Kenneth Tsang a Hong Kong movie actor who's appeared in Hollywood films too including "Rush Hour 2" and the and James Bond movie "Die Another Day" was found dead in his Hong Kong hotel room, where he was undergoing the city's mandatory COVID-19 travel quarantine after returning from a trip to Singapore, on April 27. These singers died from April 2021 to June 2021 so far, it also includes legendary singers who very. The stories of days gone by that he would share, incredible experiences in the entertainment industry that he was a part of would keep us all captivated. With humble beginnings in Coventry, England in 1977, The Specials eventually found success in the late 70s and early 80s when their self-titled album debuted. The star, 33, was diagnosed with inoperable stage 4 glioblastoma in 2020 and given just 18 months to live. during its run in the 1980s died on Aug. 7 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from injuries incurred in a car accident three days earlier, daughter Ch-a told, investigators informed Mary's family that new evidence revealed she may have died after slipping and hitting her head following her swim, causing her to fall into the water and drown, "YSL is a family, YSL is a label, YSL is a way of life, YSL is a lifestyle," he wrote. As much as this might seem like a proud dad moment, Im coming to you as a music fan sharing an artist that I think youll really LOVE, he wrote. Her brother later told Rolling Stone that"This happened literally within the span of a day: getting a headache, going to sleep, waking up her boyfriend and saying please take me to the hospital." Celebrities. Sonya Eddy who's best known for her work as nurse Epiphany Johnson on "General Hospital" died on Dec. 19 at 55, actress Octavia Spencer announced on social media. TMZ reported that a neighbor called police to do a wellness check after Morgan hadn't been heard from in a few days; authorities confirmed the 70-year-old actor was found deceased in his kitchen. I marvel at how she made a simple word like 'lackluster' legendary. Roger E. Mosley the actor best known as helicopter pilot T.C. The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time ", Actress Liz Sheridan, who played Jerry Seinfeld's mom on "Seinfeld" and the nosy neighbor on "Alf," passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 15 five days after her 93rd birthday, TMZ reported. Jordan Cashmyer, who wasfeatured on MTV's "16 and Pregnant" in 2014 alongside then-boyfriend Derek Taylor with whom she welcomed a daughter, Genevieve Shae died in Maryland on Jan. 15. "We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. The "Cheers" and "Veronica's Closet" star passed away after a private battle with colon cancer, her rep confirmed. Devastated. They were pioneers of what was dubbed slowcore music due in part to Parkers haunting vocals and distinct drumming. Flint died in his sleep Saturday, his publicist told The Oklahoman. "Jake Flint was an Ambassador of the Oklahoma Red Dirt music scene. The Oklahoma native's funeral is scheduled for December 5. "Kim suddenly left us on Jan. 5," her agency, Landscape, said in a statement, as reported by Variety and translated by Joongang Daily. #IreneCara was such a gifted and beautiful genius. She was best known for her role as Ethel Beavers the court stenographer who April and Andy at one point adopt as their grandma on the hit comedy series "Parks and Recreation." Pulp and British band Massive . God bless him and his family." "Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.". If you knew him, you know. Louise Fletcher, the actress best known for playing villainous Nurse Ratched opposite Jack Nicholson in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" a performance that won her a best actress Oscar died at her home in Montdurausse, France, on Sept. 23. Jay Weaver, a musician with the contemporary Christian band Big Daddy Weave, has died following a battle with COVID-19, his brother . Actress Kathryn Kates, who appeared on shows including "Orange Is the New Black," "Seinfeld" and "The Good Fight," is dead at 73. The Grammy winner whose best known songs include "Coal Miner's Daughter" (which inspired Loretta's book about her life as well as a Hollywood movie of the same name), "You Ain't Woman Enough," "The Pill," "Don't Come Home a Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)," "Rated X" and "You're Looking at Country" was the first woman to ever win entertainer of the year at both the Country Music Association Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards, feats she accomplished in the '70s. The actor and mixed martial artist, who fans will remember as the Green Ranger who turns into the White Ranger, passed away in Texas, his rep told multiple outlets. His cause of death was complications of pneumonia, a spokeswoman told The New York Times. We will miss her dearly.". He died September 1, 2021 at the age of 66 after a three-year-long . She fled from communism and embraced this country. In 1979, they performed at the anti-nuclear benefit concerts sponsored by Musicians United for Safe Energy. Brad Johnson, a former rodeo cowboy and Marlboro Man and Calvin Klein model who starred in Steven Spielberg's romantic drama "Always" and appeared on "Melrose Place," died from COVID-19 complications on Feb. 18 in Fort Worth, Texas, his rep confirmed toThe Hollywood Reporteron June 2. