Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.

MIT computer scientist led development of software for moon mission and earned Presidential Medal of Freedom

One of Patty Hearst's kidnappers, Bill Harris, has died.

Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life

"Days of Our Lives" actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for playing Bo Brady, has died at 62 after reportedly complaining of chest pain in St. Peters, Missouri.

R&B legend Freddie Jackson -- the powerhouse voice behind "You Are My Lady" and "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)" -- is dead.

Bakker spent four and a half years in prison after being convicted in 1989 ​of defrauding followers in a scheme involving holidays at his Christian theme park

House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who died at 84, was the highest-serving U.S. official to serve prison time after being exposed as a serial child molester.

In a life of achievement and disgrace, ambition, self-promotion, misbehavior and scandal were themes that he knew intimately and that propelled his best-selling novels.

The best-selling novelist passed away 'between writing sessions' just a day before the scheduled release of his new book Adam And Eve, the publisher added.

Ben Watson, also known as Brother Apple, played a pivotal role in turning cider into a thriving slice of America’s craft-beverage movement. He has died at 64.

Crime writer whose bestselling novels set on the Isle of Lewis garnered literary awards around the world

Musician who had hit albums with Racine and Rats later became a judge on six seasons of Canadian Idol

The actor played the role of the sweetly endearing mouse puppet, a character beloved by children all over the world — and, apparently, Ed Sullivan.

Big Black -- one of Howard Stern's famous Wack Packers -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.

Toots and the Maytals bass player whose melodic lines drove some of the biggest reggae hits of the 1960s and 70s

Presenter and producer of That’s Life!, a TV series providing entertainment and consumer reporting, out of which came the Childline service

Rantzen announced lung cancer diagnosis in 2023 and became a vocal assisted-dying campaigner

Tributes have been paid to the actor who played school principal Richard Belding in the American teen sitcom

Trinidadian singer and songwriter hailed as a living legend and the greatest calypsonian of all time

Benjamin Satterley, an English-born wrestler known for high-flying moves that delighted fans worldwide, was known as "Pac."

Outstanding footballer who won two European Cups with Internazionale and a World Cup runners-up medal with Italy

Santa Rosa Junior College wrestling star Ryan George, 19, died after falling nearly 400 feet while hiking in Yosemite National Park with friends near Illilouette Falls.

Peter Byrne, who sang the 1980s hits Always Something There to Remind Me and Promises, Promises with the New Wave band Naked Eyes, has died at 74.

ESPN college basketball analyst Chris Spatola, the son-in-law of legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, died suddenly, triggering a flood of tributes for the former West Point guard and Army combat veteran.

New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert has died at 45 after battling adrenal cancer and underwent brain surgery. The pop punk icon leaves behind his wife and daughter.

Stage and screen actor admired for her television roles in Waiting for God, Tenko and Doc Martin

Duncan Sheik -- a singer-songwriter whose debut hit "Barely Breathing" made him a household name -- has died ... according to a post on his social media.

Delia Balmer holds herself with the grace of a dancer. A neat bob frames her delicate features and a bright blue scarf is draped elegantly across her shoulders. Yet Delia hates her appearance.

Rapper won prestigious award as an unsigned artist before breaking UK Top 10 and nurturing artists including KSI

The US artist, whose swirly, colorful, instantly recognizable designs became hugely commercially successful, died on Monday

Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.

The British-American novelist and playwright who regularly appeared on current affairs shows will be remembered for her ‘warmth, humour and generosity’, says her husband

Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, published when Dillard was 28, skyrocketed her to become one of the most prominent nonfiction writers of her generation

Passionate documentary maker won international acclaim for unsparing but poetic films exploring the impact of the Pinochet regime in Chile

Italian politician, feminist and activist who joined the Radical party and fought a long battle for women’s rights

Political theorist and one of the first feminists of her generation to point out the misogyny within male leftist counterculture

Film producer who enjoyed his greatest success with the 1987 epic The Last Emperor for which he won an Oscar

The Los Angeles native also worked with Carol Burnett, Tina Turner, Barbra Streisand , Diana Ross , Liza Minnelli , Ann-Margret and Bette Midler.

Though he lost to the great champions of his era, his resilience earned him a reputation for having the sport’s strongest chin.

Thomas was noted for collaborations with directors including Bernardo Bertolucci and David Cronenberg

Renowned for their supple tone and range, his instruments were admired by world-class musicians like Mark O’Connor and Alison Krauss.

Militant feminist led campaigns to legalise abortion and divorce and went on to become foreign minister

Algerian-born French director of more than 20 films that celebrated Roma culture

Former NHL player, coach and ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose died Wednesday at age 70. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2023, leading to his retirement.

An osteopath in Albany, Ga., he drew national attention, and the involvement of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for his efforts to end segregation.

Joe Morgan, the popular Boston Red Sox manager who guided his hometown team to a pair of AL East titles, has died. He was 95.

Andrew Williams, the longtime rhythm guitarist for metalcore band Every Time I Die, who went by “The Butcher” in his other career as a professional wrestler, has died, All Elite Wrestling has confirmed.

Singer who enjoyed huge chart success in the UK and a No 1 hit with his cover version of Only Sixteen in 1959

Superstar Bill Dundee, one of the most influential figures in wrestling, has died at 82.