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Celebrity Deaths 2026: Famous People Who Died This Year

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Don Nelson, 2nd winningest coach in NBA history, dies at 86

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Tupac murder trial set to start Monday; brother of rap icon speaks out

Aug 9

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Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' star and former Congressman, dies at 84

Actor Ben Jones, best known for playing trusty mechanic Cooter Davenport in the hit TV comedy "The Dukes of Hazzard," has died.

2 days ago

Jorge Messi, father of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, dies at 68

Aug 8

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Influencer dies at 26 after sharing cancer journey

Aug 6

UFC fighter Allan Nascimento dies after apparent heart attack

Aug 4

Rob and Michele Reiner's children throw first pitches at Dodger game

Aug 4

'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore dies at 80

Aug 2

Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash

Jul 29

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

Jul 17

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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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Ben, Casey Affleck's mother Chris Affleck dies at 83

Chris Affleck is survived by two sons and five grandchildren

Jul 24

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Sen. Lindsey Graham's memorial services set for later this month

Jul 21

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Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for 'My Left Foot,' 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.

Jul 18

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'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill's cause of death revealed

Sam Neill, known for his roles in the "Jurassic Park" films, died from pneumonia, a representative for the actor said in a statement on Wednesday.

Jul 16

Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams

The midfielder was found dead at a property in Cape Town, weeks after playing in three of the country's World Cup group games.

Jul 13