Celebrities Who Have Died in 2026: Sean Swayze, Tommy Lee Jones' Daughter Victoria and More

John Forté, a Grammy-nominated recording artist, was found dead in his home in Chilmark, Mass., on January 12 at the age of 50, police confirmed.

In a statement, Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin said there were no signs of foul play or "readily apparent cause of death." The medical examiner is investigating the case.

Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died on January 10. He was 78.

"It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues," a post on his Instagram page revealed.

Veteran actor T.K. Carter died on January 9 at the age of 69, his representatives confirmed to multiple news outlets.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, officers responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male — who was later identified as The Thing actor — in Duarte, Calif. A cause of death was not disclosed, though authorities said no foul play was suspected.

On January 10, Colombian singer-songwriter Yeison Jiménez was killed alongside five other people in a plane crash in the area between the towns of Paipa and Duitama. He was 34.

"With heavy hearts and a pain impossible to describe, the organization and team of Yeison Jiménez deeply regret to inform you of his passing," his team shared in a statement, which was translated from Spanish, on Instagram. "Today we say goodbye not only to an artist; we say goodbye to a son, a brother, a friend, a human being full of dreams and courage, who transformed his story into hope for thousands of people."

The post added, "Yeison embodied perseverance, discipline, and love for his community. His voice and his example were born from hard work, and that is why they will forever mark the lives of those who followed and loved him."

Patrick Swayze's younger brother Sean Swayze died of an upper gastrointestinal bleed on December 15, multiple news outlets confirmed on January 7.

According to his death certificate, viewed by People, Sean's health issue was caused by "severe metabolic acidosis, esophageal varices, and alcoholic liver cirrhosis."

"Sean was the youngest boy, and second youngest child in the Swayze family," Patrick and Sean's brother Don Swayze said in a statement. "He was one of five kids. Sean was an amazing athlete, an ex-United States Marine, a husband, and a father of three. He was a teamster in the film industry, and he worked closely with our older brother, Patrick, throughout their careers."

He added, "Sean had been dealing with liver issues for about the past five years, and after he lost his wife about two years ago, his health began to deteriorate. He was my last remaining family member, and his death leaves a huge hole in my heart. He will be missed by all who knew him."

Bodybuilder Jayne Trcka, who played Miss Mann in Scary Movie, died on December 12, her son revealed in a TMZ article published on January 5. The San Diego Medical Examiner confirmed her death to TMZ and The New York Post.

Trcka was 62.

South Korean veteran actor Ahn Sung Ki died at Soonchunhyang University Hospital on January 5, days after collapsing at home while choking on food on December 30, 2025. He was 74.

The legendary star had been battling blood cancer for years prior to his passing, according to The Associated Press.

Broadway Husbands' Bret Hanna-Shuford died in the early hours of January 3, less than five months after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL). He was 46.

His husband, Stephen Hanna-Shuford, confirmed his death on social media, writing, "It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that early this morning we said goodbye to the most amazing man, husband and Papa in the universe. Bret Hanna-Shuford left this world peacefully with love surrounded by his family. Our hearts are broken, but we will continue to make him proud of us."

Victoria Jones, the daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead at the Fairmont San Francisco on New Year's Day. She was 34.

"We appreciate all of the kind words, thoughts, and prayers," the family said in a statement. "Please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you."

Hotel staff reportedly attempted to perform CPR, but responders pronounced Victoria dead upon arrival at the scene. While a cause of death was not disclosed, a dispatch audio indicated the incident was deemed a "code 3 for the overdose, color change."