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June 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Brian Wilson harmonizes with Beach Boys in rare, behind-the-scenes moment on 20/20
David Muir looks back at the behind-the-scenes moment with The Beach Boys singing "Their Hearts Were Full of Spring" on 20/20.
June 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
June 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Remembering Ananda Lewis
The former MTV VJ and talk show host has died at 52 following a battle with breast cancer.
June 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
June 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Remembering Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson
Wilson, the singer, songwriter and creative mastermind behind the influential pop and rock band the Beach Boys, died at 82, his family announced on Wednesday.
June 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
June 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Musicians celebrate the late Brian Wilson
Artists and friends are paying tribute to the late Beach Boys founder. Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
June 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
June 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Former MTV VJ and talk show host Ananda Lewis dies at 52
Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ, has died. Lewis was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2020.
June 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
June 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson dies at 82
Wilson's work includes the landmark 1966 album "Pet Sounds."
June 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
June 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Brian Wilson, legendary Beach Boys singer-songwriter, dies at 82
Brian Wilson, the singer, songwriter and creative mastermind behind the influential pop and rock band the Beach Boys, has died, his family announced. He was 82.
June 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
June 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Funk music pioneer Sly Stone dies at 82
The leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone, known for blending genres of funk, R&B, psychedelic and more, passed away after a battle with COPD and other health issues.
June 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
June 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Sly Stone, pioneering leader of funk band Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82
Sly Stone, the pioneering leader of the funk band bearing his name, Sly and the Family Stone, has died, according to his family. Stone was 82 years old.
June 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
June 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Sly Stone, pioneering leader of funk band Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82
Music legend Sly Stone, the pioneering leader of the funk band bearing his name, Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82 years old.
June 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM
June 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Sly Stone, pioneering leader of funk band Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82
Sly Stone, the pioneering leader of the funk band bearing his name, Sly and the Family Stone, has died, according to his family. Stone was 82 years old.
June 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
June 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
'Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86
Frederick Forsyth, the author of “The Day of the Jackal” and other bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness
June 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
June 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
'Sport Science' host John Brenkus dies after battle with depression
Brenkus "lost his fight" with depression, according to a statement.
June 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
May 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Actress Valerie Mahaffey dies after cancer battle, publicist says
Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey is dead at age 71 after battling cancer
May 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
May 31, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Alf Clausen, Emmy-winning composer who wrote music for 'The Simpsons,' dies at 84
Al Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer who provided the music for “The Simpsons” for 27 years, has died at age 84
May 31, 2025 at 3:14 AM
May 31, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Loretta Swit, Emmy-winning actress known for role on "M*A*S*H" dies at age 87
Loretta Swit, the Emmy award-winning actress who played Major Margaret Houlihan on "M*A*S*H," has died at the age of 87, according to her publicist.
May 31, 2025 at 1:53 AM
May 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Houlihan on TV series 'M.A.S.H.,' dies at 87
Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Major Margaret Houlihan on the pioneering hit TV series “M.A.S.H.," has died. She was 87.
May 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
May 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of 10th US president, dies at 96
Harrison Ruffin Tyler died on Sunday
May 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
May 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia has died, his office announced Wednesday morning. He was 75 years old.
May 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
May 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
‘Cheers’ stars remember George Wendt
Lara Spencer shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
May 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
May 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Actor George Wendt, who played Norm on 'Cheers,' dies at 76
Wendt earned six Emmy nominations for his role as Norm on the sitcom.
May 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
May 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia has died, his office announced Wednesday morning. He was 75 years old.
May 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
May 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
'Cheers' co-stars pay tribute to George Wendt following his death at 76
Tributes are pouring in after news of the beloved actor’s death.
May 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
May 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Remembering the life and legacy of George Wendt, 'Cheers' star who died at age 76
David Muir reports on the life of actor George Wendt, a Chicago-native, known to millions as Norm Peterson on the long-running sitcom "Cheers."
May 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
May 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Michelle Williams gets emotional discussing Heath Ledger and their daughter
Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose on Jan. 22, 2008.
