celeb deaths

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.

Black Rob, a.k.a. Robert Ross, who was best known for his hit single 'Whoa!,' has passed away at age 51 a week after a GoFundMe was set up to help him during 'trying times.'

Helen McCrory, the award-winning 'Peaky Blinders' actress, has died at 52 after her battle with cancer.

CNN correspondent Rene Marsh revealed her two-year-old son died after battling pediatric brain cancer. She paid a touching tribute to her late son on Instagram one day after he died.

Former NFL star Phillip Adams reportedly killed himself after killing five people, including two young children in South Carolina.

'Autopsy: The Last Hours of John Wayne' investigates the secrets behind Wayne’s life and demise. Watch a preview of the upcoming doc, here.

TikTok and former Vine Star Adam Perkins, who is best known for his 'Welcome to Chili's' video, has passed away at age 24. His cause of death has not been released.

Infamous ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff has died at 82 on Wednesday, April 14, from natural causes.

Prince Philip has lived quite a life during his 99 years on Earth. Take a look back on his life in photos, here.

BET's 'Baldwin Hills' star Gerren Taylor, whose real name is Ashely Gerren Taylor, has passed away at age 30, but her cause of death has not yet been released.

Reality star Nikki Grahame, who was best known for her 2006 stint on 'Big Brother U.K.,' has passed away aged 38 amid a long battle with anorexia.

Celebrities, public figures and royal family members are paying tribute to Prince Philip, husband to Queen Elizabeth II, following his death.

Legal analyst Midwin Charles who is best known for her appearances on CNN, Bloomberg TV and MSNBC has passed away aged 47. Her cause of death has not been released.

Van life influencer Lee MacMillan died by suicide at 28 on Friday, March 26, the same day she went missing. See the touching tributes, here.

Emmy-winning set designer Evelyn Sakash was found dead in her home under a pile of debris after she was reported missing in September. She was aged 66.

Natalie Wood's daughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner, speaks exclusively with OK! about life in the Hollywood spotlight years after her iconic mom's untimely death in 1981.

Selena Quintanilla's husband Cris Perez is bravely detailing life after his tragic wife's murder, says it 'was the hardest thing' he's ever dealt with.

Petr Kellner, a billionaire art collector who is reportedly the wealthiest man in the Czech Republic, was tragically killed in a helicopter crash in Alaska on Saturday, March 27.

Russell Crowe’s father, John, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, in Australia. He was 85.

Vanessa Bryant has requested a judge dismiss her estranged mother's lawsuit against the estate of her late husband, Kobe Bryant.

Richard Gilliland has passed away at age 71 after a 'brief illness.' He was best known for his role on 'Designing Women' and was married to actress Jean Smart.

After Jessica Walter passed away in her sleep earlier this week following a six-decade career, fellow celebs such as Viola Davis, Jason Bateman and more mourn her death.

Houston Tumlin shied away from the Hollywood spotlight. Get to know the late 'Talladega Nights' star, who sadly took his own life at 28.

Bobby Brown Jr.’s cause of death has been released. The 30-year-old died of an accidental overdose from alcohol, cocaine and fentanyl, according to his autopsy.

Olympic hopeful Katherine Diaz, 22, died after being struck by lightning during a freak storm in El Salvador.

After a judge dismissed efforts by the LASD to keep the deputies names sealed in a lawsuit, Vanessa Bryant released their identity on Instagram.