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NBC News confirmed that ICE and DHS officers and agents were at several major airports, including Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

At O'Hare's Terminal 3, armed DHS agents and officers were seen at a walkway connecting the secured area to the general terminal. An officer manning that area told an NBC News field producer the ICE agents were helping with security and not checking people's IDs as they passed by.

The callout rate for TSA workers, who have not been paid in weeks, reached a high on Sunday, at 11.76%, according to DHS.

As of Sunday, New Orleans' Louis Armstrong International Airport had a call-out rate of 42.3%, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson's was 41.5% and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport was 37.4%, a DHS spokesperson said.

The presence of ICE and DHS agents and officers was a popular topic of conversation among passengers and airline workers on a flight from Memphis to Atlanta Monday morning. In one conversation overheard by NBC News, the pilot and flight attendants said they hope ICE agents don't create more chaos, because "they're not trained to have the patience we have in this business."

A senior ICE official told NBC News that at least 50 ICE personnel per shift will be at each airport and will not be performing screening duties. Another ICE official said that ICE officers and agents are not trained to use magnetometers or X-ray machines that TSA agents operate and oversee at airports.

ICE officers and agents are trained in crowd control, monitoring lines and checking IDs, skills that could be useful at airport lines leading to security screening, the second ICE official said. Boarding domestic flights requires Real ID or a passport, limiting immigration arrests at airports.

Americans have found themselves stuffed into crowded airports with long security lines in recent days, some taking as long as three hours to get through.

The government's extended shutdown of parts of the Department of Homeland Security, a result of a partisan stalemate over immigration policy, has combined with spring break travel at a time whenTSA workers have been leaving the agency or been absent from workbecause they are not being paid.

White House border czar Tom Homan told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that ICE agents would deploy to certain airports starting Mondayto assist TSA officers with security at entrances and exits.He said that the ICE officers would be first sent to airports with the highest wait times.

President Donald Trump said on Monday it washis ideato send agents to the airports and said if "if that's not enough,I'll bring in the National Guard. He wrote in Truth Social that "ICE will do the job far better than ever done before!"

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Trump said he's asked thatICE officers not to wear masks at airports,even though he supports them wearing masks in their immigration enforcement duties.

The ICE officers and agents at the airports are intensifying an already heated partisan fight in Congress over DHS funding,which expired last month.Trump on Monday urged Republicans not to make any deals with Democrats until theSenate passes the SAVE America Act, the president's sweeping voting bill.

"The most important part of homeland security is voter ID and proof of citizenship," Trump said at a roundtable event in Memphis, Tennessee. "Nobody can vote on Homeland Security without voter ID or proof of citizenship."

At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Sunday, traveler Andre Bourke said the presence of ICE agents at airports "is going to make it even more nerve-racking for people."

At O'Hare, Ginny Klein, 78, gave TSA agents gift cards for food and gas, and said she hoped the ICE agents "left their guns at home — I just don't think they have the right attitude right now."

A few others at O'Hare who didn't want to go on camera told NBC News they didn't mind the presence of ICE agents as long as they were helping the lines move.

The deployment of the ICE officers has raised some concerns. The American Civil Liberties Union said in a statement on Sunday that "families traveling to see loved ones should not have to deal with ICE agents who likely have no training or experience with the mission of airport security."

"Never in our history has a president deployed armed agents to the airport to inspire fear among families," ACLU said.

More on TSA and shutdown impact:

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Matt Hill, spokesperson for Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, said, "Instead of paying our TSA workers and fixing long lines at airports, President Trump is pouring gasoline into a fire."

"Illinois knows firsthand how untrained, masked federal agents instilled fear in our families and cause chaos in our communities," Hill stated, adding that Trump and Republicans need to vote for specific legislation to pay TSA agents to "get airports back on track."

On Monday morning, NBC News had confirmed the presence of ICE officers and agents at 13 airports, although airports may be added and removed from the list through the day:

• Chicago O'Hare International Airport

• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

• Houston's William P. Hobby Airport

• John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York)

• LaGuardia Airport (New York)

• Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

• Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (San Juan, Puerto Rico)

• Newark Liberty International Airport

• Philadelphia International Airport

• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

• Pittsburgh International Airport

• Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers, Florida)

Customs and Border Protection officers have a regular presence at airports that precedes this week's ICE deployment. CBP is involved in screening arrivals and cargo, while Border Patrol carries out enforcement at some airports.

