Death

Alyssa Scott and Nick Cannon's 5-month-old son Zen died of a brain tumor earlier this month. In an Instagram post, Scott wrote, "I am thinking of all who are grieving this holiday season."

December 24, 2021

Award-winning novelist, journalist and essayist Joan Didion died at her home in New York on Dec. 23 after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

December 23, 2021

Alicia Witt’s parents were found dead inside the Massachusetts home just days before the holidays. “The outcome was unimaginable,” she said.

December 22, 2021

Indianapolis Colts player Ryan Kelly and his wife Emma announced the death of their baby girl, 19 weeks into pregnancy. "I’ll forever wonder who you’d be today," the athlete wrote in a tribute.

December 22, 2021

In an Instagram post, Madisson Hausburg shared the news that she'd delivered a baby boy stillborn at 37 weeks. “I am completely and utterly heartbroken,” she wrote.

December 21, 2021

Actress Sayaka Kanda, who voiced the role of Frozen character Anna in the Japanese-dubbed version of the animated Disney film, was found dead at the age of 35, her website confirmed.

December 21, 2021

After learning of Carlos Marín's death, Simon Cowell, who discovered the group Il Divo in 2003, took to Twitter to honor the singer.

December 20, 2021

Rapper Drakeo the Ruler was killed in a stabbing during an altercation at a music festival in Los Angeles on Dec. 18.

December 19, 2021

On Nov. 5, a crowd surge at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival left 10 people dead and many others injured. Now, authorities have released the official cause of death of those who died.

December 17, 2021

Police believe Christy Giles, 24, and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola, 26, were given drugs and overdosed before they were left outside of two separate Los Angeles-area hospitals on Nov. 13.

December 16, 2021

The Real Housewives of Miami fan-favorite Mama Elsa passed away since the series last aired. Find out how Peacock & RHOM star Marysol Patton are honoring her mom with the show's return.

December 16, 2021

Jason Hitch, who appeared on the second season of 90 Day Fiancé, passed away while being treated in the ICU of a Florida hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 14, per TMZ.

December 16, 2021

In a new interview with People, Nick Cannon opened up about the passing of his 5-month-old son Zen, who died from brain cancer.

December 15, 2021

According to Texas police, investigators have not confirmed the identity of the remains but believe them to be related to the Taylor Pomaski case.

December 14, 2021

Less than two months after Captain Mark Howard’s passing, a newly released medical examiner report sheds light on how the Below Deck Mediterranean star died.

December 13, 2021

Vicente Fernández, who was dubbed the "King of Rancheras," died on Sunday, Dec. 12, which comes four months after he was hospitalized due to a fall at his Mexico ranch.

December 12, 2021

Famed gothic fiction author Anne Rice, author of The Vampire Chronicles, which includes Interview With the Vampire, has passed away.

December 12, 2021

Just days after announcing the heartbreaking news of his 5-month-old child, Zen, passing away, Nick Cannon unveiled the artwork he had done in his young son’s honor.

December 10, 2021

Police found former Denver Broncos star Demaryius Thomas dead at his Georgia home on Thursday, Dec. 9. The athlete's passing appears to have stemmed from a medical issue, according to authorities.

December 10, 2021

Maya Vander is mourning the loss of her baby after experiencing a stillbirth at 38 weeks! See her heartbreaking tribute to baby Mason Miller.

December 10, 2021

A few days after Nick Cannon shared the heartbreaking news of son Zen’s passing, Alyssa Scott penned a touching message in honor of their 5-month-old.

December 9, 2021

While appearing on his talk show, Nick Cannon also thanked fans for their support as he grieves the loss of his son with Alyssa Scott. "You guys give me a reason to get up," he said.

December 8, 2021

Musician Skilyr Hicks, who competed on America's Got Talent in 2013, was found dead Monday, Dec. 6. She was 23 years old.

December 8, 2021

The "Masked Singer" host gets emotional telling his talk show audience about his youngest son Zen's tragic death. Hear Nick's heartbreaking story.

December 8, 2021