Key Points
- The article tracks notable celebrity deaths in 2026, updating regularly with new announcements.
- Deaths include musicians, actors, athletes, and historical figures from diverse backgrounds.
- Sources include Us Weekly, Page Six, Associated Press, and celebrity.land.
Updated: January 18, 2026 to add Phil Goyette.
Every year, society mourns as celebrities pass away. 2026 has seen several notable figures die after they left their mark on the world. This article will detail all of the most notable celebrity deaths of 2026 with regular updates.
The list of celebrity deaths is sourced primarily to a Us Weekly article or a Page Six article, unless otherwise noted. Each celebrity’s name will link to Men’s Journal coverage when available for additional context about their life and legacy.
January 2026 Celebrity Deaths
* All entries that are followed by an asterisk were sourced from The Associated Press.
** All entries that are followed by two asterisks were sourced from the celebrity.land.
This list will be updated as more celebrity deaths are announced in 2026.
About the author
Matthew Thomas is a trending news writer for Men’s Journal from Ontario, Canada. He is also a FanSided contributor who works for several of the company’s websites that are part of its Entertainment division as a writer, reporter, and interviewer.
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