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Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Terminator star died agonising 'lingering' death after horrific home accident
A rising Hollywood star was found dead by his friends in the early hours of the morning after he failed to turn up to a rehearsal - he had endured an agonising death it transpired upon investigation and was also hiding a chronic illness Best known for his roles as navigator Pavel Chekov in the Star Trek franchise reboot and Kyle Reese in Terminator Salvation, up and coming actor Anton Yelchin's future in Hollywood was looking very bright indeed. However the young star's life was tragically cut short at just 27 years old when he was involved in an horrific car accident. Confirming the news of his death to the Mirror in 2016, his publicist Jennifer Allen said in a statement: "Actor Anton Yelchin was killed in a fatal traffic collision early this morning. His family requests you respect their privacy at this time." The much-loved actor, who had starred in TV shows such as NYPD, ER and Curb Your Enthusiasm, was expected at a rehearsal at 11pm on the Saturday night but failed to turn up. Wimbledon star Flavio Cobolli's mysterious girlfriend and vow to 'stay alone in life' His worried friends discovered him in the early hours of 19 June 2016 dead outside his San Fernando Valley home. He was pinned between his car and a security fence. Pictures from the scene showed the bent bars of the metal gate. It's thought after leaving his home he had got out of his Jeep Cherokee to check his locked gate for mail and the vehicle rolled backwards down the steep driveway, trapping him. The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office identified the cause of death as 'blunt traumatic asphyxia'. His heartbroken co-star Zachary Quinto, who played Spock in the Star Trek films, wrote a tribute at the time. It read: "Our dear friend. Our comrade. Our Anton. One of the most open and intellectually curious people I have ever had the pleasure to know. So enormously talented and generous of heart. Wise beyond his years. And gone before his time. All love and strength to his family at this impossible time of grief." Star Trek director JJ Abrams also penned a heartfelt tribute. "You were brilliant. You were kind. You were funny as hell, and supremely talented. And you weren't here nearly long enough. Missing you... JJ." A lawsuit later stated: "Anton Yelchin was crushed and lingered alive for some time, trapped and suffocating until his death." The manufacturer of the Grand Cherokee was reportedly aware certain models had problems with 'rollaway' incidents, with drivers being unsure if they were parked or in gear. At the time of Anton's death, the roll away problem had been tied to at least 68 injuries, 266 crashes and 308 reports of property damage. Unfortunately a software patch didn't reach dealers until after his accident. Fiat Chrysler and his family eventually reached an out of court settlement, with the manufacturer saying it was "pleased" to have reached an "amicable resolution" in the matter. The car company also extended its "deepest sympathies" to the Yelchin family for their tragic loss. Born in Russia, Anton emigrated to the USA with his parents, celebrated Russian figure skaters Victor and Irina Yelchin, at six months old. He had a love for TV and movies from a young age and in 2001, at just 11 years old, he landed a role in Hearts in Atlantis opposite Sir Antony Hopkins. He found early success in Indie films before landing his parts in Star Trek and Terminator. After his death, in 2019 Love Antosha - a film about Anton's life was released. It features personal footage, archives, letters and interviews with leading Hollywood stars who knew him, such as Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe and Simon Pegg. The film also revealed he was secretly suffering with the chronic and inherited illness cystic fibrosis. The genetic condition causes damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs and shortens life expectancy. Love Antosha's director Garret Price told Fox News: "The first thing that surprised me was his chronic illness, which he was secretly dealing with throughout his career. And that in itself was totally admirable. No one knew about it. Even some of his closest friends didn't know about it until he passed away." Anton's parents remain committed to preserving his legacy. They chose the Hollywood Forever Cemetery where industry greats such as Rudolph Valentino, Judy Garland and John Huston were laid to rest as his final resting place. They erected a life-size bronze figure of the young star and are seen nearly every day at his grave. "I've never encountered a vigil like theirs," co-owner Tyler Cassity told Variety for its profile on the cemetery.
Express Tribune
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘Mullhollad Drive' fame singer Rebekah Del Rio dies at 57
Singer and actress Rebekah Del Rio, most recognised for her emotional performance of 'Llorando' in David Lynch's 2001 film Mulholland Drive, has passed away at age 57. The news was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, though the cause of death has not been disclosed. Del Rio's unforgettable scene in Mulholland Drive, set in the mysterious Club Silencio, became one of the most talked-about moments in Lynch's surreal thriller. In it, she delivers a stunning Spanish-language rendition of Roy Orbison's 'Crying,' moving the film's lead characters played by Naomi Watts and Laura Harring to tears. Although the character collapses mid-song to reveal a lip-syncing twist, Del Rio actually sang live for every take to maintain emotional authenticity. 'I'm a natural-born singer. I don't know how to lip-sync,' she said in a 2022 interview with IndieWire. Her collaboration with Lynch continued throughout her career. She performed in Twin Peaks: The Return in 2017 and remained a fixture at related fan events. Just two weeks before her death, she appeared at a charity screening of Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles. Beyond Lynch's work, Del Rio's voice appeared in films like Sin City, Man on Fire, and Southland Tales. Her rendition of the U.S. national anthem in the latter was widely praised for its emotional depth. Fans have taken to social media to honor her legacy. 'There will never be another voice like hers,' one wrote. Another called her 'unforgettable and unmatched.'
