Overview
- Pope Francis died in April, prompting a transition at the Vatican as mourners worldwide paid their respects.
- Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were killed in December, and their son is jailed on two counts of first-degree murder, according to published reports.
- Fans mourned Hulk Hogan in July and Ozzy Osbourne the same month, marking significant losses for wrestling and rock music.
- Beach Boys cofounder Brian Wilson died in June and is being widely remembered for his enduring musical legacy.
- Reports also highlight the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife in their home and of Malcolm-Jamal Warner by drowning in July.