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Oliver “Power” Grant, a longtime Wu-Tang Clan backer who financed early records, led Wu Wear, and produced the game Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style, has died at 52. The group confirmed his passing with tributes from Method Man and others; the cause of death was not disclosed.
Oliver Power Grant, a longtime behind-the-scenes force who helped turn Wu-Tang Clan into an international force and built its branding through Wu-Wear (later Wu-Tang Brand), has died. A key executive producer on Wu-Tang albums and an actor, Power’s influence spanned merchandising and film; no cause of death has been disclosed, and tributes have been flowing from peers.
Robert Carradine, the actor known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, died at 71; his family said he died by suicide after a nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder and asked for privacy to grieve and to help reduce stigma around mental illness. Tributes from family and former co-stars highlighted his warmth and humor. Carradine came from a storied acting family, began his career in The Cowboys (1972) with John Wayne, and also pursued auto racing.
Katherine Hartley Short, adopted daughter of Martin Short and his late wife Nancy Dolman, died at 42 in the Hollywood Hills from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, with the LAPD responding to her home; she is survived by two younger brothers and had degrees from NYU and USC, later working in mental-health settings and volunteering with Bring Change 2 Mind; Short and Martin Short were touring as a two-person comedy–music duo, and a family representative asked for privacy.
Leah Stavenhagen, founder of Her ALS Story, died at 33 after a terminal ALS diagnosis. She launched the nonprofit in 2021 to connect young women living with ALS, debunk misconceptions about the disease, and provide a supportive community that hosts annual retreats and funds for a 2026 trip. Her death was announced by the organization on Instagram, highlighting her leadership and impact on young women facing ALS.
Robert Carradine, a member of the Carradine acting dynasty known for Revenge of the Nerds and as Lizzie McGuire’s father, died at 71. His family noted a long battle with bipolar disorder and highlighted his decades-long career in film and television.
Robert Carradine, the actor famed for Revenge of the Nerds and later Lizzie McGuire, died at 71. Born March 24, 1954, he was the youngest son of John Carradine and brother to David and Keith Carradine. A film debut in The Cowboys (1972) launched a decades-long career including the Nerds franchise and the Disney series Lizzie McGuire. His family ailed by Bipolar Disorder discussed his two-decade battle with the condition in a statement, aiming to reduce stigma. Tributes from co-stars like Hilary Duff and Jake Thomas followed, and Carradine’s daughter Ever shared a tender homage. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.
Robert Carradine, known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, died at 71 after a long battle with bipolar disorder, according to a family statement. His varied career included Mean Streets, The Long Riders, and Coming Home, and he later co-hosted the Party Nerds podcast; tributes from Hilary Duff and others highlighted his humor and generosity while his family urged openness about mental illness.
Hilary Duff and the Lizzie McGuire cast mourn the death of Robert Carradine (Sam) at 71, sharing memories of his warm, fatherly presence on set. Carradine’s family said he died by suicide after a long battle with bipolar disorder, prompting tributes from Duff, Jake Thomas, Lalaine and others who recalled his humor, mentorship and support during the show and in the Disney+ revival.
Robert Carradine, 71, the actor known for Revenge of the Nerds, The Long Riders, and Lizzie McGuire, has died. Deadline reports he took his own life after a roughly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder. The Carradine family issued a statement praising him as a devoted father and cherished brother, asking for privacy as they grieve. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and other relatives in a storied acting family.
Former WNBA All-Star Kara Braxton, a 10-year veteran who won two titles with the Detroit Shock, died at 43 in a Cobb County car crash in Georgia. Braxton also played for Tulsa, Phoenix and New York in the WNBA and overseas, and is survived by her husband and two sons; her son Jelani Thurman played for Ohio State’s 2024 national championship team and recently transferred to North Carolina.
Former two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton died in a solo-vehicle crash on Interstate 285 near Cobb Parkway in Cobb County, Ga., after her 2023 Ford Mustang struck a median; she was 43. Braxton played 10 seasons with Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury, and New York Liberty, winning titles in 2006 and 2008, later playing overseas and earning a Georgia degree in 2024; authorities are investigating and seeking witnesses.
Famed actor Robert Duvall, who died on February 16, 2026, prized simple, down-home fare—especially ribeye steak—along with beef ribs and other comfort dishes enjoyed at Virginia eateries and with his Argentinian wife.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and former News Corp director, has died at 81 in Palm Beach, Florida. Born Anna Torv in Glasgow, she was Rupert Murdoch’s wife for 31 years, mother to Elisabeth, James and Lachlan, and a philanthropist who served on hospital boards; she wrote several novels, including Family Business, and was made a Dame of the Order of St Gregory in 1998.
Former Knoxville sports journalist Wes Rucker, 43, died in a five-vehicle crash on I-40 West near Cedar Bluff Road. Rucker, known for his WBIR sports work and early reporting for the Chattanooga Times Free Press, also contributed to 247Sports and CBS. He was married to Lauren and father to Hank; his family and colleagues mourn the loss as investigators continue to probe the chain-reaction crash, which began with a rear-ended stopped vehicle. Tributes have poured in from the local community and media.