Preminuo Robert Thurman, istaknuti budistički učenjak i otac Ume Thurman, u 84. godini

Robert A.F. Thurman, ugledni američki budistički učenjak, autor i akademik, kao i otac glumice Ume Thurman, preminuo je u 84. godini, saopštio je kulturni centar Tibet House US.

Saopštenje i reakcije

Tibet House US objavio je vest o smrti u objavi na Instagramu u sredu, 17. juna, navodeći da je Thurman preminuo u utorak ujutro, 16. juna, u Woodstocku, New York. U objavi su podelili sanskritsku mantru „Om Mani Padme Hum” i zatražili privatnost za porodicu u tom teškom trenutku.

Život i delo

Thurman je tokom karijere bio profesor na Columbia University, napisao, uredio i preveo više od 20 knjiga o tibetanskom budizmu, među kojima je i međunarodni bestseler Inner Revolution. Bio je prvi Amerikanac koji je primio monaško zaređenje u tibetanskoj budističkoj tradiciji nakon studija pod 14. Dalaj Lamom, Tenzinom Gyatsom. Kasnije je napustio monaštvo i venčao se sa Nenom Thurman.

Suosnivač Tibet House US

Thurman je 1986. godine, na poziv Dalaj Lame, pomoći osnivanju Tibet House US zajedno sa svojom suprugom, glumcem Richardom Gerom i pijanistom Philipom Glassom. U centru je kasnije obavljao i funkciju predsednika, posvećenog očuvanju i predstavljanju tibetanske kulture i duhovnosti u SAD.

Porodica i nasleđe

Thurman ostavlja suprugu, decu Umu, Gandena, Dechen i Mipam Thurman, kao i ćerku Tayu Thurman iz prvog braka sa pokojnom Christophe de Menil. Među njegovim unucima su glumica Maya Hawke i pokojni umetnik Dash Snow; navodi se i postojanje praunučeta preko Snowa. Njegov doprinos popularizaciji tibetanskog budizma, prevodilaštvu i obrazovanju ostaje upamćen međunarodno.

Sažetak drugih nedavnih smrti (izbor)

U prošloj godini objavljeno je i više drugih značajnih odlazaka iz sveta muzike, filma i televizije. Među njima su:

• Peabo Bryson — pevač, preminuo 2. juna (75).
• Chuck Norris — glumac i borilački umetnik, preminuo 19. marta (86).
• Robert Duvall — oskarovski glumac, preminuo 15. februara (95).
• Neil Sedaka — kantautor, preminuo 27. februara (86).
• Bob Weir — suosnivač Grateful Dead, preminuo 10. januara (78).
• Michael Tilson Thomas — dirigent i kompozitor, preminuo 22. aprila (81).
• Valentino Garavani — modni kreator, preminuo 19. januara (93).
• Sid Krofft — producent i kreator dečijih serija, preminuo 10. aprila (96).
• Marjane Satrapi — autorka i rediteljka (Persepolis), preminula u junu (56), prema porodičnom saopštenju.
• i mnogi drugi iz sveta muzike, filma i televizije koji su ostavili značajan trag u svojim oblastima.

USA TODAY je objavio originalni izveštaj; redakcija je pokušala da stupi u kontakt sa porodicom Thurman radi komentara. Porodici upućujemo saučešće.

Robert Thurman and granddaughter Maya Hawke attend the 39th annual Tibet House U.S. benefit concert at Carnegie Hall on March 3, 2026, in New York City.

Television producerJames Barker, best known for his work on the reality-TV series "Love Island USA" and "Pawn Stars," died in June at age 40 following an incident during production on the dating competition series, Peacock and ITV America confirmed to USA TODAY. Barker suffered an "unexpected medical emergency" while filming "Love Island" in Fiji.Barker started working on "Love Island USA" in 2020, working his way up from story producer to executive producer. His six-year tenure included production and post-production work on the Peacock series, as well as overseeing the show's soundtrack.(Courtesy of Peacock)

