Chinnu Pappu, social media influencer, found dead in Adoor
Social media influencer Chinnu Pappu was found dead in a rented quarters in Adoor, Kasaragod. Police have launched a probe; further details are awaited.
Angel Montoya, influencer, found dead after livestream jump
Influencer Angel Montoya was found Jan. 30, three days after jumping from a bridge over Colombia’s Cauca River during a livestream. Fans mourn the loss.
Greg Brown, Cake guitarist, dies after brief illness
Greg Brown, founding guitarist of 1990s rock band Cake, has died after a brief illness. Band announced his passing Feb. 7; fans paid tribute to his ‘masterful’ playing.
Thomas Williams Sr., longtime educator and Wendy’s dad, dies
Thomas Williams Sr., father of Wendy Williams, has died at 94 amid his daughter’s ongoing guardianship dispute. No cause of death released.
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.