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Entertainment Industry Mourns 2026 Spate of Celebrity Deaths

6/20/2026

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The U.S. entertainment community mourned many notable deaths in 2026.
In January 2026, Broadway performer Bret Hanna-Shuford (46) and comedy actress Catherine O’Hara (71) died.
In February 2026, actor James Van Der Beek (48) and actor Eric Dane (53) died.
In March–June 2026, notable deaths included former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone, actor Chuck Norris, CNN founder Ted Turner (87) and NASCAR icon Kyle Busch (41).

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The U.S. entertainment community mourned many notable deaths in 2026.
In January 2026, Broadway performer Bret Hanna-Shuford (46) and comedy actress Catherine O’Hara (71) died.
In February 2026, actor James Van Der Beek (48) and actor Eric Dane (53) died.
In March–June 2026, notable deaths included former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone, actor Chuck Norris, CNN founder Ted Turner (87) and NASCAR icon Kyle Busch (41).