Legendary actor James Earl Jones, best known for voicing the character of Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise, has died.

The distinguished actor was known for lending his deep, powerful voice to Darth Vader in "Star Wars" and Mufasa in "The Lion King." His stage and screen acting career began in the 1950s.

The Oscar nominee was known for voicing Darth Vader in "Star Wars."

Walt Ehmer, the president and CEO of Waffle House and a member of the board of trustees for the Atlanta Police Foundation, has died at age 58

Sergio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician, has died after a battle with long COVID, attribution needs to be added. His 1966 hit "Mas Que Nada" propelled him to global stardom.

Sergio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose 1966 hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global superstar, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID

Dequantes Devontay Lamar professionally known as Rich Homie Quan passed away in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia Thursday.

Rich Homie Quan has died at 33

Actor and former teen idol James Darren, best known for his role in the "Gidget" franchise, has passed away at 88, according to reports.

The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the “Gidget” movies, James Darren has died at 88

The New York-born artist, whose real name is Isaac Freeman III, was headlining the "Green & Gold Party" in Hamden when he suffered a medical emergency Friday.

Country music star Toby Keith was not only an award-winning singer-songwriter but also a father of three.

Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person, has died at the age of 117.

Here is a look at what ketamine is and how it is used in medical treatment.

The two-time Oscar nominee was known for her roles in “A Woman Under the Influence” and “The Notebook.”

Wallace "Wally" Amos Jr., the founder of Famous Amos cookies, has died, his family said Wednesday. He was 88.

Wojcicki, the former YouTube CEO and longtime Google executive, died from non-small cell lung cancer.

Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth remember Tori Spelling on the latest episode of the "90210MG" podcast.

Richard Simmons' staff shared a message from Simmons that he had pre-drafted before his death earlier this month.

The Democrat revealed in June that she had pancreatic cancer.

The Democratic congresswoman from Texas announced her pancreatic cancer diagnosis in June.

Newhart died after a series of short illnesses, his publicist said.

Beginning his career as a stand-up comedian, Newhart went on to have a successful career in television and film.

Dobbs hosted "Lou Dobbs Tonight" on CNN and Fox Business.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who went on to become a sex therapist, talk show host and author, died at the age of 96.

Simmons, known for his unrelenting positivity, died on July 13, just one day after celebrating his 76th birthday.

The actress, known for her roles in "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Charmed," died at 53 after fighting breast cancer for nearly a decade.

Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor, died in New York on Friday, her family said.

Shannen Doherty, star of "90210" and "Charmed," died of breast cancer at 53.

Eccentric fitness guru Richard Simmons, known for his unrelenting positivity, has died, according to his representative.

For decades, the witty, diminutive Westheimer -- popularly known as Dr. Ruth -- was one of America's most trusted and popular voices on the topic of sex.

Eccentric fitness guru Richard Simmons, known for his unrelenting positivity, has died, according to his representative.

Duvall won a Cannes best actress award for "3 Women."

According to her partner Dan Gilroy, "The Shining" actress Shelley Duvall died on Thursday at her home in Blanco, Texas. She was 75.

Jon Bon Jovi is mourning the death of his mother, Carol Bongiovi, who died at 83 on Tuesday.

Inhofe served in the U.S. Senate from 1994 until his retirement in 2023.

Joe Bonsall, The Oak Ridge Boys country music mainstay, dead at 76 of ALS.

"Glee" star Heather Morris pays tribute to her former co-star Naya Rivera in a moving Instagram post.

The producer collaborated with James Cameron on "Titanic" and the "Avatar" films.

Mull, known for comedies such as "Clue" and "Arrested Development," has died at the age of 80.

Martin Mull, comic and actor known for "Clue," "Roseanne" and more, dead at 80.

Law enforcement sources tell ABC News multiple people could be charged in the death of Matthew Perry as the investigation into who supplied the actor with the drug ketamine comes to a close.

Actor Bill Cobbs died Tuesday. The actor, who was 90, was known for a wide range of films, including "Air Bud," "The Bodyguard" and "Night at the Museum."

Bill Cobbs, a veteran actor for over 50 years, appeared in nearly 200 movies and TV shows, including "The Bodyguard," "Night at the Museum" and "The Sopranos." He died at the age of 90.

Donald Sutherland, who has appeared in nearly 150 films and more than 40 television shows, has died at age 88.

Actor Donald Sutherland, known for his roles in "Klute," "M*A*S*H," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games," has passed away at the age of 88.

The beloved actor of the films "M.A.S.H," "Animal House" and "The Hunger Games" franchise died Thursday in Miami after a long illness, his son Kiefer Sutherland said.

Claiborne was lucky enough to get to know the baseball legend for over 50 years after meeting him as a child.

Willie Mays, widely considered to be one of the greatest baseball players in the history of the game, has died at 93.

Hiram Kasten started as a stand-up comedian, then moved to Los Angeles and appeared as Elaine's co-worker in several episodes of "Seinfeld."