Celebrity death

'Combination of drugs' killed Jewish soap star who dreamed of aliyah

Paul Danan’s cause of death was found to be connected to a “combination of drugs, both prescription and illicit.”

British actor Paul Danan being interviewed at the launch event of the yearly Hoops Aid by the Sports Traider Charity, 2015.
Beamte des Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office und des New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator halten eine Pressekonferenz zum Tod des Schauspielers Gene Hackman und seiner Frau Betsy Arakawa ab, die am 26. Februar tot aufgefunden wurden. Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, 7. März 2025.

Drei weitere Menschen sterben an gleicher seltener Krankheit wie Frau von Gene Hackman

 Jill Sobule performs as part of Wesley Stace's Cabinet of Wonders at City Winery on Oct. 19, 2018, in New York City.

Jill Sobule, pop star who also composed songs for a new ‘Yentl,’ dies at 66

 Gene Hackman poses during the 60th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. January 19, 2003.

Autopsy sheds light on final days of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa


Jewish actress Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, medical examiner says

An unnamed source told NBC News Trachtenberg had received a liver transplant before her death, although the reason for the organ transfer is not public knowledge.

 Actress Michelle Trachtenberg arrives for the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington April 25, 2015.

Three more perish of same rare disease that killed wife of Gene Hackman

Hantavirus is a rare disease in the US, with most cases concentrated in the western states of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah.

Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office officials and New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator officials hold a press conference on the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead on February 26, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, March 7, 2025.

‘Big’ George Foreman, the last great heavyweight champ, dies at 76 - obituary

Known as “Big George,” Foreman’s life story is a drama in three parts.

HAMBURG, GERMANY - JULY 02: George Foreman poses before the WBC Heavyweight World Championship fight between Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine and David Haye of England at Imtech Arena on July 2, 2011 in Hamburg, Germany.

American boxing legend George Foreman dead at 76, family says

George Foreman's last match was in 1997, ending his career with a professional record of 76 wins and five losses.

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (2nd L), former heavyweight champion George Foreman (C) of the U.S., and compatriot Brandon Rios (2nd R) pose after a news conference at the Venetian Macao hotel in Macau July 27, 2013.

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, suffered from advanced Alzheimer's, autopsy shows

Gene Hackman died of heart disease days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, succumbed to a rare virus spread by mice, autopsy finds.

 Gene Hackman poses during the 60th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. January 19, 2003.

Michelle Trachtenberg, Jewish ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy’ star, dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg was discovered Wednesday in a Manhattan apartment complex.

 Actress Michelle Trachtenberg arrives for the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington April 25, 2015.

Musician Gilad Vital from Shotei Ha'nevua killed in car accident at 54

Vital was riding a motorcycle and was hit by a vehicle on Highway 653 near Givat Ada.

 Givad Vital

One Direction bandmates 'completely devastated' by Liam Payne's death

A joint statement was signed by singers Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan.

 Liam Payne at the eBay & GBK Brand Bar Pre-Oscar Luxury Lounge at Beverly Wilshire, Los Angeles. March 26, 2022.

One Direction singer Liam Payne found dead in Buenos Aires, local media reports

Payne posted on Snapchat about his trip in Argentina only hours before his death.

 Singer Liam Payne poses for photographers at the world premiere of the film "I am Bolt" in London, Britain, November 28, 2016.

James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Jones, a longtime sufferer of diabetes, died at his home surrounded by family members, agent Barry McPherson said. No cause of death was provided.

71st Tony Awards – Show – New York City, U.S., 11/06/2017 - James Earl Jones - Tony Lifetime Achievement.

Body of British TV presenter Mosley found on Greek island, local official says

Michael Mosley, a British TV presenter, was found dead in Symi after he was missing since Wednesday.

  Police officers stand around the body of British TV presenter Michael Mosley on the southeastern Aegean Sea island of Symi, Greece, June 9, 2024.