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He always felt most at home outdoors, and his passion for the land made that evident. My heart is gone and I just really need him to come back. Country singer-songwriter Jake Flint has died, Fox News Digital confirmed. The glue that held us together as our vocals soared, like Icarus, towards the sun. of the icon, "It was a privilege to call Sidney Poitier my friend. Cara also saw success with songs like Why Me and Breakdance.. This article was originally published on TODAY.com. People magazine reported on May 2, citing multiple sources, that the beloved singer died by suicide. "Over the past 18 months he approached his diagnosis with a characteristic grace and dignity," his family said in a statement. (MTV viewers will remember Jordan's struggles with homelessness and her parents' disapproval of Derek, which were chronicled on the show.) The video was captioned simply: I dont understand.. Though she tested positive for benzoylecgonine, cocaine, fentanyl and cannabinoids, the coroner determined she was not under the influence at the time of the accident and fire. Jennifer Coolidge wins big at the Screen Actors Guild Awards all her best moments, See which stars are celebrating their 40th birthdays in 2023. "Our hearts are truly broken. "With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican," the Holy See's press office director announced. Tambourine Man and Turn! Rick took to social media to honor his old bandmate, writing, "Our sweet Brett Tuggle made it home tonight. He was an original. Irene Cara, the iconic 80s singer and actress best known for massive soundtrack hits to the films Flashdance and Fame, has died. My blue-eye baby. Turn! David Crosby, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist who helped shape the sound of Sixties rock and beyond, died Wednesday night at the age of 81. Healing Hugs and Comforting Prayers, one follower wrote, while another added, Oh no, this is such a big loss. "Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can't imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence. Stepson Christopher Martini, a director,told. Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. "Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. I am in complete shock. Child actor Tyler Sanders who's appeared on popular shows including "The Rookie" (pictured), "9-1-1: Lone Star" and "Fear the Walking Dead" was found dead in bed in his Los Angeles home on June 16. A statement on her . She was nominated for two Grammys following Fame, for Best Female Pop Vocal Artist and Best New Artist. He was 28. A beautiful baby girl is gone," Marcy Posey Gatterma wrote on Facebook. "Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends," husband John Easterling announced on Facebook, adding, "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. It took a beautiful dreamer to write and perform the soundtracks for those who dare to dream.. The Tennessee-born actor, who was known for histhick drawl, became an unlikely social media star during the coronaviruspandemic thanks to his silly and sweet video posts. The actor's daughter Sharon Catherine Brown told TMZ that he died suddenly after going into cardiac arrest and collapsing on March 2 following a routine doctor's appointment to get his pacemaker checked. Sacheen, who appeared in movies including "Winterhawk," "Shoot the Sun Down" and "The Trial of Billy Jack," was blacklisted from the film industry after participating in Brando's Oscars protest over the portrayal of Native Americans on the big screen and federal law enforcement's response to the occupation of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, by members of the American Indian Movement. Up-and-coming country music singer Jake Flint died in his sleep hours after getting married on Nov. 26, his publicist told The Oklahoman. Rio, who appeared in "The Mandalorian," "Pam & Tommy," "Treme," "American Crime Story" and more "died of uveal melanoma, a very aggressive and rare form of cancer," Taylor and Helen told People magazine in a statement. Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. Of her music, she told the Associated Press in 2016, "It was what I wanted to hear and what I knew other women wanted to hear too. Flints fans sent their love and condolences to his family, writing words of comfort in the comments for Clines statement. Now, Im sure that in the heat of the moment they probably exaggerated what they thought. "Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy. On Dec. 10, Cher took to social media to announce that her mother model, actress and singer Georgia Holt was dead at 96. Actress Sally Kellerman who was nominated for an Oscar for her performance as Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in 1970's "M*A*S*H" movie died on Feb. 24 in Woodland Hills, California, her publicist, Alan Eichler, confirmed to Variety. He was 95. "He will be missed hugely by us, his family and friends, and remembered as a kind-hearted, generous and compassionate man, partner and father, whose legacy of extraordinary work has touched the lives of so many over the years. After three days of lying in state, the "simple" funeral the former pope wanted was led by his successor, Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Square on Jan. 5, 2023, and attended by tens of thousands of mourners. I need him here.. Robert