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Celebrity deaths 2026: Actors, singers and stars we lost this year
The world is mourning the loss of several celebrities who have died this year, including Victoria Jones, Bret Hanna-Shuford and Patrick Swayze’s brother Sean Swayze. Page Six remembers the actors, singers and more celebs no longer with us. Afrika Bambaataa Afrika Bambaataa died on April 9 from complications of cancer, TMZ reported. Getty Images Hip hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa died from complications of cancer on April 9 in Pennsylvania, TMZ reported. He was 67 years old. The rapper and DJ, whose real name was Lance Taylor, was widely regarded as having helped to shape the early identity of hip hop. He released his iconic hit, “Planet Rock,” in 1982. Dee Freeman Dee Freeman (pictured here in 2012) died after a battle with lung cancer. WireImage Dee Freeman, best known for her role in “The Young and the Restless” died on April 2 following a battle with stage 4 lung cancer. The late star’s publicist, Desirae L. Benson, announced her death in a statement the following day. “Dee wasn’t just my client—she was someone I truly respected and admired,” she penned. “She carried herself with a level of grace, strength, and authenticity that is rare. Even in the face of stage 4 lung cancer, she showed up with courage and dignity. Dee had a quiet power that commanded respect without ever needing to demand it. Her legacy is not just in her work, but in how she made people feel—and that will stay with us forever.” Christopher North Musician Christopher North has died. ambrosiatheband/instagram Christopher North, a founding member of the rock band Ambrosia, died on March 30. He was 75. The band confirmed North’s heartbreaking passing in a Facebook post. “Fans of Ambrosia, we honor the legendary life and career of our dearest family member Christopher North, the ‘Hammond B3 King’ whose sonic architecture defined a generation of progressive and soft rock,” they wrote. “A founding member since 1970, he was a keyboard wizard who brought an unmatched intensity and emotional depth to every performance,” the group added. “We will always remember ‘Northwind’ for his fiery, ‘intense’ stage presence — a legacy that began when he was first discovered playing in a dimly lit room, his organ topped with a bottle of wine.” The band said North “faced health challenges in recent years,” including a “brave and successful” battle with throat cancer. James Tolkan Tolkan died in Saranac Lake, New York, at the age of 94, on March 26. He’s seen above in “Top Gun.” ©Paramou...
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
In 2026, several notable public figures died, drawing attention across the entertainment, sports, political, and cultural spheres. The individuals included actors, musicians, athletes, artists, politicians, and religious leaders whose work and public roles made them widely known. Many beloved actors, comedians and politicians died in 2026. LEFT: Chuck Norris, RIGHT: Catherine O'Hara (Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Frederic Meylan/Sygma via Getty Images) List of celebrity deaths Below is a list of prominent figures who died in 2026: Afrika Bambaataa April 10: Afrika Bambaataa, died on Thursday. The rapper and DJ He was 67 years old. Bambaataa’s notable contributions included a series of electro tracks he released in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip hop culture. Michael Patrick April 9: Michael Patrick, an Irish actor and writer, has died at 35. Patrick was best known in the U.S. for appearing in a season 6 episode of "Game of Thrones" and also played Richard III in a wheelchair in Shakespeare's "Richard III." Mary Beth Hurt March 28: Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony Award-nominated actor who starred on Broadway in "Benefactors" with Glenn Close and later reunited with her in the film "The World According to Garp" died at 79. Hurt died in New Jersey after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2015, according to her daughter, Molly Schrader. Darrell "Dash" Crofts March 25: Darrell "Dash" Crofts, singer and one half of the soft rock duo, Seals & Crofts, has died. He was 87 years old. Crofts died in the hospital due to complications from heart failure, according to a New York Times report. Valerie Perrine March 23: Actress Valerie Perrine, known for her role as Eve Teschmacher in multiple early ‘Superman’ films, has died at the age of 82. She was also nominated for an Academy Award and won several other awards for her role as Honey Bruce in the 1974 film "Lenny". Carrie Anne Fleming March 23: Carrie Anne Fleming, the Canadian actress best known for her roles in horror productions like "iZombie" and "Supernatural," has died. She was 51 years old. According to multiple reports, Fleming passed away on February 26 in Sidney, British Columbia. Nicholas Brendon March 20: Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for his role as Xander in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died. He was 54 years old. Chuck Norris Chuck Norris dies at 86 The family confirmed that Chuck Norris, the famed martial artist and actor, died. He was 86 years old. March 19: Chuck ...
Remembering the Celebrities and Legends Who Died in 2026
Shocking Celebrity Deaths of 2026: The Stars We Never Thought We'd Lose Full article: https: //moviesnewstoday.com/celebrity-deaths-2026- remembering ...
Celebrity deaths 2026: Remembering the stars who died this year
In memory of the celebrities who've died this year, including "Dawson's Creek" teen heartthrob James Van Der Beek, beloved actress Catherine O'Hara, and "The ...
