America's Got Talent star dead – Nolan Neal dies aged 41 at his home in Nashville

Star Trek legend Nichelle Nichols, who starred in the original series as Lieutenant Uhura, has died at the age of 89, her son Kyle Johnson has announced.Taking to her official Instagram account, he told her 33,400 followers that his mum passed away on Sunday 31 July as he wrote: "Friends, Fans, Colleagues, World "I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years. Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. "Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration." He continued: "Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.

Grace VanderWaal is sharing what life was like after winning "America’s Got Talent" when she was just 12 years old.  VanderWaal won the judges over during her audition in 2016 when she took the stage with her ukulele and sang one of her original songs.  The performance not only advanced her to the next round but immediately sent her to the live shows when judge Howie Mandel hit the golden buzzer after her performance. Grace VanderWaal is sharing what life was like after winning "America’s Got Talent" when she was just 12 years old.

Tony Dow, who played Wally Cleaver in the sitcom Leave It to Beaver, has died aged 77. His death was announced on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning (26 July). “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our beloved Tony this morning,” his management team wrote.

READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing star trains with Commonwealth Games squad His career in Hollywood spanned five decades and he had starred in nearly 50 films. His most memorable role came in 1990 as Paul Cicero in Martin Scorcese's mobster masterpiece.

Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta, as well as playing Sergeant Phil Cerreta in the TV series Law & Order. Sorvino died on Monday from “natural causes” with his wife Dee Dee Sorvino by his side, having dealt with health issues over the past few years. A statement released by Sorvino’s publicist Roger Neal on behalf of his wife said: “Our hearts are broken, there will never be another Paul Sorvino, he was the love of my life, and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage.

Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, has died aged 83. His wife, DeeDee Sorvino, announced the news on Instagram, writing: “I am completely devastated. The love of my life and the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone.

Actress and singer Shonka Dukureh, who starred in the biopic Elvis, has died at the age of 44. She played Big Mama Thornton in the film about superstar Elvis Presley and was found dead in a bedroom at her home in Nashville.

Rebecca Balding has died at the age of 73 from ovarian cancer.The actress was best known for starring in TV shows Soap, as well as the original Charmed. She starred as Alyssa Milano’s boss in the series, which aired from 1998-2006. Rebecca also featured in 80s cult classic movies Silent Scream and The Boogens.

Nolan Neal, a former "America’s Got Talent" and "The Voice" contestant, has died. He was 41. "The Voice" confirmed the Neal's passing on Twitter.

Despite each of the judges, and host Terry Crews, having already given out their Golden Buzzers throughout the course of the audition rounds, the judges did something special and very rare to honor the trio's incredible performance — a collective Golden Buzzer!The group — who grew up in a small town in Mississippi called Harts Chapel, hence the group's name — came out and immediately won over the judges with their enthusiasm and energy.As for what they performed, the ladies explained that their original song, a tune called «You Can Have Him, Jolene,» is inspired by and an ode to Dolly Parton, and her iconic 1973 tune «Jolene.»«We were so inspired by the song 'Jolene,' and we just love the storyline. And we figured, though, from 1973 to 2022, we could not still be fighting over the same man,» singer Danica Hart explained. «So we decided to tell her, 'You can just have him, Jolene.'»The high-energy, raucous country anthem brought down the house, earning a standing ovation from all four judges and a booming chant of «Golden Buzzer» from the entire audience.«I mean, that was fantastic!» Simon Cowell marveled in a stunned tone.

America's Got Talent wind down with only two more remaining till the live shows, tragedy strikes the family as one of the show's more memorable contestants passes away.MORE: Sofia Vergara takes to the stage as she participates in risky AGT auditionAccording to People, singer-songwriter Nolan Neal, a former contestant on the show, died on Monday at the age of 41.VIDEO: Sofia Vergara teases AGT in new TV promoHis cousin, Dylan Seals, an audio engineer, confirmed the news, stating that while the cause of death was uncertain, he had lost his "battle with substance abuse."Nolan appeared on season 15 of AGT back in 2020, performing his original song Lost to the judges and even receiving a standing ovation from Howie Mandel.MORE: AGT's Jackie Evancho says anorexia battle has left her with 'bones of an 80-year-old'He even opened up about his substance abuse issues and dealing with his father's suicide, being put through to the next round but ultimately getting cut in the Judges' Choice. He was also a contestant on season 15 of The Voice, being a part of Team Adam Levine but getting cut there as well.Nolan auditioned on season 15 of AGTThe local county's medical examiner confirmed the news to TMZ earlier in the week, while his cousin said in a statement to People: "He was a natural-born entertainer and it was obvious to all of us from an early age. "He blew us all away with his incredibly powerful vocal delivery and songwriting.

Nolan Neal, who appeared on both The Voice and America’s Got Talent, was found dead on Monday at just 41 years old. His cousin Dylan Seals, who lived with the singer, told TMZ he found the musician in the Nashville apartment they shared.

Zack Sharf Nolan Neal, a singer who competed on NBC’s “The Voice” and “America’s Got Talent,” has died. He was 41. The singer’s cousin, Dylan Seals, confirmed Neal’s passing with Variety.

spoke to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and were told that Neal was found dead at 8 p.m. local time in his bedroom after his roommate received a call from the singer's mother, who hadn't heard from him.

TMZ, saying he was found in his Nashville, Tenn., apartment. No cause of death was determined, however, Neal had a history of drug abuse.According to authorities, Neal’s roommate had called them once they discovered his body in his bedroom.