Varsity Spirit, the cheerleading organization founded by Webb, announced that Webb suffered from severe head trauma after falling during a pickleball game two weeks before his death. His family eventually decided to take him off life support.

Webb was a conservative political activist and close confidant toKirk, whodiedfrom a gunshot wound to the neck on Sept. 10, 2025. He frequently spoke about Kirk's impact following the assassination, and once said the nation lost a potential future president.

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"We may have lost a future president. Charlie Kirk had it all—charisma, faith, respect for everyone… Now, in his absence, tens of thousands of new chapters are rising. His legacy is just beginning," Webb toldReal America's Voicein September.(RELATED: OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Dead At 43)

Webb also attended the ceremony where President Donald Trump posthumouslyawardedKirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

WebbfoundedVarsity Spirit in 1974 and was instrumental in shaping modern-day cheerleading competitions. A spokesperson for Varsity Brandssaidthe organization was "saddened" by Webb's passing in a statement.

"Jeff played a pivotal role in shaping cheerleading as it exists today and in building a community that has impacted generations of athletes, coaches, and teams," the organization said. "In recent years, his contributions helped grow the sport both in the United States and globally, including his work with the International Cheer Union, which achieved full recognition by the International Olympic Committee in 2021."

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But ICE officers arenot trained in aviation safetyand their central role in President Donald Trump'scontentious immigration enforcement agendais raising questions about how effective their assistance might be in easing wait times — and whether it could stoke tensions with travelers.

The government has given few details on what immigration officers will do and Trump has suggested that airports were "fertile ground" for immigration enforcement, although he said ICE was only there to help.

ICE officers on Monday were seen standing near security lines and checkpoints and so far were not screening passengers. Long wait times continued at some airports.

Analysts who follow the industry say there are limits to how much ICE can really assist.

An imperfect solution to a staffing crunch

Substituting ICE for Transportation Security Administration workers is an imperfect solution for an increasingly dire travel situation, said Keith Jeffries, a former head of TSA security at Los Angeles International Airport.

"Can they do some of the duties? Perhaps," said Jeffries, who is now a vice president at K2 Security Screening, which installs airport equipment.

"There is just zero chance for them to be operating X-rays, conducting bag checks and pat-downs," said Jeffries, saying that TSA agents receive lengthy classroom training in security screening procedures, followed by "weeks or months" of on-the-job training.

Trump's border czar Tom Homan on Sunday said immigration officers could staff exit lanes, freeing up some TSA agents to work security.

Zach Griff, author of the travel industry blog "From the Tray Table," said he was "encouraged" by the potential of using ICE officers to assist TSA although he stressed that he didn't see their deployment as a real solution to the problems at airports.

Like Jeffries, he stressed that it's much harder to integrate ICE officers or anyone else into baggage screening, which is the core of what TSA agents do.

"That is a specialized training process that the TSA goes through with all of its agents. That's not something that they can just kind of spin up," Griff said.

ICE officers receive specialized training of their own that has little to do with airport security.

ICE includes Homeland Security Investigations agents and deportation officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations. Both receive basic training in areas like firearms and driving, but deportation officers focus on immigration law, while HSI agents train for longer, complex criminal investigations, and some work within airports.

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ICE officers and their tactics, including aggressive arrest sweeps and the expansion of certain powers to make arrests, have come under fierce scrutiny since the Trump administration launched immigration crackdowns in multiple cities last year.

ICE presence at airports could stoke tensions

ICE officers could help provide crowd control for the mammoth security lines that in recent days have wound around airport terminals and spilled outside buildings, said Jeffries.

But ICE's presence, Jeffries noted, could invite protesters who have sometimes dogged their enforcement actions, which could pull even more airport security resources away from passenger screening. Notably, on Sunday, Lauren Bis of the Department of Homeland Security cited security reasons for declining to disclose which airports would have ICE officers the next day.

Bringing ICE officers, who are typically armed, into the airport at a time when tensions are high over immigration enforcement might not sit well with a lot of people, Griff noted.

"There are going to be people who are going to be uncomfortable seeing ICE agents at the airport," said Griff.

Trump on Monday suggested there could be immigration arrests at airports, which he called "fertile territory" for ICE's operations. But, he added, "that's not why they're there, they're really there to help."

