Celebrity Deaths

Trevor Bolder dies: David Bowie and more pay tribute

Sara McGinnis — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:46:00 -0700

Trevor Bolder has died. The 62-year-old, known to many for his work on four David Bowie albums, passed away Tuesday after suffering from pancreatic cancer for several years.

Doors founder Ray Manzarek dead at 74

Caroline Goddard — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:58:00 -0700

Ray Manzarek, the founder and keyboardist of legendary rock band The Doors, has died. He was 74 years old.

The Twilight Zone actress Christine White passes away

Jaclyn Brandt — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:47:00 -0700

While Christine White may not be a household name, an episode of The Twilight Zone she starred in in 1963 will forever be remembered.

Gold medalist dead after America's Cup accident

Caroline Goddard — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:08:00 -0700

An Olympic gold medalist is dead after a tragic accident while training for the America's Cup race.

Special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen dies

Caroline Goddard — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:02:00 -0700

Special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen died Tuesday in London. He was 92 years old.

Did the Kris Kross reunion contribute to Chris Kelly's death?

Kristyn Burtt — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:36:00 -0700

While the medical examiner's office waits on toxicology tests, a sad story of Chris Kelly's addiction to drugs emerges. Was the Kris Kross reunion to blame?

Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman dead at 49

Caroline Goddard — Fri, 03 May 2013 07:49:00 -0700

Guitarist Jeff Hanneman, a founding member of Slayer, died Thursday, May 2, in a California hospital. He was 49 years old.

Country stars mourn icon George Jones

Caroline Goddard — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:25:00 -0700

Country stars are tweeting their grief over the death of legendary singer George Jones.

Country legend George Jones dead at 81

Caroline Goddard — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:53:00 -0700

Country music icon George Jones died after a short illness. He was 81 years old.

Divinyls singer Chrissy Amphlett dead at 53

Caroline Goddard — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:43:00 -0700

The Divinyls lead singer Chrissy Amphlett died Sunday in New York City, She was 53 years old.

Star Wars actor dies: Richard LeParmentier remembered

Caroline Goddard — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:58:00 -0700

Richard LeParmentier, an original Star Wars actor whose near-demise at the hands of Darth Vader became one of the most-quoted lines of the franchise, is dead at 66.

Buckwild canceled after Shain Gandee's death

Deirdre Kaye — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:10:00 -0700

Surprise, surprise. Just more than a week after a Buckwild star is found dead in his Ford Bronco, MTV has decided to cancel the show.

10 Quotes from the life of Margaret Thatcher

Kelli Uhrich — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:08:00 -0700

No doubt, the life of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was filled with controversy, but politics aside, acting as a pioneer within any field is certainly worthy of remembrance. Liked or disliked, Thatcher's words will remain within our minds as we remember the principles she stood for, so we've rounded up our favorite quotes to inspire more women to lead the way!

Disney great Annette Funicello dead at 70

Caroline Goddard — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:23:00 -0700

Disney's original Mickey Mouse Club icon Annette Funicello has died. She was 70 years old.

5 Ways Margaret Thatcher pioneered life for women

Kat Hobza — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:27:00 -0700

Margaret Thatcher, through example, made the world a better place for women. As we digest the passing of one of history’s most impressive and memorable figures, we take a moment to give thanks for the example she set.

Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher dead at 87

Caroline Goddard — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:16:00 -0700

Great Britain's first female prime minister Margaret Thatcher has died. She was 87 years old.

Farewell, Lilly Pulitzer: Palm Beach will miss you

Deirdre Kaye — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:50:00 -0700

Palm Beach style icon Lilly Pulitzer died at home on Sunday. She was 81.

Celebs react to Roger Ebert's death on Twitter

Joyce Slaton — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:15:00 -0700

The passing of venerable and wise film critic and obviously great guy Roger Ebert is marked by celebrity salutes on Twitter.

Famed film critic Roger Ebert dead at 70

Caroline Goddard — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:11:00 -0700

Iconic film critic Roger Ebert has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.

Photo: Tom Hanks tears up on stage over Nora Ephron

Sara McGinnis — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:43:00 -0700

Tom Hanks' tears flowed on stage at Lucky Guy's opening night. Check out a photo of the emotional moment for the actor, who says he still misses the late Nora Ephron.

Did carbon monoxide poisoning kill Buckwild's Shain Gandee?

Meagan Morris — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:37:00 -0700

Sad news for MTV Buckwild fans: Star Shain Gandee was found dead on Monday.