won two Tony Awards (for "Business" and for "Tru," in which he played Truman Capote) as well as an Emmy during his long career. In addition to acting, Stuart was an in-demandTV director, helming episodes of shows including "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Wonder Woman," "Touched by an Angel," "The Love Boat," "Magnum, P.I.," "Northern Exposure," "Quantum Leap" and more. "He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family," they shared in a statement. And such a first-rate actor, which pales next to him as a first-rate human. The 100 Best Albums of 2022, While Crosbys success continued in the 1970s and into the Eighties, his personal life was marred by heavy drug use, which wreaked havoc on his career and led to a short jail sentence in 1985. Terry often left the stage at the end of The Specials' life-affirming shows with three words 'Love Love Love.'". As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. (Ronnie wed managerJonathan Greenfield in 1982 years after leaving an abusive relationship with famed Wall of Sound producer Phil Spector, who died in 2021 while serving a prison sentence for murder.) In 2004, he pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon when police found a gun and a small quantity of marijuana in his hotel room the night after a concert in New York. 0. He appeared with Stills, Nash, and Young at Live Aid while out on appeal bond. A few years later, Cara co-wrote the smash hit Flashdance What a Feeling for the film Flashdance, which led to her winning an Oscar for Best Original Song and a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself and especially for our three children." His family was with him throughout the entire time of his illness. Damn.". It might be my best song., The album was an enormous success, and they added Neil Young into the mix when they took it on tour in the summer of 1969. This wont be a huge hit. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. "Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up until the last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better. No parent should ever have to go through losing a child, ever. Irene Cara passed away on November 25, 2022. No drugs or alcohol were involved," the Saget family said in a statement. And cool. I was blessed to have known him and to call him friend. Twitter. Please keep my family in your thoughts [and] prayers as we navigate through this terrible tragedy," stepmother Jessica Cashmyer wrote onFacebook. Its about three women that I loved. Lauded lyricist Marilyn Bergman who won a trove of awards including Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and more died of respiratory failure at her Los Angeles home on Jan. 8. Nash and I always felt that Stephen was overbearing. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. He was 24. No other details concerning the respected style star's death were publicly shared. Please be at peace." Because we were too poor to stay in hotels, we slept in the car and ate baloney and cheese sandwiches in the parks we were on the road three months, she later remembered. I will never talk with David Crosby again. He never explained the discord in any significant detail. Sonya's producing partner and close friend Tyler Ford later shared more details about actress's unexpected passing with TMZ, explaining that Sonya had a scheduled, non-emergency surgery on Dec. 9, left the hospital on Dec. 11 then returned on Dec. 15 after she began to feel ill. Doctors discovered she'd developed an infection and days later, she was placed on life support, only to pass away hours later. The country music community has lost some incredible talents in 2022. Flashdance star Jennifer Beals was among the first of Caras colleagues to pay tribute to her talent: Thank you brilliant Irene for your open heart and your fearless triple threat talent, Beals, 58, posted to Instagram. Great Talent. Devastated. Key points: Rene Geyer was born in Melbourne in 1953 and began a career in the 1970s that spanned more than five decades South African actress-model Charlbi Dean died on Aug. 29 at a New York hospital from a sudden unexpected illness, her reps confirmed to the Associated Press. He was 83. The joy of playing with her and relishing her glorious laughter was a treat. The tweet had footage of him playing a piano version of The Specials' Friday Night, Saturday Morning, and was accompanied by a caption that said, Terry, you meant the world to me. "He laid down to rest and simply faded out. My thoughts and prayers to Jakes wife, and family. Steve Brown died following a short illness related to a fall in December. Maxi Jazz was the lead vocalist in Faithless, a trance group best known for hits such as Insomnia and We Come 1. His father, David Sanders, said Tyler was an "ambitious, hard-working actor" who "struggled to find relief" from his depression "and chose to experiment with drugs," adding, "Tyler fell into drug use, not as a way to have fun socially, but rather as an attempt to overcome his profound mental health struggle." He loved baseball and the Dodgers. Police said no foul play was evident, and on Aug. 30, The Los Angeles Times and other media outlets reported that an autopsy confirmed Shonka died from natural causes of "hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease," according to Tennessee's Davidson County Medical Examiner's