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.
Foster Sylvers, former child star of The Sylvers, dies at 64: reports
Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.
Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.
'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown found dead after brother pulled him from river
“Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown has died. His brother Noah helped to pull his body from a river in Washington state Saturday.
“Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown has died. His brother Noah helped to pull his body from a river in Washington state Saturday.
Frankie Valli calls off Four Seasons' farewell tour for health concerns
Frankie Valli, 92, has canceled the remainder of the Four Seasons 2026 farewell tour dates, citing health reasons.
Frankie Valli, 92, has canceled the remainder of the Four Seasons 2026 farewell tour dates, citing health reasons.
Kelly Curtis, actress and Jamie Lee Curtis’ sister, dies at 69
Actress Kelly Curtis died Saturday morning at her home. She was 69 years old.
Actress Kelly Curtis died Saturday morning at her home. She was 69 years old.
Missouri cuts funding for Dolly Parton’s free book program: reports
The popular book program founded by legendary country singer Dolly Parton reportedly suffered a budget cut in one of its available states.
The popular book program founded by legendary country singer Dolly Parton reportedly suffered a budget cut in one of its available states.
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning ‘Star Wars’ editor, dies at 80
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor often described as the unsung hero of “Star Wars,” has died.
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor often described as the unsung hero of “Star Wars,” has died.
Bay Area siblings behind The Osada3
For Bay Area sibling trio The Osada3, music is more than performance, it’s family history, culture and community woven into every song.
For Bay Area sibling trio The Osada3, music is more than performance, it’s family history, culture and community woven into every song.
Free music festival to be held in San Francisco rooftop park
A free daylong music festival will take place next month, high above San Francisco in a downtown rooftop park.
A free daylong music festival will take place next month, high above San Francisco in a downtown rooftop park.
12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a bold, Berkeley-based literary extravaganza
Starting this Friday, Berkeley will hold its 12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a "world-class literary extravaganza", boasting as many as 400 authors on 21 stages at multiple downtown venues.
Starting this Friday, Berkeley will hold its 12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a "world-class literary extravaganza", boasting as many as 400 authors on 21 stages at multiple downtown venues.
Darrell Sheets' autopsy report released, new details on death
Darrell Sheets’ autopsy report has revealed further details about the "Storage Wars" star’s death at 67 years old.
Darrell Sheets’ autopsy report has revealed further details about the "Storage Wars" star’s death at 67 years old.
Heartbeat of Tahiti: AAPI heritage through dance
The powerful sounds of Tahitian percussion have carried legends, and ancestry for centuries. Matahani Tahitian Dance Studio, with locations in Concord and Hercules, showcases the artistry, history, and cultural pride behind traditional Polynesian performance.
The powerful sounds of Tahitian percussion have carried legends, and ancestry for centuries. Matahani Tahitian Dance Studio, with locations in Concord and Hercules, showcases the artistry, history, and cultural pride behind traditional Polynesian performance.
BTS fans outraged over TV news anchor’s "death to America" cookie comment
James Eppler, an anchor at Gray Media-owned KJTV in Lubbock, was reading a story about the BTS-Oreo cookie collab when things presumably went off-script.
James Eppler, an anchor at Gray Media-owned KJTV in Lubbock, was reading a story about the BTS-Oreo cookie collab when things presumably went off-script.
Matthew Perry's former live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa sentenced in ketamine overdose case
Kenneth Iwamasa, the long-time live-in assistant to the late actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to three years and five months in federal prison.
Kenneth Iwamasa, the long-time live-in assistant to the late actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to three years and five months in federal prison.
Young artists, deep roots: meet The Osada 3
Born and raised in the Bay Area, The Osada 3 grew up surrounded by music, art, and family tradition. This AAPI Heritage Month, they’re sharing how those influences shaped their sound, their purpose, and their passion for preserving community spaces tied to their Japanese-American roots.
Born and raised in the Bay Area, The Osada 3 grew up surrounded by music, art, and family tradition. This AAPI Heritage Month, they’re sharing how those influences shaped their sound, their purpose, and their passion for preserving community spaces tied to their Japanese-American roots.
'Emily in Paris' actor Pierre Deny dies at 69: Reports
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
California-based nonprofit wants to hire Stephen Colbert now that his show has been canceled
A California-based nonprofit and leader in marine mammal science and conservation made a very public and unsolicited job offer to Stephen Colbert, whose nearly 11-year run as host of "The Late Show" came to an end last week with the controversial cancellation of his show. And the job offer got the Emmy-award-winning comedic legend’s attention.
A California-based nonprofit and leader in marine mammal science and conservation made a very public and unsolicited job offer to Stephen Colbert, whose nearly 11-year run as host of "The Late Show" came to an end last week with the controversial cancellation of his show. And the job offer got the Emmy-award-winning comedic legend’s attention.
Bollywood dance: a celebration of storytelling
Bollywood dance continues to evolve through artists like Satish Panchal, who combines traditional cinematic flair with modern fitness training. Inspired by his love of Bollywood films and music, Panchal now performs and teaches everywhere from weddings and clubs to gyms, festivals, and parades, bringing the joy and energy of Bollywood dance to audiences of all kinds.
Bollywood dance continues to evolve through artists like Satish Panchal, who combines traditional cinematic flair with modern fitness training. Inspired by his love of Bollywood films and music, Panchal now performs and teaches everywhere from weddings and clubs to gyms, festivals, and parades, bringing the joy and energy of Bollywood dance to audiences of all kinds.
Sonny Rollins, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the saxophonist known for his bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation, has died at the age of 95.
Sonny Rollins, the saxophonist known for his bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation, has died at the age of 95.
Oakland’s Lakeshore District brings back the street fair
Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood is bringing back the street festival tradition in a big way. The inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival takes over Lakeshore Avenue on Saturday, May 30th with two stages of live music, outdoor dining, local vendors, family activities and community celebrations all day long.
Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood is bringing back the street festival tradition in a big way. The inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival takes over Lakeshore Avenue on Saturday, May 30th with two stages of live music, outdoor dining, local vendors, family activities and community celebrations all day long.