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.
'Vallejo' single gaining buzz: Jourdan Jade, rising artist making waves
She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.
She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.
'Vallejo' single gaining buzz: Jourdan Jade, rising artist making waves
She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.
She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.
The Bastille Day SF Festival
From Paris to communities throughout France, Bastille Day is being commemorated with colorful ceremonies, and live entertainment. Here at home, Bay Area residents will also have the opportunity to experience French culture during San Francisco’s annual Bastille Day Festival at Embarcadero Plaza on Saturday, July 18. Valérie Brisset, Consul General of France, and Chloé Soroquère, secretary of The Official Committee of French American Organizations, give insight.
From Paris to communities throughout France, Bastille Day is being commemorated with colorful ceremonies, and live entertainment. Here at home, Bay Area residents will also have the opportunity to experience French culture during San Francisco’s annual Bastille Day Festival at Embarcadero Plaza on Saturday, July 18. Valérie Brisset, Consul General of France, and Chloé Soroquère, secretary of The Official Committee of French American Organizations, give insight.
Brenda Fricker dies: Oscar winner and 'Home Alone 2' actress was 81
Irish actress Brenda Fricker, the Oscar winner known as the “pigeon lady" in “Home Alone 2," has died.
Irish actress Brenda Fricker, the Oscar winner known as the “pigeon lady" in “Home Alone 2," has died.
Oakland’s In Lak’ech Dance Academy
What started as a vision to create a dance space where LGBTQ+ people and allies could be their authentic selves has grown into a thriving Bay Area nonprofit. In Lak'ech Dance Academy co-founders, Angélica Medina and Jahaira Fajardo, talk weekly classes, and events. First class if free.
What started as a vision to create a dance space where LGBTQ+ people and allies could be their authentic selves has grown into a thriving Bay Area nonprofit. In Lak'ech Dance Academy co-founders, Angélica Medina and Jahaira Fajardo, talk weekly classes, and events. First class if free.
George Santos joins cast of FOX's ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’
Fifteen celebrities – including former congressman George Santos, sports champions, and reality TV royalty – are about to face the ultimate test of survival on Season 5 of FOX’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test."
Fifteen celebrities – including former congressman George Santos, sports champions, and reality TV royalty – are about to face the ultimate test of survival on Season 5 of FOX’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test."
Hal Williams, 'Sanford and Son' and '227' star, dies at 91, reports
Veteran actor Hal Williams, famous for his roles as Officer "Smitty" on Sanford and Son and Lester Jenkins on 227, has died at 91, according to reports.
Veteran actor Hal Williams, famous for his roles as Officer "Smitty" on Sanford and Son and Lester Jenkins on 227, has died at 91, according to reports.
Sam Neill's cause of death revealed
Sam Neill's agent said he is releasing the "Jurassic Park" actor's cause of death to correct news reports “which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods.”
Sam Neill's agent said he is releasing the "Jurassic Park" actor's cause of death to correct news reports “which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods.”
Paramount’s $81B Warner Bros. Discovery merger faces lawsuit from 12 states
A coalition of 12 states has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount's proposed $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
A coalition of 12 states has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount's proposed $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
California moves to block massive Warner Bros. and Paramount Hollywood merger
California is leading a coalition of 12 states in a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance Corporation.
California is leading a coalition of 12 states in a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance Corporation.
Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky split after 18 years of marriage: Report
Comedians and podcast hosts Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky have reportedly separated after 18 years of marriage, according to TMZ.
Comedians and podcast hosts Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky have reportedly separated after 18 years of marriage, according to TMZ.
Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ actor, dies at 78
Sam Neill, the actor best known for starring in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78.
Sam Neill, the actor best known for starring in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78.
Josh Grisetti, Broadway actor and Cal State Fullerton professor, dies at 44
Josh Grisetti, the Broadway actor, author and California State University, Fullerton professor, has died at the age of 44, according to Playbill.
Josh Grisetti, the Broadway actor, author and California State University, Fullerton professor, has died at the age of 44, according to Playbill.
Hilary Duff fans get into fight during 'Lizzie McGuire' star's Los Angeles concert
A fight broke out between fans during a Hilary Duff concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.
A fight broke out between fans during a Hilary Duff concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.
Concord Night Market returns
Concord Night Market returns Friday, July 10 to the heart of Downtown Concord at Todos Santos Plaza. Event is from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, will feature live music, performances, and local food vendors.
Concord Night Market returns Friday, July 10 to the heart of Downtown Concord at Todos Santos Plaza. Event is from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, will feature live music, performances, and local food vendors.
Singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart,' dies at 75
Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
Oakland’s Zendaya nominated for third Emmy for 'Euphoria' performance
Zendaya, a popular Oakland-born actress, was nominated Wednesday for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series" because of her emotional portrayal of Rue in the HBO show, "Euphoria."
Zendaya, a popular Oakland-born actress, was nominated Wednesday for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series" because of her emotional portrayal of Rue in the HBO show, "Euphoria."
Artificial Intelligence: Hollywood, ethics, and rights
Tilly Norwood, an ai-generated “actress” is about to headline a feature film, and it’s reigniting one of Hollywood’s biggest battles. Supporters say it’s the future of filmmaking, while critics warn it’s another step toward replacing human creativity and exploiting artists’ work without consent. Leeza Garber, a cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
Tilly Norwood, an ai-generated “actress” is about to headline a feature film, and it’s reigniting one of Hollywood’s biggest battles. Supporters say it’s the future of filmmaking, while critics warn it’s another step toward replacing human creativity and exploiting artists’ work without consent. Leeza Garber, a cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
'The Record Man' founder Gary Saxon in Redwood City dies at 82
A Redwood City community is preparing to honor the legacy of a local business icon who spent decades curating one of the Bay Area's most expansive music collections. Gary Saxon, affectionately known to generations of music lovers as "The Record Man," passed away last month at the age of 82.
A Redwood City community is preparing to honor the legacy of a local business icon who spent decades curating one of the Bay Area's most expansive music collections. Gary Saxon, affectionately known to generations of music lovers as "The Record Man," passed away last month at the age of 82.