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Celebrity Deaths 2026: Famous People Who Died This Year

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Police to investigate South African soccer player's death

Jul 13

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Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, dies at 81

Brenda Fricker, who won an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film "My Left Foot,'' has died. She was 81.

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'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill dies at 78

Jul 13

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South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25

Jul 12

'Casino Royale' actress Joanna Pettet dies at 83

Jul 10

Wally Funk, oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Jul 10

Bonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies

Jul 9

Lauren Bennett's father shares new details on singer's death

Jul 8

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Brenda Fricker, beloved 'pigeon lady' from 'Home Alone 2' dies

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South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71

Jul 13

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'Casino Royale' actress Joanna Pettet dies at 83

Jul 10

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Bonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies

Jul 9

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Music mogul Clive Davis' funeral brings out stars like Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen

Jun 29

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Clive Davis funeral brings out stars Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, and more

Jun 29

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Remembering music mogul Clive Davis: One of industry's most powerful figures dies at 94

Jun 22

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Legendary music producer Clive Davis dies at 94

Jun 22

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Lauren Bennett, singer on LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem,' dies at 37

Lauren Bennett, the singer featured on LMFAO's hit 2011 dance song "Party Rock Anthem," has died at the age of 37.

Jul 6

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Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies at 74

Victor Willis died after a "short, but aggressive" illness, his family said.

Jul 1

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Clive Davis, music mogul, dies in New York City at age 94

His family reports that he passed away peacefully from age-related illness at his home in Manhattan, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Jun 24

Vault: The death of Jackie Gleason in 1987 | This Week in History

This Week in History in 1987, we said goodbye to beloved "Honeymooners" star Jackie Gleason.

Jun 23

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'Cheers' director James Burrows dies at 85

James Burrows has worked on many shows including "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Will & Grace" and more.

Jun 20