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Donald Gibb, best known as Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds, died at 71 at his Texas home after health complications, his family said; the California-raised former football player turned actor also appeared in Bloodsport, 1st & Ten, U.S. Marshals and Hancock, and reprised Ogre in two sequels, with his passing coming a few months after costar Robert Carradine's death.
British reality TV star Jake Hall, known for The Only Way Is Essex, has died at age 35 in Mallorca. Spanish authorities are treating the death as accidental, with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office supporting the family; Hall leaves behind his daughter River and had recently shared posts from Mallorca.
Kimber Wuerfel, Darrell Sheets’ ex-wife, paid a public tribute on Instagram nearly two weeks after the Storage Wars star’s death, thanking fans and noting a future service announcement; Sheets, 67, was found dead April 22 in Lake Havasu City from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, with police stating that cyberbullying allegations involving co-stars are part of the ongoing investigation.
Dylan Carter, a 24-year-old former The Voice contestant from South Carolina, died after his 2026 Tesla veered off a rural highway, struck a curb and a utility pole, and overturned; he was alone and wearing a seatbelt. The Colleton County coroner ruled the death accidental, citing blunt force trauma, and authorities say the highway patrol is continuing to investigate the crash.
Sami Sheen honored Patrick Muldoon—Denise Richards’ former boyfriend and her mom’s longtime friend—after Muldoon died of a sudden heart attack at 57 in Beverly Hills. Sheen described him as beloved and quick-witted, while Richards shared a heartfelt tribute calling him her best friend. Muldoon, who dated Richards for about five years in the late ’90s, was found by his partner Miriam Rothbart; he died Sunday with paramedics pronouncing him dead at the scene. Sheen also posted a cloud-shaped sign she believed was a message from Muldoon.
Afrika Bambaataa, the Bronx-born DJ who helped shape hip-hop and founded Zulu Nation, died at 68 from cancer complications in Pennsylvania, just days before his birthday. Renowned for pioneering tracks like “Planet Rock” and collaborations with James Brown and George Clinton, his legacy also includes past civil allegations of child sexual abuse and trafficking that were resolved in a civil case in 2021–2025, which he did not publicly address. His influence on hip-hop remains a notable part of his story.
President Trump mourned Chuck Norris, calling the 86-year-old action star a 'great guy' and a 'tough cookie,' noting Norris's long friendship with him and Norris's past endorsement of Trump in 2016; the two shared moments dating back to WrestleMania VII in 1991.
Kiki Shepard, longtime Showtime at the Apollo co-host and Harlem theater fixture, died at 74 in Los Angeles after a massive, unexpected heart attack, her representative confirms. Born Chiquita Renee Shepard in Tyler, Texas, she began as a dancer in the 1970s and became a defining Apollo presence from 1987–2002, working with Steve Harvey and helping launch several artists’ careers. Shepard also appeared in TV shows such as NYPD Blue, Grey’s Anatomy, Everybody Hates Chris and Baywatch, as well as films and Broadway productions, earning praise for her fashion influence and enduring Apollo legacy.
Jack Osbourne says Ozzy Osbourne’s final day was calm and not dramatic: Ozzy woke up, had breakfast, and died at 76 from a heart attack after battling coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s. He recalled Ozzy’s last Black Sabbath show was just weeks earlier and a moment when Ozzy joked about retiring; Sharon described the resuscitation attempts before a private Buckinghamshire funeral following a Birmingham procession.
Actor Bobby J. Brown, known for The Wire and Law & Order: SVU, died at 62 in Maryland from diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation; the death was ruled accidental. TMZ reported a barn fire started when Brown attempted to jump-start a vehicle, with his wife suffering severe burns while trying to save him. Brown was a former professional boxer and also directed documentaries.
The article reviews major US stories of 2025, including devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, a series of tragic plane crashes, the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, significant legal cases like Karen Read’s trial and Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea, Sean Combs’ conviction, a manhunt for Travis Decker, and the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife by their son, highlighting a year marked by tragedy, legal battles, and notable events.
The article lists 50 prominent entertainment and cultural figures who passed away in 2025, including actors, musicians, directors, and other icons, highlighting their contributions and the impact of their deaths.
The article lists notable individuals who passed away in 2025, including prominent figures from entertainment, politics, sports, and other fields, such as Rob Reiner, Frank Gehry, Tom Stoppard, Diane Keaton, and Robert Redford, among many others.
The article lists notable individuals who passed away in 2025, including prominent figures from entertainment, politics, sports, and other fields, such as Rob Reiner, Frank Gehry, Tom Stoppard, Diane Keaton, and Robert Redford, among others.
Joshua Allen, winner of Season 4 of 'So You Think You Can Dance,' has died at age 36 after being struck by a train in Fort Worth, Texas. No official cause of death has been released, but family reports suggest the tragic accident. Allen was known for his dance talent and appearances in movies and TV shows, and his death has deeply saddened fans and colleagues alike.