celeb deaths

Julia Quinn, author of the 'Bridgerton' books that inspired the wildly popular Netflix series, has lost both her father and her sister in a car crash.

Daniel Mickelson died over Fourth of July weekend at age 23 — leaving behind many loved ones as well as his up-and-coming career as an actor and clothing designer.

Rising actor Daniel Mickelson has died at the age of 23 years old — the 'Mani' star's cause of death was not released.

'General Hospital' star Stuart Damon has died at the age of 84 following a struggle with renal failure.

Veteran soap opera actor Ray MacDonnell was an original cast member on 'All My Children,' and stayed with the show for more than four decades.

Boston Bruins NHL star David Pastrnak announced that his newborn son has died on Wednesday, June 23, only six days after he and Rebecca Rohlsson welcomed their little one.

Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh tragically died in a house fire in November 2020.

Toni Basil, the singer and choreographer best known for 'Mickey,' claimed the grueling rehearsals for Michael Jackson's final London residency contributed to the icon's 2009 death, saying the preparation 'was killing him and it did kill him.'

Antivirus software pioneer John McAfee was reportedly found dead after taking his life in a Spanish jail cell. He was 75 years old.

Actress Joanne Linville, best known for her roles in 'Star Trek' and the 'Twilight Zone,' has died at the age of 93.

Motorcycle stuntman Alex Harvill has died at the age of 28 after crashing while practicing for a world record jump.

Heidi Ferrer, who worked on 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Wasteland,' has died by suicide at age 50 following a lengthy battle with long-haul COVID-19 after contracting the virus last year.

Lisa Banes, known for her work in films and on Broadway, has died at 65 after a hit-and-run accident that took place earlier this month in New York City.

After documenting his battle with heart failure, YouTuber Alex 'Sir Kipsta' Dragomir has died at the age of 17 following a heart procedure.

Actor Ned Beatty, best known for his roles in 'Deliverance' and 'Superman', has passed away at the age of 83 due to natural causes.

Over one month after Digital Underground's Gregory Jacobs, who performed as Shock G, was found dead in a hotel room in Tampa, Fla., it was reportedly confirmed that he died of an accidental overdose.

Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Khaliah Ali, and grandson, Jacob Ali Wertheimer, sit down with OK! to discuss the legacy the late boxer left behind on the five year anniversary of the champion's death.

Actor Ernie Lively, who was Blake Lively's father and starred in films such as 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants', has passed away at the age of 74 due to cardiac complications.

'The Mod Squad' and 'Purple Rain' actor Clarence Williams III is dead at the age of 81 following a battle with colon cancer.

Lil Durk's brother, rapper OTF DThang, has been found dead at the age of 32. There are unconfirmed reports that he was shot in the head outside a nightclub.

A supposed close friend of Lil Loaded claimed the late rapper killed himself at age 20 after his girlfriend cheated on him.

Henry 'Nacho' Laun, best known for his appearances as a family friend on 'Wahlburgers' and cameos in 'Ted' and 'Ted 2,' has passed away at the age of 54.

Actress Romy Walthall, known for her roles in 'Face/Off' and 'Camp Nowhere,' has died at age 57 after experiencing cardiac arrest.

'The Wire' and 'Peyton Place' star Robert Hogan, who starred in more than 100 TV shows, passed away at the age of 87 due to complications from pneumonia.

Rising Texas rapper Lil Loaded has reportedly died at age 20 over the weekend from an alleged suicide after sharing a cryptic message.

Singer B.J. Thomas who is best known for his hits 'Hooked On A Feeling' and 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head' has died aged 78 after a battle with lung cancer.

'Descendants' stars Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson and more have paid tribute to the late Cameron Boyce on what would have been his 22nd birthday after he passed away in 2019.

Samuel E. Wright, known as the voice of Ariel’s best friend Sebastian in the Disney classic 'The Little Mermaid,' has died at age 74. The actor passed from his three-year long battle with prostate cancer.

Actor Mark York, who is best known for his role on Billy Merchant on 'The Office,' has passed away this week at age 55 after a brief and unexpected illness.

Paul Mooney, an iconic comedian, writer and actor, has died from a heart attack at 79.

Charles Grodin, who is best known for his roles in 'Midnight Run' and 'Heartbreak Kid' has passed away aged 86 from a bone marrow cancer battle, his son confirmed.

Nicki Minaj has finally opened up about losing her father, Robert Maraj, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in February.

Colt Brennan, the former star quarterback for the University of Hawaii, was found unconscious in a hotel room one day before he died, his father, Terry Brennan, revealed. Colt was 37.

Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and more of Marvel's 'Avengers' cast are mourning the death of assistant Jimmy Rich, who died at 52 in a car accident this week.

George Jung, the cocaine smuggler who was played by Johnny Depp in the 2001 film 'Blow,' has died at age 78. His cause of death is unknown.

Infamous nightlife legend Michael Alig died from a reported lethal combo of heroin, fentanyl and a slew of other hard drugs.

Maria Menounos' mom, Litsa, has died after a long battle with brain cancer. Last year, Menounos confirmed that her mom's tumor was growing and she had COVID-19.

Former NASCAR driver Eric McClure has died at age 42. His cause of death is unknown, and his body has been sent for an autopsy.

After actress Olympia Dukakis died over the weekend at age 89, Cher, Viola Davis and more co-stars and famous pals took to social media to pay tribute to the late actress.

Anne Douglas, who was the widow of Kirk Douglas and the stepmother of Michael Douglas, has died at age 102, a year after her husband. Her cause of death was not released.

Grieving parents Ashley Cain and Safiyya Vorajee posted heartbreaking tributes to their 8-month-old daughter following her tragic death.

RIP! See photos of late rapper DMX's emotional memorial service held at the Barclays Center in New York.

British soccer player turned reality star Ashley Cain has announced that his daughter Azaylia Diamond Cain has passed away at only 8-months-old after a battle with leukemia.

The events leading up to Anthony Bourdain's suicide are pieced together in 'Autopsy: The Last Hours of Anthony Bourdain.' Watch a preview, here.

Digital Underground singer Gregory Jacobs, also known as Shock G and alter ego Humpty Hump, has died at age 57. He was found dead in a Florida hotel room earlier this week.

Former Bay City Rollers singer Les McKeown has died suddenly at age 65.

Jim Steinman, the mastermind behind multiple pop music hits over the past 40 years, has died at 73.

Antron Pippen, the eldest son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen, died at 33 on Sunday, April 18 — leaving behind a seemingly active yet quiet life.

NBA legend Scottie Pippen announced on Monday that his 33-year-old son Antron Pippen has sadly passed away. Read his touching tribute, here.

Alma Wahlberg, who is Donnie and Mark Wahlberg's mom and regularly appeared on 'Wahlburgers' has passed away aged 78. Her cause of death was not confirmed.