Ronnie Schell, the actor and comedian best known for playing Duke Slater on the hit 1960s sitcom "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," has died at 94. Schell died of natural causes Friday, June 12, at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, his representative confirmed to USA TODAY. A longtime performer, Schell began his career as a stand-up comic before appearing on television and in films. His credits included "Good Morning World," "That Girl," "General Hospital" and Disney's "Phil of the Future." He is survived by his wife, two children and a granddaughter.(Courtesy)

Broadway star Gina Ferrall, known for performing in the original run of "Les Misérables," died the first weekend of June, her agent confirmed to USA TODAY on June 10. She was 67.Her husband, Kory Grossman, toldPlaybillthat she had battled uterine sarcoma prior to her death. Ferrall played Madame Thénardier in "Les Mis," Madame Morrible in a touring production of "Wicked" and Madame de la Grande Bouche in "Beauty and the Beast," among other notable theater roles.(Walter McBride, Getty Images)

Talay Riley, a British singer-songwriter who worked with major artists like Britney Spears and Dua Lipa, died at 35 after being stabbed in London on June 5.Three suspects were arrested on suspicion of murder and authorities launched a homicide investigation, according toan official press releasefrom the Metropolitan Police.Riley found massive success in his career, including winning a Grammy in 2019 for his work on H.E.R.'s self-titled album. The musician's family honored his legacy in a touching tribute after news of his death. "We will always cherish his kindness, beautiful spirit, and remarkable talent," they said.(British Metropolitan Police)

Anthony Head, the English actor known for his roles as Rupert Giles on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and Rupert Mannion on "Ted Lasso,"died at 72, his family confirmed on June 5.Head died from pneumonia complications and was surrounded by his family, his daughters told theBBC.Head's other credits included "The Iron Lady," "Doctor Who," "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" and "Bridgerton.""Buffy" star Sarah Michelle Gellar paid tribute to Head on Instagram,writing thatshe is "the lucky one because I knew you," while costar Alyson Hanniganposted, "This cut is so deep I fear it can never heal."(Jeff Spicer, Getty Images)

Owain Rhys Davies, an actor known for his role as Agent Wilson on "Twin Peaks: The Return,"died at age 44, his brother Rhodri Davies confirmed in a social media post on May 30.Rhodri Davies called the death a "great shock," writing that there are "still questions that remain unanswered regarding the circumstances of his death" but that "our understanding at this stage is that Owain passed suddenly, naturally, and peacefully."The actor's talent manager and friend, Gina Layne D'Acciaro, remembered him as "a mega-watt talent, a consummate professional, and, personally, one of my very dearest friends."(Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images)

Kelly Lee Curtis, an actress and documentarian who was the sister ofJamie Lee Curtis, died on May 30 at age 69.The "Halloween" starconfirmed her sister's deathin a social media post, writing that she died in her home "at peace.""She was my first friend and lifelong confidant," Curtis wrote, adding that her sister "will be remembered for her loving generosity, fierce opinions, endless curiosity, unique style, and her powdered, almond, crescent cookies at Christmas, hence her name, Auntie Cookie."Kelly Lee Curtis appeared in movies like "Trading Places" and TV shows like "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and she directed the 2018 documentary "Marby Jets Are Go."(Frazer Harrison, Getty Images)

Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian French artist, filmmaker and author of the autobiographical graphic novel "Persepolis," died in June at the age of 56, Satrapi's family confirmed in a statement to the French news agency AFP. A cause of death was not given.Satrapi spent her childhood in Tehran in a communist-leaning household. Her parents sent her to Vienna as a teenager, before she returned to Iran to study fine arts and later settled in France. She drew on that life of revolution, exile and return in "Persepolis," the stark black-and-white memoir that chronicled her childhood during and after Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution.(Max Rossi, Reuters)

Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning singer behind multiple R&B and Disney hits,died at 75 on June 2.The singer "transitioned peacefully" while "surrounded by the love of his family and those closest to him," according to a statement from Bryson's family that was provided to USA TODAY.The news came two days afterVarietybroke the news that Bryson was being treated afterexperiencing a stroke.The South Carolina-born musician was best known for the Disney hit duets "Beauty and the Beast" withCeline Dionand "A Whole New World" with singer-songwriter Regina Belle from the "Aladdin" soundtrack, which won back-to-back Grammys for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocals in 1993 and 1994, respectively. Both tracks were also nominated for record of the year.(Provided Photo by Kevin Winter)

