Remembering the stars we’ve lost, from Tim Curry to Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, the beloved singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, died on Tuesday, her household introduced. She was 80.

In a statement to People, Parton’s representatives stated her dying adopted “a brief battle with cancer,” including that she was “surrounded by loved ones” whereas 2receiving medical care at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville at the time of her passing.

On Tuesday evening, Tim Curry, a longtime character actor and star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died at his home in Los Angeles. He was additionally 80. No explanation for dying was disclosed. In 2012, Curry suffered a stroke that put him in a wheelchair.

Parton and Curry are simply two of many well-known individuals who have died this 12 months. Other notable deaths in 2026 thus far embrace Heroes actor Hayden Panettiere, whose explanation for dying is unconfirmed; Jurassic Park star Sam Neill, who died from pneumonia; Grey’s Anatomy alum Eric Dane, who died from respiratory failure brought on by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); and Beetlejuice star Catherine O’Hara, who died on account of a pulmonary embolism.

The guitarist and singer cofounded the Grateful Dead. Weir, who had been identified with most cancers, died at 78 on account of underlying lung points, a household assertion learn. 

The actor was finest identified for her roles in Home Alone, Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek. She was 71. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, O’Hara’s explanation for dying was a blood clot in the lungs, which led to a coronary heart assault. She additionally had rectal most cancers. 

The actor rose to fame enjoying the title character in the teen drama Dawson’s Creek. His spouse Kimberley introduced the information of his dying following his years-long expertise with colorectal most cancers. He was 48.

The Oscar-winning actor, who starred as Tom Hagen in The Godfather, died at 95. Duvall’s explanation for dying was unknown, however his spouse confirmed he died “peacefully” at house.

The actor, who starred in Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, died at 53 of issues associated to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dane revealed he had the neurodegenerative illness, also called Lou Gehrig’s illness, in April 2025. It’s uncommon, with about 5,000 Americans identified every year, in accordance to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The actor and martial arts star died 9 days after turning 86. Norris bought his first huge break in Hollywood in 1972, showing reverse Bruce Lee in The Way of the Dragon. He went on to star in a gradual stream of flicks, together with Breaker! Breaker! and An Eye for an Eye. His explanation for dying has not been confirmed.

The actor, who performed Xander Harris in the fantasy TV hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died at 54. According to an post-mortem report, Brendon died from coronary heart illness brought on by blocked arteries and hypertension. He additionally had pneumonia.

The media mogul, who based CNN and as soon as owned the Atlanta Braves, died at 87. A explanation for dying was not introduced, however his web site stated he died “after a long battle with Lewy body dementia.”

The alternative-pop musician and web character died at 32. Tree, identified for the monitor “Miss You,” was amongst six individuals killed when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro.

The actor, who voiced Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and performed Samara in The Ring, died at 35. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, Chase’s major explanation for dying was AIDS.

Willis, the lead singer of the Village People and the distinctive voice behind disco classics together with “Y.M.C.A.,” “Go West” and “In the Navy,” was 74. According to his widow, Willis died of major liver most cancers with metastasis.

The Welsh singer rose to fame together with her 1983 energy ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” which spent 4 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her household stated she died in a hospital “unexpectedly” at 75, “as a result of the illness that she was being treated for.” She was hospitalized in May for emergency intestinal surgical procedure and later positioned in an induced coma.

The New Zealand actor was finest identified for enjoying Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park. The 1993 hit was a box-office smash and pop-culture phenomenon that received three Oscars. Neill additionally starred in The Piano and The Hunt for Red October, amongst different films. He died at 78 from pneumonia, his agent stated.

The actor, who was 18, starred in the 2021 movie Godzilla vs. Kong and its 2024 sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Her father, Joshua Hottle, stated that Kaylee died after a severe automobile crash.

The actor, finest identified for starring in the TV exhibits Nashville and Heroes, died at 36. Her movie credit included Remember the Titans, Ice Princess and two Scream films. Her explanation for dying has not been introduced.

The musician, who spent 56 years as the drummer for ZZ Top, died at 77. A explanation for dying was not introduced, however his publicist stated Beard was receiving hospice care.

The Queen of Country died at 80 from most cancers. She was “surrounded by loved ones” whereas receiving medical care at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, her representatives stated.

The longtime character actor and star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show died at his home in Los Angeles at 80. No explanation for dying was disclosed.