Cases of whooping cough are on the rise in the US — and so are deaths, with most of 2025’s fatalities being children and infants. According to CDC data, there were 27,871 reported cases of pertussis, better known as whooping cough, by the second to last week of December. While that’s less than the previous … Read more
Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77. Smallwood died Tuesday of complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and nursing center in Sandy Spring, Maryland, his representative Bill Carpenter announced. Smallwood had health issues for many years, and music gave him the strength … Read more
Kate Bush is remembering her late friend. The “Running Up That Hill” singer paid tribute to Matthew Upham in an emotional statement on her official website on Sunday. Upham, an antiques dealer, tragically died while swimming in the English Channel off the coast of Devon, England, on Dec. 25. Kate Bush’s closest friend tragically passed … Read more
Perry Bamonte, the guitarist for the iconic British rock band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The group, which now consists of founder Robert Smith and longtime members Simon Gallup and Jason Cooper, announced the news in a statement on the band’s official website on Friday. Bamonte passed away at home following a “short … Read more
Patricia Heaton is mourning the loss of her late “The Middle” co-star, Pat Finn. The 67-year-old actress took to Instagram on Thursday to remember Finn with a touching tribute after he died following a battle with cancer. He was 60. “One of the finest and funniest human beings I know has left to be with … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My son died of cancer at 33. It was heartbreaking. My daughter-in-law, “Belinda,” had grown distant before his death, and although they had a son through artificial insemination, I have almost never seen him. I helped with the weeding in my son’s yard, but any time I came, Belinda always had the baby … Read more
A woman that James Ransone once saved from sexual assault is speaking out following the actor’s tragic death earlier this month. Molly Watts took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal that the late “Wire” star, who died by suicide on Dec. 19 at the age of 46, came to her rescue during a traumatic incident … Read more
Mick Abrahams, founding member and original guitarist for the legendary British rock band Jethro Tull, has died. He was 82. Jethro Tull’s chief vocalist, Ian Anderson, confirmed the devastating news in a statement shared on the band’s official website on Sunday. Abrahams reportedly passed away on Dec. 19. “It is with great sadness that we … Read more
Pat Finn, who starred in “The Middle,” “Friends,” “Seinfeld,” and more hit TV programs, has died after a cancer battle. He was 60. Finn passed away Tuesday morning at his home in Los Angeles while surrounded by his family, TMZ confirmed Wednesday. Pat Finn attends ABC’s “The Middle” 200th episodes celebration in October 2017. FilmMagic … Read more
James Ransone was hard at work months before his tragic death. Ransone, who was most famous for his role in HBO’s “The Wire,” was photographed on the set of Rian Johnson’s Peacock TV series “Poker Face” with lead star Natasha Lyonne last year. In the image, Ransone made a crooked face at the camera as … Read more
Wendell Pierce is mourning the death of his “The Wire” co-star, James Ransone. Pierce, 62, posted an emotional tribute to Ransone, who died by suicide at age 46 on Friday. “Sorry I couldn’t be there for you, brother,” Pierce wrote on X on Sunday. “Rest in Peace James Ransone,” he added. Wendell Pierce and James … Read more
James Ransone, who played Ziggy Sobotka in “The Wire” and a host of other HBO roles has died. He was 46. Ransone died by suicide in LA on Friday, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was a married father of two, and wife Jamie McPhee posted a fundraiser for the National Alliance on … Read more
Rob Reiner, the director behind some of Hollywood’s most beloved and endlessly rewatchable movies, has died at 78. Reiner’s death closes the book on a prolific career built on movies that stayed with audiences. His films didn’t rely on visual tricks or showy direction – instead, he trusted scripts, actors and stories that let the … Read more
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 78. The soap star passed away Sunday in Amsterdam, a family member confirmed to TMZ. Geary died of complications from a scheduled operation three days earlier, according to TV Insider. Anthony Geary at the 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in 2012. WireImage … Read more
Romy Reiner shared photos of her famous dad, Rob Reiner, two weeks before her parents’ devastating deaths. On Nov. 29, the 28-year-old shared an eight-slide Instagram post with footage of her floating in the ocean. Romy, dressed in a red bikini, snapped two selfies of herself and Rob, who smiled at the camera while wearing … Read more
Rob Reiner spoke to comedian Eric Idle hours before the director and his wife were killed inside their Los Angeles home. Idle, 82, revealed details about the pair’s final conversation on Monday following news of the double homicide. “Rob Reiner was a lovely man. I spoke to him last night for over an hour,” the … Read more
Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner’s troubled son, Nick Reiner, is officially in custody for his parents’ double homicide. The 78-year-old director and his 68-year-old wife were found stabbed to death inside their Los Angeles on Sunday. They were discovered by their daughter Romy, 28. According to TMZ, Rob and Michele had their throats slit by a … Read more
Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner’s troubled son, Nick Reiner, is officially in custody and has been charged for his parents’ double homicide. He is being held on $4 million bail. The 78-year-old director and his 68-year-old wife were found stabbed to death inside their Los Angeles on Sunday. They were discovered by their daughter Romy, … Read more
Rob Reiner’s eldest daughter, actress Tracy Reiner, is speaking out after the director and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found stabbed to death inside their LA home on Sunday. Tracy, 61, was adopted by the “All in the Family” actor during his marriage to the late Penny Marshall. The pair were married for 10 years … Read more
Australian actress Rachael Carpani has died. She was 45. Carpani died following a chronic illness, her sister, Georgia, confirmed in an Instagram statement on Monday. “It is with great sadness that Tony and Gael Carpani announce that their beautiful daughter, beloved Australian actress Rachael Carpani, unexpectedly but peacefully passed away after a long battle with … Read more