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It’s time for Ursula to emerge from the ocean depths.

Emmy Awards paid tribute to the many entertainers and TV creators who have died over the last year in a heartfelt «In Memoriam» segment. star Anthony Anderson introduced the emotional moment with a touching speech, sharing, «It never feels like the right time to say goodbye to a loved one, a friend or a cherished icon.

and, has died. He was 81.The filmmaker died Friday at his home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles after a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to Petersen’s publicist, Michelle Bega.

Olivia Newton-John has died, aged 73. In a statement on her official Facebook page, her husband John Easterling wrote that she had “passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California … surrounded by family and friends”.Born in the UK in 1948, her family emigrated to Australia in 1954, where she began her career in music as a teenager.

wrote on Twitter. «Her kindness will be missed by many, the anthems she gave to our nation will never be forgotten.»Durham was honored with the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to music in 1995.

Hoda Kotb is beloved by many not just on Today but beyond, and received a sweet surprise ahead of her birthday on the set of the show.MORE: Hoda Kotb overcome with emotion after heartwarming reunion on TodayWalker Hayes, who has frequently made appearances on the show and has developed a great bond with Hoda, gave her a surprise present while on set.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb overcome with emotion after heartwarming reunionAfter his performance, he met the host and her two daughters, Haley and Hope, to present her with the plaque that certified his record, Country Stuff the Album, with gold.As he presented her the honor, Hoda was clearly overcome and on the verge of tears as she couldn't stop gushing over the sweet gesture.MORE: Hoda Kotb jokes about her fears of getting fired alongside Savannah Guthrie"Look, girls, this can go in your room," Walker told her daughters, and the anchor simply exclaimed: "Oh my god," before leaning in to give him a big hug."I'm going to hang this in my office, are you kidding me," she said, holding it up for the camera to see, touched deeply by the gesture.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Walker presented Hoda with a gold plaque that his album had received"How to say thank you @walkerhayes for an incredible concert @todayshow and then this.

Kenny Chesney is mourning a tragic loss. Following the 54-year-old singer's Saturday show at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, a female fan fell from an escalator and died, police and stadium officials confirmed to .«I was devastated to learn of the loss of someone after our show.

MORE: Hoda Kotb left 'disgusted' live on air in segment with Jenna Bush HagerHoda is raising her two daughters with ex-fiance Joel Schiffman after they split earlier in 2022. The picture showed Hoda with her sister Hala and mom Sameha, and her two girls Haley Joy, five, and three-year-old Hope Catherine.

Whoopi Goldberg paid tribute to “Star Trek” icon Nichelle Nichols on Monday’s “The View”.

faced the losses of some of the industries' most beloved icons.MORE: Al Roker's partner Deborah Roberts shares surprise wedding photo – and it's so cuteAs someone who has been involved in media and entertainment for several decades, Today's Al Roker took some of the deaths to heart, and honored each of them with special tributes.The star took to Instagram to honor the lives of Bill Russell, Nichelle Nichols, and Pat Carroll.WATCH: Al shares sentimental tribute while visiting Washington DCMORE: Meet Al Roker's temporary fill-in on Today - and they're very well known!For Bill, who played for the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969 and is considered to have revolutionized professional basketball, Al shared pictures of some of his career wins, including one of him receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.The weatherman hailed him an undisputed legend, and highlighted his incredible accomplishments beyond basketball as well.He wrote in his caption: "The greatest basketball player of all time, who was also a civil rights leader, author, philanthropist and amazing person died today at the age of 88. His passing leaves an incredible void."A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Al's touching tribute to the basketball iconAl then paid tribute to yet another revolutionary star, Nichelle, who passed away aged 89.

