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The family of professional wrestler Benjamin 'Pac' Satterley released their first public statement following his death at age 40. Satterley was found unresponsive in a vehicle in Des Plaines, Illinois, less than 24 hours after competing at AEW's All Out event. His wife, mother, and father expressed devastation but gratitude for global support, highlighting his character and legacy.
Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning composer of Spring Awakening, has died at 56 in Manhattan from organ failure. The news prompted an outpouring of tributes from peers and fans, including Lea Michele, Melissa Barrera and Bright Light Bright Light, who celebrated his influence on music and theatre. He was working on Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen and a Spring Awakening revival; he is survived by his partner Nora Ariffin and daughter Ines.
Dolly Parton recorded a posthumous acceptance speech for the Americana Music Honors & Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award before her death in August, praising Americana and bluegrass as central to her career and life, recounting her Hungry Again era in 1997 and a musical renaissance. She thanks the AMA, was introduced by Emmylou Harris, and Brandi Carlile performed a tribute; the award was announced prior to her death, and more tributes are expected this year.
Former Arizona Republican Sen. Jon Kyl, who served in the U.S. House (1987-1995) and Senate (1995-2013) and later as a lobbyist, died months after publicly revealing a dementia diagnosis. He helped confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh and was remembered for leadership and influence on issues like tribal water rights, with tributes from Gov. Doug Ducey and other state and local leaders.
Ben Saunders, who won The Voice of Holland in 2011, was found dead at age 43 at a recreational lake near Arnhem in the Netherlands. Police said foul play is not suspected and a cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Tributes flowed from family and colleagues, including friends and fellow Dutch stars; Saunders’ brother Dean shared a heartfelt post, and Saunders had recently appeared on Avastars in 2023.
At the 78th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, emotional tributes honored Dolly Parton—lauded by Sally Field as a towering humanitarian and artist, with Reba McEntire performing Parton’s Appalachian Memories—and filmmaker Rob Reiner, who was remembered by Jamie Lee Curtis in a posthumous tribute; Catherine O’Hara was also remembered by her Schitt’s Creek co-stars, underscoring a night of both mourning and celebration for beloved figures in entertainment.
Leagues and teams across the sports world are paying tribute to those affected by Sept. 11, 2001, on the 25th anniversary with ceremonies and remembrance.
Norway’s King Harald V, famed as the “Sports King” for his lifelong devotion to sport and sailing, has died at 89. The royal family released a rare younger photo as tributes from World Sailing and the IOC highlighted his role as a three-time Olympic sailor, flag bearer in Tokyo 1964, and a key figure in opening Lillehammer’s Olympics, underscoring his enduring impact on sport and national life.
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella asks fans to stop posting AI-generated tributes and 'AI garbage' after the singer’s death, urging more compassion as AI-driven posts flood social media and tributes from fans and celebrities appear.
Gloria Steinem, a lifelong feminist icon, died at 92, prompting tributes from Hillary Clinton, Meghan Markle and other celebrities who celebrated her decades of activism for women’s rights and equality.
The Telluride Film Festival has unveiled its 53rd lineup, led by world premieres of The Debut, Elsinore and Tender Loving Care, plus titles from directors including Jordan Firstman, Joshua Oppenheimer and Werner Herzog. The festival will also pay tributes to cinema luminaries John Malkovich, Sandra Hüller and Andrew Haigh, highlighting a program that blends premieres, festival favorites and retrospectives.
Carla Jeffery, 33, known for Bree in Disney Channel’s Zombies franchise, died on Sept. 1, 2026; the cause was not disclosed. Her death was announced by her manager on Instagram, Disney Entertainment Television offered condolences, and her Zombies co-stars and fans mourned her warmth and talent. Jeffery led Zombies (2018) and returned for its sequels and related series, with prior credits on Disney and Nickelodeon shows such as iCarly, Good Luck Charlie, Shake It Up, and an appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her brother Carlon posted tributes and the family asked for privacy as they cope with the loss.
US actress Carla Jeffery, known for Zombies and its sequels, has died at 33. Her agency and fellow cast members paid heartfelt tributes describing her as radiant and infectious; no cause of death has been disclosed.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton following a posthumous petition; the change would require Nashville airport authority approval and is part of a wave of tributes to the beloved singer.
Jada Star, Dolly Parton’s niece, says Dolly kept her cancer battle private to spare fans worry and reveals how the family has coped after her Aug. 25 death at 80; Jada also performed in a Grand Ole Opry tribute to Dolly. The piece highlights a flood of tributes from fellow celebrities, underscoring Parton’s lasting influence and philanthropy.