Veteran Nollywood actor reportedly passes away, fans and colleagues mourn

Remembering The Nollywood Actors Who Died In 2026

2026 has been a sad year in Nollywood, as the industry has had to say goodbye to talented actors who have been lost to death. From Alexx Ekubo and Oby Kechere, amongst others, Nollywood has lost veteran actors who have been in the industry for years. In this article, we highlight the losses that have... Read More Read » Remembering The Nollywood Actors Who Died In 2026 on YNaija

This Grammy Winner Says ‘Every Artist Has Horror Stories’ Dealing With the Late Clive Davis and Other Music Execs

While many people have fond memories of and compliments for the late Clive Davis, others aren’t necessarily mourning him. Artists like TLC have had to essentially hold him hostage to get the money they deserved. People feel particularly sour about him continuing his party when Whitney Houston passed away. Now, neo-soul legend India.Arie is sharing []

VDM mourns dedicated Ratel member who died after being involved in hit-and-run accident

VeryDarkMan and the Ratel fanbase mourned the tragic loss of Jerry, a dedicated member, after a hit-and-run. Tributes flood social media as VDM honours his legacy.

Veteran filmmaker K Bhagyaraj dies at 73; all about his family, wife Poornima and son Shanthanu Bhagyaraj

Veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor and screenwriter K Bhagyaraj has passed away at the age of 73 at a hospital in Chennai after suffering cardiac arrest. His death has left the film industry in deep shock and mourning.

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...

John 'Plumb' O'Donovan: Tributes paid after rider who died at Skerries 100 is named

The WCMC club confirmed the news on Sunday night. He is the second member of that club to die in the last week following road racing accidents

Former Fianna Fáil TD and foreign affairs minister David Andrews dies aged 91

The former Fianna Fáil TD and foreign affairs minister passed away this morning.

LIVE: Mourners arrive for Clive Davis’ funeral in New York

Watch live as mourners arrive for the funeral of legendary music executive Clive Davis who died last week aged 94.

Sewol survivor dies after years of survivor’s guilt

A survivor of the 2014 Sewol ferry disaster has recently died, according to a former representative of the victims’ bereaved families. The survivor had been student of Danwon High School in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, which lost 248 students in the sinking. Yoo Kyung-geun, former executive director of the group representing the bereaved families of Sewol victims, said Sunday that one of the surviving students had recently died. He did not disclose the cause of death, but said the student had “gone

'No plan, no services, no support': How an Innu teen died after aging out of system

Thunderheart Tshakapesh spent nearly two years in the care of the province before being released after his 16th birthday. He was dead within a month. His passing kicked off a movement that led to a public inquiry.

K. Bhagyaraj, Prolific Tamil Cinema Writer-Director-Actor, Dies at 73

K. Bhagyaraj, the writer-director-actor widely regarded as one of Tamil-language cinema’s defining creative figures, died Saturday in Chennai following a cardiac arrest. He was 73. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, former actor C. Joseph Vijay, announced that Bhagyaraj’s final rites would be conducted with full state honors, describing his passing as an irreparable loss to Tamil []

Obituaries: Local residents who died recently

Local residents who died recently include David Luenberger, Brian Goncher and Leanne Giles.

Ronnie Wood Recalls What He Told Amy Winehouse When She Opened Up About Her Struggles with Alcohol Before Her Death

Wood and his Rolling Stones bandmates included a tribute to Winehouse, who died in 2011, on their new album, ‘Foreign Tongues’

'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.

Family pays tribute to 'funny, loyal and curious' son after fatal fall from London embankment

Fletcher Beasley, a 21-year-old student from Australia, died during the June heatwave and he has been remembered by loved ones as funny, loyal and curious

Government pledges action after Preston Davey case

Thirteen-month old Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse by Jamie Varley.

Gregory Wein, Out's former fashion editor, dies at 54

Gregory Wein, a former fashion and style director for Out magazine, has passed.

Afghanistan’s cricket mourns death of former fast bowler Shapoor Zadran

His brother and former Afghanistan cricketer, Dawlat Zadran, confirmed the news on Tuesday, describing the loss as heartbreaking. The post Afghanistan’s cricket mourns death of former fast bowler Shapoor Zadran first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Dylan Sprouse Invites You To Bro Out on His New Podcast, 'Wildmen'

Vanity Fair exclusively chats with the actor about his new weekly podcast, becoming a father with Barbara Palvin, and the end of the Disney Channel era: “It’s actually just gone.”

Cajun Accordion Maker Clarence "Junior" Martin Passes Away

Cajun Accordion Maker Clarence "Junior" Martin Passes Away

“A great loss”: NDC announces passing of communications officer Stephen Kwame Oduro

The NDC mourns the loss of Communications Officer Stephen Kwame Oduro, who passed away at Tema General Hospital. His unwavering dedication will be remembered.

Jharkhand YouTuber killed in Odisha, accused dies in getaway crash

Jharkhand YouTuber killed in Odisha, accused dies in getaway crash

Resident killed in suspected gang attack on Kano community

A young man, identified as Umar Halilu Babatuwa, has died after sustaining severe injuries in a suspected gang attack along the stretch between Dan Agundi and Nassarawa areas of Kano metropolis on Sunday night. Speaking to DAILY POST, Umar’s elder brother, Aliyu Halilu, said the deceased left their family house in Dan Agundi at about [] Resident killed in suspected gang attack on Kano community

Rabbanit Naomi Hadari passes away

Rabbanit Naomi Hadari, 91, widow of the mythological Rabbi Yeshayahu Hadari of Yeshivat Hakotel, passes away.

Retired footballers pay last respect to ex Zebi FC, Gt. Olympics star Quartey-Papafio

A host of football legends and sympathisers last Friday gathered in Accra to pay their last respect to deceased footballer, Andrew Quartey-Papafio. He passed away at the age of 65. The funeral attracted several notable figures in Ghana football, including George Alhassan, Bobbie Ansah, Sampson Lamptey, Hesse Odamtten, and Ollabode Williams. Also in attendance were The post Retired footballers pay last respect to ex Zebi FC, Gt. Olympics star Quartey-Papafio appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

New Details Emerge in Teen Athlete’s Mysterious Death

Facebook/Christine WonsleyThe mystery surrounding the death of Mississippi football player Nolan Wells has taken another turn after the mother of one of his friends revealed why the group left Horn Island without him hours before he vanished.Wells, an 18-year-old wide receiver at Southwest Mississippi Community College, disappeared during a Fourth of July boating trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. His body was recovered on Monday near the area where he had last been seen alive.Read more at The Daily Beast.

 "Smile and Live": The Last Words of Capt. David Hazutt, Killed in Lebanon at 21

Capt. David Hazutt lost his father at 16, fought to serve on the front lines, and left his mother a will: If I don't come back --- smile and live. He was killed in Lebanon overnight.

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams and more mourn the death of Bonnie Tyler

Celebrities across the entertainment industry are mourning the death of Bonnie Tyler at age 75.

General : Fahmi Expresses Condolences To Family Of Ex-MyGCC Branch Head

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has expressed his condolences to the family of former Malaysia Government Call Centre (MyGCC) branch head Yazman Yahya who passed away this morning.

Latrell Mitchell exits South Sydney training early in blow to Origin hopes

Latrell Mitchell only had to survive Monday’s main session so he could return from a back injury for South Sydney – and possibly NSW. He was gone by 9.25am.