ICE is at the center of the partial shutdown

Trump also waded into a central issue fueling the funding battle in Congress —masks worn by ICE officers. In a social media post Monday, Trump said he supports officers wearing masks when arresting "hardened criminals," but said he would "greatly appreciate, however, NO MASKS" when helping alleviate problems at the airports.

Masks worn by ICE officers have become a flashpoint of controversy in the immigration debate. Critics say masks allow ICE officers to hide from accountability if they violate people's rights. ICE's leadership says they are necessary to protect the officers from doxxing.

Among other demands, Democrats want ICE officers to be barred from wearing masks before they agree to fund the Department of Homeland Security, what would restore payment for TSA workers.

Democrats have raised concerns about deploying ICE to airports.

"Everywhere ICE goes, trouble follows," said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. "We've seen that, and it is highly likely the airports will be no exception. No one trusts that ICE is going to make things better."

Jeffries, the former head of TSA security at Los Angeles Airport, said the only long-term solution is to break the congressional impasse and get DHS fully funded again.

"There is no substitute — and I don't even think ICE would disagree with that," he said.

Associated Press reporter Kevin Freking contributed.

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Toni Braxton's set was cut short in Minneapolis.

The "He Wasn't Man Enough" singer, 58, is in the midst of performing shows withNew EditionandBoyz II Menon the New Edition Way Tour, which made a stop at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Sunday, March 22 — but Braxton didn't finish her portion of the show.

The Grammy winner took to her Instagram Stories on Monday, March 23 to address the mishap. "My loves, I am so sorry I wasn't able to finish the show last night. I had an unexpected personal emergency and had no choice but to step away," she wrote.

"You deserved my everything and I hate that I couldn't give it to you," continued Braxton. "I feel your love from here. Thank you for understanding."

PEOPLE reached out to reps for the New Edition Way Tour for comment.

The tour features Braxton and Boyz II Men performing mini-sets throughout the show, with the "Un-Break My Heart" artist generally delivering nine songs. It's unclear what was ultimately cut from the Minneapolis show.

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While Braxton didn't share the reason behind not completing her performance, she's opened up in the past about the difficulty of touring with systemiclupuserythematosus (SLE). The "Spanish Guitar" musician also underwentemergency heart surgery in 2022.

Ahead of embarking on the Love & Laughter residency withCedric the Entertainerin Las Vegas in 2024,Braxton opened up to PEOPLE about feeling "anxiety"due to her medical condition.

"I've been feeling okay, that's been the anxiety, just making sure I'm ready," she said at the time. "My doctor said I'm ready to go. I got checked off, everything's good, but there is a little anxiety performing and having that health scare. But the man upstairs said it's going to be okay, so I know I'm going to be alright."

Braxton also spoke about taking precautions to manage her health. "You know what? I don't always eat good 'cause I'm a burger girl, so I'm not going to sit here and lie and say, 'Oh, I eat real good.' I try to eat as healthy as I can, especially when I'm working, I try to be disciplined, but I have to have those burgers and things like that," she said.

The mother of two,who's married to rapper Birdman, added, "I just try to pace it. Pacing is very important, and if I feel like I'm overdoing it, I know to take a break. Sometimes it's hard to do that. You don't recognize when you're being stressed a little bit or overdoing it, so I just know to pace it and then everything's fine."

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Ronnie Bowmandied Sunday, March 22, after beingseriously injured in a motorcycle accidenta little over 20 miles northeast of Nashville, his wife Garnet confirmed in an email to USA TODAY Monday. He was 64.

"We are in complete shock & utterly devastated to confirm that our beloved Ronnie passed away yesterday, Sunday, March 22 due to complications from a tragic motorcycle accident on Saturday, March 21," she said in a provided statement. "Ronnie was beloved by so many in our music community, whom he loved so dearly... and we are beyond grateful for all of the love & outpouring toward us already."

"Right now, as we process, we just covet your prayers. We have no words at this time, but thank you and graciously request that you honor our privacy while we try to put our heads around this and grieve," the statement continued.

The renowned singer-songwriter began playing music at the age of three. According to hisofficial website, he performed in a family band playing at churches in his native North Carolina and Virginia.

Bowman began his professional career in 1988 with the bluegrass band The Lost and Found. He later served as vocalist and bass player for the Lonesome River Band from 1990 to 2001.

