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Remembering the Iconic Actors, Singers, and Stars We Lost in 2026

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This year, the entertainment world bids farewell to a number of beloved figures, including Victoria Jones, Bret Hanna-Shuford, and Sean Swayze, brother of Patrick Swayze.

Page Six honors the legacy of actors, musicians, and other celebrities who have left us.

Blake Garrett

Blake Garrett, best known for his role in “How to Eat Fried Worms,” passed away on February 8 at the age of 33.

According to his mother, Carol, who spoke with TMZ on February 9, the former child actor had been hospitalized for shingles just a week before his untimely death.

While the official cause of death remains unknown, Carol speculated to the outlet that her son might have resorted to self-medication to alleviate the pain following his diagnosis.

Brad Arnold

3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold died Feb. 7 at the age of 47, with the band announcing the news in a social media statement the same day.

“With heavy hearts, we share the news that Brad Arnold, founder, lead singer, and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, passed away on Saturday, February 7, at the age of 47,” the Instagram statement read.

“With his beloved wife Jennifer and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer.”

Arnold announced his battle with stage 4 kidney cancer in May 2025. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and band members Chris Henderson, Greg Upchurch, Chet Roberts and Justin Biltonen.

Guitarist and founding member Matt Roberts preceded him in death, passing away in 2016 at the age of 38.

Charles C. Stevenson, Jr.

Charles C. Stevenson, Jr. died on Jan. 19. He was 95 years old.

Stevenson, Jr. passed away in Camarillo, Calif. of natural causes, Variety reported on Feb. 5.

The actor is best known for his role as Smitty the Bartender in “Will and Grace” as well as “Dr. House” and “Ghost World.” 

He is survived by his five children, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Grady Demond Wilson

“Sanford and Son” actor Grady Demond Wilson — best known for playing Lamont Sanford in the 1970s sitcom — died at the age of 79 on Jan. 30.

Wilson passed away at his Palm Springs home after experiencing complications from cancer.

The actors’s son Demond told TMZ, “I loved him. He was a great man.”

Wilson was the last surviving cast member from the sitcom, which ran from 1972 to 1977.

He leaves behind his wife of nearly 52 years, Cicely Johnson, and the six children they welcomed.

Catherine O’Hara

Legendary actress Catherine O’Hara has died. She was 71.

The “Schitt’s Creek” star passed away on Jan. 30, per TMZ. Her cause of death is unclear.

O’Hara is survived by her two sons, Matthew and Luke Welch, whom she shared with husband, Bo Welch.

Kim Vo

Kim Vo, a renowned hairstylist who worked with Paris Hilton and Tori Spelling, has died following a battle with colorectal cancer. He was 55.

On Jan. 24, Vo’s husband, Adeel Khan, took to Instagram to share the devastating news.

“My beloved husband, best friend, partner in life & business, Kim Vō, has taken his final breath,” the celebrity fashion stylist captioned the post.

“Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2018, he fought valiantly, winning many battles along the way and exceeding all medical expectations under the care of Dr. Lawrence Piro and his incredible team at Angeles Clinic and Cedars-Sinai,” Khan added.

Vo was the go-to colorist for many A-listers, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Britney Spears, Pamela Anderson, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson and Uma Thurman.

He also appeared as a judge on Bravo’s “Shear Genius,” worked behind the scenes on “Extreme Makeover” and starred on Paramount+’s “Blowing LA.”

Kianna Underwood

Nickelodeon star Kianna Underwood has died after being struck in a hit-and-run accident. She was 33.

The Deputy Commissioner of Public Information confirmed to Page Six that police responded to a 911 call in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, on Jan. 15.

Emergency responders declared Underwood was dead upon arrival to the scene and the driver had fled.

The actress was best known for her role in “All That” and and voiced Fuchsia in the Nick Jr. show “Little Bill.”

Yeison Jiménez

Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez has died. He was 34.

The “Vete” crooner was involved in a plane crash while taking off from a small airfield in Paipa, Colombia, around 4 p.m. on Jan. 10, according to el Colombiano.

The plane, which was also carrying the pilot, co-pilot and Jiménez’s photographer, Weisman Mora, burst into flames.

Jiménez’s family released a statement about his passing via Instagram, writing, “Today, we not only say goodbye to an artist; we say goodbye to a son, a brother, a friend, a human being full of dreams and courage, who transformed his story into a source of hope for thousands.”

Roger Ewing

“Gunsmoke” actor Roger Ewing, has died. He was 83.

In an online obituary, Ewing’s loved ones announced that the actor passed away in Morro Bay, Calif., on Dec. 18, 2025. No cause of death was given.

Ewing was best known for his role as Deputy Marshal Thad Greenwood on “Gunsmoke,”

T.K. Carter

T.K. Carter, best known for his roles in “The Thing” and “Space Jam,” has died. He was 69.

The actor, whose full name was Thomas Kent Carter, was found dead at his home in Duarte, Calif., on Jan. 9.

Officers discovered Carter’s body at 5:40 p.m. after receiving a call to the residence. The actor’s cause of death has not yet been released.

“Scary Movie” star Jayne Trcka tragically died at the age of 62.

The bodybuilder passed away in San Diego, Calif., on Dec. 12, the US Sun reported on Jan. 5.

“There was trauma to the body, but we wouldn’t be able to indicate cause of death at this time,” a spokesperson for the San Diego Medical Examiner told the outlet.

Bret Hanna-Shuford 

Bret Hanna-Shuford died from a rare form of cancer at the age of 46.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that early this morning we said goodbye to the most amazing man, husband and Papa in the universe,” his husband, Stephen, shared via Instagram on Jan. 3.

“Our hearts are broken but we will continue to make him proud of us.”

The couple had a son named Maverick.

Victoria Jones

Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter, Victoria Jones, died on New Year’s Day.

She was found unresponsive at the Fairmont in San Francisco around 3:00 a.m., and later pronounced dead at the scene, Page Six confirmed.

The 34-year-old had several run-ins with law enforcement in the past, including for alleged substance use and domestic violence arrests.

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