Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Commodores co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread dead at 75
The Commodores' co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread has died. He was 75.
The Commodores' co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread has died. He was 75.
Peabo Bryson, Grammy-winning singer, reportedly suffers stroke
Grammy-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson is reportedly undergoing treatment after suffering a stroke.
Grammy-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson is reportedly undergoing treatment after suffering a stroke.
Kate Middleton reached 'final straw' with Prince Harry after comment about King Charles' cancer: author
An author claims Kate Middleton told Prince William she "was done with Harry" after his remarks about the king's health.
An author claims Kate Middleton told Prince William she "was done with Harry" after his remarks about the king's health.
Foster Sylvers, former child star of The Sylvers, dies at 64: reports
Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.
Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.
'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown found dead after brother pulled him from river
“Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown has died. His brother Noah helped to pull his body from a river in Washington state Saturday.
“Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown has died. His brother Noah helped to pull his body from a river in Washington state Saturday.
Roots Picnic brings thousands to Fairmount Park this weekend
The Roots Picnic is back with another sold-out weekend, drawing thousands to its new location at Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park.
The Roots Picnic is back with another sold-out weekend, drawing thousands to its new location at Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park.
Frankie Valli calls off Four Seasons' farewell tour for health concerns
Frankie Valli, 92, has canceled the remainder of the Four Seasons 2026 farewell tour dates, citing health reasons.
Frankie Valli, 92, has canceled the remainder of the Four Seasons 2026 farewell tour dates, citing health reasons.
Kelly Curtis, actress and Jamie Lee Curtis’ sister, dies at 69
Actress Kelly Curtis died Saturday morning at her home. She was 69 years old.
Actress Kelly Curtis died Saturday morning at her home. She was 69 years old.
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning ‘Star Wars’ editor, dies at 80
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor often described as the unsung hero of “Star Wars,” has died.
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor often described as the unsung hero of “Star Wars,” has died.
Roots Picnic 2026: Road closures, parking rules announced for festival at Belmont Plateau
The City of Philadelphia has announced transportation, parking and public safety plans for the 2026 Roots Picnic, set for Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 at Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park.
The City of Philadelphia has announced transportation, parking and public safety plans for the 2026 Roots Picnic, set for Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 at Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park.
Darrell Sheets' autopsy report released, new details on death
Darrell Sheets’ autopsy report has revealed further details about the "Storage Wars" star’s death at 67 years old.
Darrell Sheets’ autopsy report has revealed further details about the "Storage Wars" star’s death at 67 years old.
BTS fans outraged over TV news anchor’s "death to America" cookie comment
James Eppler, an anchor at Gray Media-owned KJTV in Lubbock, was reading a story about the BTS-Oreo cookie collab when things presumably went off-script.
James Eppler, an anchor at Gray Media-owned KJTV in Lubbock, was reading a story about the BTS-Oreo cookie collab when things presumably went off-script.
Matthew Perry's former live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa sentenced in ketamine overdose case
Kenneth Iwamasa, the long-time live-in assistant to the late actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to three years and five months in federal prison.
Kenneth Iwamasa, the long-time live-in assistant to the late actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to three years and five months in federal prison.
'Emily in Paris' actor Pierre Deny dies at 69: Reports
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
Sonny Rollins, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the saxophonist known for his bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation, has died at the age of 95.
Sonny Rollins, the saxophonist known for his bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation, has died at the age of 95.
This fan favorite stamp is making a comeback this summer
An iconic stamp that sold out within weeks is making a comeback this summer after winning a voting contest.
An iconic stamp that sold out within weeks is making a comeback this summer after winning a voting contest.
Stewart McLean, missing 'Virgin River' actor, found dead in suspected homicide
Stewart McLean, the actor known for his roles in "Virgin River" and other shows, was found dead in British Columbia after he was reported missing last week.
Stewart McLean, the actor known for his roles in "Virgin River" and other shows, was found dead in British Columbia after he was reported missing last week.
Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ rapper, dies at 59
Rapper Rob Base helped bring hip hop into the mainstream with the 1988 hit song "It Takes Two," which later became a pop culture staple.
Rapper Rob Base helped bring hip hop into the mainstream with the 1988 hit song "It Takes Two," which later became a pop culture staple.
'Danny Go!' star Daniel Coleman announces death of 14-year-old son
Beloved children’s entertainer Daniel Coleman, known as Danny Go, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his 14-year-old son, Isaac, after a battle with cancer.
Beloved children’s entertainer Daniel Coleman, known as Danny Go, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his 14-year-old son, Isaac, after a battle with cancer.