Celebrity Obituaries

Entertainment 6 hours ago

'Twin Peaks' star Lenny Von Dohlen dead at 63

"Twin Peaks" actor Lenny Von Dohlen died on Tuesday, his sister shared on Facebook. The star was 63.

Entertainment 6 hours ago

Ray Liotta: A look at the 'Goodfellas' star's life behind the camera and as a Hollywood legend

Ray Liotta was known for starring roles in "Goodfellas" as Henry Hill, "Field of Dreams" and "The Many Saints of Newark." The legendary actor died at the age of 67 on Thursday.

Entertainment 6 hours ago

Jack Higgins, author of 'The Eagle Has Landed,' dead at 92

British author Jack Higgins, who penned the novel “The Eagle Has Landed” about a fictional World War II plot to kidnap British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, has died at the age of 92.

Entertainment 6 hours ago

The Wanted's Tom Parker dead at 33

Tom Parker of the band The Wanted has died. He was 33. Parker's wife, Kelsey Hardwick Parker, confirmed the news on her Instagram account on Wednesday.

Media 6 hours ago

Funeral held for Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski in Ireland

The veteran photojournalist was killed in an attack while reporting in war-torn Ukraine.

Politics 6 hours ago

Rep. Don Young, Alaska Republican, dead at 88

U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, the longest-serving member of the House, died Friday night.

Sports 6 hours ago

John Clayton, longtime ESPN reporter on NFL, dead at 67

Longtime NFL journalist John Clayton died Friday following a short illness. He was 67.

Media 6 hours ago

Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra 'Sasha' Kuvshynova assisting Fox News in Ukraine killed in attack

Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott announced the passing of 24-year-old Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova.

Media 6 hours ago

'The Five' remembers Bob Beckel: 'He really was made for television'

The co-hosts of "The Five" shared their favorite memories about their former colleague.

Media 6 hours ago

Bob Beckel, former co-host of 'The Five,' dead at 73

The Democratic strategist is survived by his two children.

Sports 6 hours ago

Charley Taylor, Washington Hall of Fame receiver, dead at 80

Charley Taylor, the Hall of Fame receiver who ended his 13-season career with Washington as the NFL's career receptions leader, died Saturday. He was 80.

Entertainment 6 hours ago

Ivan Reitman, Hollywood producer, 'Ghostbusters' director, dead at 75

Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind beloved comedies from “Animal House” to “Ghostbusters,” has died. He was 75.

Politics 6 hours ago

Wayne Stenehjem, North Dakota's longest-serving AG, dead at 68

North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, a former legislator and the state's longest-serving attorney general, died at age 68, his office announced Friday, just hours after he was taken to a hospital.

Entertainment 6 hours ago

Don Wilson, guitarist with The Ventures, dies at 88

Don Wilson, co-founder and rhythm guitarist of the instrumental guitar band The Ventures, has died.

Sports 6 hours ago

Clark Gillies, member of NY Islanders' Stanley Cup teams, dead at 67

Clark Gillies, a key member of the New York Islanders’ 1980s NHL dynasty that notched four consecutive Stanley Cup championships and a record 19 straight playoff series victories, died Friday, the team announced. He was 67.

Entertainment 6 hours ago

Dallas Frazier, writer of Oak Ridge Boys hit 'Elvira' and other songs, dead at 82

Songwriter Dallas Frazier, a multi-time Grammy winner who is enshrined in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, died on Friday, according to a report. He was 82.

Entertainment 6 hours ago

Ralph Emery, famed country music broadcaster, dead at 88

Ralph Emery, 88, who became known as the dean of country music broadcasters over more than a half-century in both radio and television, died Saturday, his family said.

World 6 hours ago

European Parliament President David Sassoli dies at 65

European Parliament President David Sassoli has died at a hospital in Italy, his spokesman said in a tweet Tuesday.

Entertainment 6 hours ago

Hollywood bard, muse and reveler Eve Babitz dies at 78

Eve Babitz, the Hollywood bard, muse and reveler who with warmth and candor chronicled the excesses of her native world in the 1960s and 1970s and became a cult figure to generations of readers, has died. She was 78.

Politics 6 hours ago

Republicans, Democrats react to Bob Dole's death: He 'represented the finest of American values'

The death of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, 98, sparked a wave of reactions from Republicans and Democrats.

Politics 6 hours ago

Longtime GOP senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole dead at 98

Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole died Sunday morning at age 98 after he was treated for lung cancer earlier this year.

Sports 6 hours ago

Mark Roth, pro bowling hall-of-famer, dead at 70

Mark Roth, a pro bowling champion from the 1970s and 1980s who ranks among the sport’s greatest names, has died, according to reports. He was 70.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Charles Moose, Maryland police chief who led DC sniper response, dead at 68

Charles Moose, a former Maryland police chief who led the D.C. sniper investigation in 2002, has died.

U.S. 6 hours ago

Malikah Shabazz, 56, daughter of Malcolm X, found dead in Brooklyn, NY: report

Malikah Shabazz, the 56-year-old daughter of slain civil rights activist Malcolm X, was found dead Monday in her Brooklyn, N.Y., home, according to a report.

Opinion 6 hours ago

Juan Williams: Colin Powell never forgot he was a 'grunt' – an American soldier

Gen. Colin Powell once told me that if you shook him in the middle of the night and asked him to identify himself he’d say he was an American soldier.

Opinion 6 hours ago

Gen. Tata: Colin Powell transcended politics, the nation could learn from his life

The nation could learn lessons from how Colin Powell lived his life and use it as a catalyst for unity.

Media 6 hours ago

News outlets pen controversial obituaries for conservative figures, flattering ones for terrorists, dictators

Mainstream media often paints less flattering images of conservative figures in obituaries than known terrorists.

Politics 6 hours ago

Remembering Colin Powell upon his death: Former President Bush calls him 'a great public servant'

Former President Bush, on the passing of Colin Powell, calls the retired general and former secretary of state 'a great man'

Entertainment 6 hours ago

‘Bridgerton’ Emmy winner Marc Pilcher dead at 53 of COVID-19

Hair and makeup artist Marc Pilcher died of COVID-19 on Sunday at the age of 53. He was double vaccinated and had no underlying health conditions, according to his agency Curtis Brown.

Entertainment 6 hours ago

Funeral for Michael K. Williams to be held Tuesday in Pennsylvania

A private funeral service will be held Tuesday in Pennsylvania for “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams.

Politics 6 hours ago

Former US Sen. Adlai Stevenson III, 90, dead from dementia

Former U.S. Sen. Adlai Stevenson III of Illinois has died at his home on Chicago's North Side. He was 90.