Bowman's several solo projects included his 1994 album, "Cold Virginia Night" which was awardedalbum of the year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Its title track won the IBMA's song of the year honor in 1995. He was also named male vocalist of the year by the organization three times, in 1995, 1998 and 1999.

Behind the scenes, Bowman also served as a songwriter for many bluegrass and country artists. He co-wrote "It's Getting Better All the Time" for Brooks & Dunn and "Never Wanted Nothing More" for Kenny Chesney. In 2016, Bowman co-wrote "Nobody to Blame" with Chris Stapleton, which won theAcademy of Country Music's song of the year award.

He is survived by his wife, Garnet Imes Bowman and their daughter, Chassidy Bowman.

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Nicholas Brendon, the actor beloved by fans as Xander Harris on seven seasons of TV's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died March 20. His family said in a statement that star, 54, died in his sleep of natural causes.

"We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son," the family wrote on Brendon's official Facebook page, asking for privacy "as we grieve his loss and celebrate the life of a man who lived with intensity, imagination and heart."

The actor was nominated for several Saturn Awards during his "Buffy" run and also appeared as FBI technical analyst Kevin Lynch on "Criminal Minds."

After "Buffy," Brendon had numerous health difficulties and struggled with substance abuse. He was in treatment to manage his diagnosis and "he was optimistic about the future," his family wrote.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chuck Norris, the action icon whose martial arts skills became his springboard to a Hollywood career, died March 19 at 86, his family confirmed on Instagram. No cause of death was given. To the world, he was "a symbol of strength," the statement read. "To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family."

Norris, a martial arts teacher and karate champion, was cast by Bruce Lee as the villain Colt in Lee's 1972 film "The Way of the Dragon." From there, he starred in a lengthy run of box office hits, including "Missing in Action," "Code of Silence" and "The Delta Force," and became a huge TV star in nine seasons of "Walker, Texas Ranger" (1993 to 2001).

On his birthday – nine days before his death – he posted video of himself sparring. "I don't age," he wrote. "I level up."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Kiki Shepard, the longtime co-host of "Showtime at the Apollo," died March 16 at age 74, her representative confirmed to TMZ and Variety. No cause of death was given.

Shepard co-hosted the long-running show filmed at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem from 1987 to 2002. Known as the "Apollo Queen of Fashion," the actress and Broadway dancer flaunted her style onstage alongside hosts including Steve Harvey and Sinbad. On TV, she appeared on shows like "Baywatch," "Sirens" and "Thunder in Paradise."

In 2006, Shepard launched the KIS Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at raising awareness for sickle cell, and said she carried the gene for the disease.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell, who spent three decades in the hard rock band, died at 64, his family shared March 14 on social media accounts for his band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. His family said he died peacefully after "a complex major operation."

Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 and went on to be the longest-serving member other than founder Lemmy Kilmister. He recorded 16 albums with Motörhead, including "Orgasmatron," and the group disbanded after Kilmister's death in 2015.

"You could not be around him without a chuckle or twenty, because quite simply, Phil loved life and lived it with great joy," his band Bastard Sons posted. "The world has just lost an enormous beam of light, and we are devastated."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rapper and longtime radio host Lord Sear has died, SiriusXM confirmed on March 11. He was 52.

"He was more than a voice on the radio — he was a force, a friend, and family to so many of us," the caption of a tribute post on Sears' Instagram page reads. "Lord Sear's legacy in hip hop runs deep."

Sear established a legacy for himself, tracing back to his involvement with the group Kurious in the 1990s and with the underground hip-hop radio show, "The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Tommy DeCarlo, a singer who made the leap from fan to touring lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died. He was 60.

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026. After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end," a message shared on his social media accounts — signed by Annie, Talia and Tommy DeCarlo Jr. — read.

Boston founder Tom Scholz paid homage to his bandmate in a statement shared with USA TODAY, which read, "This morning Tommy lost his fight with cancer. Everyone who has heard Tommy sing on stage, or on BOSTON albums, knows what a gifted artist he was, but few know how hard he worked to fill that role of BOSTON's lead vocalist, and to turn himself into a top-tier live performer – or more importantly, what a dedicated father he was to his children."

Scholz noted DeCarlo "appeared out of nowhere to rescue BOSTON in 2007" after singer Brad Delp's death.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Country Joe" McDonald, who became a Woodstock festival legend and fronted the band Country Joe and the Fish, has died at age 84.

