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Mar. 5, 2024
Janice Burgess, Visionary
Backyardigans
Creator, Dead at 72
The Nickelodeon executive oversaw the production of
Blue’s Clues
and
Little Bill
, too.
By
Zoe Guy
rip
Feb. 2, 2024
Carl Weathers,
Rocky
and
Mandalorian
Star, Dead at 76
The actor was best known for playing Creed in the boxing franchise.
By
Zoe Guy
rip
Jan. 23, 2024
Adam Harrison, Son of
Pawn Stars
’ Rick Harrison, Dead at 39
Rick Harrison confirmed the cause of death on Monday.
By
Alejandra Gularte
rip
Jan. 12, 2024
Bill Hayes,
Days of Our Lives
Star, Dead at 98
He was also known for his chart-topping recording of “The Ballad of Davy Crockett.”
By
Jennifer Zhan
rip
Jan. 4, 2024
Mary Poppins
Star Glynis Johns Dead at 100
She also sang “Send In the Clowns” for her Tony Award-winning role in
A Little Night Music.
By
Jennifer Zhan
rip
Dec. 6, 2023
Norman Lear, Television Pioneer, Dead at 101
He produced groundbreaking sitcoms like
All in the Family
and
The Jeffersons
.
By
Alejandra Gularte
will they won’t they
Nov. 30, 2023
Aretha Franklin’s Sons Awarded Property Based on Couch Will
A jury declared the handwritten document valid over the summer.
By
Zoe Guy
rip
Nov. 27, 2023
Jean Knight, ‘Mr. Big Stuff’ Singer, Dead at 80
Her hit 1971 song left an indelible mark.
By
Zoe Guy
statements
Nov. 19, 2023
Taylor Swift Mourns Fan Who Died Before Brazil Concert
Brazil’s federal government has reportedly issued a 24-hour deadline for the concert producer to provide information on the tragedy’s circumstances.
By
Jennifer Zhan
rip
Nov. 17, 2023
A.S. Byatt, Scholar and
Possession
Novelist, Dead at 87
“Antonia’s books are the most wonderful jewel-boxes of stories and ideas,” her publisher stated.
By
Jason P. Frank
tributes
Nov. 15, 2023
Jennifer Aniston Is ‘Poring Over’ Old Texts With Matthew Perry
“Making you laugh just made my day,” Perry once texted Aniston. “It made my day :)”
By
Zoe Guy
rip
Nov. 13, 2023
Kevin Turen,
Euphoria
and
The Idol
Producer, Dead at 44
He produced Trey Edward Shults’s
Waves
, Ti West’s
X
trilogy, and more.
By
Zoe Guy
rip
Nov. 7, 2023
My Sister’s Keeper
’s Evan Ellingson Dead at 35
Castmate Abigail Breslin remembers the young actor in an Instagram post.
By
Alejandra Gularte
rip
Oct. 25, 2023
Richard Roundtree, Star of
Shaft
, Dead at 81
He was one of the first Black action heroes.
By
Zoe Guy
rip
Oct. 18, 2023
Dancing with the Stars
Pays Tribute to Suzanne Somers
“She made a big impression on everyone here.”
By
Tom Smyth
rip
Oct. 12, 2023
Rudolph Isley, Founding Isley Brothers Member, Dead at 84
He wrote some of the band’s biggest hits.
By
Zoe Guy
rip
Sept. 28, 2023
Sir Michael Gambon, Dumbledore in
Harry Potter
, Dead at 82
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and more have paid tribute to their late co-star.
By
Jason P. Frank
rip jimmy
Sept. 8, 2023
Jimmy Buffett Has 3 Posthumous Singles Bubblin’ Up
Fins up at half mast.
By
Rebecca Alter
respect the classics
Sept. 6, 2023
Charlie Watts’s Final Gift Was a Rolling Stones Succession Plan
The band revealed Watts personally recommended and gave his “blessing” to new drummer Steve Jordan.
By
Devon Ivie
rip
Aug. 14, 2023
Clarence Avant, Music Executive, Dead at 92
Barack and Michelle Obama thanked Avant for his “wise counsel” in a statement.
By
Justin Curto
pocket sand
Aug. 10, 2023
Johnny Hardwick, Dale From
King of the Hill,
Dead at 64
The Texan stand-up comic was also a writer and producer on the series.
By
Rebecca Alter
rip
Aug. 9, 2023
Robbie Robertson, the Band Co-founder and Film Composer, Dead at 80
Known for investigating the sounds of Americana with Bob Dylan and collaborating with Martin Scorsese.
By
Zoe Guy
two hops this time
Aug. 8, 2023
DJ Casper, Father of the ‘Cha Cha Slide,’ Dead at 58
Turn it out for a legend.
By
Rebecca Alter
rip
Aug. 7, 2023
William Friedkin,
The Exorcist
Director, Dead at 87
The game-changing filmmaker won an Oscar for directing
The French Connection.
Rebecca Alter
rip
Aug. 5, 2023
Angus Cloud,
Euphoria
Star, Dead at 25
Cloud’s mother shared a statement about her last moments with him.
