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UPDATE: 9/13, 2:20 p.m. ET - Alf child star Benji Gregory's cause of death has been revealed. The local medical examiner confirmed to TMZ on Friday, September 13, that Gregory died from heat exposure in the setting of hepatic cirrhosis (scarring of the liver). The actor was found dead in his car. Original story: Former child star Benji Gregory has died at age 46. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's office confirmed on Wednesday, July 10, that Gregory died on June 13, in Arizona, according to Deadline. His cause of death has not yet been determined. TMZ was first to break...

The honorary Oscar recipient and two-time Tony winner overcame a stutter to stand out in such films as 'The Great White Hope,' 'The Lion King,' 'Field of Dreams' and 'The Sandlot.'James Earl Jones, a commanding presence onscreen who nonetheless gained greater fame off-camera as the sonorous voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa, the benevolent leader in The Lion King, died Monday. He was 93. Jones, who burst into national prominence in 1970 with his powerful Oscar-nominated performance as America’s first Black heavyweight champion in The Great White Hope, died at his home in Dutchess County, New York,...

A scathing obituary about a malignant Maine mother went viral Saturday, for both its brutal honesty and savage delivery. Florence “Flo” Harrelson, 65, died back in February, but her obituary wasn’t published by the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel until Thursday. That’s because Harrelson’s daughter, Christina Novak, who wrote the abrasive obituary, said she only learned her mom was dead this month. Novak noted in the obit that her mother, a former U.S. Marine who served as a Maine prison guard, died “on Feb. 22, 2024, without family by her side due to burnt bridges and a wake of destruction...

Phil Donahue, the legendary TV talk show host, has died. He was 88. Donahue passed away Sunday night following a long illness, his family confirmed to “Today” Monday morning. The late star died at home surrounded by his loved ones, including his wife of 44 years, Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever, Charlie. The family’s statement requested that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Phil Donahue/Notre Dame Scholarship Fund in lieu of flowers.

Less than a month after announcing his retirement from touring due to serious health issues, Jack Russell, the frontman of Great White, has died. He was 63. “With tremendous sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Jack Patrick Russell — father, husband, cousin, uncle, and friend,” a post on the singer’s X, formerly Twitter, page on Thursday read. “Jack passed peacefully in the presence of his wife Heather ann Russell, son Matthew Hucko, cousin Naomi Breshears Barbor, and dear friends Billy and Cherly Pawelcik.” White announced his retirement and revealed his health issues on his Facebook page on July...

Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98. He died Thursday of kidney failure at his home in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, publicist Harlan Boll said. Marshall helped define the form of the smooth, professional, but never-too-serious modern game show host on more than 5,000 episodes of the series that ran on NBC from 1966 to 1981.

Charismatic Hall of Fame golfer Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez died Thursday in his native Puerto Rico at the age of 88, The Associated Press (AP) reported. Rodriguez, who reportedly learned how to play golf by using a guava tree stick as a club, became one of the sport’s most popular players known for his colorful character and antics on the links, according to The AP. “Chi Chi” was born Juan Antonio Rodriguez into a family of six children and spent his childhood helping his father harvest sugar cane before becoming the first Puerto Rican to make the PGA Tour, the...

Juan "Chi Chi" Rodriguez, a Hall of Fame golfer whose antics on the greens and inspiring life story made him among the sport's most popular players during a long professional career, died Thursday. He was 88. Rodriguez's death was announced by Carmelo Javier Ríos, a senator in Rodriguez's native Puerto Rico. He didn't provide a cause of death.

Musician John Mayall, often referred to the “godfather of the British blues,” whose bands of the late ’60s and early ‘70s featured some of the most notable rock instrumentalists of the era, died Monday at home in California, according to a statement posted by his family on his social media accounts. He was 90.Among the fans and organizations posting condolences was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which was set to induct him into its ranks in October.No cause of death was given in the family’s initial statement, although it did refer to Mayall’s recent health setbacks. “It is...

Iconic actor Bob Newhart has died aged 94. The comedy legend passed away at his LA home on Thursday after a series of short illnesses, his longtime publicist, Jerry Digney, announced to THR. Newhart began his career as a stand-up comedian before launching a hugely successful acting career. His accolades include three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He famously starred as Papa Elf in 2003 Will Ferrell comedy, Elf and played Susan Mayer's stepfather Morty Flicker in Desperate Housewives in 2005.

