The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/celebrity-deaths/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:12:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png celebrity deaths | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/celebrity-deaths/ 32 32 ‘Grease’ star Olivia Newton-John, granddaughter of Jewish Nobel laureate, dies at 73 https://www.timesofisrael.com/olivia-newton-john-star-of-grease-dies-at-73/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:57:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2814994 Grammy winner, famed singer and actress of Jewish heritage battled breast cancer for 30 years, was 'symbol of triumphs and hope,' family says

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]]> Noah Gordon, US author of ‘Cole’ trilogy of medical novels, dies aged 95 https://www.timesofisrael.com/noah-gordon-us-author-of-cole-trilogy-of-medical-novels-dies-aged-95/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:31:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2654267 Writer published books over a span of more than 50 years

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]]> Actress Tanya Roberts dies at 65, after initial false report https://www.timesofisrael.com/action-movie-bond-actress-tanya-roberts-dies-at-65-after-initial-false-report/ Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:27:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2462257&preview=true&preview_id=2462257 Hollywood star with Jewish roots was best known for roles in 'A View to a Kill,' 'Charlie's Angels' and 'That '70s Show'; her death was erroneously announced prematurely Monday

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]]> Bond actress, ‘That ’70s Show’ star Tanya Roberts in ‘critical’ condition https://www.timesofisrael.com/action-movie-bond-actress-tanya-roberts-dies-at-65/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:58:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2461276 Earlier reports of her death were a 'miscommunication,' publicist says

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]]> Singer Yigal Bashan, a legend of Israeli music, dies aged 68 https://www.timesofisrael.com/singer-yigal-bashan-a-legend-of-israeli-music-dies-aged-68/ Sun, 09 Dec 2018 21:06:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1976764 Musician, found dead in his home, became a national star while still a teenager; Netanyahu eulogizes him as 'an inseparable part' of Israel's music scene

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]]> Autopsy finds Jewish rapper Mac Miller died from drugs and alcohol https://www.timesofisrael.com/autopsy-finds-jewish-rapper-mac-miller-died-from-drugs-and-alcohol/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 04:45:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1955961 26-year-old Jewish Pittsburgh native, who openly discussed his depressions and addiction in his rhymes, died from an accidental overdose

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]]> Anthony Bourdain did not take drugs before he died — coroner https://www.timesofisrael.com/anthony-bourdain-did-not-take-drugs-before-he-died-coroner/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 04:10:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1877826 Jewish celebrity chef's death ruled suicide by hanging after French police found his body in Kaysersberg hotel bathroom

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]]> Prosecutor: No evidence of any foul play in Anthony Bourdain’s death https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutor-no-evidence-of-any-foul-play-in-bourdain-death/ Sat, 09 Jun 2018 13:02:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1867341 Investigators carrying out toxicology tests on body of celebrity chef, who used the belt of his hotel bathrobe to take his own life

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]]> Avicii, DJ-producer who performed around the world, dies at 28 https://www.timesofisrael.com/avicii-dj-producer-who-performed-around-the-world-dies-at-28/ Fri, 20 Apr 2018 20:43:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1834303 Swedish performer, born Tim Bergling, is found dead in Muscat, Oman

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]]> Legendary rock star Tom Petty dead at 66 https://www.timesofisrael.com/legendary-rock-star-tom-petty-dead-at-66/ Tue, 03 Oct 2017 04:42:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1704576&preview=true&preview_id=1704576 Heartbreakers frontman and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer suffers cardiac arrest at Malibu home

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]]> Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs dies aged 86 https://www.timesofisrael.com/fawlty-towers-actor-andrew-sachs-dies-aged-86/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 06:42:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1512253 German-born performer, who fled Nazi Germany as a child, beloved as hapless waiter Manuel in classic UK comedy series

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]]> Liza Minnelli’s ex-husband found dead in London https://www.timesofisrael.com/liza-minnellis-ex-husband-found-dead-in-london/ Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:19:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1376398 David Gest, former contestant on UK’s ’Celebrity Big Brother,’ was reportedly addicted to gambling in his final months

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]]> British music legend David Bowie dies at 69 https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-music-legend-david-bowie-dead-at-69/ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 08:37:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1319073 A week after release of 25th studio album, iconic singer died 'peacefully' following year-and-a-half-long battle with cancer

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]]> ‘Graduate’ director Mike Nichols, caustic crafter of films and plays, dies at 83 https://www.timesofisrael.com/graduate-director-mike-nichols-caustic-crafter-of-films-and-plays-dies-at-83/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 14:00:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1095070 The son of Jewish immigrants fled Nazi Germany for the US at age 7, went on to join the 'EGOT' club -- winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards

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]]> Oh my God, they killed the rabbi! https://www.timesofisrael.com/oh-my-god-they-killed-the-rabbi/ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:19:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1070827 In season opener, The Simpsons' Rabbi Krustofski, father of Krusty the Clown, meets his demise

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