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RIP Brad Arnold
3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold dies at 47
The Mississippi-born frontman of the popular rock band had announced a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in May 2025.
www.bbc.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:17 PM
RIP Brad Arnold
RIP Elizabeth Kelly
EastEnders actress Elizabeth Kelly dies aged 104: Soap star passes away peacefully after a 40-year television career
EastEnders actress Elizabeth Kelly has died at the age of 104 after a 40-year television career.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM
RIP Elizabeth Kelly
RIP John Virgo
BBC's 'voice of snooker' John Virgo dies aged 79: Tributes pour in for legendary commentator and Big Break star who 'was doing what he loved until the end'
Snooker great John Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, enjoyed a long and storied career but was perhaps best known for his work as a broadcaster.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 9:39 AM
RIP John Virgo
RIP Chuck Negron
Three Dog Night Frontman Chuck Negron Dead at 83
Chuck Negron, founding member of Three Dog Night, has died.
www.tmz.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:41 PM
RIP Chuck Negron
RIP Demond Wilson
Actor Demond Wilson, star of "Sanford and Son," dies at 79
Actor Demond Wilson died in his California home due to complications from prostate cancer, CBS News learned on Saturday. He starred alongside Redd Foxx in "Sanford and Son," one of the biggest TV hits of the 1970s.
www.cbsnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:18 AM
RIP Demond Wilson
RIP Catherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara Dead at 71
Catherine O'Hara -- famous for her work in "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone," and "Best In Show" -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.
www.tmz.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:06 PM
RIP Catherine O'Hara
RIP Shirley Raines
Social media star Shirley Raines dies after years helping homeless in LA
Known as “Ms. Shirley”, she used TikTok to bring food, dignity and hope to Skid Row and beyond
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM
RIP Shirley Raines
RIP Sly Dunbar
Sly Dunbar, prolific reggae legend, dies aged 73
The drummer and producer played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones and Madonna.
www.bbc.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:27 AM
RIP Sly Dunbar
RIP Kevin Johnson
Former Philadelphia Eagles Player Kevin Johnson Dead At 55, Family Says
Former NFL player Kevin Johnson -- a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders -- passed away at 55 years old this week, his family announced.
www.tmz.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
RIP Kevin Johnson
RIP Bruce Leung
Kung Fu Hustle star Bruce Leung dies age 77 as Jackie Chan leads tributes
The actor, also known as Leung Choi-sang and Leung Siu-lung, passed away January 14 surrounded by his family.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 1:34 PM
RIP Bruce Leung
RIP Valentino Garavani
Fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Acclaimed fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known simply as Valentino, has died at age 93. Seth Doane looks back at his life and legacy.
www.cbsnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:26 AM
RIP Valentino Garavani
RIP Roger Allers
'The Lion King' co-director Roger Allers dead at 76
Roger Allers, co-director of 'The Lion King' and Tony Award-nominated writer of the Broadway musical adaptation, has passed away at age 76.
www.foxnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:21 AM
RIP Roger Allers
RIP Claudette Colvin
Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer, dies at 86
Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person months before the famous case of Rosa Parks.
www.bbc.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM
RIP Claudette Colvin
RIP John Forté
John Forté, Grammy-nominated musician who worked with Fugees, dies at 50
Musician, whose 14-year prison sentence was commuted by George W Bush, was found dead in his Massachusetts home
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:50 PM
RIP John Forté
RIP Claudette Colvin
Civil Rights icon Claudette Colvin dies at 86
Claudette Colvin was just 15 when she was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. The Civil Rights icon and pioneer died Tuesday at the age of 86. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King has more on her legacy.
www.cbsnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:56 PM
RIP Claudette Colvin
RIP Scott Adams
'Dilbert' Creator Scott Adams Dead at 68
Cartoonist Scott Adams has died after a battle with prostate cancer.
www.tmz.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM
RIP Scott Adams
RIP Andrew Clements
Andrew Clements, Guardian’s classical music critic, dies aged 75
An outstanding critical voice, his deep knowledge and love of music was evident in everything he wrote
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:08 AM
RIP Andrew Clements
RIP Derek Martin
EastEnders star dies aged 92: Derek Martin who thrilled soap fans as devoted father Charlie Slater passes away
EastEnders star Derek Martin, who thrilled soap fans as devoted father Charlie Slater, has died aged 92.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
RIP Derek Martin
RIP Yeison Jiménez
Colombian Singer Yeison Jiménez Dead at 34 in Plane Crash
Colombian music star Yeison Jiménez is dead after a plane crash in Colombia.
www.tmz.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:07 PM
RIP Yeison Jiménez
RIP Bob Weir
Grateful Dead Founding Member Bob Weir Dead at 78
Bob Weir -- the guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
www.tmz.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:34 PM
RIP Bob Weir
RIP Roger Ewing
'Gunsmoke' Actor Roger Ewing Dead at 83
Roger Ewing -- best known for his role as deputy marshal Thad Greenwood on "Gunsmoke" in the 1960s -- has died.
www.tmz.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:08 PM
RIP Roger Ewing
Aldrich Ames has died
Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Russia, dead at 84
Aldrich Ames, former CIA officer who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia, dies at 84 while serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to espionage charges.
www.foxnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Aldrich Ames has died
RIP Doug LaMalfa
California Rep. Doug LaMalfa has died at 65
California Rep. Doug LaMalfa has died at 65
www.nbcnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:03 AM
RIP Doug LaMalfa
RIP Molly Parkin
Obituary: Molly Parkin, artist, writer and fashion editor
Artist, fashion designer, broadcaster and writer Molly Parkin was one of Wales' most colourful personalities.
www.bbc.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
RIP Molly Parkin