" co-star Michelle Trachtenberg after her tragic death at age 39.
3 months ago
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Actor Gene Hackman dies at 95
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.
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