Obituaries

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned more than six decades across music, film, television and entertainment. Parton died Tuesday, August 25, in Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee native became one of the most recognizable and beloved entertainers in American culture, building […]

Sean Grayson, a former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison from cancer complications.

Hollywood lost many beloved actors in 2026, from Oscar winners to sitcom stars, with causes ranging from cancer to accidents.

Derrick Parker, the former NYPD detective who became widely known as the department’s “Hip-Hop Cop,” has died. He was 65 years old. As spotted on The New York Times, Parker died July 24 at a hospital in East Meadow, N.Y., after suffering a heart attack, according to his brother Strickland Parker. His death closes the […]

Actress Hayden Panettiere, who rose from child stardom to become a familiar face on hit television shows including Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. Panettiere died Sunday, Aug. 16, in South Carolina, according to her family and representatives. Her father, Skip Panettiere, described his daughter as an “incredible light” who brought […]

: The UFC is mourning the death of flyweight fighter Allan Nascimento, who died at age 34 after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep, the promotion announced Monday.

2026 saw the passing of many influential figures, from actors and musicians to activists and pioneers, leaving behind lasting legacies.

The Houston Texans organization is mourning the loss of co-founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 89. The team announced that McNair died peacefully with her family by her side. RELATED: Texans Bring Back Original Stadium Name RELATED: Houston Texans 2026 Schedule Released McNair played a pivotal […]

Houston’s music community is mourning the loss of rising rapper Judy World, who was killed in a stabbing incident in southeast Houston. According to court records, Judy World, whose real name was Krystal Jordan, was involved in an altercation on Bat Sheva Lane. Houston police responded to the scene and found Jordan suffering from stab […]

Acclaimed actor Sam Neill, beloved for his iconic role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78, his family announced Monday.

Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved actors. Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor whose career spanned more than five decades, has died at the age of 78. RELATED: 30 Celebs Who Lost Major Weight [Photos] RELATED: 30 Celebrities Lost to Drug Related Deaths Neill became a global star in […]

George E. Johnson, the founder of the pioneering Johnson Products Company focused on hair care, has died at 99.