The great Lou Dobbs has passed away.He was 78 years old.President Trump made the announcement on Truth Social.“The Great Lou Dobbs has just passed away — A friend, and truly incredible Journalist, Reporter, and Talent. He understood the World, and what was “happening,” better than others. Lou was unique in so many ways, and loved our Country. Our warmest condolences to his wonderful wife, Debi, and family. He will be greatly missed!” Trump said on Truth Social.

Richard Simmons -- the legendary fitness guru -- has died at 76 ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... police and fire responded to a call from his housekeeper just before 10 AM Saturday and pronounced him dead at the scene. We're told no foul play is suspected at this time, and cops are looking into it as a natural death.

"The Shining" star Shelley Duvall has died at the age of 75, according to The Associated Press. Duvall shot to international fame when she starred as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's iconic 1980 adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel. Shelley Duvall in 'The Shining'

Matthew “Matt” Aaron Clinton, 54 of York, passed away on July 2, according to his obituary. "Details of his death are unknown, but at this time, we know that he passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Columbia," his ex-wife Jane Calcina-Clinton wrote on a GoFundMe launched to help their two sons. Matt attended West York High School and York VoTech, going on to become a master carpenter, according to his obituary. "His brilliance and artistic abilities truly shone through in his work where he brought creativity and magic to each of his projects like the Escape Games...

Elizabeth MacRae, who played girlfriends of Gomer Pyle and Festus Haggen on television and a woman who seduces Gene Hackman‘s surveillance expert in The Conversation, has died. She was 88. MacRae died Monday in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where she was raised, her family announced. MacRae showed up as Lou-Ann Poovie on 15 episodes of the CBS comedy Gomer Pyle: USMC during its final three seasons (1966-69). She was signed to work just one episode, “Love’s Old Sweet Song,” on the Jim Nabors starrer but impressed producers enough to stick around for more.

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is mourning the death of his wife. Massie posted to his social media pages, sharing the news his wife, Rhonda, died on Thursday. "Yesterday my high school sweetheart, the love of my life for over 35 years, the loving mother of our 4 children, the smartest kindest woman I ever knew, my beautiful and wise queen forever, Rhonda went to Heaven. Thank you for your prayers for our family in this difficult time."

Beloved actor Donald Sutherland has died, his son Kiefer Sutherland announced on Thursday. The Hollywood icon, who was known for his roles of President Snow in the “Hunger Games” film franchise and Hawkeye Pierce on “M*A*S*H,” among many others, had been battling with a long illness at the time of his death, Deadline reports. He was 88 years old at the time of his passing.

Donald Sutherland, the beloved actor who starred in scores of films from The Dirty Dozen, MASH and Klute to Animal House and Ordinary People to Pride & Prejudice and The Hunger Games franchise and won an Emmy for Citizen X, died Thursday in Miami after a long illness. He was 88. The 2017 Honorary Oscar recipient also is the father of Emmy-winning 24 and Designated Survivor actor Kiefer Sutherland and veteran CAA Media Finance exec Roeg Sutherland. CAA confirmed the news to Deadline.

Doug Ingle, who sang, wrote and played organ on “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” the haunting 1968 hit by rock band Iron Butterfly, died Friday, as previously reported by Ultimate Classic Rock. Ingle was 78. A cause of death hasn’t been released. On Facebook, the musician’s son, Doug Ingle Jr., wrote, “It’s with a heavy heart & great sadness to announce the passing of my Father Doug Ingle. Dad passed away peacefully this evening in the presence of family.” Ingle’s son concluded his Facebook tribute with, “Thank You Dad for being a father, teacher and friend. Cherished loving memories I will carry the rest...

Dabney Coleman, the popular comic actor from 9 to 5, Tootsie and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman whose many redeeming qualities including a knack for portraying characters who had none, has died. He was 92. Coleman died Thursday at home in Santa Monica, his daughter, singer Quincy Coleman, told The Hollywood Reporter. “My father crafted his time here on Earth with a curious mind, a generous heart and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity,” she said. “As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence...