David Lynch, Creator Of 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' Dies At 78

The Oscar-nominated director radicalized dark, surrealistic film in movies such as "The Elephant Man" and "Blue Velvet."

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Dies at 78

In a career spanning more than 50 years, Gumbel hosted March Madness coverage and called NFL play-by-play, including Super Bowls.

Chuck Woolery, Smooth-Talking Host of 'Love Connection' Dies At 83

Woolery, with his matinée idol looks and ease with witty banter, was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame.

Complex Conservative Lawyer Who Fought For CA's Same-Sex Marriage Dies

Theodore B. Olson, a conservative legal lion who shocked many with his Prop 8 fight, lived to see his legacy enshrined in CA's constitution.

Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's Mother And Grammy Winner, Dies At Age 91

"Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness," Pat Houston said in the statement, calling her mother-in-law "the matriarch of our family."

JD Souther, Who Penned 'Heartache Tonight' And Other Eagles Hits, Dies

The Hall of Fame songwriter came into his own working with music legends at The Troubadour.

Chad McQueen, 'Karate Kid' Actor and Son of Steve McQueen, Dies at 63

Best known for his role in 'Karate Kid,' Chad McQueen built a career in auto racing.

Bob Newhart, Comedic King Of Deadpan Delivery, Dies At 94

Legendary stand-up comedian Bob Newhart, a pioneer of observational humor and a household name to generations, has died at 94.

Shelley Duvall Dies At 75: Reports

Shelley Duvall, known for her frequent roles in Robert Altman films and in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," died Thursday at 75.

Oscar-Winning 'Chinatown' Screenwriter Robert Towne Dies at 89

He rose to fame as a script doctor on the "The Godfather" and went on to write the most famous movie about L.A. of all time.

Comic Actor Martin Mull Dies at 80

Known for his roles in "Arrested Development," "Roseann," "Clue" and "The Golden Girls," Martin Mull died after a long illness.

Civil Rights Icon, Nonviolence Advocate, Pastor James Lawson Dies

The longtime South Los Angeles pastor would go on to teach at the same university that expelled him for protesting segregation as a student.

Janis Paige, Star Of Hollywood And Broadway, Dies At 101

She starred on Boardway, danced with Fred Astaire, toured with Bob Hope and spent the better part of a century performing.

Sam Rubin, Longtime KTLA Reporter, Dies At 64

The entertainment reporter died after appearing on the KTLA "Morning News" show Friday.

Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar, Emmy Winner, Dies At 87

He was the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, for his role as a Marine drill sergeant in "An Officer and a Gentleman."

'Hungry Eyes,' 'All By Myself' Singer Eric Carmen Dies At 74

"It brought him great joy to know, that for decades, his music touched so many and will be his lasting legacy," Carmen's wife said.

Comedian Richard Lewis Dies At 76

Known for his roles in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," Richard Lewis' career spanned five decades.

'Starsky & Hutch' Star David Soul Dies At 80

Actor David Soul, best known for playing "Hutch" in the popular 1970s television series "Starsky & Hutch," has died at the age of 80.

Oldest Living 'Rose Queen' Dies At 102: Her Life, Celebrated

The Tournament of Roses Foundation announced the death of the oldest living Rose Queen, Margaret Jayne Huntley Main.

Primo's Donuts Founder Dies

Ralph Primo, Sr., known as the "Westside's Doughnut Master" died at 93.

'Friends' Star Matthew Perry Dies At 54: Reports

The actor appears to have drowned, the reports said.

Bray Wyatt, WWE Star Who Won 2017 Championship, Dies At 36

"WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36," WWE said.

Johnny Hardwick, Voice Actor Who Played Dale Gribble On "King Of The Hill", Dies At 64

Hardwick played the cartoon character Dale Gribble in Fox's animated series, which ran from 1997 to 2010.

Memorial Service Held For Alejandro Martinez, LASD Recruit Struck By Wrong-Way Driver In 2022

Alejandro Martinez, 27, died at UCLA Medical Center in Westwood after an eight-month battle with severe injuries.

Academy Award Winning Actor Alan Arkin Dies at Age 89

Actor Alan Arkin, who won an Academy Award for his role in ``Little Miss Sunshine'' in 2006 and received four Oscar nominations, has died.

NFL Legend, Actor, Activist Jim Brown Dies At Age 87 In LA

Funeral services were pending today for Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown, the Cleveland Browns legend who become an actor and activist.

Pioneering LA Latina Leader Gloria Molina Dead At 74

She was the first Latina to serve on the Los Angeles City Council, the county Board of Supervisors and the CA Assembly.

Richard Riordan, LA's Post-Riot Mayor, Dead At 92

Between LAPD corruption, civil unrest, the quake and a succession movement, Riordan​ is credited with guiding LA through troubled times.

Mexican Ballad Singer Julian Figueroa Dead At Age 27

Guardia said her son died from acute myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation.

LA Soldier Among 9 Killed In Helicopter Crash

Sgt. Isaac John Gayo, 27, of Los Angeles was among those killed in a helicopter crash during a training session in Kentucky.

Burt Bacharach, Legendary Composer Of Pop Songs, Dies At 94

Few, if any, artists have composed more hit songs than the legendary Burt Bacharach.

Cindy Williams, Shirley of "Laverne & Shirley," Dies at 75

The "Happy Days" spinoff made her a household name in the 70s and 80s, but she continued to act for decades.

'Last Dance': Remembering The 11 Killed In Monterey Park Mass Shooting

A beloved local business owner and a doting grandfather are among those killed in Monterey Park.

Hundreds Celebrate Lisa Marie Presley's Life At Graceland Ceremony

After the service, mourners were set to make a procession through Graceland's Meditation Garden, where she is being laid to rest.

Singer, Songwriter And Rebel David Crosby Dies at 81

David Crosby, folk icon and co-founder of the Byrds and later Crosby, Stills & Nash, has died, his wife announced Thursday.

P-22's Sold-Out Greek Theatre Memorial Shows LA's Love For The Cat

Two days after the memorial was announced and free tickets were available on Ticketmaster, it was announced that the venue had sold out.

Longtime KCAL9 Business Reporter Alan Mendelson Dead At 70

For years he was the face of the "Best Buys" segment, letting Southlanders know how and where to find the best deals.

Longtime Rock Drummer D.H. Peligro, 63, Dies At Home In LA

A coroner's examination is expected to determine the cause of death for ex-Dead Kennedys and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer D.H. Peligro.

LA Political Legend Roz Wyman, Who Helped Lure Dodgers to LA, Dies

The 92-year-old was the youngest person ever elected to the Los Angeles City Council when she was elected in 1953 at 22-years-old.

Pharoah Sanders, Legendary Jazz Saxophonist, Dies At 81

The revered and iconic saxophonist, who played alongside John Coltrane, died in Los Angeles.