Deaths: Last News

Anne Heche’s co-star, Emily Bergl, paid a touching tribute to the actress -- who was declared dead on Friday, a week after a fiery car crash. In a lengthy post on her Instagram, Bergl honored Heche, who was often described as “crazy.”  “You worked with crazy Anne Heche?” “So how crazy was she?” I worked with Anne Heche for two years on the TV show, and this line of questioning was usually the first out of people’s mouths,” the 47-year-old wrote next to a photo of the late actress. “She elicited more curiosity than any other famous person I’ve ever worked with.

The Chicks honored Olivia Newton-John during their tour stop in Washington Saturday night.Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, took a break from their set to perform «Hopelessly Devoted to You,» the solo ballad made famous by the late singer-actress in the movie musical, .«We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week, Olivia Newton-John,» Maines, who encouraged the crowd to sing along, said. «I thought I was Olivia Newton-John from like 4 to 12, and then I just wished I was Olivia Newton-John.

Soap opera star Robyn Griggs, best known for her roles in and , has died at 49 years old, according to a post on the actress' Facebook page. «With a heavy heart, I am saddened to announce Robyn’s passing,» the post began. «However, she is no longer suffering and would want us to remember that and the good memories.» Going on to pay tribute to Griggs' passion, the post continued, «I will never forget how open she was to telling her story, and accepting of me helping her tell it.

announced by her sister Tracey on Instagram.“I want to take this moment to thank our friends and family for all of the love and prayers,” she wrote. “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse, has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life,” Tracey wrote.“Denise Yvonne Dowse was the most amazing sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director.

, has died. He was 32.The cause of death is not known at this time, but the tragic news comes just two weeks after he celebrated his birthday. All Def Digital, the multi-platform media company Ray collaborated with in the past, released a statement confirming the news.«We're heartbroken and still can't believe that our brother Teddy Ray has passed away,» the tweet read.

paying tribute to Anne Heche after her death. The ex-husband of the late actress took to Instagram on Friday to remember Heche and promise to look after the son they share.Laffoon and Heche, who were married from 2001 to 2009, are parents to a 20-year-old son, Homer. Heche, who died on Friday following a fiery car crash the week before, also has a 13-year-old son, Atlas, from her previous relationship with James Tupper.«In the wake of Anne's passing, I just wanted to say a few things.

speaking out after Anne Heche's death. The tenant in the home that burned down as a result of the late actress' fiery car crash earlier this month took to Instagram on Friday to react to news of Heche's death.«The news of Anne Heche passing is devastating.

Anne Heche's eldest son is speaking out following the unimaginable loss of his mother, who died Friday. She was 53 years old.In a statement to ET, Homer, 20, said, «My brother Atlas and I lost our mom. After six days of almost unbelievable emotional swings, I am left with a deep, wordless sadness.»He added, «Hopefully my mom is free from pain and beginning to explore what I like to imagine as her eternal freedom.

Anne Heche, the actress best known for her roles in the soap opera  and films such as , and, is brain dead at age 53, multiple outlets reported on Friday.While the actress' heart is still beating, she is brain dead, which is the definition of death according to California law, the outlets reported. Her family's rep told  that Heche has not been taken off life support in order to allow OneLegacy Foundation enough time to find organ recipients who will be a match.«Today we lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend,» Heche's rep told the outlet in a statement. «Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy.

Jaclyn Hill is sharing some devastating news with her fans. Jaclyn took to her Instagram Story Thursday to share that her ex-husband, Jon Hill, has passed away after a «sudden tragedy.»«It is with profound remorse and sorrow that we must report that our beloved Andrew Jonathan Hill passed away on August 10, 2022,» Jaclyn shared, after posting in a previous slide that Jon's family asked her to post about his passing. «We are all devastated by the sudden tragedy.

untimely death. In an open letter published to Instagram this week, Josiah Fellows mourned his loss and reflected on what his own life looks like as he goes on without him. The racer and  star died tragically in a car accident on Sunday while filming for an upcoming episode in Las Vegas. He was 41.«No words can express the way I'm feeling right now.

news conference that cops responded to the apartment around noon Sunday and «located a deceased male in his 60s in the apartment.» Beck added that «the male had injuries consistent with foul play and the case was deemed a homicide.» According to, cops say they believe they know the identity of the victim and that the Lewis family has been informed. But, due to the decomposition of the body, further testing is needed to make an official identification. The family had no comment when reached by .The band's Instagram account, meanwhile, confirmed Gord's death.

