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.
Dolly Parton: Fellow singers, actors, and elected officials remember the global superstar
Following the news of Dolly Parton's death, fellow singers, actors, and elected officials took to social media to pay tribute to and remember the global superstar.
Following the news of Dolly Parton's death, fellow singers, actors, and elected officials took to social media to pay tribute to and remember the global superstar.
Legendary musician Dolly Parton dies at 80
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.
Dolly Parton, music icon, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.
Hayden Panettiere's mom speaks on daughter's death
Actress Hayden Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, speaks on her daughter's death.
Actress Hayden Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, speaks on her daughter's death.
Legendary action star, stuntman James Lew dead at 73: report
Hollywood actor, stuntman and martial artist James Lew passed away at 73, according to TMZ.
Hollywood actor, stuntman and martial artist James Lew passed away at 73, according to TMZ.
ONE PACT talks KCON LA, their latest comeback, and world tour
ONE PACT returned to Los Angeles for their first-ever KCON LA. In an interview with FOX LA, the group talked about their latest comeback, the creative process behind their music, and their 2026 world tour. The members also shared what they wanted to experience while back in Los Angeles and how they bring their own style to each performance.
ONE PACT returned to Los Angeles for their first-ever KCON LA. In an interview with FOX LA, the group talked about their latest comeback, the creative process behind their music, and their 2026 world tour. The members also shared what they wanted to experience while back in Los Angeles and how they bring their own style to each performance.
Motown legend Janie Bradford Hobbs dies at 87
Legendary Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen some of the label’s most memorable hits, died following an extended illness, according to her family. She was 87.
Legendary Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen some of the label’s most memorable hits, died following an extended illness, according to her family. She was 87.
Shelley Fabares, actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82
Shelley Fabares, the actor whose decades-long television career started when she was a young teenager on “The Donna Reed Show" and went on to include a starring role on “Coach," has died. She was 82.
Shelley Fabares, the actor whose decades-long television career started when she was a young teenager on “The Donna Reed Show" and went on to include a starring role on “Coach," has died. She was 82.
Son of former NFL player, reality TV star faces sexual battery, sodomy charges
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.
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.
Buckcherry's tour bus involved in fatal, multi-vehicle crash
Buckcherry’s tour bus was involved in a fatal, multi-vehicle crash on a South Carolina interstate.
Buckcherry’s tour bus was involved in a fatal, multi-vehicle crash on a South Carolina interstate.
Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend allegedly gave her Narcan
Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere's on-again, off-again boyfriend, allegedly administered Narcan the day she died, according to a TMZ exclusive report.
Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere's on-again, off-again boyfriend, allegedly administered Narcan the day she died, according to a TMZ exclusive report.
Actor Michael Wright dies at 70
Michael Wright, the actor who played Eddie King in Robert Townsend’s film “The Five Heartbeats,” has died.
Michael Wright, the actor who played Eddie King in Robert Townsend’s film “The Five Heartbeats,” has died.
Work out with Bravo star Bradley Carter
"Southern Hospitality" star Bradley Carter joins the desk to discuss his "Body by Brad" workout tour at The Point in El Segundo on Saturday, August 22 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. and answers questions about how he would handle tense situations with some Southern hospitality.
"Southern Hospitality" star Bradley Carter joins the desk to discuss his "Body by Brad" workout tour at The Point in El Segundo on Saturday, August 22 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. and answers questions about how he would handle tense situations with some Southern hospitality.
Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend Brian Hickerson allegedly gave her Narcan: Report
Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere's on-again, off-again boyfriend, allegedly administered Narcan the day she died, according to a TMZ exclusive report.
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, Elton John and others ordered to pay $13M to Daily Mail after losing privacy case
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.
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.
Neutrogena responds to fan backlash after death of Hayden Panettiere
Days after the death of actor Hayden Panettiere, Neutrogena said “we made her feel unsupported during a very difficult time.”
Days after the death of actor Hayden Panettiere, Neutrogena said “we made her feel unsupported during a very difficult time.”
Nancy Kissinger dies: Wife of Henry Kissinger was 92
Nancy Kissinger, the widow of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died, according to multiple reports.
Nancy Kissinger, the widow of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died, according to multiple reports.
Hayden Panettiere would have been 37 today: Latest on her death
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.
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.
Proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger risks 4,500 jobs
A proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery puts about 4,500 direct LA County film and TV jobs at risk over three years.
A proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery puts about 4,500 direct LA County film and TV jobs at risk over three years.