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Mike Peters, Frontman of Welsh Band The Alarm, Dies of Cancer at 66

He became a prominent advocate while he fought cancer for 30 years while recording albums and playing concerts.

Cora Sue Collins, Celebrated Child Actress at MGM in the 1930s, Dies at 98

She spent time alone with Greta Garbo, played William Powell and Myrna Loy's daughter and had Lana Turner for a babysitter before leaving acting at age 18.

Hollywood’s Most Notable Deaths of 2025

Val Kilmer, Gene Hackman, Michelle Trachtenberg, David Lynch, Irv Gotti and Jeff Baena are among several entertainment legends the industry lost has this year.

Damien Thomas, Actor in ‘Twins of Evil’ at Hammer Films, Dies at 83

He studied at RADA, then appeared in ‘Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger,’ the original ‘Shogun,’ a ‘Jane Eyre’ miniseries and Polanski’s ‘Pirates.’

Jiggly Caliente, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Contestant and ‘Pose’ Star, Dies at 44

The drag performer, whose real name was Bianca Castro-Arabejo, died from complications from a severe infection.

Virginia Giuffre, Who Accused Britain’s Prince Andrew in Epstein Sex Trafficking Scandal, Dies at 41

She died by suicide Friday at her farm in Western Australia, her publicist confirmed.

Bruce Logan, VFX Pioneer on ‘Star Wars’ and ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ Dies at 78

The legendary British-born animator and special effects innovator was also a cinematographer on ‘Tron.’

Lar Park Lincoln, Actress in ‘Knots Landing’ and ‘Friday the 13th Part VII,’ Dies at 63

She also founded Actors Audition Studios in Dallas and published a book about making it in the entertainment industry.

Lulu Roman, Popular ‘Hee Haw’ Comedian and Gospel Singer, Dies at 78

Given a career boost by Buck Owens, she starred on the country music variety show while overcoming daunting obstacles along the way.

Mike Patrick, Longtime ESPN Play-by-Play Man, Dies at 80

The West Virginia native spent 36 years at the network as the voice of NFL games and ACC basketball contests.

Roy Thomas Baker, Queen and The Cars Producer, Dies at 78

He notably produced the 1975 hit single “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the most-streamed song from the 20th century.