Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
The rise of metal music: How heavy metal got its name (and reputation)
Decades after its rise, heavy metal has found its place in mainstream music, but it didn’t come without a fight.
Decades after its rise, heavy metal has found its place in mainstream music, but it didn’t come without a fight.
Joe Negri, Mister Rogers' handyman and jazz musician, dies at 99
Joe Negri, the jazz musician known for his work as the handyman alongside Fred Rogers in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, according to TribLIVE.
Joe Negri, the jazz musician known for his work as the handyman alongside Fred Rogers in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, according to TribLIVE.
Kate Middleton reached 'final straw' with Prince Harry after comment about King Charles' cancer: author
An author claims Kate Middleton told Prince William she "was done with Harry" after his remarks about the king's health.
An author claims Kate Middleton told Prince William she "was done with Harry" after his remarks about the king's health.
'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown found dead after brother pulled him from river
“Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown has died. His brother Noah helped to pull his body from a river in Washington state Saturday.
“Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown has died. His brother Noah helped to pull his body from a river in Washington state Saturday.
Kelly Curtis, actress and Jamie Lee Curtis’ sister, dies at 69
Actress Kelly Curtis died Saturday morning at her home. She was 69 years old.
Actress Kelly Curtis died Saturday morning at her home. She was 69 years old.
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning ‘Star Wars’ editor, dies at 80
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor often described as the unsung hero of “Star Wars,” has died.
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor often described as the unsung hero of “Star Wars,” has died.
Film Forever Weekend; Brookfield celebrates analog photo comeback
Mike Crivello’s Camera Center in Brookfield is hosting Film Forever Weekend, a celebration of analog photography featuring William Lemke’s portraits of Grateful Dead fans.
Mike Crivello’s Camera Center in Brookfield is hosting Film Forever Weekend, a celebration of analog photography featuring William Lemke’s portraits of Grateful Dead fans.
BTS fans outraged over TV news anchor’s "death to America" cookie comment
James Eppler, an anchor at Gray Media-owned KJTV in Lubbock, was reading a story about the BTS-Oreo cookie collab when things presumably went off-script.
James Eppler, an anchor at Gray Media-owned KJTV in Lubbock, was reading a story about the BTS-Oreo cookie collab when things presumably went off-script.
Matthew Perry's former live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa sentenced in ketamine overdose case
Kenneth Iwamasa, the long-time live-in assistant to the late actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to three years and five months in federal prison.
Kenneth Iwamasa, the long-time live-in assistant to the late actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to three years and five months in federal prison.
'Emily in Paris' actor Pierre Deny dies at 69: Reports
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
Sonny Rollins, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the saxophonist known for his bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation, has died at the age of 95.
Sonny Rollins, the saxophonist known for his bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation, has died at the age of 95.
This fan favorite stamp is making a comeback this summer
An iconic stamp that sold out within weeks is making a comeback this summer after winning a voting contest.
An iconic stamp that sold out within weeks is making a comeback this summer after winning a voting contest.
Luke Combs sets Lambeau Field concert attendance record
Luke Combs set a Lambeau Field concert attendance record with 51,981 fans Saturday as two weekend concerts brought more than 92,000 people to Green Bay.
Luke Combs set a Lambeau Field concert attendance record with 51,981 fans Saturday as two weekend concerts brought more than 92,000 people to Green Bay.
Stewart McLean, missing 'Virgin River' actor, found dead in suspected homicide
Stewart McLean, the actor known for his roles in "Virgin River" and other shows, was found dead in British Columbia after he was reported missing last week.
Stewart McLean, the actor known for his roles in "Virgin River" and other shows, was found dead in British Columbia after he was reported missing last week.
Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ rapper, dies at 59
Rapper Rob Base helped bring hip hop into the mainstream with the 1988 hit song "It Takes Two," which later became a pop culture staple.
Rapper Rob Base helped bring hip hop into the mainstream with the 1988 hit song "It Takes Two," which later became a pop culture staple.
'Danny Go!' star Daniel Coleman announces death of 14-year-old son
Beloved children’s entertainer Daniel Coleman, known as Danny Go, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his 14-year-old son, Isaac, after a battle with cancer.
Beloved children’s entertainer Daniel Coleman, known as Danny Go, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his 14-year-old son, Isaac, after a battle with cancer.
Joey Chestnut set to defend hot dog eating title while on probation for battery
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title while on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery.
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title while on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery.
'Peanuts' music owner sues US government, 3 companies alleging illegal use of its tunes
The owner of the iconic “Peanuts" music catalog is taking legal action against multiple companies and even the U.S. government, claiming the beloved classics were used without permission.
The owner of the iconic “Peanuts" music catalog is taking legal action against multiple companies and even the U.S. government, claiming the beloved classics were used without permission.