Celebrity Deaths News We have lost some beloved faces in 2025, and their families, fans and stars alike have bid farewell to their dear loved ones over the past year.
Last Updated On | 5 Jun 2026
News James Handy acted in over 150 projects throughout his career, including in Jumanji, Alias and Top Gun: Maverick
Matt Brown, the star of Alaskan Bush People, was found dead on Saturday, May 30, in Washington. His cause of death has now been confirmed Kyle Busch passed away on May 21 from sepsis, after suffering from severe bacterial bilateral pneumonia for weeks Jake, who joined TOWIE in 2015, was found dead by police at around 7.30 am on Wednesday, 6 May, at a property in Santa Margalida From sweet, spirited daughters to career-driven trailblazers, women ruled the most iconic sitcoms of the ‘70s – but what are they getting up to today? The My Heart Will Go On hitmaker has endured a difficult few years with her declining health and loss of loved ones Peabo Bryson was a Grammy-winning R&B star best known for his showstopping duets with Céline Dion and Roberta Flack The Welsh actor, best known for Twin Peaks: The Return died "suddenly, naturally, and peacefully" These celebs were regulars on-screen during the '80s but where have the decade's most famous faces gone, four decades after their star success? Caroline is the only surviving child of former President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline Kennedy The actress' sister died over the weekend aged 69 The musician died in hospice care, according to his brother Leon Sylvers III The four-time Stanley Cup champion died by suicide at 60 on May 26, 2026, three days after being honored at his former hockey stadium Born on June 17 1956, Kelly was the oldest child of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, the iconic Hollywood actors The Oscar-winning film editor, widely credited with helping shape the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 80 after a battle with cancer Jane McDonald's fiancé Eddie Rothe passed in 2021, and during an appearance on Lorraine, the singer revealed how she could never write music about her former partner The TOWIE stars dated on and off for eight years with their relationship being documented on the ITV show, which they starred on between 2014 and 2023 The NHL star played for six different teams during his tenure between 1983 and 2009, and won the Stanley Cup four times, two of those with the New Jersey Devils The High Potential actress attended a panel for the final season of Hacks just over a week after announcing the passing of her father Kyle Busch was one of NASCAR's most successful drivers, and left a lasting impact on the sport The Emily in Paris actor and beloved French star, Pierre Deny, passed away at 69 after a "sudden and severe" battle with ALS Martin Short's daughter, Katherine Short, struggled with mental illness and depression throughout her life Kyle Busch passed away on May 21 due to sepsis, and had been sick with severe pneumonia for weeks before being rushed to hospital Ahead of the first NASCAR race since his passing, the sport paused for an emotional tribute to the beloved driver Kyle, 41, was widely regarded as one of the greatest and most fiercely competitive drivers in the sport’s history "It Takes Two" rapper, Rob Base, one half of the hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, died on May 22, 2026, days after his 59th birthday, a statement confirmed The actor, best known for playing the loyal and lovable Grizz in the hit NBC comedy series alongside Tracy Morgan died on Friday, May 22 The actor, who recently appeared on Netflix's Virgin River, is now feared to have been murdered after authorities discovered evidence pointing to homicide Erin Moran has one ex-husband, Rocky Ferguson, and her second husband, Steven Fleischmann, with whom she was married until her death in 2017 Danny Go! creator Daniel Coleman's son Isaac, 14, was diagnosed with aggressive, stage three mouth cancer in December 2025 John Travolta's daughter, Ella Bleu, looked just like her late mom at the New York City premiere of Propeller One-Way Night Coach, on May 21 The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion passed away on Thursday 21 May 2026 Heritage Auctions has partnered with the Matthew Perry Foundation to auction off 130 of the late actor's prized possessions From family sitcom stardom to the face of horror's scariest villain – the Moran family has a host of acting talent shared among the siblings Quentin Willson sadly passed away at the age of 68 last November, and the star's will has confirmed how much he left behind for his wife and family Isak Andic, the CEO and co-founder of Mango, died in a fall in 2024, and his son has now been arrested following "contradictions" in his statement The High Potential star, married to her It's Always Sunny co-star Rob McElhenney, is the daughter of Donald Lee Olson and Melinda Leora The voice actor was best known for voicing Professor Utonium in Powerpuff Girls, characters like Yoda in Star Wars, and much more Martin Short is now opening up about loss and how he is "trying to head toward the light." Tributes have been pouring in for the late auctioneer Clive Emson, who starred on Homes Under the Hammer for over 20 years Michael Consuelos is the eldest son of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, and works as a TV producer on several hit reality shows Although Dana Plato found fame in the 1970s and 1980s, especially in sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, the star endured a difficult life before passing away at the age of 34 Remembering the athletes and sports stars who have died in 2026, including Charlie Young, Jason Collins, Brandon Clarke, Craig Morton, and more