Tragedy

Queen Elizabeth II's Maid of Honor Died Hours Before Monarch's State Funeral

Lady Mary Russell, who served as one of Queen Elizabeth II’s maids of honor, died peacefully on Sept. 18, just one day before the late monarch’s state funeral.

September 27, 2022

Surfer Chris Davidson Dead at 45 After Getting Punched Outside Bar

Former professional surfer Chris Davidson died after reportedly being punched and injured outside a pub in Australia. See how the sports community is paying tribute.

September 26, 2022

Detroit Radio News Anchor Jim Matthews Found Dead After Suspected Murder at Home

Detroit radio journalist Jim Matthews has been killed at his house, and his family injured in a suspected attack by a man they welcomed into their home, an official said.

September 24, 2022

President Biden, Sandra Oh and More Pay Their Respects to Queen Elizabeth II at Her Funeral

As the world came together to watch Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, see which royal family members, political leaders and close friends were able to honor Her Majesty at the service.

September 19, 2022

Megan Hilty's Pregnant Sister, Brother-in-Law and Their Child Die in Plane Crash

Smash star Megan Hilty is mourning the loss of her sister, brother-in-law and their child, who all died in a plane crash near Whidbey Island in Washington.

September 6, 2022

NBC News Correspondent Richard Engel Mourns Death of 6-Year-Old Son Henry

NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel announced on Aug. 18 that his son Henry, 6, had died. He was previously diagnosed with Rett syndrome.

August 18, 2022

Princess Diana on Display: The Most Haunting Moments of The Princess

Nearly 25 years after her death in a car crash, Princess Diana's life under the microscope is unsparingly revisited in HBO's The Princess.

August 14, 2022

Actress Anne Heche Dead at 53

Anne Heche, the actress whose career included roles in movies such as I Know What You Did Last Summer and the 1998 remake of Psycho, died on Aug. 12 at age 53, following a car crash.

August 12, 2022

Teenage Head Guitarist Gord Lewis Dead at 65 After Allegedly Being Murdered By His Son

After Teenage Head guitarist Gord Lewis was found dead in his apartment, police announced his son Jonathan Lewis had been charged with second degree murder.

August 10, 2022

U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Dead at 58 After Car Crash

Indiana congresswoman Jackie Walorski and three others were killed in a tragic car accident on Aug. 3. Learn more below.

August 3, 2022

Inside Jacqueline Kennedy's Unique Bond With Son John F. Kennedy Jr.

Enigmatic first lady Jacqueline Kennedy found the most joy in her children—and "paid special attention to John"—after living through unspeakable tragedy squarely in the public eye.

July 28, 2022

Inside Robin Williams' Complicated Legacy: Recapturing the Funny Amid the Tragedy

The unknowable void between Robin Williams' private life and the persona that brought so much joy remains, but nearly eight years after his death the good times seem to be reasserting themselves.

July 21, 2022

Inside Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner's Tumultuous, Ultimately Tragic Romance

Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner were on their second marriage and by all accounts happier than ever when the actress tragically drowned in November 1981.

July 20, 2022

Why the Murder of Gianni Versace Was a Crime Nightmares Are Made Of

When Gianni Versace was gunned down outside his Miami Beach mansion in 1997, no one knew the extent of the carnage his killer, Andrew Cunanan, had left behind.

July 17, 2022

Chase Stokes Mourns Death of Outer Banks Stand-In Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash

Chase Stokes paid tribute to Outer Banks stand-in Alexander "AJ" Jennings, who was killed after being struck by two vehicles near Charleston, South Carolina.

July 6, 2022

Model Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola Case: 2 Men Charged With Murder

Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola were dumped at two separate Los Angeles hospitals in November 2021. Now, two men have been charged in connection to the murders.

July 5, 2022

Exclusive

Amanda Kloots' Inspiring Perspective on Grief Will Have You Smiling Through Tears

Two years after losing husband Nick Cordero, Amanda Kloots talked to E! News about learning from loss, dating and the heartwarming ways she and 3-year-old son Elvis remember his dad every day.

July 1, 2022

Inside the Exceptionally Long Reach of Princess Diana's Short Life

Though Prince William and Prince Harry's bond has frayed in recent years, their mother Princess Diana's influence remains a driving force in both their lives.

July 1, 2022

ER Actress Mary Mara's Cause of Death Revealed

Just days after Mary Mara was found dead after a suspected drowning incident while swimming in the St. Lawrence River, New York Police revealed her cause of death.

June 29, 2022

Houston Baptist University Basketball Player Darius Lee Dead at 21 in Mass Shooting

Houston Baptist University confirmed basketball player Darius Lee, 21 died of a gunshot wound after a gathering in Harlem, New York.

June 20, 2022

TikTok Star Cooper Noriega Dead at 19

Just hours after Cooper Noriega shared a cryptic post on TikTok, the social media star was found dead in a Los Angeles parking lot.

June 10, 2022

Taylor Hawkins' Wife Alison Shares Message on "Unimaginable Grief" After Foo Fighters Drummer’s Death

In a rare statement released on Instagram, Taylor Hawkins’ wife Alison Hawkins thanked Foo Fighters fans for the “outpouring” of love shown after the drummer's death in March.

June 8, 2022

Kim Kardashian Asks for Temporary Prison Release of Uvalde Shooting Victim's Father

In a social media post, Kim Kardashian requested that the Federal Bureau of Prisons grant Eli Torres a temporary release from prison “so that he can say his last goodbye to his baby girl.”

June 2, 2022

Meghan Markle Visits Memorial Honoring Texas School Shooting Victims

Meghan Markle traveled to Uvalde, Texas, to pay her respects after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School that killed 19 students and two teachers. Find out more below.

May 26, 2022

Remembering the 19 Children and 2 Teachers Killed in the Uvalde, Texas, School Shooting

A mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, resulted in at least 21 deaths on May 24. Here's a look at the lives of the 19 kids and two longtime teachers who were killed:

May 26, 2022