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Music pioneer Lou Ottens, who is credited with the invention of the cassette tape and CD, has died at the age of 94.

Longtime CBS and NBC news anchor Roger Mudd has died on Tuesday, March 9, at 93 due to complications of kidney failure.

'Moonshiners' reality star Lance Waldroup died on February 25 at his home in North Carolina at 30. His mom reportedly found him unconscious and not breathing on his bed.

Ohio musician Michael Stanley has died at age 72 after he was diagnosed with lung cancer several months earlier. He’s best known for his time in the Michael Stanley band.

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky's father, Walter, has sadly passed away at the age of 82 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.

Vanessa Bryant declared her four daughter are her 'reason' for living after the horrific helicopter crash that killed her husband, Kobe, and their daughter, Gianna.

Vanessa Bryant says the 'pain is unimaginable' 14 months after losing her husband, Kobe, and their daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash.

'Degrassi' and 'Soundtrack' actor Jahmil French died at 29 from unknown causes on Monday, March 1, according to his costars.

OWN host Laura Berman said she and husband Samuel Chapman 'regularly' tested 16-year-old son Sammy for drugs prior to his accidental overdose earlier this month.

Vanessa Bryant called out Meek Mill for his 'extremely insensitive and disrespectful' Kobe Bryant lyric in his new song, which recently made headlines for referencing the late NBA star.

Alex Trebek's son, Matt, revealed that he donated his late father's 'Jeopardy!' wardrobe to charity. Watch the heartwarming clip.

Legendary actress Martha Stewart has passed away at the age of 98, her daughter confirmed.

Cloris Leachman's death certificate confirmed that she died of a stroke and that COVID-19 was a significant condition that contributed to her death.

Former Fat Boys member Mark Anthony Morales also known as Prince Markie Dee died suddenly on Thursday, February 18, at age 52. His cause of death has not been released.

The late Alex Trebek's last Jeopardy! champ, Brayden Smith, has unexpectedly died at 24 in his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Vincent Jackson has died at 38. He was found dead in a Florida hotel room this week after he checked in last month.

TikTok star Dazhariaa Quint Noyes' mom slammed the 'haters' and vowed to 'stay clean' after announcing her pregnancy just days following her daughter's suicide.

Mom of late TikTok star Dazhariaa Quint Noyes has announced her pregnancy on Facebook just days after her 18-year-old daughter reportedly died by suicide.

While Woody Harrelson has not posted about Larry Flynt’s death, he once said he was a ‘honest man’ after he played the ‘Hustler’ founder in ‘The People vs. Larry Flynt.’

Veteran NBC New York reporter Katherine Creag has suddenly died at 47, the network announced on Thursday morning.

Former model Rebecca Landrith was found dead, after reportedly being shot 18 times, on a Pennsylvania interstate. Police have arrested a suspect.

Soccer player Jérôme Boateng’s ex-girlfriend Kasia Lenhardt, 25, was reportedly found dead days after the couple split. Her cause of death is not confirmed.

Longtime NFL coach Mart Schottenheimer — who won 200 games — has died at 77 on Monday, February 8, due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease, it was reported.

OWN TV host Dr. Laura Berman is mourning the death of her son, Samuel, who died at 16 after an accidental overdose.

Mary Wilson, the co-founder of the beloved girl group The Supremes, has died at 76 on Monday, February 8.

Texas representative Ron Wright has died at 67 after battling COVID-19, making him the first member of Congress to die from the novel virus.

Boxing legend Leon Spinks, who once beat Muhammed Ali in a legendary upset match, has died at 67 years old after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.

'Sound of Music' actor Christopher Plummer has died at 91 years old, his longtime friend revealed. Get the details, here.

Australian singer and actress Trisha Noble has reportedly died at 76 on January 23 — just days before her birthday on February 3 — after an 18-month battle with mesothelioma.

Dustin Diamond will reportedly be cremated and have his ashes split between his dad and girlfriend, as he didn’t want a gravestone to be vandalized due to his celebrity status.

While the world mourns the loss of Dustin Diamond, fans and friends can take comfort in knowing that he did not die alone, as his one-year girlfriend was by his side.

Ricky Powell, the famed New York hip-hop photographer and honorary 'fourth Beastie Boy,' has died at 59 from heart failure.

Dustin Diamond admitted he compromised his friendships with his 'Saved by the Bell' costars after his tell-all memoir 'Behind the Bell' was released in 2009. Watch his interview with Dr. Oz, here.

6 Dogs reportedly took his own life on January 26 in Atlanta, Ga. Take a look at the late rapper's life, career and apparent suicide.

'Saved By The Bell' costar Mario Lopez and more celebrities react to Dustin Diamond's untimely passing on February 1 at the age of 44. See the tributes here.

'Luther' actor Luke Westlake hung himself at age 26 while out of work during the pandemic. This was his third attempt at taking his own life.

Legendary actress Cicely Tyson, who had a six-decade career in Hollywood, has died at 96 years old. See the celebrity reactions.

'Make Your Wish' and 'School 2017' actress Song Yoo-jung has died at 26. The South Korean star's cause of death has yet to be revealed.

Naya Rivera, Chadwick Boseman and more celebrities tragically passed away in recent months. Get more details on their unexpected deaths.

Days after Harry Brant’s untimely death, his brother Peter Brant II shared a heartbreaking photo of parents Stephanie Seymour and Peter Brant at their son’s memorial.

Dolly Parton's younger brother, country singer Randy Parton, died at 67 after battling cancer. Read Dolly's heartbreaking statement.

Actress Mira Furlan, who was best known for her roles as Deleen in the ’90s series 'Babylon 5' and Danielle Rousseau on the long-running series 'Lost,' has died at 65 on January 22.

Style icon Harry Brant died of an accidental overdose on Sunday, January 17, after years of struggling with prescription drug addiction.

Days after his death, Harry Brant’s little sister, Lily Brant, posted a touching tribute to her ‘amazing big brother and my best friend’ after he accidentally overdosed.

See photos of Harry Brant, supermodel mom Stephanie Seymour and their family through the years before Harry's accidental overdose on January 17.

Harry Brant, the son to supermodel Stephanie Seymour and high profile businessman Peter Brant, has died at 24 after an accidental overdose on Sunday, January 17.

A look back at the actor's life and tragic death.

The widow of Fred Rogers, Joanne Rogers, has passed away at 92 years old. Get details.

'Survivor: Palau' contestant Angie Jakusz died on Friday, January 8, at age 40 after her lengthy battle with squamous cell colorectal cancer.

Ryan Dorsey visited Naya Rivera’s grave on what would have been her 34th birthday and then posted a touching tribute to his ex-wife. See the photo.