Hoda Kotb delivered some sad news at the start of the week as she co-hosted Monday's Today alongside Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin.MORE: Hoda Kotb left 'disgusted' live on air in segment with Jenna Bush HagerThe NBC daytime star announced on the show during the news segment that Hollywood star Pat Carroll had passed away aged 95.She said: "Some sad news from Hollywood this morning. Award-winning actress and comedian Pat Carroll has died.VIDEO: All we know about Today's Hoda Kotb's family life "Carroll was a TV mainstay for decades, she won an Emmy in 1959 for her work on Caesar's Hour and later a new generation would come to know her as the voice of Ursula in The Little Mermaid.

Vernon Kay shares loved up holiday snap with Tess Daly[LATEST]Kimberley Walsh on why she avoids eye contact with Gethin Jones[EXCLUSIVE]Britney Spears goes topless as she puts on sultry display[PICTURES]She also played one of the wicked stepsisters in the 1965 television production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella with Lesley Ann Warren.The performer went on to win a Grammy award in 1980 for the recording of her one woman show Gertrude Stein.Her most memorable role to date thanks to Disney's The Little Mermaid, which came out in 1989.She was not the first choice of directors Ron Clements and John Musker or the musical team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who reportedly wanted Joan Collins or Bea Arthur to voice the sea witch.Ms Carroll often said playing Ursula was one of her favourite roles to date.She said she saw her as an "Ex-Shakespearean actress who now sold cars"."She's a mean old thing! I think people are fascinated by mean characters," the voiceover star said in an interview."There's a fatal kind of distraction about the horrible mean characters of the world because we don't meet too many of them in real life.So when we have a chance, theatrically, to see one and this one, she's a biggie, it's kind of fascinating for us."She got the chance to reprise the role in several Little Mermaid sequels, spinoffs and even theme park rides.

Pat Carroll, a comedic television mainstay for decades, Emmy-winner for Caesar's Hour and the voice Ursula in The Little Mermaid has died at the age of 95.Her daughter Kerry Karsian, a casting agent, said Carroll died at her home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on Saturday, while EW reported she passed away while recovering from pneumonia. Her other daughter Tara Karsian wrote on Instagram that they want everyone to 'honor her by having a raucous laugh at absolutely anything today (and everyday forward) because besides her brilliant talent and love, she leaves my sister Kerry and I with the greatest gift of all, imbuing us with humor and the ability to laugh...even in the saddest of times.' Painful loss:Pat Carroll, a comedic television mainstay for decades, Emmy-winner for Caesar´s Hour and the voice Ursula in The Little Mermaid has died at the age of 95; Pictured 2013Carroll was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1927.

Pat Carroll, an Emmy-Award-winning screen, stage star and voice actress, has died. She was 95.

Pat Carroll, the actress known for voicing the underwater villain Ursula in Disney's animated tale, "The Little Mermaid," died on July 30. She was 95.

J. Kim Murphy Pat Carroll, a veteran actress known for her voice role as Ursula in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and whose career as an entertainer spanned seven decades, died Saturday in Cape Cod, Mass.

has died. She was 95.Carroll's daughter, Kerry Karsian, confirmed to ET on Sunday that Carroll died on Saturday at her home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, due to pneumonia, adding, «She was deeply loved and will be much missed.»Carroll was perhaps best known to contemporary audiences as the voice of the evil sea witch Ursula in Disney's animated classic However, the celebrated comedian had a long and impressive career on stage and screen for decades.

The Disney family has lost a great one – Pat Carroll, who was the voice of Ursula in The Little Mermaid, has sadly passed away.

Comedian and actress Pat Carroll, a television pioneer and an Emmy, Drama Desk and Grammy winner, died at her home on Cape Cod, Massachusetts on July 30, while recovering from pnuemonia.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorGeorge Shapiro, producer and longtime manager of Jerry Seinfeld, Carl Reiner, Andy Kaufman and other comedy stars, died May 26 at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 91.Shapiro was co-founder and partner in Shapiro/West Associates, the prosperous talent management banner that helped assemble the mammoth NBC hit “Seinfeld” and numerous projects for Andy Kaufman.

George Shapiro, the deeply respected talent manager, producer and co-founder of Shapiro/West & Associates, died Thursday evening of natural causes at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 91.