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.
Willie Colón, salsa legend and music pioneer, dies at 75
Willie Colón, the iconic salsa trombonist, composer and producer who helped define the Nuyorican salsa movement, has died at 75.
Willie Colón, the iconic salsa trombonist, composer and producer who helped define the Nuyorican salsa movement, has died at 75.
Celebrities and famous figures who have lived to be 100
From Hollywood legends to political leaders and Nobel Prize winners, a small but notable group of famous figures have joined what’s often called the “centenarian club." Here’s a look.
From Hollywood legends to political leaders and Nobel Prize winners, a small but notable group of famous figures have joined what’s often called the “centenarian club." Here’s a look.
'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi reveals stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.
Singer Steve Perry sets the record straight, says rumors he’s rejoining Journey not true
Legendary rock singer Steve Perry has taken to social media to set the record straight about rumors that he would be rejoining Journey where he was the lead singer in the band’s heyday.
Legendary rock singer Steve Perry has taken to social media to set the record straight about rumors that he would be rejoining Journey where he was the lead singer in the band’s heyday.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2026 launches in Sandy Springs
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has officially kicked off its 26th annual season.
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has officially kicked off its 26th annual season.
Eric Dane death: Reactions flood social media after actor’s passing
Fans across the world and fellow celebrities shared their reactions and tributes to Eric Dane after he died from ALS on Thursday.
Fans across the world and fellow celebrities shared their reactions and tributes to Eric Dane after he died from ALS on Thursday.
Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dies at 53 after ALS battle
Eric Dane — best known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan, the charismatic "McSteamy," on Grey's Anatomy — has died at the age of 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Eric Dane — best known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan, the charismatic "McSteamy," on Grey's Anatomy — has died at the age of 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Shia LaBeouf allegedly used homophobic slurs while assaulting New Orleans bar patrons, police say
Shia LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery after allegedly assaulting multiple patrons and using homophobic slurs inside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras.
Shia LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery after allegedly assaulting multiple patrons and using homophobic slurs inside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 20-22, 2026
From concerts and comedy shows to festivals, food events and family-friendly fun, there’s something happening across metro Atlanta and North Georgia to fill your calendar.
From concerts and comedy shows to festivals, food events and family-friendly fun, there’s something happening across metro Atlanta and North Georgia to fill your calendar.
Catching up with 'Psycho Killer' star Georgina Campbell
With a title like “Psycho Killer," you know exactly what you’re in for: blood, blood, and more blood.
With a title like “Psycho Killer," you know exactly what you’re in for: blood, blood, and more blood.
Rising rap star Lil Poppa dies days after releasing new single
Florida rapper Lil Poppa, signed to Yo Gotti's CMG label, died Wednesday in Fulton County at age 25. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.
Florida rapper Lil Poppa, signed to Yo Gotti's CMG label, died Wednesday in Fulton County at age 25. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.
Peter Greene cause of death: 'Pulp Fiction' actor accidentally shot himself in armpit, report says
Actor Peter Greene was best known for playing Zed in Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 film "Pulp Fiction." He was found dead in his New York City apartment Dec. 12.
Actor Peter Greene was best known for playing Zed in Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 film "Pulp Fiction." He was found dead in his New York City apartment Dec. 12.
Tom Noonan, ‘Manhunter’ and ‘Heat’ actor, dies at 74
Tom Noonan, the 6-foot-5 actor, writer and director known for his performances in “Manhunter," “The Monster Squad" and “Heat," has died at 74.
Tom Noonan, the 6-foot-5 actor, writer and director known for his performances in “Manhunter," “The Monster Squad" and “Heat," has died at 74.
Taylor Swift concert terror plot in 2024 leads to terrorism charges against 21-year-old man
Prosecutors said the man allegedly planned to attack Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts, which police cancelled in August 2024 after they stopped the terror plot.
Prosecutors said the man allegedly planned to attack Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts, which police cancelled in August 2024 after they stopped the terror plot.
Christy Carlson Romano, former Disney star, reveals positive cancer screening results
Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.
Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.
Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged altercation at Mardi Gras: Reports
Shia LaBeouf was arrested after an alleged altercation during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans.
Shia LaBeouf was arrested after an alleged altercation during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans.
Lunar New Year celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2026
Metro Atlanta restaurants and others are welcoming the Year of the Horse with special dinners, pop-ups, festivals and performances.
Metro Atlanta restaurants and others are welcoming the Year of the Horse with special dinners, pop-ups, festivals and performances.
Bruce Springsteen kicking off 'Land of Hope & Dreams' American tour in Minneapolis
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will kick off their “Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour" in Minneapolis this spring, a couple of months after Springsteen released "Streets of Minneapolis" to protest ICE following the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will kick off their “Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour" in Minneapolis this spring, a couple of months after Springsteen released "Streets of Minneapolis" to protest ICE following the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Dana Eden, ‘Tehran’ co-creator, dies at 52 while filming in Greece
Dana Eden, the Israeli producer and co-creator of the Emmy-winning spy drama “Tehran," has died at 52.
Dana Eden, the Israeli producer and co-creator of the Emmy-winning spy drama “Tehran," has died at 52.