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Mulholland Drive' singer Rebekah Del Rio death reason: Here's what we know
Rebekah Del Rio , the acclaimed vocalist behind the haunting rendition of 'Llorando' in David Lynch 's Mulholland Drive , passed away on June 23 at her home in Los Angeles. She was 57. The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office confirmed her death, though the cause has not yet been disclosed publicly. As of now, no additional details surrounding the circumstances of her passing have been released. Del Rio rose to prominence for her unforgettable performance in Lynch's 2001 cult classic, where she sang a Spanish-language version of Roy Orbison's 'Crying.' Her emotional scene at Club Silencio—where her character collapses mid-song—became one of the film's most iconic moments and left a deep impression on audiences. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Is Dogecoin (DOGE)? | ZebPay ZebPay Learn More Undo In interviews, Del Rio later revealed that although the scene was scripted to appear as lip-synced, she sang live during each take to bring authenticity to the performance. 'I don't know how to lip-sync,' she once said. 'I wanted Naomi Watts and Laura Harring to experience it live. So I sang to them every time.' Her collaboration with David Lynch extended beyond Mulholland Drive. She appeared in Twin Peaks: The Return, performing alongside Moby, and was a regular presence at Twin Peaks events. Just two weeks before her death, she sang at a charity screening of Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles. Live Events Del Rio also lent her voice to the soundtracks of films like Sin City, Man on Fire, and Streets of Legend, and appeared in Southland Tales, singing the U.S. national anthem. Fans and fellow artists have expressed their grief and admiration on social media. One wrote: 'Rest in peace Rebekah Del Rio. There will never be anyone else like her.' She is survived by the legacy of her voice and performances. Her only son, Phillip C DeMars, tragically passed away in 2009 at the age of 23.
Buzz Feed
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
15 Heartbreaking Celebrity Deaths That Shocked The World, And People Are Still Mourning
We may not know celebrities personally, but it doesn't make their deaths any easier to process. In fact, Redditor Phantom30071 recently asked which death hurt fans the most, and here are 15 beloved people mentioned: Note: These responses have been editor for length and clarity. 1. Alan Rickman died in 2016 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 69. "Woke up to a text from my mom. Thought she fell for some clickbait headline on the internet (boomer parent problems) but then realized it was real. Cried in my bed before work. Received lots of messages throughout the day, even from ex-boyfriends, asking if I was all right. (Obviously, yes, just sad about a parasocial relationship with a celeb!)" — ArtisticCoconut8510 "I miss his voice." — 306heatheR 2. Robin Williams died in 2014 by suicide, according to a coroner's report. He was 63. "He was everywhere when I was growing up. I remember watching Mork & Mindy as a kid and, of course, all of his movies and voice roles over the years. I was saddened by his passing, especially given the circumstances surrounding it." — TheycallmeTTT "We ain't never had a friend like him. 😔" — ScorpionX-123 "He was the first and only celebrity death I've cried at." — ashenelk 3. Steve Irwin died in 2006 after a stingray stabbed his chest and heart. He was 44. "I remember being a kid, and his show was on every morning before I went to school. So, I would eat breakfast or get my hair done while he was on TV. And then, one day, my parents broke the news that he was dead, so the show wouldn't have any more new episodes. I didn't cry or anything because this was my first brush with death. And it just unreal. Like, how could he die? Men like him were supposed to be invincible. They were supposed to get so old they broke records. Instead, he was dead? It didn't make any sense to me." — JinxTheEdgyB "I have a cartoon saved of Steve Irwin holding a ghost kitty, saying, 'You're alright mate, I've got you now.' Someone sent it to me when my cat died. I still lose it when I see it. He was truly an angel on earth." — That_Cat7243 4. Maggie Smith died in 2024. Her family did not share a cause of death. She was 89. "Her death hurt me so bad. I loved her as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies." — Remote-Direction963 "I loved her movies." — kateuncovered "I find, when the older heroes pass, I can at least be happy that they had a full life well lived." — T1nyJazzHands 5. Carrie Fisher died in 2016 of sleep apnea and other factors, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office. She was 60. "And then her mother, Debbie Reynolds, died right after.:'(" — verynotberry "She died right before Rogue One came out. My mom and I saw it in theaters, and when Princess Leia came on the screen, my mom said, 'She looks so beautiful.' I burst into tears." — Tater-Tot-Casserole "The last thing I saw on my phone before turning it off in the theatre before seeing Rogue One was a notification about Carrie Fisher's death (That's how I found out). It was ROUGH seeing Leia in that last scene." — CrunchyFrogWithBones "Yes, this one was deeply upsetting. I don't usually admire celebrities, but reading her books connected something in my brain about my own mental illnesses and trauma that allowed me to finally start a healing journey. I'm pretty sure I even got a job because of her. During the interview, I was speaking to someone who worked at Roundabout Theatre Company when Wishful Drinking was a stage show there, and I asked her about her time working there." — ratherpculiar "Princess Leia was the icon of my childhood. As a girl who loved Star Wars pre-Disney but after the prequel trilogy was released, she was like one of the few women in the series. Especially to be a badass rebel leader. Carrie Fisher just made it feel like it wasn't an all-dude club. I was so sad when she died. It hurt a piece of my childhood." 6. Andre Braugher died in 2023 of lung cancer. He was 61. "I'm a 48-year-old man (who has watched B99 straight through five times), and I started crying the second I saw the news." — eennrriigghhtt "This one was so painful. Brilliant actor, lovely man — he deserved so many more great years." — Sunnygirl66 7. Brittany Murphy died in 2009 of pneumonia and other factors, according to the LA County Coroner's Office. She was 32. "I can't even imagine all the amazing things she'd be doing now if she was still alive! Such a great actress." — catsandnaps1028 8. Chris Cornell died in 2017 by suicide, according to an autopsy report. He was 52. "I woke up to texts from friends telling me the news. I had seen him on his last solo tour and had tickets to his then-current tour with Soundgarden but couldn't make it. I thought oh, they'll tour again. I'll catch 'em next time. One of my top favorites." — Terrilickle "I was a wreck the day I found out. Ended up spending my whole day playing Soundgarden and Audioslave songs for my 9th graders, talking about grunge and mental health and everything I felt like. Still miss him." — Velfar "This is the only celebrity death that ever hurt me. He was my favorite all-time vocalist. Wish I would have been able to see him live. 😔" — C_IsForCookie 9. James Earl Jones died in 2024. He was 93. "I felt like I did when I was a little kid back when The Lion King first came out and Mufasa died." — ThisistheHoneyBadger "I teared up at his tribute in the beginning of Mufasa: The Lion King." — NJbeaglemama "He lived a long, accomplished life. When someone passes in their 90s, there is a bit of celebration as they have successfully lived longer than 90% of other people. Idk, that's my logic on it." — suspicious_hyperlink 10. Betty White died in 2021. She was 99. "She was one wild lady." — ECU_BSN "Betty White was a treasure. Imagine living to 99, and yet people say you died too soon." — shesadollyrocker 11. David Bowie died in 2016 after a battle with cancer. He was 69. "He was the first musician I remember legitimately being into as a kid. I was in college when he died and had an open morning to study. I got on the internet and saw everyone posting pictures of him and thought oh, how nice, some Bowie appreciation! Then I put two and two together, googled it, and sat on the couch the rest of the morning watching old concert videos and crying." — hypnogogick "My mum texted me out of the blue about Bowie like a family friend had died, and it truly felt that way. It's not like we were the biggest fans or Bowie was the soundtrack to my childhood, but he was just always there and we weren't quite ready to miss that I guess. 'Life on Mars' will always be the most beautiful song to me, though, and that song will always be there." — PercussiveRussel 12. Prince died in 2016 of an accidental overdose, according to the Associated Press. He was 57. "Got engaged after my first Prince gig. Can't believe I'll never dance with him again. (Prince, I mean. Still dancing with my husband 21 years later. There's joy in repetition.)" — moodyfloss "Prince was the absolutely most devastating celebrity death to me. Our entire city is still in mourning." — myjah 13. Chester Bennington died in 2017 by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office. He was 41. Chiaki Nozu / WireImage "I had to leave work when I heard it happened." — jllewis30 "My son was a young teen and absolutely idolized Chester. His dad and I didn't want him to hear it on the news, so we told him. All three of us were in tears." — somuchyarn10 14. Freddie Mercury died in 1991 from complications of AIDS. He was 45. "I lost so many good friends to AIDS in the late '80s and [throughout the] '90s. So thankful it's not a death sentence anymore, but so sad at how many good people lost their lives." — anaserre "I remember waking up to the news on my clock radio. In retrospect, it was just so unnecessary. I really think Freddie's death brought on a lot of awareness of HIV, took away shame, showed it could happen to anyone, and made safe sex a topic which could be discussed." — Wretched_Colin 15. Finally, Chadwick Boseman died in 2020 of colon cancer. He was 43. "As a loyal MCU fan, I know he would've been a key player in the franchise post- Endgame. Plus, from what I hear, he wanted to make T'Challa (who was very serious most of the time) have a bit more fun, similar to the version he played in What If...?" — n_mcrae_1982 "This one made me a lot more sad than it should have. I didn't really know much about the guy. I saw Black Panther but didn't really have an opinion about it either way. I never saw an interview with him or saw any other movie he was in. But when he died and I heard that he knew he had cancer and was still working and still smiling, it really broke me. I felt bad for the guy. So it was less a 'celebrity' thing and more just a human thing." Dial 988 in the US to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Other international suicide helplines can be found at The Trevor Project, which provides help and suicide-prevention resources for LGBTQ youth, is 1-866-488-7386.
