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Nicky Katt, Actor In ‘Boston Public,’ ‘Dazed & Confused,’ Dies At 54

Sunday, April 13

Nicky Katt, best known for roles in Boston Public and Dazed & Confused passed away at 54 on April 8th in Burbank, California. No cause of death was announced. He started acting as a... Read More.

Val Kilmer, Star Of ‘Batman Forever,’ ‘Tombstone,’ Dies At 65

Wednesday, April 2

Val Kilmer, known for iconic roles in films like Batman Forever, Tombstone, and The Doors, passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 65. The cause of his death was confirmed by his... Read More.

George Foreman, Boxer Turned Foreman Grill Infomercial Star, Dies At 76

Sunday, March 23

Renowned boxer turned infomercial icon, George Foreman, has passed away at the age of 76. A cause of death was not provided, but the news was confirmed by his family on Instagram. Hailing from... Read More.

Angie Stone, Co-Founder Of The Sequence And Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer, Dies In Car Crash At 63

Monday, March 3

Angie Stone, co-founder of hip-hop trio The Sequence and singer of R&B hits like "Wish I Didn't Miss You," has died at the age of 63. A representative for the Grammy-nominated singer... Read More.

Michelle Trachtenberg Of ‘Gossip Girl’ & ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ Dies At 39

Wednesday, February 26

Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away at 39. Her mother found her lifeless in bed yesterday at her New York City residence, with the cause of death likely related to a liver transplant she underwent... Read More.

David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78

Thursday, January 16

Pioneering director David Lynch, known for iconic films like Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, Eraserhead, Dune (1984) and Mulholland Drive and the groundbreaking TV series Twin Peaks, has passed away at 78. He had... Read More.

James Earl Jones, Iconic Actor & Voice of Darth Vader, Dies At 93 (09/10)

Monday, December 23

James Earl Jones, the prolific actor widely-known as the iconic voice as Darth Vader in Star Wars, passed away at 93 in New York. Overcoming a stutter as a child, he became a pioneering... Read More.

Chuck Woolery, Iconic Host Of ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ & ‘Love Connection’ Dies At 83

Sunday, November 24

Chuck Woolery, the veteran game show host best known as the original host of Wheel Of Fortune and later Love Connection, has passed away at the age of 83. His friend Mark Young confirmed... Read More.

Tony Todd, ‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ Star, Dies At 69

Sunday, November 10

Tony Todd, best known for his role as the iconic hook-wielding ghost in the Candyman horror franchise, passed away at 69 in Marina Del Rey, California. With a prolific career spanning four decades, Todd... Read More.

Quincy Jones, 28-Time Grammy-Winning Producer And Composer, Dies At 91

Monday, November 4

Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer, composer, arranger, and band leader, died on Sunday night (November 3) in his Bel Air home at the age of 91. Throughout his distinguished seven decade... Read More.