ActressAnn Robinson, best known for her role in the sci-fi classic "The War of the Worlds," died in September 2025 at the age of 96, her granddaughter, Tori Bravo, revealed to The Hollywood Reporter on May 17. A cause of death was not disclosed.The Oscar-winning film, directed by Byron Haskin, follows the apocalyptic troubles that befall the Southern California town of Linda Rosa when hordes of Martians decide to invade Earth. Robinson reprised her "War of the Worlds" role several times, including the 1988 horror-comedy satire "Midnight Movie Massacre" and the "War of the Worlds" TV series in the '80s. She even appeared in Steven Spielberg's 2005 remake of the film, which starred Tom Cruise.(Jesse Grant, Getty Images for Turner)

Singer Claudine Longet, who was married to singer and variety show host Andy Williams and later gained notoriety when she was found guilty of misdemeanor criminally negligent homicide in the fatal shooting of Olympic skier Vladimir “Spider” Sabich, has died. She was 84.Her nephew, Bryan Longet, paid tribute to Longet in a May 14Instagramstory in which he wrote in French that there is "one more star in the sky."(Ian Showell/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Michael Pennington, the British actor and theater star who appeared in the "Star Wars" franchise, has died at 82, his repsconfirmed to the BBCon Monday, May 11.Pennington played Death Star Commander Moff Jerjerrod in 1983's "Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi." His other roles included British politician Michael Foot in the movie "The Iron Lady," which starredMeryl Streepas Margaret Thatcher. Pennington also cofound the English Shakespeare Company.(John Phillips, Getty Images)

Jake Hall, a British star who appeared on "The Only Way Is Essex," died at 35,The U.K. Sun reportedonThursday, May 7.Hallwas reportedly founddead in Santa Margalida in Spain. The Spanish Civil Guardconfirmed to BBC Newsthat the law enforcement agency was investigating the incident as an accidental death. Hall appeared on the ITV2 reality show about young Essex socialites from 2015 to 2016. "Jake was a part of the TOWIE family for a number of years and we send our very deepest sympathies to his friends and family following today's very sad news," ITV said in a statement shared with USA TODAY.(Monica Schipper, Getty Images for amfAR)

Ted Turner, the media mogul and philanthropist,died on May 6 at age 87.Turner died peacefully "surrounded by his family," according to a news release from Turner Enterprises obtained by USA TODAY.Turner, who founded CNN in 1980 and revolutionized television with nonstop news coverage, was survived by five children, 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Turner previously shared with "CBS Sunday Morning" in 2018 that he was suffering from Lewy body dementia, a progressive neurological disorder.(Charles Eshelman, Getty Images)

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of The Ronettes, has died. She was 80.Talley Ross' death was confirmed on Sunday, April 26, in a post on the girl group's verified Instagram account. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Nedra Talley Ross' passing," the post read. "She was a light to those who knew and loved her."Talley Ross formed The Ronettes, the group known for hit songs like "Be My Baby," with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett in 1957. The group broke up in 1967, and Talley Ross later released a Christian solo album, "Full Circle," in 1978. The Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.(Scott Gries, Getty Images)

Michael Tilson Thomas, a renowned conductor and composer, died on April 22 following a battle with brain cancer, Thomas' representatives, Connie Shuman and Donagh Collins, confirmed to USA TODAY. He was 81.Thomas, a 12-time Grammy Award winner, served as musical director for several prominent symphonies, including the New World Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony and the London Symphony Orchestra. His final performance was in April 2025 with the San Francisco Symphony,two months after he'd revealedhis brain tumor had returned."Through his illness he continued to make music — a testament to his legacy as a musician and communicator," Shuman said in a statement.(Paul Morigi, Getty Images)

