Celebrity Obituaries news archive

US actress Bea Arthur has died

US actress Bea Arthur has died

It's been announced today that legendary actress Beatrice Arthur, star of The Golden Girls, has died at the age 86 the Associated Press reports. A family spokesman told AP that Bea had cancer and had "died peacefully" at her home in...continue reading »

Katie Holmes ’smoking more’ while in mourning for brother-in-law

Katie Holmes is apparently struggling to cope with the sudden death of her brother-in-law and has therefore found it more difficult than ever to stop smoking. The 30-year-old actress was spotted by the National Enquirer lighting up at Victoria Beckham’s...continue reading »

Actress found hanged following axing of TV Show

Actress found hanged following axing of TV Show

Sky News is reporting that a "talented young actress who starred in a long-running TV series has been found hanged two days after the show was axed." Apparently the body of Stephanie Parker, 22, was found on "open ground" near...continue reading »

Jack Tweed,

Jack Tweed, “I want to be next to Jade”

Grieving Jack Tweed wants to be buried next to Jade Goody when he dies and the family have reportedly bought a double plot in the churchyard where Jade was laid to rest. Heartbroken Jack, 21, told friends of his wish to...continue reading »

Jade Goody's funeral underway

Jade Goody’s funeral underway

The final chapter of Jade Goody's publicity-fuelled career closes today as the reality TV star will be laid to rest. Jade's funeral procession is currently under way after her coffin was taken from the funeral director's in London and placed in...continue reading »

Jade’s book reveals her message to sons

[caption id="attachment_1480" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Bobby and Freddie, Jade\'s sons"][/caption] In Jade Goody's final farewell to her boys via her book, she said she hoped her sons Bobby and Freddie would turn into "fine, upstanding young men", and she said that their...continue reading »

Early release for the book of Jade’s diary entries

Publisher Harper Collins has brought forward the publication of Jade Goody's diary to April 16th. The book, which is entitled Forever In My Heart, was written in the months prior to her death on Mother's Day. It begins from the initial diagnosis...continue reading »

Jack will get tattoo of Jade’s message

The Sun reports that Jack Tweed is "to fulfil wife Jade Goody’s dying wish — by getting a tattoo reading 'Call Me And I Will Answer.'” Jack, 21, wants the message written "on his rib cage or across his heart" according...continue reading »

Natasha Richardson’s organs donated

A friend of Natasha Richardson has told People magazine that her husband Liam and mother Vanessa Redgrave allowed Natasha's organs to be donated to others after her death. The friend told the magazine: "She spent so much time fighting the stigma...continue reading »

Shilpa Shetty’s gift to tragic Jade Goody

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has revealed that she gave Jade Goody a "jade green Buddha" as a gift before she died. And Hello! magazine also reports that Jade's tragic story has convinced Shilpa to get regular smear tests. Shilpa told the magazine...continue reading »

Jack Tweed will be at Jade's funeral

Jack Tweed will be at Jade’s funeral

The Press Association reported today that Jack Tweed will be able to attend his wife Jade Goody's funeral after his sentencing hearing was delayed. The 21-year-old was originally due in court on Thursday and faced the possibility of going back...continue reading »

Jade Goody's mum Jackiey 'overwhelmed' by poem

Jade Goody’s mum Jackiey ‘overwhelmed’ by poem

Jackiey Budden, Jade Goody's mum is seen in the picture above from The Sun newspaper weeping quietly as she showed journalists a poem a wellwisher had left outside Jade's home entitled, "Mother's Never Really Die" Since Jade died, Jackiey daily goes...continue reading »

Natasha Richardson laid to rest in New York

Natasha Richardson laid to rest in New York

Tragic Natasha Richardson's friends and family have laid her to rest in a private ceremony close to her home in upstate New York. Her husband Liam Neeson did his best to put on a brave face and was comforted by dozen...continue reading »

Jade Goody's funeral: date announced

Jade Goody’s funeral: date announced

Max Clifford has announced that Jade Goody, who died on Sunday, will be buried following a "public service" at a church in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, on April 4th. The funeral procession is to leave her home in Upshire, Essex, at midday...continue reading »

Natasha Ricahrdson refused £6 helmet

It seems that tragic actress Natasha Richardson said no to hiring a £6 ski helmet which could've saved her life, according to media reports. Natasha, 45, fell while taking a beginner's lesson and subsequently suffered a fatal brain bleed. One staff member...continue reading »

Wendy Richard's final TV appearance

Wendy Richard’s final TV appearance

EastEnders star Wendy Richard, who died following her battle with cancer last month was shown talking about her illness in a TV special tonight entitled, Wendy Richard: To Tell You The Truth. In it, Wendy urged sufferers "to never give up"...continue reading »

Natasha Richardson: ambulance was 'turned away'

Natasha Richardson: ambulance was ‘turned away’

Canadian newspaper The Globe is reporting that an ambulance which was dispatched to treat actress Natasha Richardson immediately after her skiing accident was "turned away". Yves Coderre, director of operations at the emergency services company Ambulances Radisson, told the newspaper that...continue reading »

Tributes pour in for ‘wonderful’ Natasha

Lindsay Lohan has been just one of dozens of celebrities who've paid tribute to Natasha Richardson who died following a skiing accident. Lohan who co-starred with Natasha in the 1998 film The Parent Trap, and told Access Hollywood: "She was...continue reading »

Ron Silver, star of West Wing, dies aged 62

Ron Silver, star of West Wing, dies aged 62

Ron Silver, star of hit American show, The West Wing, has died after suffering from cancer. He was 62. Robin Bronk, executive director of the Creative Coalition - an advocacy group that Silver helped found - is quoted by ITN...continue reading »

Pro wrestler dies after filming The Wrestler

var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,230,514396,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}()Just days after Mickey Rourke picked up a Golden Globe award for his role in The Wrestler, one of the professional wrestlers who featured in the film has found dead at his parents' New York home. Relatives...continue reading »