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From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.

Michael Wright, the actor who played Eddie King in Robert Townsend’s film “The Five Heartbeats,” has died.

Kroy Biermann Jr., the 15-year-old son of former Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, is facing several felony charges following an incident in Alpharetta.

Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere's on-again, off-again boyfriend, allegedly administered Narcan the day she died, according to a TMZ exclusive report.

Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, have been ordered to pay an initial 9.5 million pounds ($13 million) to Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper following their failed invasion of privacy case.

Days after the death of actor Hayden Panettiere, Neutrogena said “we made her feel unsupported during a very difficult time.”

Nancy Kissinger, the widow of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died, according to multiple reports. 

Tributes poured in on August 21 as loved ones and fans marked what would have been Hayden Panettiere’s 37th birthday. Here’s the latest on the investigation into the star’s death.

Conor Kennedy was placed on Russia’s wanted list for allegedly assisting Ukraine during the war after secretly joining its International Legion in 2022 before returning to the United States.

Brian Hickerson’s attorney is speaking out following Hayden Panettiere’s death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, according to TMZ.

A Los Angeles County report warns a proposed Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger threatens 4,500 direct film and TV jobs and $4.06 billion in economic output.

A police report released Tuesday reveals new details in the death of actor Hayden Panettiere. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to the United Kingdom after living in the United States for six years.