Olivia Newton-John's daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, is sharing some special behind-the-scenes shots from their iconic 2021 duet. Lattanzi took to Instagram to share a clip of the pair singing «Window in the Wall,» a song that brought the late actress out of retirement and back in the studio.The video sees the mother-daughter duo recording the track, sharing special moments in the studio and collaborating on the moving melody.«You are my lighthouse mama.

Olivia Newton-John will be honored by Australia following her death on Monday at age 73.The star's niece, Tottie Goldsmith, recently spoke with Australia's news program and revealed that Newton-John's family has been formally offered a state funeral by the nation and that they plan on accepting the gracious honor.«We will, on behalf of not just our family, but I think Australia needs it. She was so loved,» shared Goldsmith, 59, who is the daughter of Newton-John's late sister, Rona, who died after a battle with brain cancer in 2013.

Olivia Newton-John is being remembered. After the actress' husband, John Easterling, announced that she died at her California ranch on Monday morning, tributes poured in for the star online. Newton-John was 73 at the time of her death, which came after a decades-long battle with breast cancer.Newton-John's co-star shared a photo of the late actress to Instagram, along with a touching tribute to her.«My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.

star, died in a car accident on Sunday while filming for an upcoming episode in Las Vegas. A Discovery spokesperson confirmed his death on Monday in a statement to ET.The statement reads, «The Street Outlaws family is heartbroken by the accident that led to the tragic death of Ryan Fellows.

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.

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.

tragic death, her family is remembering her legacy.On Monday, Romeo Miller shared a touching tribute on Instagram, celebrating what would have been his sister's 26th birthday. «25 years of adventure, 2.5 decades of sweet memories, 309 months of making your siblings smile, 9,430 days of making your parents proud,» Romeo captioned the video showing Tytyana with her daughter and their family members. «226,320 hours of love, joy, and growth.

Naomi Judd's last will and testament has been revealed — and her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd, were not mentioned by name. According to the late country star's will, obtained by ET, Naomi appointed her husband of more than 30 years, Larry Strickland, as executor of her estate and granted him «full authority and discretion» to deal with and administer «any real property comprising an asset of my estate, without the approval of any court, the joinder of any beneficiary, or the disclosure of the identity of any beneficiary of my estate.» She declares that all real property be deemed «personal property» after her death and «subject to sale by my Executor, acting without joinder of any beneficiary, for the purpose of facilitating the distribution of my estate among the beneficiaries of this Will, as well as for the purpose of paying taxes, administrative expenses, and any other expenses or debts of my estate, without first being required to exhaust all other personal property of my estate.»Per the will, Strickland is entitled to «reasonable» compensation as executor and will be paid for expenses in connection to the administration of the estate. Naomi notes, «In the event my spouse ceases or fails to serve, then I nominate and appoint my brother-in-law Reginald Strickland, and Daniel Kris Waiter as Co-Executors.» There's also mention of her eponymous Naomi Ellen Judd Living Trust, which she noted was established by her in October 2007.

NBA legend, Bill Russell. The 11-time NBA champion as a player, coach with the Boston Celtics and one of the most important figures in NBA history, died at the age of 88, his family announced Sunday, with his wife Jeannine by his side. His family announced the sad news in a statement shared to Twitter, where they reflected on Russell's lasting legacy and his accomplishments both on and off the court.«Bill’s two state championships in high school offered a glimmer of the incomparable run of pure team accomplishment to come: twice an NCAA champion; captain of a gold-medal-winning US Olympic team; 11 times an NBA champion; and at the helm for two NBA championships as the first black head coach of any North American professional sports team,» the statement read.