The singer, born Joseph Allen McDonald, died March 7, in Berkeley, California, from complications from Parkinson's disease, according to a statement from the band that was shared on Facebook.

McDonald served as the lead singer and co-founder of the 1960s psychedelic folk-rock group Country Joe and the Fish, and he wrote the group's most enduring songs, including the protest song against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, titled "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag." That track became a battle cry and was immortalized, along with an infamous f-word cheer during his 1969 Woodstock performance.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Oliver "Power" Grant, a founding member of the hip-hop group the Wu-Tang Clan, died at 52. The Staten Island-based hip-hop collective confirmed his death in a Feb. 25 X post. "Rest in Power, Power," the group wrote alongside a video showing interview clips of the foundational member.

Born in Jamaica in the early 70s, Grant grew up in the Park Hill Projects in Staten Island with what would later become the Wu-Tang Clan. He was a childhood friend of Wu-Tang co-founder RZA's older brother Divine, and became a key part of the group's inception and successful run. Though Grant didn't perform in the group, he played a critical role in driving success not only in the music genre but also in transcending the culture into the world of fashion.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Katherine Hartley Short, Martin Short's eldest daughter, was found dead at her home on Feb. 23. She was 42.

The following day, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office confirmed the licensed clinical social worker's manner of death was determined to be suicide.

Hartley Short was a licensed clinical social worker operating a private practice in Los Angeles and specialized in adoption, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, grief and loss, suicidality, and relationship difficulties. Her mother, Short's late wife Nancy Dolman, died in August 2010 following a battle with ovarian cancer.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind tracks like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Oh! Carol," has died at 86, his representative Victoria Varela confirmed on Feb. 27.

"Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka," the family said in a statement to USA TODAY.

The Brooklyn, New York, native grew up to become a beloved pop and rock musician with over 700 songwriting credits, including long-lasting, recognizable hits, such as "Laughter in the Rain" and "Calendar Girl."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Lizzie McGuire" actor Robert Carradine died Monday, Feb. 23, by suicide after living for two decades with bipolar disorder, his brother Keith Carradine confirmed to Deadline. He was 71. "In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon [of] light to everyone around him," the family said in a statement.

Carradine starred as Bob Younger in "The Long Riders" alongside his actor brothers Keith and David, as Private Zab in "The Big Red One," and dorky underdog Lewis Skolnick in his breakout role, 1984's "Revenge of the Nerds," as well as its three sequels. Two decades later, he would go on to play Sam McGuire, dad to Hilary Duff in Disney Channel's "Lizzie McGuire."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane died 10 months after he revealed his ALS diagnosis. He was 53.

Dane's representative, Melissa Bank, confirmed the news in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Feb. 19. "He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world," the statement read. "Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight."

Dane was best known for playing the charismatic and flirtatious Dr. Mark Sloan – aka "McSteamy" – on "Grey's Anatomy" from 2006 to 2012. He continued working in Hollywood after he went public with his diagnosis, playing a firefighter with ALS on NBC's "Brilliant Minds," and reprised his role of Cal Jacobs on HBO's "Euphoria" in the upcoming third season, due April 12, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Tom Noonan, the character actor known for roles in "Heat," "Manhunter" and "The Monster Squad," has died at 74, according to a social media post from Fred Dekker, Noonan's "Monster Squad" director.

Noonan became accustomed to playing antagonists on camera after his breakout role in "Manhunter," which was based on Thomas Harris' "Red Dragon," the first of his Hannibal Lecter novels. Noonan also played the main villain, Cain, in 1990's "Robocop 2" and the Ripper in 1993's "Last Action Hero."

Off-screen, Noonan was also a playwright and director who adapted his stage production, "What Happened Was…," into a 1994 indie film costarring Karen Sillas, which received acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival that year.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Frederick Wiseman, the prolific documentary filmmaker behind the controversial 1967 film "Titicut Follies" and 2017's "Ex Libris," has died. He was 96.

The director "passed away peacefully at his home" in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the morning of Feb. 16, a representative for his film distribution company Zipporah Films confirmed to USA TODAY.

Wiseman was well into his 30s when he started his filmmaking career, which kicked off with his directorial debut "Titicut Follies" and continued into his 90s. Wiseman's most recent project was 2023's "Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in Hollywood classics such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," has died at 95.

Duvall died "peacefully" at home on Feb. 15 in Middleburg, Virginia, a representative for the actor confirmed. He was with his wife, Luciana Duvall.