Longtime "Storage Wars" starDarrell Sheetswas found dead in his western Arizona home at age 67, local police confirmed April 22.The Lake Havasu City Police Department said authorities found Sheets dead around 2 a.m. that day. His manner of death was suspected to be suicide, authorities said.A&E, which airs "Storage Wars," said in a statement to USA TODAY that the network is "saddened by the passing of a beloved member of our Storage Wars family, Darrell 'The Gambler' Sheets. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time." Sheets appeared in 163 episodes of "Storage Wars," which premiered in 2010, but has only sporadically appeared in the latest seasons after he revealed he'd suffered a heart attack in 2019. Upon leaving the locker trade industry, he moved to Arizona and owned an antiques store.(Maggie Shannon/A+E Networks)

Dave Mason, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of ‘60s prog-rock band Traffic, died at 79 on April 19, a spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY.In addition to his guitar work with Traffic, Mason is regarded for playing with Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones as well as writing the soulful “Feelin’ Alright?"“Dave Mason lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and the people he loved,” read the statement.(Courtesy of Chris Jensen)

Sid Krofft, a puppeteer turned producer of beloved children's programs such as "H.R. Pufnstuf" and "Land of the Lost," died at 96.Krofft died of natural causes Friday, April 10, at the home of his friend and business partner Kelly Killian, Krofft's publicist, Adam Fenton, told USA TODAY on April 13. Sid and brother Marty Krofft were the minds behind imaginative children's programs beginning in the late '60s, with "H.R. Pufnstuf" debuting on NBC in 1969. The series about a shipwrecked boy Jimmy (played by Jack Wild) was followed by other memorable series such as "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters," "Land of the Lost," and variety shows "Donny and Marie" and "Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters."(Rodin Eckenroth, Getty Images for HBO)

Indian actress and singerAsha Bhosle, known for her versatile repertoire and high-energy singing in countless Bollywood movies, died on April 12 at the age of 92. Bhosle had been hospitalized in Mumbai, India, due to a chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, said.Over the course of her career, Bhosle was nominated for two Grammy Awards and landed the Dadasaheb Phalke award, India's top arts accolade, and also the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honor.(Sujit Jaiswal, AFP via Getty Images)

DJ and rapperAfrika Bambaataa, who played a seminal role in shaping hip-hop, died on April 9 at age 68, Bambaataa's manager, Naf Aroug, confirmed to USA TODAY.TMZreported that he died from complications of cancer.The Bronx-native emcee is best known for his 1982 hit "Planet Rock." He also collaborated with many innovative funk artists, from James Brown and John Lydon to George Clinton.(Scott Gries, Getty Images)

Chip Taylor, the "Angel of the Morning" and "Wild Thing" songwriter whose family members include brotherJon Voightand nieceAngelina Jolie, has died. He was 86. The singer – born James Wesley Voight – died Monday, March 23, according to his label,Train Wreck Records.After British rock band The Troggs recorded his track "Wild Thing," it shot up the Billboard charts, topping the Hot 100 in 1966. In 2019, the song was inducted into theGrammy Hall of Famefor its "lasting qualitative or historical significance." It also played a part in aniconic momentin music history when a kneeling Jimi Hendrix doused his guitar with lighter fluid and set it on fire to close out the Jimi Hendrix Experience's set at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. Merrilee Rush popularized Taylor's song "Angel In The Morning" with her 1968 recording, but it was Juice Newton's version in 1981 that entered the Billboard Hot 100.He was inducted into theSongwriters Hall of Famein 2016, with his brothers accompanying Taylor atthe ceremony.(Tania Savayan/The Journal News)

Valerie Perrine, an Oscar-nominated actress who performed opposite Dustin Hoffman's Lenny Bruce in 1974's "Lenny" and starred inChristopher Reeve's "Superman" films, has died. She was 82.Perrine "passed away peacefully at her home on March 23, 2026, surrounded by love, exactly as she had wished," according to Stacey Souther, director of the 2019 documentary short "Valerie." Perrine battled Parkinson's disease for 15 years, making her acting career "no longer possible," Souther wrote in aGoFundMepage.Perrine's role as Honey Bruce earned her a best actress nomination at the 1975 Oscars, and she cinched the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival, as well as a BAFTA honor for most promising newcomer.She was perhaps best known for acting alongsidethe late Gene Hackman, who played Superman's nemesis Lex Luthor in 1978's "Superman" and its 1980 sequel, portraying his girlfriend and assistant Miss Eve Teschmacher.(Kevin Winter, Getty Images)

