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Jimmy Buffett Dead: Legendary ‘Margaritaville’ Singer Dies at 76

The iconic singer Jimmy Buffett has died. He was 76. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a Friday, September 1, statement on Buffett’s Instagram read. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure […]

Jasmine Cephas Jones Mourns Death of 'Damn Good' Dad Ron Cephas Jones

Jasmine Cephas Jones is breaking her silence after the death of her father, Ron Cephas Jones. “Grief. This one is a battle,” she captioned an Instagram post on Wednesday, August 30, sharing a carousel of throwback photos from childhood and beyond. “I keep looking at my phone wanting to call you and wanting to hear […]

Celebrities Who Had to Clarify They Weren't Actually Dead: Lil Tay and More

Lil Tay and Josh Seiter are just some of the celebrities who had to clarify that they are still alive after being pronounced dead on the internet. In August 2023, Lil Tay’s Instagram account released a statement claiming she and her brother had passed away. Us Weekly subsequently received a response from the email address […]

Stars Who Have Tragically Lost Their Significant Others Through the Years

Michelle Williams, Lea Michele and more stars have opened up about dealing with their grief following unexpected deaths in their personal lives. The Dawson’s Creek alum met Heath Ledger after they played husband and wife in Brokeback Mountain in 2004. The couple welcomed daughter Matilda the following year. Williams and Ledger called it quits in […]

Travis Barker’s Quotes About DJ AM Over the Years

Travis Barker has experienced a lot of tragedy in his life — including losing his best friend DJ AM (whose real name is Adam Goldstein). In September 2008, Barker was involved in a plane crash that killed four people and left him with third-degree burns covering 65 percent of his body. The only other survivor […]

‘The Crown’ Producers Were 'Careful' About Filming Princess Diana's Death

The Crown put a lot of thought into how Princess Diana‘s death would be portrayed. “The show might be big and noisy, but we’re not. We’re thoughtful people, and we’re sensitive people. There were very careful, long conversations about how we were going to do it,” executive producers Andy Harries and Suzanne Mackie said at […]

Drew Carey, Andy Cohen and More Mourn 'American Treasure' Bob Barker

Drew Carey, Andy Cohen and more celebrities are coming together to honor the legacy of the late Bob Barker. “It’s a beautiful day to remember to help control the pet population [and] have your pet spayed or neutered,” Cohen, 55, said via Instagram Story on Saturday, August 26. Cohen’s PSA paid tribute to Barker’s own […]

Adam Sandler 'Loved Laughing With’ the Late Bob Barker on 'Happy Gilmore'

Adam Sandler is remembering Bob Barker’s legacy following his death. “The man. The myth. The best. Such a sweet funny guy to hang out with. Loved talking to him,” Sandler, 56, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, August 26, alongside throwback pictures of the former Happy Gilmore costars. “Loved laughing with him. Loved him kicking the […]

‘The Price Is Right’ Host Bob Barker Dead at 99

A TV legend lost. Bob Barker died on Saturday, August 26, at age 99. His publicist, Roger Neal, confirmed the news to Us Weekly, noting that Barker died of natural causes at his home. “It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker, has left us,” Neal […]

Nick Carter and His Family Are 'Still Processing' Brother Aaron's Death

Nick Carter is still struggling to cope with the death of his younger brother, Aaron Carter. “It’s definitely been tough for me and my family,” Nick, 43, told Entertainment Tonight in an interview published on Friday, August 25. “It is still something that we are still processing, to this day.” He continued: “I don’t think […]

WWE Tragedies Over the Years: The Saddest and Most Shocking Deaths

Wrestling fans have had to mourn many tragic and surprising deaths including athletes such as Sara Lee and Brodie Lee over the years. In October 2022, Cory Weston broke his silence about his wife’s sudden death in an emotional tribute. “I loved you from the first moment I saw you. I would always say that […]

WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt Dead at 36

WWE superstar Bray Wyatt, whose real name is Windham Lawrence Rotunda, has died at age 36. “Just received a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda who informed us of the tragic news that our WWE family member for life Windham Rotunda — also known as Bray Wyatt — unexpectedly passed earlier today,” WWE […]

River Phoenix's Mom Honors Late Son on His 53rd B-Day: 'Still Alive in Me'

Arlyn “Heart” Phoenix is honoring late son River Phoenix’s birthday nearly 30 years after his death. “August 23, 1970 [was] one of the most amazing days of my life bringing Earthbound a living being, truly a touch of the most sacred,” Arlyn, 78, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, August 23. “Just as he tried to […]

'This Is Us' Stars Mourn Ron Cephas Jones: Mandy, Sterling and More

Many of Ron Cephas Jones’ former This Is Us costars are honoring his legacy following his death. “Life imitated art today, and one of the most wonderful people the world has ever seen is no longer with us,” Sterling K. Brown wrote via his Instagram on Saturday, August 19. “@cephasjaz has passed away, and the world is a […]

'This Is Us' Star Ron Cephas Jones Dead at 66: Cause of Death Revealed

This Is Us alum Ron Cephas Jones has died. He was 66. His representative confirmed the news of his passing to Us Weekly on Saturday, August 19, adding that heart-related issues caused his death. “Beloved and award-winning actor Ron Cephas Jones has passed away at the age of 66 due to a long-standing pulmonary issue,” […]

'AJLT' Showrunner Breaks Down Farewell to Willie Garson's Character

This post includes spoilers for the newest episode of And Just Like That. And Just Like That has said a poignant goodbye to Willie Garson’s character, but the writers purposefully chose not to kill off Stanford. “Ever since Willie died, what we had to do last year was explain the loss of our really wonderful […]

Kellie Pickler Breaks Silence After Husband Kyle Jacobs’ Death

Kellie Pickler is speaking out for the first time since her husband, Kyle Jacobs, died at age 49 in February. “One of the most beautiful lessons my husband taught me was in a moment of a crisis, if you don’t know what to do, ‘do nothing, just be still.’ I have chosen to heed his […]

The Fate of John Aniston's 'Days of Our Lives' Character Revealed

Months after his last onscreen appearance, Days of Our Lives finally addressed the fate of John Aniston’s character, Victor Kiriakis. The soap opera bid one final farewell to the late actor on the Wednesday, August 16, episode. After it was revealed last week that Victor’s plane from Greece back to the fictional town of Salem […]

NFL Tragedies of 2023: The Saddest and Most Shocking Deaths

Football fans have had to mourn a heartbreaking amount of NFL stars in 2023. In January 2023, the Detroit Lions confirmed that Jessie Lemonier passed away at the age of 25. “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier,” a statement from the team read. “Jessie was […]

Katharine McPhee's Son's Nanny's Cause of Death Revealed: Reports

Multiple reports have provided insight into Katharine McPhee and David Foster‘s son Rennie’s nanny’s cause of death. Yadira Calito died after an elderly woman at a Toyota dealership ran her over with an SUV, TMZ and Entertainment Tonight reported on Tuesday, August 15. According to a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department to Us Weekly, […]