Aretha Franklin's hearse is shown at Greater Grace Temple for the singer's funeral on Aug. 31, 2018, in Detroit, Michigan. | Bill Pugliano/Getty Images
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Celebrity deaths can be a sad time for their many fans and fellow celebrities. Read more about the lives of late celebrities, their accolades and accomplishments, and what they did up until their death.
‘Yellowstone’ star Wes Bentley found success overnight in ‘American Beauty.’ He followed up the Oscar-winning film with a role in ‘Four Feathers’ where he met Heath Ledger – who he would go onto become ‘as close as two people could get without being blood.’ In fact, he calls Ledger’s death the ‘biggest loss of my life.’
Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston may have appeared to be an odd pair but for Houston, she says Bobby helped her embrace a musical side she'd been hiding. Brown helped Houston get back in touch with her R&B side for her third album.
Willie Garson's September 2021 death shocked fans. Garson was preparing to publish a book before he was diagnosed with cancer. Friend and former castmate Hilarie Burton has vowed to help his family get that book published.
The conversations surrounding real guns not being needed as props on film and TV sets continues in the wake of the 'Rust' shooting incident. Ava DuVernay says the incident was preventable.
Run DMC's DJ Jam Master Jay's murder went unsolved for nearly 20 years. Now, the two men suspected of the execution style murder now face 20 years to life in prison.
Michael Jackson was most proud of his role as a father. Now that he's gone, his eldest son Prince says that he lives by his father's advice and remains close to his siblings.
Aaliyah and Cher are on opposite ends of the spectrum musically but they are both considered icons. Aaliyah and Cher auditioned for the same role in 'Queen of the Damned,' which became one of Aaliyah's final appearances on screen.
Snoop Dogg's mother, Beverly Tate, has been by the rapper's side since the beginning. Snoop credits his mother for keeping him grounded. Since her death, he continues performing.
Whitney Houston's family is midway through production of the first authorized biopic of the late icon but Houston's cousin, Dionne Warwick, is not supportive.
Beloved 'Friends' star James Michael Tyler, known by many fans as 'The 7th Friend,' died on Oct 24. Here's a look at his life, including his net worth, age, and other projects.
Eve says she was well aware of DMX's personal struggles. Though she was heartbroken by his death, she says she's happy that the pate rapper is now at peace.
Chris Pearson, aka Creatures Ferris, starred on 'Ex on the Beach' Season 1. Sadly, he died from a stabbing in October 2021. And his ex who was also on the show, Haley Read, posted a tribute dedicated to him via Instagram Stories.
Larry Birkhead revealed to Rolling Stone he thinks 'it's vindication time' for his former partner, late model Anna Nicole Smith. Why does he think now is a good time for fans to honor her memory and re-visit her time in the spotlight?
A new HBO Max documentary details the deaths of Brittany Murphy and husband Simon Monjack. Here's a look at their secret relationship and their bizarre deaths that are still questioned.