Celebrity death thread 2026

[Channel98]

Sisters Veronica and Estelle Bennett and cousin Nedra Talley formed the Ronettes (originally the Darling Sisters) in 1957 in New York City. Veronica, better known as Ronnie Spector, was married to producer Phil Spector from 1968 to 1974. Among the Ronettes' 1960s hits are Be My Baby, Baby I Love You, Walking In The Rain, Do I Love You and The Best Part Of Breakin' Up.

Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies at 80

https://ew.com/last-original-ronettes-member-dies-nedra-talley-ross-was-80-11958934

 

[Channel98]

Costello played Rosemary Hunter in 15 episodes of The Waltons (1972-77), Julia Bailey 1n 11 episodes of Sara (1976) and Maggie Fitzpatrick in 13 episodes of The Fitzpatricks (1977-78) and appeared in 24 movies and TV movies including Ordinary People, Indecent Proposal, Coward Of The County, Raid On Entebbe, The Boy Who Drank Too Much and The Execution Of Private Slovik.

'The Waltons' Actress Mariclare Costello Dead at 90

Mariclare Costello, best known for playing schoolteacher Rosemary Hunter on "The Waltons," has died at 90.

www.tmz.com

 

[MonoStereo]

Costello played Rosemary Hunter in 15 episodes of The Waltons (1972-77), Julia Bailey 1n 11 episodes of Sara (1976) and Maggie Fitzpatrick in 13 episodes of The Fitzpatricks (1977-78) and appeared in 24 movies and TV movies including Ordinary People, Indecent Proposal, Coward Of The County, Raid On Entebbe, The Boy Who Drank Too Much and The Execution Of Private Slovik.

'The Waltons' Actress Mariclare Costello Dead at 90

Mariclare Costello, best known for playing schoolteacher Rosemary Hunter on "The Waltons," has died at 90.

www.tmz.com

Goodnight, Rosemary.

 

[Madison]

Sisters Veronica and Estelle Bennett and cousin Nedra Talley formed the Ronettes (originally the Darling Sisters) in 1957 in New York City. Veronica, better known as Ronnie Spector, was married to producer Phil Spector from 1968 to 1974. Among the Ronettes' 1960s hits are Be My Baby, Baby I Love You, Walking In The Rain, Do I Love You and The Best Part Of Breakin' Up.

Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies at 80

I will last second, second this one. I liked The Ronettes especially the Christmas songs "Frosty the Snowman" and "Sleigh Ride". I like holiday tunes

 

[Channel98]

Coe had three top-ten country hits: You Never Even Called Me By My Name (in which he impersonates Waylon Jennings, Charley Pride and Merle Haggard, 1975), The Ride (1983) and Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile (1984). Among his other hits are Longhaired Redneck, Ride 'Em Cowboy, She Used To Love Me A Lot, Just To Prove My Love For You and Need A Little Time Off For Bad Behavior.

David Allan Coe dies at 86

Country music legend David Allan Coe dies at 86, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable music and a devoted fanbase.

themusicuniverse.com

 

[kingchuck69]

Coe had three top-ten country hits: You Never Even Called Me By My Name (in which he impersonates Waylon Jennings, Charley Pride and Merle Haggard, 1975), The Ride (1983) and Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile (1984). Among his other hits are Longhaired Redneck, Ride 'Em Cowboy, She Used To Love Me A Lot, Just To Prove My Love For You and Need A Little Time Off For Bad Behavior.

David Allan Coe dies at 86

Country music legend David Allan Coe dies at 86, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable music and a devoted fanbase.

themusicuniverse.com

Second

 

[Channel98]

Murray was a member of Etta James' band for 23 years. He released four studio albums and one live album and recorded with Etta James, B.B. King, Albert Collins, Otis Rush, John Lee Hooker, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Johnnie Taylor, Lowell Fulson, Percy Mayfield and many others.

Grammy winning guitarist Bobby Murray dies

(April 30, 2026) The Detroit Blues Society posted the bad news this evening of the passing of legendary guitarist Bobby Murray, a past Lifetime Achievement Award winner from the society, and a revered musical force in the city. He was 72. Murray developed his style first in the Bay Area clubs...

soultracks.com

 

[sadchild]

Coe had three top-ten country hits: You Never Even Called Me By My Name (in which he impersonates Waylon Jennings, Charley Pride and Merle Haggard, 1975), The Ride (1983) and Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile (1984). Among his other hits are Longhaired Redneck, Ride 'Em Cowboy, She Used To Love Me A Lot, Just To Prove My Love For You and Need A Little Time Off For Bad Behavior.

David Allan Coe dies at 86

Country music legend David Allan Coe dies at 86, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable music and a devoted fanbase.

themusicuniverse.com

I only know him because of Howard Stern playing his racist stuff.

"The house next door to me's been sold...." (or was that song Johnny Rebel's, I can't tell 'em apart)

https://www.discogs.com/master/437194-David-Allan-Coe-Underground-Album

 

[scotchandcigar]

Former Paralympic gold-medalist and F1 driver Alex Zanardi dies at 59

https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/48653978/former-paralympian-f1-driver-alex-zanardi-dies-59

 

[Channel98]

Starr appeared in 63 movies and TV movies including Halloween 4 and Halloween 5 (as Sheriff Ben Meeker), City Heat (with Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds), Fletch, Speed, Cinderella Man, Against The Ropes, Joshua Tree, Moonshine Highway, Devil In A Blue Dress, Summer School, Love On The Run, The Lonely Guy, The Day Reagan Was Shot and Born On The Fourth Of July.

Beau Starr, actor known for Halloween and GoodFellas, dies at 81

https://people.com/beau-starr-dead-halloween-and-goodfellas-star-11964783

 

[Aaron]

Starr appeared in 63 movies and TV movies including Halloween 4 and Halloween 5 (as Sheriff Ben Meeker), City Heat (with Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds), Fletch, Speed, Cinderella Man, Against The Ropes, Joshua Tree, Moonshine Highway, Devil In A Blue Dress, Summer School, Love On The Run, The Lonely Guy, The Day Reagan Was Shot and Born On The Fourth Of July.

Beau Starr, actor known for Halloween and GoodFellas, dies at 81

https://people.com/beau-starr-dead-halloween-and-goodfellas-star-11964783

Second.
Never knew his name but I’ve seen him in a bunch of movies

 

[Channel98]

Singer/guitarist/percussionist Carlos Humberto Santana Barragán founded Santana (originally Santana Blues Band) in 1966 in San Francisco. Ligertwood had five stints as lead singer between 1979 and 1994. Among the band's hits during those years are Winning, Hold On, Say It Again, Nowhere To Run and You Know That I Love You. Ligertwood also recorded with Jeff Beck, Brian Auger, Narada Michael Walden, Spyro Gyra and others and released two solo albums.

Alex Ligertwood, former Santana lead singer, dies at 79

https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2026/05/03/alex-ligertwood-former-santana-lead-singer-dies-at-79/

 

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From 1979 to 2016, Zeno was the bassist in Stanley Dural Jr.'s band Buckwheat Zydeco. Among their best-known songs are Hot Tamale Baby, Tee Nah Nah, Five Card Stud, Zydeco Honky Tonk, On A Night Like This and Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad. Zeno also recorded with Charlie Rich, Jean Knight, Guitar Shorty, Barbara Lynn, Irma Thomas, Solomon Burke, Dalton Reed, Archie Bell, Clarence "Frogman" Henry and others.

Grammy-winning Acadiana bassist Lee Allen Zeno dies at 71 after cancer battle

In February, Zeno announced he was ending chemotherapy after fighting cancer throughout his music career.

www.theadvocate.com