Obituaries

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Avicii - real name Tim Bergling - passed away in April 2018

Final tragic diary entry of DJ released by family

Reggae star Junior Byles has died at the age of 76

Reggae star - famed for hits Curly Locks and Fade Away - dies at 76

Jane Bright was a contestant on the 21st season of Survivor: Nicaragua in 2010. She was found dead at her home aged 71.

Fan-favourite US reality star found dead at home aged 71

Adam Sandler has paid tribute to his Happy Gilmore alligator co-star as he dies aged "at least 80"

"We are all gonna miss you": Heartfelt tribute to Happy Gilmore star

Joe Don Baker was a popular action star in the 1970s and 80s.

James Bond and Walking Tall legend Joe Don Baker dies age 89

Jack McGinn, former chairman of Celtic Football Club and president of the Scottish Football Association (SFA), has died at the age of 92.

Former Celtic chairman dies

John Edwards, the longtime lead vocalist of legendary soul group The Spinners, has died at the age of 80.

70s legendary singer dies

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HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 28: Director Robert Benton speaks onstage at the screening of 'Kramer vs. Kramer' during day 3 of the 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival on April 28, 2018 in Hollywood, California. 350620. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for TCM)

Oscar winner dies aged 92

Killers of the Flower Moon star Samuel French dies at 45, what was the cause of his death? Photo:samuelfrenchactor/instagram

Killers of the Flower Moon star Samuel French has died at 45

Country music pioneer Johnny Rodriguez - discovered singing in a jail cell - has died at 73

Country music pioneer - discovered singing in a jail cell - dies at 73

Oscar-winning special effects icon dies at 74

Film director James Foley has died at the age of 71 after a battle with brain cancer.

Hollywood director James Foley dies aged 71 after brain cancer battle

KISW host Kevin Diers has died

KISW host Kevin Diers has died: Seattle rock radio outlet pays tribute

Drummer for garage rock grungers The Ponys - Nathan Jerde - has died

Nathan Jerde - drummer for post-grunge band The Ponys - has died

Former F1 driver Jochen Mass has died age 78, his family confirmed.

F1 race winner Jochen Mass dies age 78 as cause of death confirmed
A Le Mans winner who also took part in more than 100 F1 Grand Prix has died age 78, his family has announced.
David George

Rising underground rapper Wifiskeleton, has died, shortly after making a chilling suicide announcement on Instagram Live.

Rapper posts chilling announcement before death

Original drummer for Australian rock band Hoodoo Gurus, James Baker

Original drummer for Australian rock band Hoodoo Gurus dies aged 71

Tom Youngs when he played for Northampton Town in 2004.

Football club describes former player's death as a 'shock'

Charley Scalies, the actor best known for his roles in The Wire and The Sopranos, has died at the age of 84.

The Sopranos actor dies

Kirk Medas, a former cast member of MTV’s Floribama Shore, has died at the age of 33.

MTV star dies after in hospital for two weeks

Death metal guitarist Brian Montana has been shot dead by police after a row over tree clippings

Death metal guitarist shot dead by police in row over tree clippings

Actor Ricky Davao has died age 63.

Actor best known for stage plays and TV series dies age 63

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule has died aged 66 in a house fire in Minnesota.

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule dies aged 66 in Minnesota house fire

Radio star and news anchor Matt Thomas dies at 41 after a short illness. Photo: Matt Thomas/Facebook

Radio star and news anchor Matt Thomas dies at 41

Priscilla Pointer (right) with her daughter Amy Irving (left)

Dallas and Carrie star Priscilla Pointer dies aged 100

Star of the silver screen Cora Sue Collins has died

Celebrated child actor dies just days after 98th birthday
Star of the silver screen Cora Sue Collins has died - the celebrated actress appeared alongside the likes of Greta Garbo, Bette Davis and Merle Oberon.
Jamie Jones

Drag queen Jiggly Caliente, whose real name is Bianca Castro, took part in season four of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

RuPaul's Drag Race star dies "peacefully" at home

Bruce Logan, back left, worked on the likes of Star Wars and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Star Wars legend who "blew up the Death Star" dies age 78

Celebrity matchmaker Amber Kelleher-Andrews has died age 56.

