Fans of HGTV have faced the sorrowful loss of several beloved personalities over the years. Many remember Suzanne Whang, the charismatic host of House Hunters, who sadly passed away following a battle with breast cancer. Her warmth and wit left a lasting impression on audiences everywhere.

Another cherished figure, Carol Duvall, known for her long-running program The Carol Duvall Show, also left us recently. Her family announced her passing in July 2023, marking the end of a remarkable life that spanned 97 years.

More recently, in December 2025, the HGTV community was shaken by the loss of Frank Cozzolino, a beloved star from Holmes on Homes. His death came after a courageous fight with lymphoma, leaving fans to mourn his passing.

Beyond HGTV, the broader entertainment world has also experienced significant losses in 2025. This summer saw the departure of several iconic figures, including Anne Burrell, Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Brandon Blackstock. As autumn unfolded, we said goodbye to renowned zoologist Jane Goodall, celebrated actress Diane Keaton, and Grammy-winning R&B artist D’Angelo. The Dallas Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland was among those mourned in November, marking yet another somber moment in a year of profound loss.

Hollywood has mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2025. Over the summer, we lost Anne Burrell, Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Brandon Blackstock. In October famed zoologist Jane Goodall, Diane Keaton, Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo, and more passed away. The following month, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland […]

“My dad is loved by many,” Frank’s daughter Filomena Cozzolino wrote via Instagram after his passing. “A man full of passion, empathy, brutal honesty and integrity.”

Keeping reading to learn more about the HGTV stars viewers mourned over the years.

Frank Cozzolino

Holmes on Homes star Frank Cozzolino died in December 2025 after battling lymphoma, a type of blood cancer in the lymphatic system, according to his daughter. He was 56.

Cozzolino appeared alongside Mike Holmes on HGTV’s Holmes on Homes, where they helped renovate poorly constructed properties.

“Frank made us better. His impact will live on in every home he helped,” Holmes shared via Instagram at the time of his friend’s death. “Frank could walk into the toughest electrical disaster, crack a joke in his style, and suddenly, the whole room felt lighter. That’s just who he was. Frank wasn’t just good at what he did — he really cared.”

Loren Ruch 

HGTV House Party cohost Loren Ruch died in June 2025 of acute myeloid leukemia. He was 55.

Ruch had been with HGTV as a top programming executive since 2008 and oversaw the production of shows like HGTV Dream Home, White House Christmas and A Very Brady Renovation.

“RIP my friend,” Bobby Berk wrote via Instagram as a tribute. “You were always such a warm light in a dark world and will be missed by so many 💔.”

Carol Duvall 

The Carol Duvall Show host Carol Duvall died in July 2023 at the age of 97, her family confirmed to The New York Times.

Duvall encouraged viewers to make their own picture frames, greeting cards, place mats, jewelry, Christmas decorations and more in her national programs that aired on ABC and HGTV.

Suzanne Whang 

House Hunters host Suzanne Whang died in September 2019 following a battle with breast cancer. She was 56.

“Suzanne breathed her last breath here at home, as I knelt beside her and caressed her,” her partner, Jeff Vezain, wrote in a message via People. “A lifetime of love, adventure, humor and bliss now lives in our memories. … She was immensely encouraged by the love of her family, friends and those she had yet to meet.”

Frank Miller

In November 2017, Flip or Flop stars Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack mourned the death of their friend and contractor Frank Miller after a diagnosis of Laryngeal cancer.

“You have touched not only myself and my family but thousands and thousands around the world,” El Moussa wrote via Instagram at the time of Miller’s passing. “You have impacted so many lives with the fight inside your heart and soul. I’ve never met anyone like you nor will I ever.”

Haack added, “Frank, since the day I met you I had the utmost respect for you. Hardworking and REAL. Always a pleasure to be around and always made me laugh. You fought your hardest!! You are so admired and respected by all who know you. God has a special place for you in Heaven. Love you and miss you❤️ #RIP.”

Over the years, the hosts and personalities on various HGTV series have been outspoken about their relationships. Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack made a splash on the network when their show Flip or Flop debuted in April 2013, chronicling their property flips in Southern California and their family life as a then-married couple and parents of two. The real estate […]

Chris Hyndman 

TV personality Chris Hyndman died in August 2015 at the age of 49. His mother, Glenda Hyndman, told the Toronto Star that her son was a sleepwalker and that his death was “an unfortunate accident.”

Hyndman and Steven Sabados were a Canadian design/lifestyle duo known for HGTV shows like Designer Guys, Design Rivals and So Chic.