Cinema legends, cult horror, jazz icons, and Michael Jackson’s inner circle all collided this week.WHO DIED THIS WEEKMay 23rd – May 28th, 2026Our weekly series covering actors, filmmakers, musicians, and entertainment figures who passed away.May 22nd: Rapper, producer Rob BaseMay 23rd: Costume designer Albert WolskyMay 25th: Director and special effects artist Yoshihiro NishimuraMay 25th: Actor Pierre DenyMay 25th: Composer, musician, actor Sonny RollinsMay 26th: Producer and music executive John McClainReported this week, but outside the date window:Singer and songwriter Jimmy HughesActor Peter HelmActor Grizz ChapmanActor Charles CioffiHonorable Mention:Writer and producer Jeffrey LaneFollow for next week’s dead scroll.Watch the full episode on YouTube.Stay not dead 💀

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⚰️ WHO’S DEAD THIS WEEK?May 9th – May 21st, 2026Two weeks. Two dozen names. And somehow this week connects horror icons, Star Wars, soap operas, cult films, J-horror, classic sci-fi, and one of the most controversial film critics in America.Our weekly series covering actors, filmmakers, musicians, and entertainment figures who passed away.PART 1:May 9: Actress Jennifer HarmonMay 9: Composer & Actor Mark SmytheMay 9: Actor Dennis RushMay 10: Actor David BurkeMay 10: Writer & Producer John BarbourMay 10: Director & Writer Anja BreienMay 12: Actor Donald GibbMay 12: Film Critic, Actor & Writer Rex ReedMay 13: Producer, Composer & Cinematographer Clarence CarterMay 14: Actor & TV Presenter Alan RothwellMay 14: Actress, Singer & Writer Claudine LongetPART 2:May 15: Director & Producer Brian LindstromMay 16: Musician, Actor & Soundtrack Artist Ike WillisMay 18: Actor & Voice Actor Tom KaneMay 19: Singer & Actress Totó la MomposinaMay 21: Actor Michael KeatingReported this week / outside the window:Composer Yuji OhnoActor, Writer & Director Michael PenningtonFrom last week:Writer & Actor Koji SuzukiActress Ann RobinsonTV Personality Judith ChalmersVoice Actor Takahiro FujiwaraHonorable Mentions:Singer & Musician Al Hurricane Jr.Singer & Songwriter Dennis LocorriereWatch the full episode on YouTube.Follow for next week’s dead scroll.Stay not dead 💀#celebritynews #actorsnews #obituaries If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. You can call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S. for the Crisis Lifeline, 24/7.

⚰️ WHO’S DEAD THIS WEEK?May 9th – May 21st, 2026Two weeks. Two dozen names. And somehow this week connects horror icons, Star Wars, soap operas, cult films, J-horror, classic sci-fi, and one of the most controversial film critics in America.Our weekly series covering actors, filmmakers, musicians, and entertainment figures who passed away.PART 1:May 9: Actress Jennifer HarmonMay 9: Composer & Actor Mark SmytheMay 9: Actor Dennis RushMay 10: Actor David BurkeMay 10: Writer & Producer John BarbourMay 10: Director & Writer Anja BreienMay 12: Actor Donald GibbMay 12: Film Critic, Actor & Writer Rex ReedMay 13: Producer, Composer & Cinematographer Clarence CarterMay 14: Actor & TV Presenter Alan RothwellMay 14: Actress, Singer & Writer Claudine LongetPART 2:May 15: Director & Producer Brian LindstromMay 16: Musician, Actor & Soundtrack Artist Ike WillisMay 18: Actor & Voice Actor Tom KaneMay 19: Singer & Actress Totó la MomposinaMay 21: Actor Michael KeatingReported this week / outside the window:Composer Yuji OhnoActor, Writer & Director Michael PenningtonFrom last week:Writer & Actor Koji SuzukiActress Ann RobinsonTV Personality Judith ChalmersVoice Actor Takahiro FujiwaraHonorable Mentions:Singer & Musician Al Hurricane Jr.Singer & Songwriter Dennis LocorriereWatch the full episode on YouTube.Follow for next week’s dead scroll.Stay not dead 💀#celebritynews #actorsnews #obituaries If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. You can call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S. for the Crisis Lifeline, 24/7.