TV dating expert dies age 56 as tributes paid

Actress Lar Park Lincoln, who appeared in US soap Knot's Landing and the horror franchise Friday The 13th, has died aged 63

Soap star and horror actress Lar Park Lincoln dies aged 63

Rock singer and Pere Ubu frontman David Thomas has died at 71 after a long illness. Pere Ubu, David Thomas, performing on stage, Vaartkapoen (VK), Brussels, Belgium, 22nd June 1993. (Photo by Gie Knaeps/Getty Images)

Pere Ubu frontman David Thomas has died at 71 after a long illness

Roy Thomas Baker, who was producer for Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, has died at 78. Photo: Getty Images

Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody producer Roy Thomas Baker has died at 78

Dancing With The Stars judge Julian Benson has dies aged 54 after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis.

Dancing With The Stars judge Julian Benson dies aged 54

Clodagh Rodgers represented the United Kingdom in the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin.

Eurovision legend Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78 after long-term illness

Sopranos star Dominic Chianese - known to millions as Corado 'Uncle Junior' Soprano - is mourning the loss of his daughter Sarah Francesca Chianese

Sopranos star's daughter dies aged 58

M*A*S*H and The King and I star Patrick Adiarte has died at the age of 82

Sitcom star Patrick Adiarte dies at the age of 82

Gay porn star Damien Stone has died aged 32

Gay porn star dies 'suddenly'

Music legend Jeffrey Runnings dies at 61 after a battle with stage four cancer. Photo: markearnestofreno/Instagram

Jeffrey Runnings dies at 61 after a battle with stage four cancer

US television presenter Wink Martindale, who was dubbed the 'King of game shows', has died aged 91 after a battle with lymphoma

Legendary US gameshow host Wink Martindale dies after cancer battle

X Factor contestant Danny Dearden has died aged 34

"Rest easy beautiful boy": X Factor contestant dies at 34

Beloved television and radio presenter Peter Waltham has died at 83. Photo: Curtin Radio/Facebook

Beloved television and radio presenter Peter Waltham has died at 83

NFL prospect and former Louisiana State University wide receiver Kyren Lacy has died aged 24 in a suspected suicide.

College football star dies aged 24 from suspected suicide

Upstairs, Downstairs star and co-creator Jean Marsh has died aged 90.

Upstairs, Downstairs star and co-creator Jean Marsh dies aged 90

Mario Ernesto Sánchez appearing in Miami Vice

Only Fools and Horses and Miami Vice actor has died aged 78

English singer and television actor, Mike Berry, 18th February 1976. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)

Tributes to singer who became a sitcom star

Singer Alice Tan Ridley, who has died at 72, was the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe (pictured here). Photo: Getty Images

America’s Got Talent singer Alice Tan Ridley has died

Eamon Farrell - dad to Hollywood star Colin Farrell - has died

Eamon Farrell - dad to Hollywood star Colin Farrell - has died

Country music star Lee Conway has died at the age of 85

Australia’s answer to Johnny Cash dies “peacefully” at the age of 85

Robert E McGinnis, artist behind James Bond film posters, has died at 99. A original painting for the poster art of the James Bond movie "You Only Live Twice" by artist Robert McGinnis that will be auctioned for an estimated $20-30,000.00 by Bonhams auctioneers on May 14 as part of the "Wonders of the Galaxy - Science Fiction and Fantasy in Film" auction in Hollywood, California on May 13, 2019. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Robert E McGinnis, artist behind James Bond film posters, has died

Al Barile played guitar in the influential Boston hardcore band SS Decontrol

Iconic 80s guitarist dies at 63

Clem Burke, the longtime drummer for Blondie, has died at the age of 70 following a private battle with cancer.

Drummer of iconic band dies aged 70

Dennis The Menace star Jay North has died aged 73 after a battle with colon cancer.

Dennis The Menace star Jay North dies aged 73

American actor, Robert Trebor, known for his roles in Xena Warrior Princess and Hercules has died

Xena Warrior Princess and Hercules star dies aged 71

Michael Hurley, the legendary American folk musician known as the "Godfather of Freak Folk," has died at the age of 83.

70s folk icon dies after finishing new album

Iconic 60s singer Johnny Tillotson has died aged 86, his wife Nancy has confirmed.

Poetry In Motion singer Johnny Tillotson dies aged 86