7 Celebrity Deaths The Past Week: From A ‘Star Trek’ Legend To A Playboy Model
Several celebrities died in the past week, and fans all over the world are mourning the loss of these beloved figures.
From TV stars to adult film actresses, the losses have reverberated across various genres.
Let's take a moment to remember and celebrate the lives of these seven stars.
1. Troy Beckwith
"Neighbors" star Troy Beckwith has passed away, leaving fans and co-stars in mourning. He was 48.
His former co-star, Kym Valentine, shared the news on Facebook Saturday, expressing grief and reminiscing about their time together.
"Thanks for all the memories my cheeky mate and all my love to your friends and family," Valentine wrote alongside a throwback photo of her and Beckwith.
A cause of death was not disclosed.
Beckwith was known for his role as Michael Martin or "Sicko Micko" on "Neighbors" and Jeremy "Bazza" Bazlington in "Pugwall" in the '90s.
2. Masuimi Max
Playboy model Masuimi Max was found dead at her Las Vegas-area home Thursday morning. She was 45.
TMZ reported, citing unnamed law enforcement sources, that the circumstances surrounding her death are under investigation., but no foul play is suspected at this time.
In addition to Playboy, Max was also featured on Maxim, Alt Magazine, Bizarre Magazine, and other publications.
In recent years, she focused on alternative modeling, building a solid fanbase on YouTube and Instagram.
Max was also an actress who appeared in movies like "Cornman: American Vegetable Hero" and "Giantess Battle Attack."
3. Jesse Jane
Adult film actress Jesse Jane tragically passed away alongside her boyfriend Brett Hasenmueller at a Moore, Oklahoma, home Wednesday. She was 43.
A Moore Police Department representative told Entertainment Weekly that both Jane, whose real name was Cindy Taylor, and her boyfriend are believed to have died from a drug overdose.
Medical examiners have not yet announced the official cause of death.
While known for her work in the adult film industry, Jane also made appearances in mainstream projects like "Entourage," "Starsky & Hutch," and "Middle Men."
She also appeared in "Bad Girls Club" and "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."
4. Herbert Coward
Herbert Coward, known for his role as the Toothless Man in the 1972 film "Deliverance," died in a car crash in western North Carolina Wednesday. He was 85.
The crash occurred after a doctor's appointment with his 78-year-old girlfriend, Bertha Brooks, who also lost her life, The Associated Press reported.
The couple's Chihuahua and pet squirrel were also killed in the crash, according to the outlet.
In "Deliverance," which stars Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, and Ned Beatty, Coward's character is one of the villains who hold a group of businessmen at gunpoint as they are assaulted.
5. Melanie Safka
Folk-pop singer and songwriter Melanie Safka, who went by the mononym Melanie, died Tuesday. She was 76.
Her children announced her passing via her Facebook page. The cause of death remains undisclosed.
"Our world is much dimmer, the colors of a dreary, rainy Tennessee pale with her absence today, but we know that she is still here, smiling down on all of us, on all of you, from the stars," Melanie's children wrote.
Melanie gained recognition at Woodstock in 1969 and left a lasting impact with hits like "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)."
6. Charles Osgood
Charles Osgood, the revered CBS news anchor and radio personality, passed away Tuesday due to dementia, his family told CBS News. He was 91.
Leading "Sunday Morning" from 1994 to 2016, Osgood became a beloved figure in households across America.
Known for his comforting presence and eloquent storytelling, Osgood's legacy includes multiple Daytime Emmy wins and his role as the narrator of Dr. Seuss' "Horton Hears a Who."
7. Gary Graham
Actor Gary Graham, known for his roles in "Alien Nation" and various "Star Trek" projects, died from cardiac arrest on Jan. 22. He was 73.
His wife, Becky Graham, confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter.
Graham's portrayal of Det. Matthew Sikes in "Alien Nation" and Vulcan ambassador Soval in "Star Trek: Enterprise" showcased his versatility. He also played different characters in other "Star Trek" projects.
Graham's career included work in shows like "The Incredible Hulk," "CHiPs," and "The Dukes of Hazzard," and movies like "All the Right Moves" and "The Hollywood Knights."
