Deaths: Last News

 season 19 runner-up, has died at the age of 23. According to local media outlet Douglas Now, which is located in Spence's hometown of Douglas, Georgia, the singer died following an automobile accident.  “DouglasNow has learned that Douglas native and  season 19 runner-up Willie Spence, 23, has passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Tennessee,” the news outlet reported.

Angela Lansbury is being remembered. Shortly after news broke on Tuesday that the celebrated actress died in her sleep at her Los Angeles home, tributes poured in on social media for the star, who was days away from celebrating her 97th birthday at the time of her death.«It is rare that one person can touch multiple generations, creating a breadth of work that defines decade after decade.

.Perhaps best known for her TV role as everyone's favorite detective on, the London-born Lansbury was as legendary as she was lovable — so much so that she scored a perfect 100 on 's ultra-scientific «lovability index» in the mid-1990s.The daughter of an actress and a wealthy politician, a pre-teen Lansbury, buried between the arts and politics, took to acting as a method of coping with her father's untimely death, which she described as «the defining moment» of her life. Upon moving to the United States while World War II was still raging, Lansbury was quickly contracted by MGM, where she appeared in her first film (, 1944), earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the young age of 19.While Lansbury landed her second Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe win just a year later for her role as a working-class music hall singer in, she was often quick to dismiss her years with MGM, who frequently miscast her in older, somewhat villainous roles alongside the likes of Ingrid Bergman, Elizabeth Taylor and Judy Garland.«I was always playing somebody else, a different kind of woman than I was myself,» she told of her time with the media conglomerate. «I regret terribly the years that I wasted playing a bunch of women who weren’t me at all.»It was during this time the British character actress met her second and longtime husband, Peter Shaw, shortly after ending a brief marriage to Richard Cromwell (Lansbury later found out Cromwell was gay).

Sean Penn, died at her home in Malibu Sunday, according to a statement from Penn's rep. She was 94. Ryan made her Broadway debut in 1953's  before appearing in over 60 television shows and films over her storied career, including 2002’s E and Feast in 2005. She also starred in the film  in 1999 and alongside her son Sean in 2001's .She would go on to star in several films alongside her son, including , , ,  and .As far as TV goes, Ryan appeared on the  episode «A World of Difference» as well as , ,  and also 1972's  and , where she was directed by her husband, the late Leo Penn. He also helped direct her on episodes of , , ,  and in the 1988 movie .Her last on-screen credit was in Warren Beatty's  in 2016.Born Eileen Annucci, Ryan met Leo in 1957 in New York City at rehearsals for, according to the statement.

. The site was dedicated to Finke’s firsthand accounts of how she saw the entertainment business.  Deadline was founded in 2006, and later purchased by Penske in 2009.

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Kim Kardashian and many more were in attendance to pay their respects to the late Miami socialite who died suddenly in August after suffering a pulmonary embolism. He was 63.The newlyweds arrived hand-in-hand for the event, both dressed in black evening wear, with Kardashian also opting for a black ensemble, wearing a long-sleeved black dress with sunglasses while wearing sparkly silver statement earrings by Balenciaga.Some opted for bright colors for the celebration of life, hosted by Ridinger's late wife, Loren and their daughter, Amber. The party saw performances from J.Lo and Ja Rule, as well as Alicia Keys and Jamie Foxx, who all took the stage to honor the Market America CEO.

his recent death. The rapper — who was born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. — died in Los Angeles last Wednesday at the age of 59. His longtime manager, Jarez, confirmed the news to  Jarez told the outlet that paramedics suspected cardiac arrest was the cause of death, though no official determination has been made.The outlet later reported that the rapper's remains are to be cremated according to his death certificate and his children will get pendants to hold his ashes after the process. Coolio's rep confirmed to ET that each of his children will get a pendant to hold his ashes, along with a necklace.

David Bowie's death, and Iman says she still thinks about her husband «every day and every minute.»«I have a necklace that I'm wearing under here that has his name on it,» the supermodel told Hoda Kotb during an appearance on  on Wednesday. «I've worn it since that first week after David passed away.»The memento allows the 67-year-old to keep Bowie close to her heart since, to her, he'll «always be» her husband.Iman and Bowie met on a blind date set up by a mutual friend and got married in Florence, Italy, on June 6, 1992.

reality competition show, has died. She was 30.Sara's mother, Terri Lee, shared the tragic news to Facebook on Thursday, writing, «It is with heavy hearts we wanted to share that our Sara Weston has gone to be with Jesus. We are all in shock and arrangements are not complete.

has died. She was 80.

, The L.A. County Coroner's Office confirmed that the victim was indeed the 32-year-old rapper, whose legal name is Latauriisha O'Brien.Police are still searching for the suspect after taking off in what they believe was a dark-colored SUV. He's described as a man around 32 years old who was wearing dark clothing.BREAKING: Family confirms to @foxla that the man shot and killed in Koreatown last night is rapper Half Ounce.

its 2019 winner.«If you're lucky in life, you get the chance to know someone who lights up a room, makes every moment seem better, and makes you feel important with a simple gesture or a word,» FYI correspondent Christian Murphy said in a speech about Kryst's impact on the pageant world, according to . «That was Cheslie Kryst.»«Now, I had the privilege to work alongside her, and her accomplishments were literally endless. Cheslie was crowned Miss USA 2019.

