Abdullahi Abubakar, Muslim Cleric Who Sheltered 262, Dies
Abdullahi Abubakar, 92, the Muslim cleric who hid 262 Christians during the 2018 Plateau attacks, has died. Leaders including Tinubu mourn his courage.
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, Black Midi Guitarist, Dead at 26
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, 26, Black Midi guitarist, has died after a long battle with mental health. Fast facts, legacy and tributes inside.
Sara Bennett, Influencer, Announces Her Own Death at 39
Sara Bennett, 39, announced her own death after a three-year ALS battle in a public Instagram farewell — followers and ALS advocates responded with grief and praise.
Yakubu Mohammed, Newswatch Co-Founder, Dies at 75
Veteran journalist Yakubu Mohammed, Newswatch co-founder, has died at 75 after a prolonged illness. Read his legacy, top achievements and the tributes pouring in.
Brian Wilshire, Longtime 2GB Presenter, Dies at 81
Longtime 2GB presenter Brian Wilshire has died at 81 after a private illness. Read his career highlights, final messages and heartfelt tributes from colleagues.
Ueli Kestenholz, Swiss Olympic Snowboarder, Dies at 50
Swiss Olympic snowboard star Ueli Kestenholz dead at 50 after avalanche. Read fast facts, legacy and reactions from fans and fellow athletes.
John Forte, Fugees Producer, Dies at 50 — Legacy Lives
John Forte, Fugees collaborator and Grammy-nominated producer, found dead at 50 in Massachusetts. Fans mourn his music and resilience; investigation underway.
Sean O Se, Irish Singer, Dies Days Before 90th Birthday
Sean O Se, beloved Irish singer and cultural voice of Cork, has died days before his 90th birthday. Read tributes, career highlights and how Ireland is mourning.
Kenneth LeBlanc, Stone Cold’s First Opponent, Dies at 73
Kenneth LeBlanc, ring name Frogman and Stone Cold’s first opponent, died Jan. 3 at 73. Read his career highlights, surprising origins and tributes.
Sha Reh, West Valley Teen Survivor, Dies Suddenly; Friends React
Sha Reh, the West Valley teen who survived a 2024 murder‑suicide, died unexpectedly of natural causes. Close friends and family offered moving tributes.
Paul Hardcastle — Eighties Music Star Mourns Son’s Death
Paul Hardcastle, Eighties music star, announced his 35-year-old son’s death after a motorcycle crash. Read details, tributes and the Hardcastle legacy.
Isabel Veloso, Influencer, Dead at 19 — 2026 Losses
Isabel Veloso, 19, has died after battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma — read who else the influencer world lost in 2026 and how fans and peers are reacting.