Nicholas Brendon, the actor beloved by fans as Xander Harris on seven seasons of TV’s "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died March 20. His family said in a statement that star, 54, died in his sleep of natural causes.“We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son,” the family wrote on Brendon’s official Facebook page, asking for privacy “as we grieve his loss and celebrate the life of a man who lived with intensity, imagination and heart."The actor was nominated for several Saturn Awards during his “Buffy” run and also appeared as FBI technical analyst Kevin Lynch on “Criminal Minds.”After “Buffy,” Brendon had numerous health difficulties and struggled with substance abuse. He was in treatment to manage his diagnosis and “he was optimistic about the future,” his family wrote.(Kevin Winter, Getty Images)

Chuck Norris, the action icon whose martial arts skills became his springboard to a Hollywood career, died March 19 at 86, his family confirmed on Instagram. No cause of death was given. To the world, he was “a symbol of strength,” the statement read. “To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family."Norris, a martial arts teacher and karate champion, was cast by Bruce Lee as the villain Colt in Lee's 1972 film "The Way of the Dragon." From there, he starred in a lengthy run of box office hits, including “Missing in Action,” “Code of Silence” and “The Delta Force,” and became a huge TV star in nine seasons of “Walker, Texas Ranger” (1993 to 2001).On his birthday – nine days before his death – he posted video of himself sparring. “I don’t age,” he wrote. “I level up.”(Jonathan Ernst, Reuters)

Kiki Shepard, the longtime co-host of "Showtime at the Apollo," died March 16 at age 74, her representative confirmed to TMZ and Variety. No cause of death was given.Shepard co-hosted the long-running show filmed at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem from 1987 to 2002. Known as the "Apollo Queen of Fashion," the actress and Broadway dancer flaunted her style onstage alongside hosts including Steve Harvey and Sinbad. On TV, she appeared on shows like "Baywatch," "Sirens" and "Thunder in Paradise."In 2006, Shepard launched the KIS Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at raising awareness for sickle cell, and said she carried the gene for the disease.(Dia Dipasupil, Getty Images)

Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell,who spent three decades in the hard rock band, died at 64, his family shared March 14 on social media accounts for his band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. His family said he died peacefully after "a complex major operation."Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 and went on to be the longest-serving member other than founder Lemmy Kilmister. He recorded 16 albums with Motörhead, including “Orgasmatron,” and the group disbanded after Kilmister’s death in 2015.“You could not be around him without a chuckle or twenty, because quite simply, Phil loved life and lived it with great joy," his band Bastard Sons posted. "The world has just lost an enormous beam of light, and we are devastated."(Ian Gavan, Getty Images)

Rapper and longtime radio host Lord Sear has died,SiriusXMconfirmed on March 11. He was 52."He was more than a voice on the radio — he was a force, a friend, and family to so many of us," the caption of a tribute post onSears' Instagram page reads. "Lord Sear's legacy in hip hop runs deep."Sear established a legacy for himself, tracing back to his involvement with the group Kurious in the 1990s and with the underground hip-hop radio show, "The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show."(Noam Galai . Getty Images)

Tommy DeCarlo, a singer who made the leap from fan to touring lead vocalist for therock band Boston, has died. He was 60."It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026. After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end,"a messageshared on his social media accounts — signed by Annie, Talia and Tommy DeCarlo Jr. — read.Boston founder Tom Scholz paid homage to his bandmate in a statement shared with USA TODAY, which read, "This morning Tommy lost his fight with cancer. Everyone who has heard Tommy sing on stage, or on BOSTON albums, knows what a gifted artist he was, but few know how hard he worked to fill that role of BOSTON's lead vocalist, and to turn himself into a top-tier live performer – or more importantly, what a dedicated father he was to his children."Scholz noted DeCarlo "appeared out of nowhere to rescue BOSTON in 2007" after singer Brad Delp's death.(Ron Elkman/USA TODAY NETWORK)

