Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
James Handy, veteran character actor, dies at 81
James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."
James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."
Country legend Bill Cody in heart, kidney failure: 'We need a miracle'
Bill Cody, an iconic voice of country music and host at the Grand Ole Opry, is critically ill and needs a double transplant to survive, his family said.
Bill Cody, an iconic voice of country music and host at the Grand Ole Opry, is critically ill and needs a double transplant to survive, his family said.
Beloved former East Bay outdoor theater, Cal Shakes, is now site of new concert series
A beloved outdoor theater and Bay Area landmark, with superstar Zendaya among those who had graced its historic stage, is set to officially launch a new chapter this week.
A beloved outdoor theater and Bay Area landmark, with superstar Zendaya among those who had graced its historic stage, is set to officially launch a new chapter this week.
Ariana Grande fans flock to SF pop-up store ahead of Bay Area shows
With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour" kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans have been waiting outside the store since 1:00 a.m. Thursday morning waiting in anticipation for potentially exclusive merch.
With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour" kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans have been waiting outside the store since 1:00 a.m. Thursday morning waiting in anticipation for potentially exclusive merch.
Fans line up awaiting Ariana Grande's merch pop-up store kicking off her tour
With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour” kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans line up in San Francisco to snag some merch before the tour.
With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour” kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans line up in San Francisco to snag some merch before the tour.
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty, receives probation in New Orleans Mardi Gras bar incident
Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in February during Mardi Gras.
Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in February during Mardi Gras.
Bay Area Rainbow Symphony: pride through performance
For many members of the Bay Area Rainbow Symphony, music is more than an art form, it’s a way to foster connection, visibility, and belonging. Their last show, is Saturday, June 20, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
For many members of the Bay Area Rainbow Symphony, music is more than an art form, it’s a way to foster connection, visibility, and belonging. Their last show, is Saturday, June 20, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Petaluma 20-year-old directed No. 1 movie 'Backrooms'
Kane Parsons at 20-years-old directed the No. 1 movie at the box office, “Backrooms." This A24 movie made more than $81 million domestically in its opening weekend ending May 31.
Kane Parsons at 20-years-old directed the No. 1 movie at the box office, “Backrooms." This A24 movie made more than $81 million domestically in its opening weekend ending May 31.
'How I Met Your Mother' actor Nick Pasqual sentenced to decades in prison for stabbing ex-girlfriend
Actor Nick Pasqual was found guilty of attempted murder in the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, who reportedly underwent 14 hours of surgery after the May 2024 attack.
Actor Nick Pasqual was found guilty of attempted murder in the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, who reportedly underwent 14 hours of surgery after the May 2024 attack.
Peabo Bryson dies after Grammy-winning singer suffered stroke: Report
Grammy-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died after suffering a stroke, according to a report.
Grammy-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died after suffering a stroke, according to a report.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Stanford to offer K-pop course, open to the general public
Fresh off the resoundingly popular, sold-out BTS performances at Stanford last month, the university will be offering a special summer course on the global emergence and dominance of Korean popular music, better known as K-pop.
Fresh off the resoundingly popular, sold-out BTS performances at Stanford last month, the university will be offering a special summer course on the global emergence and dominance of Korean popular music, better known as K-pop.
Joe Negri, Mister Rogers' handyman and jazz musician, dies at 99
Joe Negri, the jazz musician known for his work as the handyman alongside Fred Rogers in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, according to TribLIVE.
Joe Negri, the jazz musician known for his work as the handyman alongside Fred Rogers in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, according to TribLIVE.
Commodores co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread dead at 75
The Commodores' co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread has died. He was 75.
The Commodores' co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread has died. He was 75.
Peabo Bryson, Grammy-winning singer, reportedly suffers stroke
Grammy-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson is reportedly undergoing treatment after suffering a stroke.
Grammy-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson is reportedly undergoing treatment after suffering a stroke.
Kate Middleton reached 'final straw' with Prince Harry after comment about King Charles' cancer: author
An author claims Kate Middleton told Prince William she "was done with Harry" after his remarks about the king's health.
An author claims Kate Middleton told Prince William she "was done with Harry" after his remarks about the king's health.
Foster Sylvers, former child star of The Sylvers, dies at 64: reports
Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.
Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.
'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown found dead after brother pulled him from river
“Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown has died. His brother Noah helped to pull his body from a river in Washington state Saturday.
“Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown has died. His brother Noah helped to pull his body from a river in Washington state Saturday.
Frankie Valli calls off Four Seasons' farewell tour for health concerns
Frankie Valli, 92, has canceled the remainder of the Four Seasons 2026 farewell tour dates, citing health reasons.
Frankie Valli, 92, has canceled the remainder of the Four Seasons 2026 farewell tour dates, citing health reasons.