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 | 1 May 2026
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Michael Jackson passed away in 2009 from an overdose, leaving behind his kids, Prince, Paris and Blanket (Bigi) Jackson The "Take This Job and Shove It" singer, known for being part of the outlaw music country movement, but also for incredibly racist lyrics, died April 29 The star was also known for his roles in Starship Troopers and Melrose Place Mariclare Costello was best known for her role as Rosemary Hunter in the hit '70s drama series The Waltons Dylan Carter, the "I'm a Survivor" singer's mentee during The Voice season 24, was killed in a car crash It's Patrick and Lisa, not Baby and Johnny, that are the real dancing love-story. Find out what Lisa Niemi has been up to almost 20 years after her husband's passing The film, Michael has prompted fans to revisit the couple’s whirlwind romance Her death was confirmed by her daughter, Nedra K., in a heartfelt Facebook post Jake Reiner released a new statement on April 24, detailing his grief and anguish, four months after both his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, were murdered The late WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan, who died on July 24, 2025, at 71, was dad to daughter, Brooke Hogan, and son Nick Hogan Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd all survived breast cancer, while their former co-star Farrah Fawcett passed away in 2009 Alan Osmond was part of the original barbershop quartet The Osmonds, which grew into a worldwide phenomenon in the '70s Darrell appeared on 163 episodes of the popular A&E series Storage Wars across 13 years The Melrose Place alum's last public appearance before his death at 57 was with Denise, his former girlfriend and best friend of over three decades Alan was the oldest member of the chart-topping, famous family band, The Osmonds He was the oldest of the famous musical family and leaves behind a wife and eight children The actor, who was just 57, is believed to have suffered a sudden heart attack at his Beverly Hills home Rif Hutton starred in several major projects like Doogie Houser, M.D., JAG and Star Trek: Generations, and was a celebrated voice actor Taking to Instagram, the actress posted a series of deeply personal photos The Oscar winning star's mother acted in self defence Iconic French actress Nathalie Baye, who starred in Downton Abbey, died on April 17, aged 77, after her battle with Lewy body dementia Almost a year after the death of Sheinelle Jones' husband of 17 years, Uche, the Today Show host has bravely spoken of how the last 12 months have changed her Olivia Hussey defined Juliet Capulet for many Shakespeare fans – but what has the child star's own children been up to on and off screen? Tributes pour in from across the sporting world following the death of former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger at 48 Michael J. Fox, 64, makes first public appearance since death hoax — see photos Tributes have been pouring in for Alexander Morton after the Shetland and Casualty star died at the age of 81. The late actor was the stepfather of Leo Woodall Selena was an icon of Tejano music and found love with bandmate Chris Pérez – but what's he up to now over 30 years since her death? Joy Harmon got her start on Groucho Marx's quiz show before shooting to fame for her memorable role in 1967's Cool Hand Luke Richard Donat was a celebrated Canadian actor who starred in the Star Wars spinoff Ewoks, as well as the supernatural drama Haven Aubrey Plaza opened up about expecting her first child with her partner, Girls star Christopher Abbott, on Monday Valerie Lee was selected as one of the child stars to appear in Munchkinland in the hit 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, alongside Judy Garland The reality star’s sister, Lindsey Cooper, confirmed the devastating news in an emotional post The Bonnie and Clyde star, who passed away February 2025, welcomed kids Christopher, Elizabeth and Leslie with his first wife, Faye Maltese The beloved British actor, known for his roles in Batman Begins and Person of Interest, has died, leaving behind a remarkable stage and screen legacy The late Michael Jackson and his sister Janet Jackson were just two of the 10 children born to Joe and Katherine Jackson Dixie's two daughters might not have inherited their mother's design firm but she did pass on a gene for acting, find out where the star's children are now Ivanka Trump worked as an unofficial advisor in the White House during Donald Trump's first term, yet stepped back during his second term Michael P. O'Hara shared an insight into his sister, Catherine O'Hara's, final days before her death on January 30 at 71 Busy Philipps shares her daughters, Birdie, 17, and Cricket, 12, with her ex-husband, Marc Silverstein, whom she split from in 2021 Game of Thrones star Michael Patrick was a celebrated Irish actor who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in February 2023 Michael J. Fox, who has been living with Parkinson's disease for decades, returned to the screen with a role in season three of Shrinking Friends actor Matthew died on October 28, 2023, aged 54. He was found dead in the jacuzzi in his home.