office. After Marsha was blacklisted, she said, "I was told that in fact it wasn't really about communism that was the thing that frightened everybody it was about control and about power. He was 34. We will always be together. Jake and Billy will be writing and playing together once again in heaven. "The Dodgers' Vin Scully was one of the greatest voices in all of sports. The talented accordion-playing beauty, who came to fame as a stand-up comic in the '80s and later acted in a variety of projects, was 72. TMZreported thatliver cancer was the cause. She passed away peacefully at hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th 2022, following a short illness. She was 63. She led an amazing life. I cant take much more. She was incredibly brave, thoughtful, wise and loving. R&B singer Jesse Powell, best known for the 1996 hit "You," died Tuesday at age 51, his family said. A few days later on Aug. 14, Anne seen here the morning of the tragedy was "peacefully taken off life support," her rep told People, after an organ recipient match was made. She was born Irene Cara Escalera in the Bronx on March 18, 1959, to a Puerto Rican father and Cuban-American mother. Crosby emerged from prison in 1986 newly clean, and married his longtime girlfriend, Jan Dance, in 1987. He was 83. The French entertainer who was the last the last surviving member of the hit series' original main cast was 96. He was 73. Angelo Badalamenti passed away on December 11, 2022. "YSL is a family, YSL is a label, YSL is a way of life, YSL is a lifestyle," he wrote. He added, "Her pride and joy were her three children, Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric. Migos rapper Takeoff (real name: Kirshnik Khari Ball) died in the early morning hours of Nov. 1 in a shooting outside a bowling alley in Houston. Nichelle who before becoming a groundbreaking sci-fi icon sang and danced as a performer with Duke Ellington's orchestra had been living with her son, Kyle Johnson, and had recently been hospitalized,The Hollywood Reporterreported. On Sept. 8 after more than 70 years on the throne Britain's Queen Elizabeth II "died peacefully at Balmoral," her summer home in Scotland, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement, triggering the accession of her eldest son, the newly named King Charles III. Beloved actor Leslie Jordan who appeared on shows including "WIll & Grace," "Hearts Afire," "Call Me Kat" and "American HorrorStory" died at 67 on Oct. 24 after he suffered a suspected medical emergency and crashed his BMW into the side of a building in Beverly Hills, law enforcement sources told TMZ. The song was a success, reaching the country Top 20, and led to her being signed by a major label, Decca. The legendary fashion designer, who famously created Carrie Bradshaw's layered wedding dress in the 2008 film Sex and the City, died on December 29 at age 81. Updated on: September 2, 2022 / 1:37 PM / CBS News. Feek, who was married to country singer Rory Feek, had been battling cervical cancer since 2014. Published on May 2, 2022 02:25 PM. Added "Spinal Tap" star Michael McKean, "One of a kind. She was 94. A few years later, as a student in the theater division, I would walk by it proudly as well as in awe." The service marked the first occasion in modern times in which a pontiff presided over the funeral of his predecessor. "Our family is devastated. The cause of death is unknown and will be released when more information is available, she added. Stuart Margolin -January 31, 1940 - December 12, 2022. Her bandmate and best friend, Stevie Nicks, penned an emotional letter that she posted on Instagram saying: A few hours ago I was told that my best friend in the whole world since the first day of 1975 had passed away. 1960s teen idol Bobby Rydell died on April 5, media outlets in his hometown of Philadelphia confirmed. We will do our best to honor her incredible legacy. ", the Emmy-winning TV pioneer who served as. He was often one of the background villains in the original Batman series. My heart is gone and I just really need him to come back. She began writing her own songs and released her debut single, Im a Honky-Tonk Girl, in 1960. He was 72. Kenny Rogers (21 August 1938 - 20 March 2020) Country Music Hall of Fame singer Kenny Rogers died "peacefully at home from natural causes" at the age of 81. We will miss him dearly," they wrote. Im completely done with David Crosby, Nash told The Washington Times in 2016. L.Q. Rest In Peace," supermodel Bella Hadid wrote on social media. Elsewhere" and "Serpico" actor David Birney who starred alongside future ex-wife Meredith Baxter on the lauded but short-lived '70s sitcom "Bridget Loves Bernie" died on April 27 in his home in Santa Monica, California, daughter Mollie confirmed to, "Although she was an accomplished teenager with a bright future ahead of her, unfortunately in one impetuous moment, she made the rash decision to end her earthly life, , adding that Kailia had "won countless crowns & trophies after competing on the pageant circuit her entire life Her highly acclaimed talent as a contortionist had already led to professional touring job offers, and she had recently been selected to be a cheerleader at her high school next fall, "The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. Country singer Jake Flint has died at age 37. Meat Loaf, the larger-than-life rocker whose 1977 debut, "Bat