During a seven-decade stage, TV and screen acting career, Duvall disappeared into a stunning range of strong-willed characters, leading to seven Oscar nominations and a best actor win for his role as a down-and-out country singer in 1983's "Tender Mercies."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Drummer Timothy Very, who performed with the Atlanta indie rock band Manchester Orchestra since 2011, has died, his bandmates shared on social media Feb. 14.

"The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very. The most beloved human being any of us were lucky enough to know in this life. We've all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief," the band's post read.

"The only thing that Tim loved more than creating music was being with his family. You'd be pressed to find a more joyful dad. We love you Tim, thank you for loving us. You are a force of positivity that will be a constant presence in the rest of our days.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> James Van Der Beek, the actor known best for embodying those formative, angsty teenage years in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died on Feb. 11 at age 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer.

"He met his final days with courage, faith and grace," read a post on the actor's official Instagram page. "There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara, the legendary actress known for "Home Alone," "Best in Show" and "Schitt's Creek," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71, O'Hara's manager confirmed to People magazine. A cause of death was not given.

A veteran in the entertainment industry, O'Hara has been one of the most lauded and respected actors of her generation, winner of two career Emmy awards, a Golden Globe and two Actor Awards (formerly Screen Actors Guild Awards). She was nominated for two Emmys at the 2025 ceremony. 

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chuck Negron, founding member of "One" and "Til the World Ends" rockers Three Dog Night, has died. He was 83.

The singer died Feb. 2 at his home in Los Angeles' Studio City neighborhood from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complications, publicist Zach Farnum confirmed to USA TODAY.

Singers Danny Hutton and Cory Wells invited the New York City native to found Three Dog Night in 1967, going on to lead a successful run through the early '70s. Their 21 Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit singles include "Til the World Ends" and "Joy to the World." But the band is perhaps best known for their covers, popularizing Leo Sayer's "The Show Must Go On," Eric Burdon's "Mama Told Me," "Easy to Be Hard" from the musical "Hair" and Harry Nilsson's "One."

Negron embarked on a solo career, releasing the albums "Am I Still in Your Heart?," "Long Road Back" and the Christmas record "Joy to the World."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rafael Pineda, known to countless viewers as the familiar face of Univision 1, has died. He was 88.

Univision 41 announced the news with a story on its website, confirming Pineda died Jan. 25, in Florida.

Pineda anchored WXTV, or Univision 1, in New York for more than 40 years from 1972 to 2013, when he retired. When he left the network, he was the longest-serving news anchor in the New York market and a pioneering Spanish-language voice.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Kim Vō, the celebrity hair colorist behind the blond tresses of stars such as Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Pamela Anderson and Goldie Hawn, has died.

Vō died following a seven-year battle with colorectal cancer that saw him "exceeding all medical expectations," his husband, Adeel Vo-Khan, wrote in a Jan. 24 social media post.

Aside from working with celebrity clients, Vō also appeared on shows like Bravo's "Shear Genius" and the 2022 Paramount+ show "Blowing LA," which featured his flagship salon in West Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rob Hirst, the Australian rock drummer best known for cofounding the band Midnight Oil, has died at age 70 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, Hirst's bandmates revealed on social media on Jan. 20. Hirst had been diagnosed in 2023.

The musician released 13 studio albums with Midnight Oil from 1978-2022, including 1987's platinum-selling "Diesel and Dust." He was also a member of the bands Ghostwriters and Backsliders.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Valentino Garavani, Italian fashion designer to the stars, died at 93.

A post shared Jan. 19 on Instagram by his foundation and his own @realmrvalentino account reads, "Our founder, Valentino Garavani, passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones." His cause of death was not given.

The founder of the eponymous brand Valentino retired from designing in 2008 after a storied career in fashion that included dressing notable figures, such as Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, Joan Collins, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz and Sharon Stone. He also introduced a signature shade of crimson, with a hit of orange, known as "Valentino Red."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Roger Allers, the Oscar-nominated animated filmmaker who co-directed Disney's 1994 blockbuster hit "The Lion King," died on Jan. 17, the company's CEO announced. He was 76.

Allers died following "a short illness," a Walt Disney Animation Studios spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter and Animation Magazine. USA TODAY reached out to the studio and his family for additional information.

