Category Archives: Obituaries
B. Saroja Devi, Icon of South Indian Cinema, Dies at 87
B. Saroja Devi, one of the most celebrated leading ladies of South Indian cinema whose cross-industry stardom spanned Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi-language films, died on Monday at her residence i...
Naman Ramachandran Jul 14, 2025
David Gergen, Political Commentator and Advisor to Four U.S. Presidents, Dies at 83
David Gergen, a former political analyst and consultant to four American presidents, has died. He was 83. His son, Christopher, confirmed to the New York Times that Gergen died of Lewy body dementia i...
Jack Dunn Jul 12, 2025
James Carter Cathcart, ‘Pokemon’ Star Who Voiced Prof. Oak, Gary, Meowth and James, Dies at 71
James Carter Cathcart, a voice actor who starred as several popular character in the “Pokemon” franchise, died Tuesday after a battle with throat cancer. He was 71. Cathcart voiced Profess...
Jordan Moreau Jul 10, 2025
Mark Lipsitz, CEO of Bar/None Records and Veteran Music Executive, Dies at 61
Mark Lipsitz, who was recently appointed CEO of Bar/None Records and worked with bands including Ivy and the Feelies, has died. He was 61. Lipsitz died after suffering a heart attack on July 5, accord...
Steven J. Horowitz Jul 07, 2025
Young Noble, Tupac Collaborator and Member of Rap Group the Outlawz, Dies at 47
Young Noble, a member of rap group the Outlawz and a Tupac Shakur affiliate, has died at the age of 47. The emcee, whose real name is Rufus Lee Cooper III, reportedly took his own life in Atlanta, acc...
Steven J. Horowitz Jul 04, 2025
Julian McMahon, ‘Fantastic Four,’ ‘Nip/Tuck’ and ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Star, Dies at 56
Julian McMahon, an Australian actor best known for his roles on “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Charmed,” “Nip/Tuck” and the early aughts “Fantastic Four” films, d...
Jack Dunn Jul 04, 2025
Sophia Hutchins, Caitlyn Jenner’s Manager, Dies at 29 in ATV Accident
Sophia Hutchins, who began working as Caitlyn Jenner’s manager shortly after Jenner publicly came out as a transgender woman in 2015, died Wednesday in Malibu, Calif. due to injuries sustained i...
J. Kim Murphy Jul 04, 2025
Diogo Jota, Liverpool Soccer Star and Portuguese International, Dies at 28
Diogo Jota, the dynamic Portuguese soccer player who became a key figure in Liverpool’s recent championship success, was killed July 3 in a vehicle accident in Spain alongside his brother. He wa...
Naman Ramachandran Jul 03, 2025
Jimmy Swaggart, TV Evangelist and Cousin to Jerry Lee Lewis Who Became Enmeshed in Scandal, Dies at 90
Jimmy Swaggart, a scandal-plagued Pentecostal televangelist who was known for his fire-and-brimstone sermonizing, and who waged a fiery campaign against rock ‘n’ roll even though he was th...
Chris Willman Jul 01, 2025
Rebekah Del Rio, ‘Mulholland Drive’ Singer Who Performed ‘Llorando’ in David Lynch Classic, Dies at 57
Rebekah Del Rio, a singer-songwriter who achieved cinematic legend with her performance of “Llorando” in David Lynch’s 2001 opus “Mulholland Drive,” died June 23 at her r...
J. Kim Murphy Jun 27, 2025