Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2026.
The year started off with Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford’s death at age 46. At the end of the month, comedy acting icon Catherine O’Hara died at age 71.
In February, Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek died at age 48 and actor Eric Dane died at age 53. Former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone and actor Chuck Norris died in March.
In April, Days of Our Lives actor Patrick Muldoon died following a heart attack and singer Alan Osmond died at age 76.
The following month, news broke that CNN founder Ted Turner had died at 87. NASCAR icon Kyle Busch also died on May 21 at the age of 41.
In June, Godfather star Anthony Guidera, singer Oliver Tree, voice actress Daveigh Chase and hip-hop producer Tay Keith all passed away. Sixpence None the Richer bassist Justin Cary died that same month at the age of 50 after suffering a stroke.
Scroll down to remember all the stars who died in 2026:
