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Celebrity Deaths 2026: Famous People Who Died This Year

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Ian McKellen remembers Patrick Stewart, teases final 'Avengers: Doomsday' role

16 hours ago

Patrick Stewart, of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

1 day ago

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Elke Sommer, star of 'A Shot in the Dark,' dies at 85

Elke Sommer, the striking blonde bombshell of German descent who was a mainstay of 1960s Hollywood comedies and espionage movies including "The Prize" and "A Shot in the Dark," has died. She was 85.

16 hours ago

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Hayden Panettiere's death investigation closed by South Carolina police

1 day ago

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Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor, dies at 80

Oct 27

Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90

Oct 27

Bugs Bunny voice actor Eric Bauza dies at 46

Oct 26

Dolly Parton's niece named estate's brand ambassador

Oct 25

Tom Skerritt, actor known for 'Top Gun,' 'Picket Fences,' dies at 93

Oct 23

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Patrick Stewart, of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

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Former Rangers player Ron Duguay dies at 69 after a bout with cancer

Oct 22

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Dolly Parton Day celebrated nationwide as tribute to beloved country singer

Sep 26

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Bob Mackie, fashion designer to the stars, dies at 87

Sep 14

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Hayden Panettiere investigation now cross-country and focused on drugs, sources say

Sep 14

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Women of Eyewitness News pay tribute to Gloria Steinem

Sep 3

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Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92

Sep 3

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Gloria Steinem remembered as feminist icon and journalist

Sep 3

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1:27

Patrick Stewart, of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

1 day ago

0:37

Former Rangers player Ron Duguay dies at 69 after a bout with cancer

Oct 22

2:10

Dolly Parton Day celebrated nationwide as tribute to beloved country singer

Sep 26

3:37

Bob Mackie, fashion designer to the stars, dies at 87

Sep 14

0:56

Hayden Panettiere investigation now cross-country and focused on drugs, sources say

Sep 14

1:59

Women of Eyewitness News pay tribute to Gloria Steinem

Sep 3

2:29

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92

Sep 3

3:55

Gloria Steinem remembered as feminist icon and journalist

Sep 3

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Former Rangers player Ron Duguay dies at 69 after a bout with cancer

Duguay was known late in life away from hockey for dating former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

Oct 22

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John Anderson, country music star whose hits included 'Wild and Blue,' dies at 71

Oct 22

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Richard Riehle, actor best known for 'Office Space,' dies at 78

Richard Riehle, a veteran character actor known for roles in hundreds of films and television shows, has died at the age of 78.

Oct 19

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Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber remember Presley Gerber after death at 27

Presley Gerber died on Sept. 21 at age 27.

Oct 19

Bryan Cranston shares emotional tribute to 'Breaking Bad' co-star RJ Mitte: 'I’m in deep despair'

"I’ll miss you, son," Bryan Cranston wrote in a touching social media tribute.

Oct 13