In Memoriam

Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director known for “On Golden Pond,” has died. He was 97.

Christy Knowings, an actress who starred on Nickelodeon’s “All That,” died on Tuesday in Long Beach, California.

“The Dukes of Hazzard” star Ben Jones has died at 84.

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi. has died. He was 68.

Towle’s death comes three years after her cancer diagnosis. She regularly shared updates about her treatment and well-being with followers.

Pastore was known for roles in dramas centered around organized crime, with fans saying he brought authenticity to his performances.

Vincent Pastore, who played Tony Soprano’s best friend turned informant on HBO’s mob drama ‘Sopranos,’ has died, a representative confirmed Saturday.

Franco Baresi, the former AC Milan captain who was one of Italy’s most acclaimed defenders, has died. He was 66.

An up-and-coming boxer was killed Saturday after a driver struck her with his car while she was riding her bike in Brazos County, Texas.

Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, the mother of Kardashian “momager” Kris Jenner, has died, Jenner announced on July 16. She was 91 years old.

The actress was best known for her work in Marvel projects including “Daredevil.”

Sam Neill, the actor best known for his starring role in the “Jurassic Park” movies, died Monday at the age of 78.

The senator’s office confirmed the 71-year-old senator died at home “after a brief and sudden illness.”

Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter and medic John Gage in NBC’s “Emergency!” television series during the 1970s, has died at age 80 after a long illness, his family said Friday.

Reality star Cristina Sanz has died after a sudden cardiac arrest, her family announced.

The Welsh singer’s family said Tyler died unexpectedly in Portugal Wednesday night after being hospitalized for an illness.

Lauren Bennett, the singer who performed on the 2011 LMFAO hit “Party Rock Anthem,” has died at 37, her former group G.R.L. said Monday.

British actor Michael Byrne, known for his roles in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” died at 82.

Music artists are mourning the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry’s most powerful figures.

Jill Smokler was one of the first and most vocal parents to share a raw and honest version of motherhood though her writing and website “Scary Mommy.”