"Country Joe" McDonald, who became a Woodstock festival legend and fronted the band Country Joe and the Fish, has died at age 84.The singer, born Joseph Allen McDonald, died March 7, in Berkeley, California, from complications fromParkinson's disease, according to astatement from the bandthat was shared on Facebook.McDonald served as the lead singer and co-founder of the 1960s psychedelic folk-rock group Country Joe and the Fish, and he wrote the group's most enduring songs, including the protest song against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, titled"I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag."That track became a battle cry and was immortalized, along with an infamous f-word cheer during his 1969 Woodstock performance.(Mario Tama, Getty Images)

Oliver "Power" Grant, a founding member of the hip-hop group theWu-Tang Clan, died at 52. The Staten Island-based hip-hop collectiveconfirmed his deathin a Feb. 25 X post. "Rest in Power, Power," the group wrote alongside a video showing interview clips of the foundational member.Born in Jamaica in the early 70s, Grant grew up in the Park Hill Projects in Staten Island with what would later become the Wu-Tang Clan. He was a childhood friend of Wu-Tang co-founder RZA's older brother Divine, and became a key part of the group's inception and successful run. Though Grant didn't perform in the group, he played a critical role in driving success not only in the music genre but also in transcending the culture into the world of fashion.(Lars Niki, Getty Images for Hulu)

Katherine Hartley Short,Martin Short's eldest daughter, was found dead at her home on Feb. 23. She was 42.The following day, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office confirmed the licensed clinical social worker'smanner of deathwas determined to be suicide.Hartley Short was a licensed clinical social worker operating a private practice in Los Angeles and specialized in adoption, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, grief and loss, suicidality, and relationship difficulties. Her mother, Short's late wife Nancy Dolman, died in August 2010 following a battle with ovarian cancer.(Peter Kramer, Getty Images)

Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind tracks like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Oh! Carol," has died at 86, his representative Victoria Varela confirmed on Feb. 27."Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka," the family said in a statement to USA TODAY.The Brooklyn, New York, native grew up to become a beloved pop and rock musician with over 700 songwriting credits, including long-lasting, recognizable hits, such as "Laughter in the Rain" and “Calendar Girl."(ROBYN BECK / AFP via Getty Images)

"Revenge of the Nerds" and "Lizzie McGuire" actor Robert Carradine died Monday, Feb. 23, by suicide after living for two decades with bipolar disorder, his brother Keith Carradine confirmed toDeadline. He was 71. "In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon [of] light to everyone around him," the family said in a statement.Carradine starred as Bob Younger in "The Long Riders" alongside his actor brothers Keith and David, as Private Zab in "The Big Red One," and dorky underdog Lewis Skolnick in his breakout role, 1984's "Revenge of the Nerds," as well as its three sequels. Two decades later, he would go on to play Sam McGuire, dad toHilary Duffin Disney Channel's "Lizzie McGuire."(Michael Tullberg, Getty Images)

"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" starEric Danedied 10 months after he revealedhis ALS diagnosis. He was 53.Dane's representative, Melissa Bank,confirmed the newsin a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Feb. 19. "He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world," the statement read. "Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight."Dane was best known for playing the charismatic and flirtatious Dr. Mark Sloan – aka "McSteamy" – on "Grey's Anatomy" from 2006 to 2012. He continued working in Hollywood after he went public with his diagnosis,playing a firefighter with ALSon NBC's "Brilliant Minds," and reprised his role of Cal Jacobs on HBO's "Euphoria" inthe upcoming third season, due April 12, 2026.(MARTIN BUREAU, AFP via Getty Images)

Tom Noonan, the character actor known for roles in "Heat," "Manhunter" and "The Monster Squad," has died at 74, according to asocial media postfrom Fred Dekker, Noonan's "Monster Squad" director.Noonan became accustomed to playing antagonists on camera after his breakout role in "Manhunter," which was based on Thomas Harris' "Red Dragon," the first of his Hannibal Lecter novels. Noonan also played the main villain, Cain, in 1990's "Robocop 2" and the Ripper in 1993's "Last Action Hero."Off-screen, Noonan was also a playwright and director who adapted his stage production, "What Happened Was…," into a 1994 indie film costarring Karen Sillas, which received acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival that year.(John Shearer/Getty Images For AMC)