May 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
1 month ago
David Souter, former US Supreme Court justice, dies at 85
Souter was nominated in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, who praised him as "a remarkable judge of keen intellect and the highest ability."
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Former US Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a lifelong public servant, judicial moderate and advocate for humanities and civics education, has died.
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Ruth Buzzi dies at 88; best known for role in "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In"
The comedian was best known for her role as Gladys Ormphby in the classic variety show "Laugh-In."
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Jill Sobule, 'I Kissed a Girl' singer, dies in Minnesota house fire
Jill Sobule, a singer-songwriter best known for her 1995 single “I Kissed a Girl,” has died in a house fire in Minnesota at the age of 66.
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Jill Sobule, 'I Kissed a Girl' singer, dies in Minnesota house fire
She wrote the first openly gay-themed song ever to crack the Billboard Top 20.
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NFL legend John Elway's longtime agent killed in golf cart accident
Authorities are investigating a horrific golf cart accident reportedly involving NFL legend John Elway, that left his longtime agent dead.
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2 months ago
'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Jiggly Caliente dead at 44
"RuPaul's Drag Race" star Jiggly Caliente has died at the age of 44.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Michelle Trachtenberg cause of death revealed
There was no autopsy performed, but toxicology test results gave additional clarity, according to the medical examiner’s office.
2 months ago
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Longtime TV game host Wink Martindale dies at 91
Throughout his 74 years behind the podium, Martindale either hosted or produced more than 20 game shows, including “Gambit” and “Tic-Tac-Dough.”
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Siemens exec and his family identified as victims in deadly Hudson helicopter crash
An executive of Siemens, a European technology company, his wife and young children were aboard the tourist helicopter that plunged into New York City's Hudson River.
2 months ago
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Remembering "Top Gun" actor Val Kilmer, who died at age 65
Kilmer was one of Hollywood's biggest stars of the '80s and '90s with his roles in "Top Secret," "Top Gun," "Tombstone" and more.
2 months ago
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Actor Val Kilmer dies at 65
The star of '80s and '90s blockbusters including "Top Gun," "Batman Forever" and "Tombstone," has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 65.
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Before his death at 65, Val Kilmer spoke out about his health
Actor Val Kilmer died at age 65 on April 1, according to his daughter.
2 months ago
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Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star, dies at 65
Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and underwent a tracheotomy, which made talking difficult for the actor.
2 months ago
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Actor Val Kilmer dead at 65
The actor, best known for his roles in “Top Gun,” “Tombstone” and “The Doors,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles, his daughter told The New York Times.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Hollywood remembers Val Kilmer
The "Top Gun" social media account posted a tribute to the actor, who played Iceman in the original 1986 movie.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Celebrating Richard Chamberlain
The actor known for roles in the 1980s' television miniseries "Shōgun" and "The Thorn Birds" has died at the age of 90.
2 months ago
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Actor Richard Chamberlain of 'Shōgun' fame dies at 90
Actor Richard Chamberlain of 'Shōgun' fame died at 90 on Saturday.
2 months ago
3 months ago
16-year-old TikTok influencer with over 1 million followers dies
Joshua Blackledge, a teenage TikTok influencer, has died at the age of 16.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Remembering George Foreman
The heavyweight boxing champion and entrepreneur who captured a gold medal in the 1968 Olympics, has passed away at the age of 76.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Costa Rican officials suspect former Yankee's teen son died of 'food intoxication'
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica Gardner, has died, the couple announced.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Celebrating the life and legacy of George Foreman
The former heavyweight boxing champion died at the age of 76 on Friday.
3 months ago
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George Foreman's death: Celebrities, friends and athletes remember the boxing legend
Foreman passed away at the age of 76 on Friday.
3 months ago
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George Foreman, heavyweight boxing champion, dies at 76
Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, known as much for his gregarious personality as his vicious right hook, died Friday. He was 76 years old.
3 months ago
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Legendary Boxer George Foreman Dies
George Foreman, the legendary boxer, has died at 76. The two-time heavyweight champion became famous out of the boxing arena for his famous grills.
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