The entertainment world has suffered a number of heartbreaking losses this year, as several Hollywood icons have passed away.

The following are some of the most notable Hollywood figures the entertainment industry has lost this year.

Catherine O’Hara: March 4, 1954 to January 30, 2026

Catherine O'Hara, the acclaimed comedic actress known for Home Alone, Beetlejuice, Schitt's Creek, and recently The Studio, passed away January 30, at the age of 71.

She died at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, as per the representatives at CAA.

Eric Dane: November 9, 1972 to February 19, 2026

The entertainment world lost Eric Dane on February 19, less than a year after the Euphoria actor revealed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was 53.

He was known for his role as McSteamy; hunky plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy.

James Van Der Beek: March 8, 1977 to February 11, 2026

James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role on Dawson’s Creek, died at the age of 48 on February 11 after a long battle with colorectal cancer.

He also starred in Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23, Overcompensating, Sidelined: The QB and Me, Varsity Blues, The Rules of Attraction and more.

Carrie Anne Fleming: August 16, 1974 to February 26, 2026

Canadian actress Carrie Anne Fleming, who is recognized for her performance as Candy Baker in iZombie, passed away on February 26 at 51-years-old.

Chuck Norris: March 10, 1940 to March 19, 2026

Action-movie icon Chuck Norris, best known for Walker, Texas Ranger, died on March 19 at the age of 86.

Over the course of his filming career he had starred in The Delta Force, Missing in Action, The Expendables 2 and more.