Celebrity Deaths

Authorities paid a visit to Brian Hickerson’s grandmother's home to conduct a welfare check after the death of his girlfriend, Hayden Panettiere.

Megyn Kelly criticized Hayden Panettiere's 'loser' parents, Lesley Vogel and Skip Panettiere, for not 'protecting' the child star throughout her career.

Hayden Panettiere's estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, called out her late daughter's boyfriend Brian Hickerson in a biting statement.

Hayden Panettiere built a successful career in television and film, transitioning from child star to accomplished actress.

From Victoria Jones to Bret Hanna-Shuford, these are the celebrities who died in 2026.

A representative for Hayden Panettiere confirmed her death in a statement on Sunday, August 16.

Connie Britton paid a heartbreaking tribute to Hayden Panettiere on social media on August 17.

Late actress Hayden Panettiere welcomed her only child, daughter Kaya, in December 2014 with ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko.

Hayden Panettiere died on August 16 at the age of 36.

Christy Knowings appeared on 'All That' for three seasons from 1997 to 2000.

Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on June 14 after he was found unconscious at his home.

Margaret Cho brutally mocked Lindsey Graham after the senator passed away on Saturday at the age of 71.

Actor Sam Neill said he wasn't afraid of dying but that it would 'annoy him' in resurfaced interviews that took place years before sudden death.

Lindsey Graham ignored advice to seek immediate medical help after admitting he felt unwell, a report claimed shortly after his sudden death.

One of Lindsey Graham's 2016 tweets about Donald Trump went viral after the senator's shocking sudden death at age 71.

Despite authorities ruling out foul play, Kash Patel offered FBI assistance following Lindsey Graham's shock sudden death at age 71.

Embattled FBI Director Kash Patel was slammed for his 'reckless' tweet fueling Lindsey Graham conspiracy theories.

Eerie photos have emerged of EMS rushing Sen. Lindsey Graham to the hospital before his sudden death from heart issues.

Donald Trump recalled the last phone call he had with senator Lindsey Graham the night before he died at age 71.

Senator Lindsey Graham died on July 11 at the age of 71.

The Ring's Daveigh Chase died at the age of 35 on June 16 after suffering from meningitis and sepsis.

Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila, died from smoke inhalation after a house fire in New Jersey on June 16.

Former child star Daveigh Chase, 35, died due to meningitis and a blood infection on June 17.

Actress Daveigh Chase, who starred as the child antagonist in 'The Ring,' died from meningitis on June 16.

'Top Gun: Maverick' actor James Handy was found suffering from a stab wound to the chest in the front yard of his Tarzana, Calif., home on June 3.

British songwriter Talay Riley, who has worked with pop stars like Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, has died at age 35.

'Alaskan Bush People' alum Matt Brown was found dead in a river on May 30.

'Virgin River' actor Stewart McLean was found dead and is believed to have been murdered days after he went missing from his British Columbia home on May 15.

John Easterling was married to Olivia Newton-John from 2008 until her death in 2022.

Kyle Busch was born into a household deeply rooted in racing before building a loving family of his own with his wife, Samantha Busch.

Kyle Busch became one of NASCAR's most recognizable drivers before his sudden death on May 21 at age 41.

Kennedy family scion Jack Schlossberg admitted his 'world will never be the same' after sister Tatiana died from cancer in December 2025 at age 35.

A new documentary claims that despite horrific adverse reactions, doctors continued to pump 'Friends' star Matthew Perry with drugs.

Patrick Muldoon tragically died at age 57 after suffering a heart attack inside of his home. He was found dead in the bathroom by his girlfriend.

Rob and Michele Reiner's eldest child, Jake Reiner, shared an emotional essay on his parents' unexpected December 2025 murders.

'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets was devastatingly found dead at age 67 inside of his Arizona home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Marie Osmond broke her silence on brother Alan Osmond's heartbreaking death two days after the Monday, April 20, tragedy.

Alan Osmond's son David reflected on their shared MS battles following the singer's death at 76.

Denise Richards' daughter Sami Sheen revealed she received 'a sign' from her mom's late ex Patrick Muldoon right after he died on Sunday, April 19.

Hulk Hogan hit 'rock bottom' after his divorce from first wife Linda, as the late WWE legend contemplated suicide while taking lethal amounts of fentanyl.

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of The Osmonds family music group, died at age 76 on Monday night, April 20.

Alan Osmond's brother Merrill Osmond revealed he had a 'tender moment' with his sibling just two days before he passed away at age 76 on April 20.

Denise Richards and Patrick Muldoon began dating after they met on the set of the 1997 film 'Starship Troopers.'

Patrick Swayze died at age 57 in 2009, 22 months after being diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer.

'Game of Thrones' actor Michael Patrick died on April 7 after a three-year battle with Motor Neuron Disease.

'My 600-Lb. Life' alum Dolly Martinez's sister Lindsey Cooper slammed trolls following the reality star's death.

Michael Jackson's fans are claiming his daughter, Paris, doesn't know her famous father the way they do because she was 11 when he died.

Chuck Norris' $70 million estate will be split between his wife and five children.

Chuck Norris' biggest scandals have resurfaced after the athlete passed away at age 86 on March 20.

Chuck Norris was married twice and raised five children before his death at 86.