I have received word that Randy Brooks has passed away. Randy and his family owned Barnes Bullets and he designed the great Barnes X bullet.
He was a hunter, a cowboy, and an all-around good guy. The kind of fellow our industry needs more of.— Jim Wilson (@SheriffJim4445) August 28, 2026
“A helping word is like a prayer. A helping hand is an answer to that prayer.”
– Tim Curry 1946–2026 as Johnny LaGuardia.
Dolly Parton dead at 80 as country music world mourns beloved icon whose songs shaped generations
Dolly Parton died Tuesday following a “brief battle with cancer,” Fox News Digital confirmed. She was 80.
“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched,” her team said in a statement.
“Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand. Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.
“After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” the statement concluded.
Parton died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday, according to a press release obtained by Fox News Digital.
Reports of the death of Senator Lindsey Graham have been confirmed.
I thought he was a lot older than 71.
Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris passes at age 86
Chuck Norris, the martial artist, celebrated Air Force veteran and action movie star who became a defining figure in 1980s military-themed films and the long-running TV series Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at 86.
Norris died Thursday in Hawaii after being hospitalized, according to a statement from his family. He was surrounded by loved ones.
“He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved,” the family said in a released statement. “Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world.”
"Premature" is a strange way to spell "completely incorrect"
— Chesterton_Report (@Veritas_Curat7) March 16, 2026
in breaking news; Jesse Jackson had died
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Demond Wilson, Lamont on Sanford and Son, Dies at 79.
Demond Wilson, who starred alongside Redd Foxx and answered to “Hey, Dummy” for six seasons on the wildly popular 1970s NBC sitcom Sanford and Son, has died. He was 79.
Wilson died Friday of complications from cancer at his home in Palm Springs, his son Demond Wilson Jr. told TMZ.
No more Dilberts
Pro-Trump pundit and ‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams dead at 68
Cartoonist, author, and political commentator Scott Adams died Tuesday after a battle with prostate cancer. He was 68.
His ex-wife and caregiver, Shelly, made the announcement on Adams’ livestream Tuesday morning.
“Unfortunately, this isn’t good news,” Shelly said. “Of course, he waited ’til just before the show started, but he’s not with us anymore.”
Shelly read aloud a “final message” that Adams “wanted to say” on the livestream.
“If you’re reading this, things did not go well for me,” the message began. “I have a few things to say before I go. My body fell before my brain. I am of sound mind as i write this January 1, 2026.”
Actor June Lockhart dies at 100
“Lassie” and “Lost in Space” star June Lockhart died of natural causes in her Southern California home this week, her family said Saturday. She was 100.
Lockhart played the mother roles in the two popular TV series, but she also won what is now called a Tony Award early in her career in the Broadway production “For Love or Money.”
She died at her home in Santa Monica, California, on Thursday with her daughter June Elizabeth and granddaughter Christianna by her side, the family said in a statement.
In “Lassie,” Lockhart played Ruth Martin, and in “Lost in Space” she played Maureen Robinson. She also played Dr. Janet Craig in “Petticoat Junction.”
Lockhart was long a proponent of the space agency NASA and its mission, and she appeared with pioneering moon-walking astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
Dad was laid to rest today.
Requiem æternam dona ei, Domine
Et lux perpetua luceat ei
Requiescat in pace.
Amen.
Well. Pater Familias passed away around noon today after being home on Hospice for the past two weeks. He had a long life being close to his 101st birthday.
If you will excuse me.
MILESFORTIS WILL RETURN
Lalo Schifrin, Acclaimed Composer of Mission: Impossible and Mannix Themes, Dies at 93.
His résumé also included work on Coogan’s Bluff (1968) — that kicked off his long association with Eastwood and director Don Siegel — Kelly’s Heroes (1970), Charley Varrick (1973), The Eagle Has Landed (1976) Telefon (1977), The Nude Bomb (1980), Black Moon Rising (1986), Money Talks (1997), Something to Believe In (1998), Tango (1998), Bringing Down the House (2003) and The Bridge of San Luis Rey (2004).
MS ‘Shoulder Thing That Goes Up’ passes from the scene. It only took 12 years for the lung cancer to finally do her in.
Jim once said something about only saying good things about the dead.
As he put it: Good, she’s dead.
Gun control crusader and former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy dead at 81
Well, Hell. Frank Brownell just passed away. What a legacy in the business, and just a fun guy to be with.@BrownellsInc
Remembering Frank R. Brownell III (1939 – 2025)
GRINNELL, Iowa (June 18, 2025) – Brownells sadly announces the death of long-time family patriarch Frank… pic.twitter.com/rqyyQHLMsa
— Tom Gresham (@Guntalk) June 18, 2025
Phil Robertson, ‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch, dies at 79 after Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Professional hunter and TV personality Phil Robertson, best known for his role on the series “Duck Dynasty,” has died. He was 79.
In an emotional May 25 Instagram post, Robertson’s son, Willie Robertson, and daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, confirmed Phil died after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
“We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” the couple wrote. “He reminded us often of the words of Paul, ‘You do not grieve like those who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”
The rifle and pistol range in Heaven has added a new member.
John August Taffin, author, originator and Chairman Emeritus of The Shootists, and good friend has passed, aged 85, from this mortal coil and crossed the river on March 10th, after a long illness.
His presence here on Earth will be missed
Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa found dead
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, have been found dead at their home, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office says.
In an interview with Santa Fe New Mexican, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said there was no indication of foul play and their dog had also died.
He said Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 63 and a classical pianist, were found dead on Wednesday afternoon (Thursday AEDT) at their home in Santa Fe Summit north-east of the New Mexican city.
Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Denise Avila said deputies responded to a request to do a welfare check at the home on Wednesday about 1.45pm and found the bodies.
Mendoza did not provide a cause of death for the actor, one of the industry’s most respected and honored performers, or Arakawa, his wife of more than 30 years.
