Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Tay Keith, hip hop producer, dies at 29
Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode," has died.
Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode," has died.
President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).
Trump hosts Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three military officers for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan: Retired Marine Major James Capers Jr., Retired Army Major Nicholas Dockery, and Retired Marine Colonel John W. Ripley (posthumous).
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three military officers for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan: Retired Marine Major James Capers Jr., Retired Army Major Nicholas Dockery, and Retired Marine Colonel John W. Ripley (posthumous).
‘The Grinch’ sequel in the works with Jim Carrey returning: Reports
Reports say a sequel to the beloved 2000 holiday hit "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is in development, with Jim Carrey potentially returning as the iconic Grinch and Ron Howard set to direct.
Reports say a sequel to the beloved 2000 holiday hit "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is in development, with Jim Carrey potentially returning as the iconic Grinch and Ron Howard set to direct.
Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Victims identified in deadly B-52 crash in California
Our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles have the latest updates as Edwards Air Force Base officials released the identities of the eight crew members killed Monday when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission. Officials said the B-52 bomber took off shortly before noon under clear skies, heading south-west, but slammed into the ground about halfway down the 15,000-foot runway.
Our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles have the latest updates as Edwards Air Force Base officials released the identities of the eight crew members killed Monday when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission. Officials said the B-52 bomber took off shortly before noon under clear skies, heading south-west, but slammed into the ground about halfway down the 15,000-foot runway.
Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life
We are learning more this week as Long Island architect Rex Heuermann will spend his life behind bars, bringing legal finality to a serial killer case that has haunted New York for over a decade. Heuermann, 62, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday as the judge called him a "coward," and the families of his victims stood to applaud and cheer. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with attorney Neama Rahmani as Heuermann is now expected to be transferred from Suffolk County custody to a New York state prison.
We are learning more this week as Long Island architect Rex Heuermann will spend his life behind bars, bringing legal finality to a serial killer case that has haunted New York for over a decade. Heuermann, 62, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday as the judge called him a "coward," and the families of his victims stood to applaud and cheer. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with attorney Neama Rahmani as Heuermann is now expected to be transferred from Suffolk County custody to a New York state prison.
Massive fire at Los Angeles area warehouse
We are watching SkyFOX who is hovering over the scene of a massive warehouse fire in the Los Angeles area. Reports from our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles say that officials have not yet released information on what might have caused the fire. The Los Angeles Fire Department has reportedly issued a shelter-in-place order for parts of the surrounding area. FOX 11's crew at the scene reports there is a suspicion of a possible ammonia leak at the warehouse.
We are watching SkyFOX who is hovering over the scene of a massive warehouse fire in the Los Angeles area. Reports from our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles say that officials have not yet released information on what might have caused the fire. The Los Angeles Fire Department has reportedly issued a shelter-in-place order for parts of the surrounding area. FOX 11's crew at the scene reports there is a suspicion of a possible ammonia leak at the warehouse.
18-year-old killed after horse carriage crashes in Central Park
A teen was killed after a horse carriage crashed in Central Park on Wednesday.
A teen was killed after a horse carriage crashed in Central Park on Wednesday.
Jenny Simpson, Olympic medalist and world champion runner, collapses during race
Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed during an event in North Carolina on Tuesday.
Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed during an event in North Carolina on Tuesday.
Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
South Texas motorists use sledgehammers, shovels to rescue survivors of fiery plane crash
A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.
A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.
5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event
Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.
Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.
Tropical Storm Arthur makes landfall on Texas coast
Tropical Storm Arthur has made landfall on the Texas coast just hours after it formed.
Tropical Storm Arthur has made landfall on the Texas coast just hours after it formed.
Top SPLC official allegedly funneled $1.2M to neo-Nazi informant who was secret romantic partner
A top Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) official has been accused of helping funnel more than $1.2 million in donor funds to a confidential informant who infiltrated a neo-Nazi organization — a source prosecutors say was also the official’s secret romantic partner.
A top Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) official has been accused of helping funnel more than $1.2 million in donor funds to a confidential informant who infiltrated a neo-Nazi organization — a source prosecutors say was also the official’s secret romantic partner.
States with the highest debt delinquency rates in America revealed
A new analysis reveals which states have the highest rates of overdue debt. Here's what to know.
A new analysis reveals which states have the highest rates of overdue debt. Here's what to know.
Daveigh Chase dies; actress was known ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘The Ring’: Report
Daveigh Chase, the former child actress who captivated audiences in "Lilo & Stitch" and terrified moviegoers in "The Ring," has reportedly died at 35.
Daveigh Chase, the former child actress who captivated audiences in "Lilo & Stitch" and terrified moviegoers in "The Ring," has reportedly died at 35.
Americans’ view on abortion relatively unchanged, new poll shows
Americans’ feelings on abortion have held pretty steady over the past four years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new Gallup poll.
Americans’ feelings on abortion have held pretty steady over the past four years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new Gallup poll.
Edwards Air Force Base releases names of 8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash
Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight victims killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a radar modernization test flight on Monday.
Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight victims killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a radar modernization test flight on Monday.