Remembering The Nollywood Actors Who Died In 2026

All the Actors Who Earned Double 2026 Emmy Acting Noms: Jason Bateman, Colman Domingo, Laurie Metcalf, More

The nominations were revealed during a ceremony on Wednesday morning.

Hooked on classic sitcoms, haunted by family tragedies - the truth about the real comedian behind... Count Binface

Hooked on classic sitcoms, haunted by family tragedies - the truth about the real comedian behind... Count Binface

Celebrity Deaths of 2026: Actress Ann Blyth and More Stars We’ve Lost

Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2026. The year started off with Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford’s death at age 46. At the end of the month, comedy acting icon Catherine O’Hara died at age 71. In February, Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek died at age []

Sam Neill, Jurassic Park Actor, Dead at 78

The world of cinema has lost a beloved star. Sam Neill, who portrayed Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, died in Sydney, Australia, on July 13, his family confirmed. He was 78. Sam...

Celebrity Deaths 2026: Paying Tribute to the Stars Who Died This Year

Remembering the legends, changemakers and more we lost this year

Woody Allen’s Actress Ex-Wife Dies at 87

Lynn Goldsmith / Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty ImagesFilm and television actress Louise Lasser died of natural causes at her New York City home on Monday at the age of 87.Lasser was married to Woody Allen from 1966 to 1970, and the two collaborated on Allen’s rewrite of What’s Up Tiger Lily?, the 1969 comedy-crime film Take the Money and Run and 1972’s Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask. Lasser was Allen’s second wife—the comedian was previously married to Harlene Rosen, whom he wed when she was 17 and he was 20, but that marriage lasted only from 1956 to 1962.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Coronation Street and Only Fools and Horses star David Daker dies

Tributes poured in Coronation Street and Only Fools and Horses star David Daker has died age 90. The news was announced by the British actor’s family who announced that he died on 30 April, with the news only being made public on 21 June. Best known for his roles in Boon and Only Fools and []

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78 as family announce sudden death

The beloved New Zealand actor, best known for playing Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, died on Monday, July 13, in Sydney, Australia.

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies; Richard Scolyer honoured at Opera House | 9 News Australia

Beloved New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for such films as 'Jurassic Park', 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' has died aged 78. In other news, former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has been honoured with a moving state funeral at the Sydney Opera House. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

Louise Lasser, 70s sitcom star and Woody Allen’s ex-wife, dies 87

The actress died of natural causes at her home.

Louise Lasser, ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Star, Dies at 87

Louise Lasser, the Emmy-nominated star of “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” has died. She was 87. Lasser’s death on Monday at her home in Manhattan was confirmed to The New York Times by friend Susan Charlotte. The actress was known for her roles in sitcoms such as “Girls,” “Taxi,” “St. Elsewhere” and “It’s a Living.” However, []

Johnnie To, 5 more join Maggie Gyllenhaal on Venice Film Festival jury

Johnnie To, 5 more join Maggie Gyllenhaal on Venice Film Festival jury

Stars leave Clive Davis' funeral

Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Usher and Alicia Keys were amongst the celebrities attending Clive Davis' funeral. The music mogul died last week at age 94. #CliveDavis #StevieWonder #BruceSpringsteen #Usher #AliciaKeys

Christopher Eccleston, Mel Giedroyc, Steve Pemberton Among New Stars Added to ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’ London West End Run

Eight new performers have joined the West End run of “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” at London’s Duchess Theatre, with Christopher Eccleston, Mel Giedroyc, Steve Pemberton, Munya Chawawa, Nish Kumar, Adam Buxton, John Bradley and Ginger Johnson added to the Monday-evening residency running until Nov. 2. Chawawa takes the stage on Aug. 3; Johnson on Aug. []

'Emergency!' star Randolph Mantooth dead aged 80

The actor, whose portrayal of paramedic Johnny Gage helped inspire generations of first responders, has passed away following a years-long battle with cancer.

Sam Neill, known for roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, dead at 78

Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in Jurassic Park to playing Holly Hunter’s husband in The Piano, has died. He was 78. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Neill died on Monday in Sydney, according to a statement posted to the actor’s social media page. His death was “sudden and unexpected,” the statement said, adding...

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Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies at 78, family says actor remained cancer free

Veteran actor Sam Neill, best known for playing Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died at the age of 78. His family confirmed that the actor passed away on Monday, July 13, in Sydney, Australia.

'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' star Louise Lasser dies at 87

Louise Lasser, best known for her roles in sitcoms like "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," has died at 87 of natural causes. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/