In 2026, Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars.
The year started with a Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna Shuforddied at the age of 46. By the end of the month, he became an icon of comedy acting Catherine O’Hara died at the age of 71.
In February, Dawson’s Creek Actor James Van Der Beek died aged 48 and actor Eric Dane died at the age of 53.
FWorms NASCAR driver Chase Piston and actors Chuck Norrisdied in March.
In April, Days of our lives Actor Patrick Muldoon Died as a result of a heart attack and singer Alan Osmond died at the age of 76.
This became known the following month CNN founder Ted Turner had died at 87. NASCAR icon Kyle Busch also died on May 21st at the age of 41.
In June, Godfather star Anthony Guidera died at the age of 65. In the same month Today Show legend Gene Shalitformer San Francisco 49ers player Aldon Smith and singer Oliver Baum also died.
Scroll down to remember all the stars who died in 2026:
