Celebrity

Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

Actor T.K. Carter, left, starred in “The Thing” alongside Kurt Russell and Keith David. Carter died Friday at age 69.…

January 10, 2026

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

Robert Smith, left, Simon Gallup, center, and Perry Bamonte of British group The Cure are inducted into Hollywood’s Rockwalk in…

December 26, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old

FILE – 2020 Kennedy Center honoree, actor Dick Van Dyke attends the 43nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy…

December 13, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

had been diagnosed with brain cancer

December 10, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63

Bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield of the Stone Roses performs on the main stage at the V Festival in Weston Park,…

November 21, 2025

News

Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59

In this photo provided by Missing Piece Group, Todd Snider poses for a portrait in Hendersonville, Tenn., in September 2025.…

November 15, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Diane Ladd, three-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89

Actress Diane Ladd receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles in 2010. Ladd died Monday…

November 4, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley, right, guitarist Ace Frehley, center, and bassist Gene Simmons play during the band's farewell concert in…

October 17, 2025

Associated Press

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91

MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani, a stalwart of Milan ready-to-wear who revolutionized fashion with unstructured looks, died Thursday at the…

September 4, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor best known for ‘Dances with Wolves,’ dies at 73

FILE – Graham Greene attends a screening of "Antlers" at Regal Essex Crossing on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in New…

September 3, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60

Danielle Spencer, seen here with Tim Reid, has died at age 60. (IMDb) LOS ANGELES – Danielle Spencer, who played…

August 12, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes

The funeral cortege of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne travels along Broad Street during his funeral procession, in Birmingham, England,…

July 30, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

2020, singer revealed he had Parkinson’s disease after suffering a fall

July 22, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Gen Xers mourn drowning death of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner

best known as Theo on ‘The Cosby Show’ died Sunday at age 54

July 22, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Connie Francis, whose hit songs included ‘Who’s Sorry Now?’ and ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ dies at 87

FILE – Singer Connie Francis performs during the dress rehearsal of the German TV show "Summer Party of Folk Music"…

July 17, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer’s poet laureate, dies at 82

Musician Brian Wilson poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on June 2, 2015. (Casey Curry/Invision/AP file)dur-i-syn Brian Wilson, the…

June 11, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Margaret Houlihan on pioneering TV series ‘M.A.S.H.,’ has died at 87

Actress Loretta Swit has died at age 87. (AP file) NEW YORK – Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards…

May 30, 2025

Associated Press

Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder

FILE – Musician Billy Joel performs during his 100th lifetime performance at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, July 18, 2018,…

May 23, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on ‘Cheers’ and found another home onstage, dies at 76

“Cheers” actor George Wendt died Tuesday morning. he was 76. (Associated Press) George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm…

May 20, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter known for ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ dies in fire

Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter whose witty and poignant writing first attracted widespread attention with the gay-themed song “I Kissed…

May 2, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Batman’ star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer, seen here in 2014, died Tuesday night at age 65. (Associated Press file) LOS ANGELES – Val Kilmer,…

April 2, 2025

Regional News

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say

Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif.,…

March 7, 2025

Associated Press

For Gene Hackman, Santa Fe was a refuge from the limelight

The house owned by actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa stands Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Santa Fe,…

March 1, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog are found dead in their Santa Fe home

play not suspected, but investigation ongoing

February 27, 2025