Fred Smith, Blondie founding bassist, dies after illness
Fred Smith, founding Blondie bassist and Television member, has died aged 77 after a long illness. Bandmates and fellow musicians have paid tribute.
Shirley Erskine, Andy Murray’s grandmother, dies — tributes
Shirley Erskine, grandmother of Andy Murray, has died. Cousin Ailsa Erskine paid tribute on Instagram; his grandfather Roy Erskine died weeks earlier aged 94.
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead guitarist, dies at 78, remembered
Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, died Jan. 20 at 78. After a July 2025 cancer diagnosis, he gave a final three-night farewell and inspired wide tributes.
Mickey Lolich, Tigers’ 1968 World Series hero, dies
Mickey Lolich, 85, died Wednesday, the Detroit Tigers confirmed. The 1968 World Series hero won three games including Game 7 and is remembered for his durability.
Elizabeth Kelly, EastEnders’ Nellie Ellis, dies at 104
Elizabeth Kelly, famed for Nellie Ellis on EastEnders, has died aged 104 on December 25. Her 40-year career included Coronation Street and film roles.
Anne Burrell, TV Chef, Absent as ‘Worst Cooks’ Returns
Anne Burrell, 55, died June 17 in Brooklyn. Season 30 of Worst Cooks in America premiered Jan. 4 without her and included an on‑air tribute.
Rotem Sivan mourns son Eden’s death after cancer battle
Jazz guitarist Rotem Sivan announced his 19-month-old son Eden died Feb. 1 after a year-long battle with rare brain cancer (ATRT). Fans and friends offered condolences.
Elyse Donalson, veteran character actress, dies aged 78
Actress Elyse Donalson, known for The X-Files and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, died unexpectedly at her Studio City home aged 78, her sister confirmed.
Brenda Edwards breaks down over son Jamal on Loose Women
Brenda Edwards broke down on Loose Women as she recalled son Jamal Edwards, who died Feb. 20, 2022. A coroner later linked his death to cardiac arrest after drug use.
Barbie Hsu, Taiwanese actress — death tied to heart condition
KBS2 examines the death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu — program analysts link her passing to mitral valve prolapse and preeclampsia; tributes recounted.
Scott Laidlaw, Cowboys fullback and champion, dies aged 72
Former Cowboys fullback Scott Laidlaw, 72, has died, his family told WFAA. A Super Bowl champion and member of the 1975 ‘Dirty Dozen’. Cause of death unconfirmed.
Ifunanya Nwangene, Voice Nigeria Star, Dies After Snake Bite
Ifunanya Nwangene, 26, died Jan. 31 after a snake bite in her Abuja apartment, her choir and collaborators confirmed with tributes on social media.