Frederick Wiseman, the prolific documentary filmmaker behind the controversial 1967 film "Titicut Follies" and 2017's "Ex Libris," has died. He was 96.The director "passed away peacefully at his home" in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the morning of Feb. 16, a representative for his film distribution company Zipporah Films confirmed to USA TODAY.Wiseman was well into his 30s when he started his filmmaking career, which kicked off with his directorial debut "Titicut Follies" and continued into his 90s. Wiseman's most recent project was 2023's "Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros."(Stephane Mahe, REUTERS)

Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in Hollywood classics such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," has died at 95.Duvalldied "peacefully" at homeon Feb. 15 in Middleburg, Virginia, a representative for the actor confirmed. He was with his wife, Luciana Duvall.Duringa seven-decade stage, TV and screen acting career, Duvall disappeared into a stunning range of strong-willed characters, leading to seven Oscar nominations and a best actor win for his role as a down-and-out country singer in 1983's "Tender Mercies."(Vince Bucci, Getty Images)

Drummer Timothy Very, who performed with the Atlanta indie rock band Manchester Orchestra since 2011, has died, his bandmatesshared on social mediaFeb. 14."The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very. The most beloved human being any of us were lucky enough to know in this life. We’ve all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief," the band's post read."The only thing that Tim loved more than creating music was being with his family. You’d be pressed to find a more joyful dad. We love you Tim, thank you for loving us. You are a force of positivity that will be a constant presence in the rest of our days.(Christopher Polk, Getty Images for KROQ)

James Van Der Beek, the actor known best for embodying those formative, angsty teenage years in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died on Feb. 11 at age 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer."He met his final days with courage, faith and grace," read a post on the actor's official Instagram page. "There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come."(Valerie Macon, AFP via Getty Images)

Catherine O'Hara, the legendary actress known for "Home Alone," "Best in Show" and "Schitt's Creek," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71, O'Hara's manager confirmed to People magazine. A cause of death was not given.A veteran in the entertainment industry, O'Hara has been one of the most lauded and respected actors of her generation, winner of two career Emmy awards, a Golden Globe and two Actor Awards (formerly Screen Actors Guild Awards). She was nominated for two Emmys at the 2025 ceremony.(Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY)

Chuck Negron, founding member of "One" and "Til the World Ends" rockers Three Dog Night, has died. He was 83.The singer died Feb. 2 at his home in Los Angeles' Studio City neighborhood from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complications, publicist Zach Farnum confirmed to USA TODAY.Singers Danny Hutton andCory Wellsinvited the New York City native to found Three Dog Night in 1967, going on to lead a successful run through the early '70s. Their 21 Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit singles include "Til the World Ends" and "Joy to the World." But the band is perhaps best known for their covers, popularizing Leo Sayer's "The Show Must Go On," Eric Burdon's "Mama Told Me," "Easy to Be Hard" from the musical "Hair" and Harry Nilsson's "One."Negron embarked on a solo career, releasing the albums "Am I Still in Your Heart?," "Long Road Back" and the Christmas record "Joy to the World."(Jack Corn, The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Rafael Pineda, known to countless viewers as the familiar face ofUnivision 1, has died. He was 88.Univision41 announced the news witha story on its website,confirming Pineda died Jan. 25, in Florida.Pineda anchored WXTV, or Univision 1, in New York for more than 40 years from 1972 to 2013, when he retired. When he left the network, he was the longest-servingnews anchor in the New Yorkmarket and a pioneering Spanish-language voice.(Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images)

Kim Vō, the celebrity hair colorist behind the blond tresses of stars such as Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Pamela Anderson and Goldie Hawn,has died.Vō died following a seven-year battle with colorectal cancer that saw him "exceeding all medical expectations," his husband, Adeel Vo-Khan, wrote in a Jan. 24social media post.Aside from working with celebrity clients, Vō also appeared on shows like Bravo's "Shear Genius" and the 2022 Paramount+ show "Blowing LA," which featured his flagship salon in West Hollywood, California.(Andrew H. Walker, Getty Images)