By
Jason P. Frank
tributes
Aug. 5, 2023
Billie Eilish, Maude Apatow, Zendaya, and More Remember Angus Cloud
Eilish dedicated “Never Felt So Alone” to him at Lollapalooza.
By
Jennifer Zhan
rip
Aug. 4, 2023
Mark Margolis,
Breaking Bad
and
Better Call Saul
Actor, Dead at 83
Bryan Cranston, Bob Odenkirk, Darren Aronofsky, and more have paid tribute to the Emmy-nominated star.
By
Rebecca Alter
remembrances
Aug. 2, 2023
Natasha Lyonne, Kathy Griffin, and more Honor Pee-wee Herman
Alongside Conan O’Brien, David Hasselhoff, Billy Eichner, and more.
By
Bella Arnold
rip
July 31, 2023
Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman Actor and Comedian, Dead at 70
“I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
By
Jason P. Frank
tributes
July 31, 2023
Lady Gaga Will Miss Her Friend Tony Bennett ‘Forever’
“All I wanted was for Tony to remember how much I loved him and how grateful I was to have him in my life.”
By
Jason P. Frank
rip
July 28, 2023
Randy Meisner, Founding Member of the Eagles, Dead at 77
“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band.”
By
Jason P. Frank
tributes
July 27, 2023
Sinéad O’Connor, As Remembered by Collaborators and Famous Fans
Pink and Brandi Carlile performed “Nothing Compares 2 U” in tribute.
By
Bethy Squires
rip
July 26, 2023
Sinéad O’Connor, Renowned Irish Singer, Dead at 56
She became a star with her evocative cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
By
Justin Curto
tributes
July 24, 2023
Nancy Sinatra, Elton John, and More Remember Tony Bennett
“Tony was one of the most splendid people who ever lived. Kind, loving, talented and generous, he never let us down.”
By
Jason P. Frank
rip
July 21, 2023
Tony Bennett, Legendary Singer, Dead at 96
The “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” crooner was beloved across generations of listeners.
By
Alejandra Gularte
rip
July 12, 2023
Milan Kundera, Czech-Born French Writer, Dead at 94
His works include
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
as well as
The Book of Laughter and Forgetting.
By
Jason P. Frank
rip
June 24, 2023
Eight Is Enough
Star Adam Rich’s Cause of Death Revealed
The former child actor was found dead in January.
By
Jennifer Zhan
rip
June 23, 2023
Sheldon Harnick,
Fiddler on the Roof
Lyricist, Dead at 99
His collaborations with Jerry Bock led to American classics of musical theater.
By
Jason P. Frank
rip
June 13, 2023
Cormac McCarthy, Acclaimed American Novelist, Dead at 89
The
No Country for Old Men
author wrote gripping tales of the American West and portraits of apocalypse.
By
Zoe Guy
rip
June 12, 2023
Treat Williams,
Hair
and
Everwood
Actor, Dead at 71
His agent confirmed that he died after a motorcycle crash.
By
Jennifer Zhan
rip
June 6, 2023
Astrud Gilberto, Bossa Nova Icon, Dead at 83
Her version of “The Girl From Ipanema” brought the Brazilian music to the masses.
By
Justin Curto
rip
June 5, 2023
Anna Shay, Heart of
Bling Empire
, Dead at 62
The heiress turned reality star died of a stroke, her family confirmed.
By
Zoe Guy
tributes
May 26, 2023
Angela Bassett, Mick Jagger, Beyoncé, and More Honor Tina Turner
Also Jenifer Lewis, Gloria Gaynor, and Lizzo.
By
Justin Curto
rip
May 24, 2023
Kenneth Anger, Vanguard of Queer Experimental Cinema, Dead at 96
Known for the classic shorts
Fireworks
(1947) and
Scorpio Rising
(1963).
By
Zoe Guy
rip
May 22, 2023
Ray Stevenson,
RRR
Actor, Dead at 58
He will be seen in the upcoming
Star Wars
series
Ahsoka
as former Jedi Baylan Skoll.
By
Rebecca Alter
rip
Apr. 25, 2023
Harry Belafonte,
Calypso
Singer and Activist, Dead at 96
The Grammy winner was known for hit songs like “Day-O (Banana Boat Song)” and “Jamaica Farewell.”
By
Jennifer Zhan
rip
Apr. 24, 2023
Len Goodman, Former
Dancing With the Stars
Judge, Dead at 78
He led the panel for 31 seasons.
By
Zoe Guy
rip
Apr. 19, 2023
Moonbin, Member of the K-pop Group Astro, Dead at 25
He was found dead at his home in Seoul on April 19.
By
Zoe Guy
shhhh
Apr. 11, 2023
That
Succession
Moment Had a Code Name: Larry David
He is the harbinger of death, the destroyer of worlds, the curber of enthusiasm.
By
Rebecca Alter
rip
Apr. 4, 2023
Heklina, Influential San Franciso Drag Legend, Dead at 55
“I am utterly heartbroken, stunned, and focusing on what needs to get done next,” collaborator Peaches Christ shared.
By
Jason P. Frank
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