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Image: Shonen JumpOvernight, the world was shocked with the news that Akira Toriyama—the creator of Dragon Ball and Dr Slump among countless other manga, the character designer on legendary video games like Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger, and one of the most influential artists of our time—passed away. Now, fans and creators across the world are mourning his loss.There are not many ways to truly articulate just how influential Toriyama’s work was to legions of people—across mediums, across series, across forms and styles…

The music community is mourning the death of influential figure Debra Byrd, who died on March 5 at the age of 72. Throughout her decades-long career, the singer performed alongside Barry Manilow and Bob Dylan before helping to shape generational talents as a vocal coach on American Idol, including Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, and Jennifer Hudson. “She encouraged and supported us from the very beginning,” Hudson wrote on Instagram. “I am so grateful for everything she taught us. She will be dearly missed, but her…

Fashion maverick Iris Apfel, known for her bold, unconventional, and eclectic style, has passed away at the age of 102.After decades of embracing fashion in the loudest way possible, Iris died at home in Palm Beach on March 1.The news was confirmed by her agent, Lori Sale, who said it was the “honor of a lifetime” to work with the textile expert, interior designer, and fashion icon.“Iris Apfel was extraordinary. Working alongside her was the honor of a lifetime. I will miss her daily calls, always greeted with the…

Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl that captured the hearts of New Yorkers a year ago after escaping from the Central Park Zoo, died Friday after colliding with a building. “We are saddened to report that Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl discovered missing from the Central Park Zoo after his exhibit was vandalized just over a year ago, is dead after an apparent collision with a building on West 89th Street in Manhattan,” the Wildlife Conservation Society said in a statement Friday. “The downed owl was reported to the…

Bruce Springsteen‘s mother, Adele Springsteen, died Wednesday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 98. Springsteen announced the news on his Instagram account alongside a video of them dancing outside to a recording of the 1939 Glenn Miller classic “In The Mood.” When Springsteen on Broadway returned to the Broadway stage in 2021, he slightly altered the text of the show to talk about his mother’s condition, saying she was no longer able to speak or feed herself. But she still loved dancing to the…

The plane crash in the Caribbean that killed actor Christian Oliver and his two young daughters has left their loved ones — especially wife Jessica Klepser — reeling and “deeply saddened.”The “Speed Racer” and “Saved by the Bell: The New Class” actor’s wife mourned her late husband and daughters Madita and Annik in a statement shared Saturday on Instagram. Klepser confirmed police reports that her family had died in a “tragic plane accident” on Thursday. “Our daughters ... along with their father Christian, were…

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Keisha Nash, the actress and entrepreneur who was once married to the eminent Hollywood actor Forest Whitaker. Keisha Nash Whitaker passed away at the age of 51, leaving behind a legacy of her work both on-screen and in the beauty industry. Keisha Nash actress, entrepreneur, and ex-wife of Forest Whitaker(Reuters/Danny Moloshok) The family has confirmed her death to Deadline, while the cause of death has not been disclosed. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT…

Pop sensation Taylor Swift expressed profound grief and devastation over the tragic loss of a fan before her recent performance in Brazil. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the singer penned a heartfelt note, expressing her overwhelming sorrow upon learning of the devastating news on Sunday. In a heartfelt statement, Taylor expressed, “I can’t believe I’m writing these words, but it is with a shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show. I can’t even tell you how…

Comedian Dana Carvey and his wife, Paula Zwagerman, are mourning the death of their son Dex Carvey, who they said died Wednesday night of an accidental overdose. “Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy,” the couple posted in a statement to Carvey’s X account on Thursday afternoon. “Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose.”A representative for Carvey confirmed the authenticity of the post to The Times on Thursday afternoon.“Dex packed a lot into those 32 years. He was extremely talented at so many…

"Dex was a beautiful person," wrote the comedian and his wife, Paula Zwagerman. "We will miss him forever" Dex Carvey, the eldest son of comedian Dana Carvey, has died at the age of 32. Carvey, 68, and his wife Paula Zwagerman, announced his death in a statement posted Thursday to Instagram. “Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose. He was 32 years old,” Dana and Paula Carvey wrote in their post. “Dex packed a lot into those 32 years.…