Celebrity Deaths News We have lost some beloved faces in 2025, and their families, fans and stars alike have bid farewell to their dear loved ones over the past year.
Last Updated On | 24 Jun 2026
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Dame Jilly Cooper, famed for 'bonkbusters' like Rivals and Riders, passed away in October 2025, and her will has now revealed how her fortune has been shared Liam Payne passed away on October 16, 2024, after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, leaving behind his son, Bear The famed economist, who died at 100, dated the NBC News correspondent, 79, for 12 years prior to their 1997 wedding The Grammy-winning producer and label exec has been heralded for his contributions to the careers of Barry Manilow, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and many more The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, who shared two kids with wife Samantha, died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis last month Legendary director, James Burrows, shaped some of television's biggest sitcoms, from Cheers and Friends to Frasier and Will & Grace Tay Keith helped to produce Drake’s 2023 hit "First Person Shooter," as well as hits for Beyonce and Travis Scott 'The Andy Griffith Show' brought lighthearted comedy adventures to the fictional town of Mayberry, but where did its residents end up nearly 70 years on? Cathy Chase shared her reaction to her daughter, Daveigh Chase's, shocking death at 35 after not seeing the former child star in seven years Sixpence None the Richer's lead singer Leigh Nash shared the news with fans Daveigh Chase was a major '00s child star, having acted in Lilo & Stitch, The Ring, Donnie Darko and Spirited Away Paul Avery was deeply involved in his local community and even founded a newspaper, the Ridge View Echo One of the mid-century's most influential bombshells, Jayne Mansfield left behind a talented family of five, including a particularly famous daughter The San Francisco arts donors Judith and Wylie Sheldon's cause of death remains unknown Kourtney Kardashian welcomed her son, Rocky Thirteen, with her husband, Travis Barker, after several rounds of failed IVF treatments Oliver Tree died in a shocking crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14, when two helicopters collided mid-air Daveigh Chase, who is best known for her frightening role in the horror film The Ring, died at 35 after recent health issues Uma Thurman's father, renowned Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman, died on June 16, 2026, in Woodstock, New York. He was 84 years old William Smithers got his start in the theater before moving to film and TV, with roles in Dallas, Peyton Place and Star Trek The former TOWIE star was tragically found dead in Majorca last month, but following an inquest his cause of death has been unable to be determined Lady Pamela Hicks passed away at the age of 97 on 5 June, and following her Saturday funeral, her daughter, India Hicks, shared a poignant tribute James Barker, an executive producer on the hit ITV America, Peacock reality TV series, was in the midst of filming in Fiji The American musician shared a video montage of a day he spent in Brazil, just hours before he died in a devastating helicopter crash The actor was best known for his role as Jed in the Only Fools And Horses spin-off The Green Green Grass and he also appeared in EastEnders Tributes are pouring in for the young musician The late defensive lineman was found dead by a friend shortly after spending the day delivering pizzas to a charity in the Bay Area Longtime Quentin Tarantino collaborator Michael Madsen passed away on July 3, 2025 The former TOWIE star was in a relationship with Jake for eight years and starred on the ITV show with him between 2014 and 2023 Remembering the athletes and sports stars who have died in 2026, including Claude Lemiuex, Charlie Young, Jason Collins, Brandon Clarke, Craig Morton, and more The iconic Today show personality was known for his wit, warmth and trademark moustache The actress and Disney legend helped bring Tinker Bell to life in the 1953 classic King Charles has shared a statement about his sadness following the death of his friend and celebrated artist, David Hockney The late TOWIE star is being laid to rest at Grade-I church, St Mary the Virgin, in Wanstead, Essex, with his ex-girlfriend Chloe Lewis leading mourners Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in the early hours of February 1, with her doorbell camera being disconnected around 1:47 a.m. Lizzy McGuire star Robert Carradine died on February 23, 2026, at the age of 71. Now, tragic new details have emerged surrounding his cause of death Chrissy Teigen has revealed her father, Ron Teigen, has died suddenly: 'Woke up with a daddy and went to bed without one' Bill Cody was the announcer at the Grand Ole Opry and a staple of WSM radio for three decades These celebs were regulars on-screen during the '80s but where have the decade's most famous faces gone, four decades after their star success? The mother-of-six reflects on parenting and grief in the face of unimaginable loss Paula Wilcox is currently starring in Channel 5's The Fortune, but the talented actress has previously dealt with a harrowing family tragedy Kurt Busch has spoken out for the first time following the death of his brother, NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, who died at the age of 41 on May 21, 2026 The acclaimed British actor best known for playing Leonardo da Vinci opposite Drew Barrymore in Ever After, has died peacefully at home