Loretta Lynn died on Tuesday from natural causes at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, where she was "surrounded by her loving family." The country music legend was 90.Lynn, whose success transcended generations after spanning six monumentally successful decades that included over a dozen no. 1 hit singles and more than 45 million albums sold, left an indelible mark in the music industry with those she inspired with her relentless pursuit of justice and equality.Dolly Parton posted a message about her «sister, friend» on Twitter, writing in part, «I miss her dearly as we all will.»❤️ pic.twitter.com/lMThmUgY8xReba McEntire is among the long list of those offering heartfelt tributes to the late «Coal Miner's Daughter» singer.In a statement to ET, McEntire evoked her mother, Jacqueline's, memory in praising Lynn's artistry and generosity.«Mama and Loretta were four years apart, mama being the oldest,» McEntire said. «They always reminded me a lot of each other.

Country music legend Loretta Lynn has died at the age of 90.The 4-time Grammy winner — whose glittering career spanned six decades — passed away Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Her family confirmed the news in a statement provided to the Associated Press, but did not disclose a cause of death.

Megan Hilty's family members, ET has confirmed. The announcement by Island County Emergency Management comes nearly one month after the plane crashed into Washington's Puget Sound, killing 10, including Hilty's sister, brother-in-law and their son, Remy. The Broadway star's sister was also eight months pregnant at the time, expecting another son in October.In addition, per Island County Department of Emergency Management Deputy Director Eric Brooks, on Sept. 16, there was a body discovered on Dungeness Spit in Sequim, Washington.

Native American activist Sacheen Littlefeather, whose historic and headline-making surprise appearance at the 1973 Academy Awards was heard around the world, has died at 75 years old. Littlefeather passed away Sunday in the Northern California city of Novato after a years-long battle with breast cancer that had metastasized in recent years, according to . It's been nearly 50 years since Littlefeather — then 26 — took the stage in place of Marlon Brando, who won the Best Actor Oscar for , and delivered a message on Brando's behalf about the mistreatment and oppression of Native Americans.On Sunday, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced her passing, tweeting, «Sacheen Littlefeather, Native American civil rights activist who famously declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Best Actor Academy Award, dies at 75.»In August, The Academy shared an apology for the subsequent fallout from her act of protest. Academy president David Rubin issued a letter to Littlefeather on the Academy's behalf, praising her speech and the impact it had.«As you stood on the Oscars stage in 1973 to not accept the Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando, in recognition of the misrepresentation and mistreatment of Native American people by the film industry, you made a powerful statement that continues to remind us of the necessity of respect and the importance of human dignity,» Rubin said of Littlefeather's remarks at the ceremony in the letter.«The abuse you endured because of this statement was unwarranted and unjustified.

PnB Rock. According to the Associated Press, an FBI-led fugitive task force took Freddie Lee Trone, 40, into custody on Thursday in Las Vegas. Trone had been charged that day with one count of murder, two counts of second-degree robber and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery, the District Attorney's Office told the publication.Trone's 17-year-old son was arrested on Tuesday and charged with the same counts. Trone's wife and the boy's step-mother, 38-year-old Shauntel Trone, was also arrested Tuesday and was charged with one count of being an accessory after the fact to the killing.

Coolio's death on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Fire Department has shared new information about the rapper's final moments.Coolio — who was born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. — died in Los Angeles at the age of 59. His longtime manager, Jarez, confirmed the news to Jarez told the outlet that paramedics suspected cardiac arrest was the cause of death, though no official determination has been made.In a statement to ET, LAFD confirmed that a team of firefighters and paramedics responded to the 2900 block of South Chesapeake Avenue at 4:00 p.m. PT following reports of a medical emergency.

Sarah Jessica Parker is mourning a death in her family. The 57-year-old actress' stepfather, Paul Giffin Forste, who was married to her mom, Barbara, for more than five decades, died on Wednesday, her family told in a statement.

Michelle Pfeiffer is «heartbroken» over the untimely death of rapper Coolio. The actress remembered the hit performer, bornArtis Leon Ivey Jr., whom she worked with on the 1995 drama, . Coolio's iconic track, «Gangsta's Paradise,» was featured in the film's opening scene and as a single from the movie's soundtrack. Both the song and the album peaked at number one on the Billboard charts.

Coolio's untimely death on Wednesday, famous fans and collaborators who knew the «Gangsta's Paradise» rapper took to social media to pay tribute and share memories.Coolio — who was born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. — died in Los Angeles on Sept. 28, at the age of 59. His longtime manager, Jarez, confirmed the news to Jarez told the outlet that paramedics suspect cardiac arrest was the cause of death, though no official determination has been made.After entering the L.A.