celebrity deaths

Actor Tommy Kirk shared he was fired at Disney in the mid 1960s when he told them he was gay. Kirk starred in films like The Shaggy Dog and Old Yeller. Kirk died in Sept. 2021 at age 79.

Norm Macdonald dreamed of joining the cast of 'Saturday Night Live'. Hired an anchor of the 'SNL' segment, "Weekend Update", Macdonald followed in the funny footsteps of celebs such as Chevy Chase, Kevin Nealon, and Jane Curtin. How did Chase and other celebrities react to Macdonald's death at the too-soon age of 61 react?

On September 14, 2021, Norm Macdonald died of cancer at age 61, taking the world by surprise as another in a long line of tragic celebrity deaths. Norm never announced that he had cancer, we didn't know he was dying, and that's precisely how he wanted it.

Anna Nicole Smith and Jayne Mansfield both posed for Playboy and both died tragically before they turned 40. Find out why four former playmates are said to have been marked by the 'curse of Playboy.'

Sarah Jessica Parker issued a statement about Willie Garson's death three days after the fans and entertainers were rocked by his sudden passing. Parker and Garson were close friends, both on and off-screen. Parker noted that his greatest achievement, of which there were many, had nothing to do with acting.

Nipsey Hussle's alleged killer says he is innocent. Hussle's alleged killer's legal team says he has a history of mental illness.

There are some surprising Hollywood rumors and mysteries that remain unsolved. One of these involves the late actor Thelma Todd, a 1930s comedic star. While Todd's death was ultimately ruled a suicide, fans have long questioned the mysterious circumstances behind it and remain convinced that there's more to the story.

Willie Garson's son Nathen wrote a loving tribute to his father, telling him he was proud of him. But also that Garson was the 'toughest and funniest and smartest person I’ve known.'

On Sept. 21, 2021, actor Willie Garson died at the age of 57. He was survived by his one and only child, Nathen Garson, whom he adopted back in 2010.

Willie Garson is well-known for his role as Stanford Blatch on 'Sex and the City,' and fans looked forward to seeing him in the reboot. Here's Willie Garson's net worth at the time of his death. Plus, additional information on Willie Garson's son.

Willie Garson, 57, died on September 21 after a short illness. In the weeks before his death, Garson was spotted filming with his 'And Just Like That...' castmates. They have come together to remember Garson for his huge heart, commitment to his family, and acting prowess.

Sarah Dash wasn't just a member of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles. Dash had a successful solo disco career and was an in-demand session singer.

Legendary artist Mick McGinty, who created artwork for 'Street Fighter II' and more iconic '90s games, died in September 2021. Here's more on his life and his artwork.

Jane Powell , the star of several movie musicals in the 1940s and 1950s, died on Sept. 16 at age 92.

Jane Powell died in September 2021, and she leaves behind an incredible acting and singing legacy. Here's information on Jane Powell's net worth, plus more info on Jane Powell's 5 spouses she had over her lifetime.

'Billy Madison' was the late Norm Macdonald's first movie. And in a 2016 interview on 'Conan,' Adam Sandler revealed Macdonald fell asleep drunk while filming because, as he explained, he was playing a drunk. Method acting!

Longtime music promotions executive Jerry Blair died of complications related to COVID-19. Blair helped artists like Ricky Martin and Mariah Carey get their big breaks.

Former 'SNL' star Norm Macdonald once judged 'Last Comic Standing'. He revealed his biggest gripe came from comedians stealing jokes for an audition, later adding, he used to bomb on stage all the time but had a trick to reclaim audience support.

Norm Macdonald is celebrated for his past contributions to 'Roseanne' and 'Saturday Night Live.' Unfortunately, he died on Sept. 14, 2021. Here was Norm Macdonald's net worth when he died.

R. Kelly's legal team has finally admitted that he and Aaliyah were married. Kelly's former road manager alleges the two married because Aaliyah became pregnant.