Out of Hell" a campy amalgam of hard rock and Broadway-style bombast became one of the best-selling albums of all time, died on. "After a long, hard-fought battle with lung cancer, Kathryn passed away peacefully [on Jan. 22] surrounded by her brother Josh, his wife Sue Ann and her sister Mallory," Headline Talent Agency told CNN in a statement. Fr Additionally, he appeared on shows like "Laugh In," "Julia," "Maude," "The Jeffersons," "Archie Bunker's Place," "Family Matters," "Sister, Sister," "Moonlighting" and "Martin.". Jake was a great musician, friend and person. Birthdate: 0500 AD. "Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up until the last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better. She was 54. Please, please pray for his new wife Brenda, Jakes precious mother, his sister and the rest of his family and friends., Cline added: This is going to be incredibly difficult for so many. Elsewhere" to '90s action movies like "The Last Boy Scout," "Wyatt Earp" and "Waterworld." In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund." We need prayers its all so surreal, Cline continued. "Addiction plagues many families, and our family was not immune to it," the Cashmyers shared on the fundraising site, On Feb. 22, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the Maryland Department of Health confirmed to. The star of films including "To Sir With Love," "In the Heat of the Night" and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" was a pioneering force in Hollywood who paved the way for other actors of color like Denzel Washington, who said of the icon, "It was a privilege to call Sidney Poitier my friend. He was 85. Actor and singer Robert Clary a Holocaust survivor who spent 31 months in a concentration camp before forging a career in Hollywood, where he was best known for his role as Corporal LeBeau on the sitcom "Hogan's Heroes" in the '60s and '70s died at his home in Los Angeles on Nov. 16, granddaughter Kim Wright confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Wayne Shorter, a Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer who helped shaped the sound of contemporary jazz, has died, according to his publicist. The Wanted singer Tom Parker passed away on March 30, 2022, after a battle with brain cancer.. He was 37. Beloved "Ellen DeGeneres Show" DJ Stephen "tWitch" Boss died by suicide on Dec. 13, Page Six confirmed. Joe was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2018, his daughter revealed in 2021, and his health had been in decline. ", Tom Parker, one of the singers in the boy band The Wanted, died on March 30 after a two-year battle with the brain cancer glioblastoma, wife Kelsey with whom he shares children aged 1 and 2 confirmed on Instagram. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. on the original "Magnum P.I." She was a trailblazer not only for female journalists, but for all women. The director of celebrated '70s films "The Last Picture Show," "What's Up, Doc? Entertainer Donny Davis a star at Beacher's Madhouse for two decades who's also performed with celebrities including Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Seth MacFarlane, Joe Jonas and more died in Las Vegas on Feb. 22 at 43. The influential band who were inducted into the Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 gave the world hits like "Walk, Don't Run" and the "Hawaii Five-O" theme song. "We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," her children, True Parker and Lillie Parker, shared on social media. Thats really a beautiful song. Pinterest. She was 32. Our mother's zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did." He died on May 26 after being hit by a car while biking, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Rio was the best ever. Vince Vaughn, who appeared with Rio in films including "Fred Claus" and "Swingers," called his friend "as loyal and funny as anyone could be. They changed their name to the Beefeaters, and then the Byrds. I love you so much Bobby. "My heart is gone and I just really need him to come back," his wife wrote on Facebook. And he loved his family. MORE: Hollywood reacts to the death of Barbara Walters, British fashion designer and punk style icon Vivienne Westwood "died today, peacefully and surrounded by her family, in Clapham, South London," her eponymous label announced on Dec. 29. You will always be my light. "Her kindness, passion, sensitivity, humor, empathy and love were practically unrivaled, and she will be terribly missed by all those who knew her." When we sang that third time, my life changed., The trio went into the studio a few months later to record their debut LP. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. On Aug. 25, actor Ian Ziering announced on Instagram that actor Joe E. Tata who's best known for playing Nat, the owner of the Peach Pit, on "Beverly Hills, 90210" was dead at 85. In addition to acting, Stuart was an in-demandTV director, helming episodes of shows including "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Wonder Woman," "Touched by an Angel," "The Love Boat," "Magnum, P.I.," "Northern Exposure," "Quantum Leap" and more. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your . "Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke mourned Nicki on Twitter, writing, "Gutted to hear the great #NickiAycox, our first #MegMasters, passed away.