Disney CEO Bob Iger spoke about Allers' death in a Jan. 18 social media post, calling the director a "creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the long-running "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at 68 after a battle with prostate cancer. Adams shared his cancer diagnosis in May 2025. In 2023, numerous newspapers dropped his comic strip after he made racist comments saying that white people should "get the hell away from Black people."

Adams' ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced his death during a Jan. 13 livestream. She also read a message from Adams, which he authored at the start of the year. "I had an amazing life," Adams wrote in his New Year's Day letter. "I gave it everything I had. If I got any benefits from my work, I'm asking that you pay it forward as best as you can. That's the legacy I want: be useful. And please know, I loved you all to the very end."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died on Jan. 10 at age 78. Weir's death was announced in a post on Instagram, which said the cause was "underlying lung issues."

"For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road. A guitarist, vocalist, storyteller, and founding member of the Grateful Dead. Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music," the post said. "His work did more than fill rooms with music; it was warm sunlight that filled the soul, building a community, a language, and a feeling of family that generations of fans carry with them."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Actor T.K. Carter died on Jan. 9 at age 69, representatives confirmed to USA TODAY.

Born Thomas Kent Carter, the actor was known for his roles in films like "The Thing" and TV shows like "Punky Brewster." "T.K. Carter was a consummate professional and a genuine soul whose talent transcended genres," his publicist, Tony Freeman, said. "He brought laughter, truth, and humanity to every role he touched. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists and fans alike."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Grammy-nominated country songwriter Jim McBride, known for cowriting over a dozen Alan Jackson records, including "Chattahoochee," has died. He was 78.

Jackson confirmed McBride's death in an Instagram tribute on Jan. 8.

"Jim and I wrote some of my favorite songs together and I don't know if my career would have ended up quite the same without his help," Jackson wrote, "inspiration, and encouragement in my early years. Thank you Jim, rest in peace." The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer is also credited with helping write Conway Twitty's "A Bridge That Just Won't Burn," among other songs.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hungarian director Béla Tarr, best known for dark dramas such as "Damnation," "Satantango" and "The Turin Horse," died on Jan. 6 following a "long and serious illness," the European Film Academy announced in a tribute to the late filmmaker.

2011's "The Turin Horse," Tarr's final feature film, won best foreign language film at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, as well as the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.

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Passages 2026 – Chuck Norris, Nicholas Brendon, more stars we lost

Nicholas Brendon, the actor beloved by fans as Xander Harris on seven seasons of TV's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died March 20. His family said in a statement that star, 54, died in his sleep of natural causes.

"We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son," the family wrote on Brendon's official Facebook page, asking for privacy "as we grieve his loss and celebrate the life of a man who lived with intensity, imagination and heart."

The actor was nominated for several Saturn Awards during his "Buffy" run and also appeared as FBI technical analyst Kevin Lynch on "Criminal Minds."

After "Buffy," Brendon had numerous health difficulties and struggled with substance abuse. He was in treatment to manage his diagnosis and "he was optimistic about the future," his family wrote.

Fellow musicians, Bluesgrass Music Hall of Fame honor Ronnie Bowman

In asocial media post, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum mourned Bowman's loss, lauding his "generosity of spirit" and "great songs."

"Beyond the accolades and achievements, Ronnie will be remembered for something even more meaningful — his encouragement and his friendship," the post read. "Whether offering guidance to a young songwriter or simply taking the time to listen, Ronnie lifted others up and made them feel seen."

OnInstagram, Dierks Bentley also shared a touching tribute, writing that it would "take a while for it to sink in that Ronnie Bowman is gone."

"He was the favorite bluegrass and country singer of everyone I know. And he was everyone's favorite hang," he wrote. "Can't imagine what Garnet, his family and all his close friends are feeling right now. Thoughts and prayers for them, and for all the RoBo fans out there, as he's affectionally referred to in my band. We all loved him."

John Carter-Cash, the son of musician Johnny Cash, also took toInstagramto honor Bowman.

"All my love goes out to family of Ronnie Bowman. Ronnie was a friend and an amazing vocalist and musician. Love to all," he wrote.

Award-winning bluegrass musician and Grand Ole Opry memberRhonda Vincentdescribed Bowman as an "incredible vocalist, prolific award-winning songwriter, but most of all just a beautiful person," in her ownInstagramtribute. "He will be tremendously missed in not only the bluegrass community, but well beyond with all the lives he has touched."

Contributing: Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY

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