Rob Hirst, the Australian rock drummer best known for cofounding the band Midnight Oil, has died at age 70 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, Hirst's bandmates revealed on social media on Jan. 20. Hirst had been diagnosed in 2023.The musician released 13 studio albums with Midnight Oil from 1978-2022, including 1987's platinum-selling "Diesel and Dust." He was also a member of the bands Ghostwriters and Backsliders.(Sergio Dionisio, Getty Images)

Valentino Garavani, Italian fashion designer to the stars, died at 93.A post shared Jan. 19 on Instagramby his foundationandhis own @realmrvalentino accountreads, “Our founder, Valentino Garavani, passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones.” His cause of death was not given.The founder of the eponymous brand Valentino retired from designing in 2008 after a storied career in fashion that included dressing notable figures, such as Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, Joan Collins, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz and Sharon Stone. He also introduced a signature shade of crimson, with a hit of orange, known as “Valentino Red.”(Luciano Mellace, REUTERS)

Roger Allers, the Oscar-nominated animated filmmaker who co-directed Disney's1994 blockbuster hit"The Lion King," died on Jan. 17, the company's CEO announced. He was 76.Allers died following "a short illness," a Walt Disney Animation Studios spokesperson toldThe Hollywood ReporterandAnimation Magazine. USA TODAY reached out to the studio and his family for additional information.Disney CEO Bob Iger spoke about Allers' death ina Jan. 18 social media post, calling the director a "creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come."(Phillip Faraone, Getty Images)

Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the long-running "Dilbert" comic strip,has died at 68 after a battle with prostate cancer. Adams shared his cancer diagnosis in May 2025. In 2023, numerous newspapers dropped his comic strip after he made racist comments saying that white people should "get the hell away from Black people."Adams' ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced his death during a Jan. 13 livestream. She also read a message from Adams, which he authored at the start of the year. "I had an amazing life," Adams wrote in his New Year's Day letter. "I gave it everything I had. If I got any benefits from my work, I'm asking that you pay it forward as best as you can. That's the legacy I want: be useful. And please know, I loved you all to the very end."(Fred Prouser/Reuters)

Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead,died on Jan. 10 at age 78. Weir's death was announced in a post on Instagram, which said the cause was "underlying lung issues.""For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road. A guitarist, vocalist, storyteller, and founding member of the Grateful Dead. Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music," the post said. "His work did more than fill rooms with music; it was warm sunlight that filled the soul, building a community, a language, and a feeling of family that generations of fans carry with them."(Robert Hanashiro, Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY)

Actor T.K. Carter died on Jan. 9 at age 69,representatives confirmed to USA TODAY.Born Thomas Kent Carter, the actor was known for his roles in films like "The Thing" and TV shows like "Punky Brewster." "T.K. Carter was a consummate professional and a genuine soul whose talent transcended genres," his publicist, Tony Freeman, said. "He brought laughter, truth, and humanity to every role he touched. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists and fans alike."(Frank Micelotta, Getty Images)

Grammy-nominated country songwriterJim McBride, known for cowriting over a dozen Alan Jackson records, including "Chattahoochee," has died. He was 78.Jackson confirmed McBride's death in anInstagramtribute on Jan. 8."Jim and I wrote some of my favorite songs together and I don't know if my career would have ended up quite the same without his help," Jackson wrote, "inspiration, and encouragement in my early years. Thank you Jim, rest in peace." The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer is also credited with helping write Conway Twitty's "A Bridge That Just Won't Burn," among other songs.(Rick Diamond, Getty Images)

Hungarian director Béla Tarr, best known for dark dramas such as "Damnation," "Satantango" and "The Turin Horse," died on Jan. 6 following a "long and serious illness," theEuropean Film Academyannounced in a tribute to the late filmmaker.2011's "The Turin Horse," Tarr's final feature film, won best foreign language film at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, as well as the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.(Youssef Boudlal, Reuters)