celebrity deaths

Country legend Naomi Judd died at 76 and her daughters, Ashley and Wynonna Judd, shared their "profound grief" with fans.

The first authorized biopic about late singer Whitney Houston will be released in December 2021. Naomi Ackie is starring as Houston.

Tom Petty returned from a tour the week before his death. His wife said that he seemed surprisingly nostalgic at this time.

Traci Braxton died in March 2022. The Braxton family did not attend the memorial planned by Traci's husband and management team. The sisters recently spoke about losing their sisters.

Jacqueline Avant's killer, Aariel Maynor, was sentenced for the crime. Avant was killed during a home robbery. Maynor bragged to his friends after the crime.

Tupac Shakur was murdered in 1996. He was 25-years-old. The rapper was not shy to speak about his thoughts of the afterlife and dying. Tupac wasn't afraid to die and reportedly didn't think he'd live past 25.

Nipsey Hussle was murdered in 2019. In the immediate aftermath of his death, Hussle's brand and name became a hot commodity. His estate has only grown since his death.

Here’s what fans are saying about Gilbert Gottfried on social media after the comedian died at age 67 following a long battle with illness.

Gilbert Gottfried died on Apr. 12, just months after his fellow comedian Bob Saget. Here’s what Saget’s daughters said about Gottfried’s death.

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried died on Apr. 12 after a 'long illness,' according to a statement released by his family on Twitter.

When Andy Dick threatened Jon Lovitz with the "Phil Hartman hex" after Hartman's tragic death, Lovitz "wanted to smash him" -- and eventually did.

Whitney Houston primarily lived in New Jersey until 2010. She was born and raised in northern New Jersey. Houston sold her guest home. The new owner is now selling the mansion.

Tupac Shakur remains a legend over 20 years after his death. His estate has several big deals and collaborations happening. Now, his fans can bid on coveted items via an auction.

Cassandra Peterson, a.k.a. Elvira, was friends with Phil Hartman before his ill-fated third marriage. After his murder, she revealed she tried to talk him out of marrying his killer.

'SNL' alum Phil Hartman died in his bed at the hands of his wife, Brynn, in 1998. And their two children were in their rooms as the murder-suicide played out. Hartman's friend Rita Wilson called it a "tragedy beyond description."

Not many people have been awarded as much as Whitney Houston. Throughout Houston's career, she's also won GRAMMY Awards in several major categories, and performed seven times.

Elvis Presley may have enjoyed rich and hearty southern comfort food favorites throughout his life, but in the hours before his death he enjoyed a sweet snack.

John Stamos revealed the last text message he received from Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died just months after Stamos’ close friend and ‘Full House’ co-star Bob Saget.

Traci Braxton was a beloved member of the famous Braxton family. Her family, friends, and fans are still reeling from her death. Two separate memorials are in the works.

Traci Braxton, 1/5 of the famous Braxton sisters, died at the age of 50. The family and Traci's longtime husband are currently not getting along as memorial plans are being made.