obituaries

'Real World' alum Sarah Becker dead by suicide at 52

Becker starred in Season 5 of the MTV reality series in 1996. At the time, she was 25 and worked at Wildstorm Comics in California.

'M*A*S*H' and 'Hunger Games' actor Donald Sutherland dead at 88

Donald's son Kiefer Sutherland confirmed the news Thursday via X, calling his late father "one of the most important actors in the history of film."

'Super Size Me' director Morgan Spurlock dead at 53 after cancer battle

The famed filmmaker is survived by his parents and two sons, Laken, 17, and Kallen, 8.

Former Train bassist Charlie Colin dead at 58 after falling in shower

The musician slipped while house-sitting for a friend in Brussels, his mother announced.

'American Idol' alum Mandisa dead at 47

The Grammy-winning Christian singer died Thursday at home in Nashville.

TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36, family reveals

The TikTok influencer died last week at 36, her family announced on Sunday.

Roberto Cavalli, legendary maximalist fashion designer, dead at 83

The Italian designer was known for his flamboyant designs and love of animal prints as well as his flashy personal style and appreciation of excess.

OJ Simpson dead at 76 after cancer battle

The famed football player, who was acquitted of murder, died surrounded by his children and grandchildren, his family announced on social media Thursday.

NHL's Boone Jenner, wife Maggie mourn stillborn son 1 month before due date

"While this pain is like nothing we’ve experienced before, it’s also shown us the immense love we have to give," the couple shared in a joint statement.

'General Hospital' star Robyn Bernard found dead at 64 in 'open field' behind California business

The coroner completed the soap opera star's autopsy Wednesday, but a cause of death has not been released yet. Police do not suspect foul play.

'16 and Pregnant' alum dead at 20 after freak ATV accident

Garinger's mother, Mary Hobbs, revealed she witnessed the quad flip over and crush her only son's skull. "He was my baby boy," she said.

'Once Upon a Time' actor Chris Gauthier dead at 48

The "Smallville" actor died on Feb. 23, 2024, after a brief illness, his manager and talent agency announced on Sunday.

Country singer Toby Keith dead at 62 after stomach cancer battle

"He fought his fight with grace and courage," his team announced on social media. "Please respect the privacy of his family at this time."

Broadway icon Chita Rivera dead at 91

The Broadway star's daughter, Lisa Mordente, said in a statement her mom died in New York on Tuesday "after a brief illness."

Gisele Bündchen mourns the death of her 'angel' mom: 'I will see you in my dreams'

"You were an angel on earth, always helping everyone around you," the supermodel wrote. "I am so grateful to be your daughter and to have learned from you."

Kate Beckinsale announces death of stepfather Roy Battersby after brief illness: 'I have no words yet'

"I fought for you with everything I had," the "Serendipity" star posted on social media after sharing the director's obituary. "Oh Roy I am so sorry I lost."

Legendary sitcom creator Norman Lear dead at 101

A spokeswoman for the family confirmed the news, sharing that Lear died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles.

Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, dead at 65

MacGowan shared that he had been diagnosed with encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, last year, and he was recently hospitalized for health issues.

Controversial celebrity dermatologist Alex Khadavi dead at 50

The famed physician came under fire in 2021 when he allegedly went on a caught-on-video homophobic rant against his gay neighbors.

Italian TikToker Lorenzo Delle Femmine, 40, dies from heart attack while playing with his kids

The beloved influencer, who was known as Mister Pella Pazzo to his 1.8 million followers on the video-sharing app, died from a heart attack on Monday.