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That work includes the challenging effort of retrieving any additional images of the suspect from the back-end of Guthrie's video security system, the official said.

At the agency's Tucson field office, the command post remains fully active, the official said. Some personnel are being rotated through the post to keep "fresh eyes" on the case reviewing evidence, a second official said.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in an interview Friday that he believes investigators are getting closer to identifying some of the articles of clothing worn by the masked man captured on Guthrie's security camera and released last week by the FBI.

His backpack — a 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack — was previously identified as a product sold exclusively at Walmart.

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In addition to trying to identify the suspect's pants, shoes and jacket, Nanos said, investigators are visiting gun stores and asking about the holster he was seen wearing and the firearm he appeared to be carrying.

The department is also awaiting an analysis from partial DNA found at Guthrie's home.

Asked about his message to the Guthrie family, he said: "We're not quitting. We'll find her."

Guthrie, the mother of "TODAY" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on the evening of Jan. 31, when she was dropped off at home shortly before 10 p.m., according to a timeline provided by Nanos.

Her doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m. on Feb. 1. Her pacemaker disconnected from her phone less than an hour later. Her family reported missing later that day.

Nanos has said investigators believe she was taken in the middle of the night. Authorities have not identified a possible motive, nor have they identified any possible suspects.

Blizzard warnings have been issued for all five boroughs of New York City for the first time since 2017.

This storm has been named Winter Storm Hernando by The Weather Channel.

We'll lay all that out below.

(TERMS TO KNOW:Nor'easter|Blizzard)

What We Know

- Timing: late Saturday into Monday, with the peak snowfall occurring on Sunday and Monday.

- We expect low pressure to form Sunday off the East Coast, somewhere offshore between the Delmarva Peninsula and the Carolinas.

- That low pressure should quickly gain strength, and could do so quickly enough to be called a "bomb cyclone" by early Monday, a term for low pressure that intensifies rapidly.

(MORE:What Is A Bomb Cyclone?)

- Heavy snow, gusty winds and coastal flooding are all expected for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

Winter Storm Alerts

Blizzard warnings have been issued from Delaware to Connecticut, including all of New York City and Long Island.

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Winter storm watches and warnings have been issued along portions of the Eastern seaboard and also for the higher terrain of the northern Appalachians.

Driving conditions on Sunday and/or Monday will be dangerous, and gusty conditions and hefty snow could lead to some power outages.

The Forecast

The maps below show our current best forecast of snow and rain from this system from Sunday through Monday.

Wind gusts over 40 mph are also increasingly likely from coastal Virginia to eastern Massachusetts. These strong onshore winds could cause coastal flooding on Sunday night and Monday morning at times of high tide.

Snowfall rates will eclipse one inch per hour at times, especially closer to the coast. In some locations, combined with gusty winds, this will lead to scattered power outages. Reduced visibility will make travel in the latter half of the weekend into Monday dangerous.

This storm will have impacts on Monday morning's commute from Philadelphia to Boston, and possibly the evening commute in parts of New England. If you can stay off the roads, please do so.

This forecast may still change slightly, but if you are in any of the blue or purple in the maps below, expect hazardous conditions and delays. Check back with us at weather.com for updates to this forecast.

How Much Snow?

The heaviest snow is expected along the coast from New Jersey to Massachusetts and in the northern Appalachians, where totals will surpass a foot.

(MORE:Why Northeast Winter Storms Can Be Difficult To Forecast)

Note that as this forecast continues to get refined, these totals could still shift. Should the storm move further west in future model runs, some places could see even more snowfall than this map shows right now.

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Trump Nuclear Energy

The nearly 700-mile flight last weekend — which transported a 5-megawatt microreactor without nuclear fuel — highlights the Trump administration's drive to promote nuclear energy to help meetskyrocketing demand for power from artificial intelligence and data centers,as well for use by the military.

Energy SecretaryChris Wrightand Undersecretary of Defense Michael Duffey, who traveled with the privately built reactor, hailed the Feb. 15 trip on a C-17 military aircraft as a breakthrough for U.S. efforts to fast-track commercial licensing for the microreactors, part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reshape the country's energy landscape.

A new emphasis on nuclear energy

President Donald Trump supports nuclear power — a carbon-free source of electricity — as a reliable energy source, even as he has been broadlyhostile to renewable energyandprioritizes coal and other fossil fuels to produce electricity.

Skeptics warn that nuclear energy poses risks and say microreactors may not be safe or feasible and have not proved they can meet demand for a reasonable price.

Wright brushed those concerns aside as he touted progress on Trump'spush for a quick escalation of nuclear power. Trump signed a series of executive orders last year that allow Wright to approve some advanced reactor designs and projects, taking authority away from the independent safety agency that has regulated the U.S. nuclear industry for five decades.

"Today is history. A multi-megawatt, next-generation nuclear power plant is loaded in the C-17 behind us," Wright said before the two-hour flight from March Air Reserve Base in California to Hill Air Force base in Utah.

The minivan-sized reactor transported by the military is one of at least three that will reach "criticality" — when a nuclear reaction can sustain an ongoing series of reactions — by July 4, as Trump has promised, Wright said.

"That's speed, that's innovation, that's the start of a nuclear renaissance," he said.

Microreactors would be for civilian and military use

Currently, there are94 operable nuclear reactorsin the U.S. that generate about 19% of the country's electricity, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's down from 104 reactors in 2013 and includestwo new commercial reactors in Georgiathat were the nation's first large reactors built from scratch in a generation.

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Recognizing delays inherent to deployment of new, full-scale reactors, the industry and government have focused in recent years on more efficient designs, including asmall modular reactorproposed by the nation's largest public power company, the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Microreactors, designed to be portable, can take that a step further and "accelerate the delivery of resilient power to where it's needed," Duffey said. Eventually, the mobile reactors could provide energy security on a military base without the civilian grid, he and other officials said.

The demonstration flight "gets us closer to deploy nuclear power when and where it is needed to give our nation's warfighters the tools to win in battle," Duffey said.

The reactor transported to Utah will be able to generate up to 5 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 5,000 homes, said Isaiah Taylor, CEO of Valar Atomics, the California startup that produced the reactor. The company hopes to start selling power on a test basis next year and become fully commercial in 2028.

Some safety concerns haven't been addressed, experts say

Edwin Lyman, director of nuclear power safety at the Union of Concerned Scientists, said the transport flight — which included a throng of reporters, photographers and TV news crews — was little more than "a dog-and-pony show" that merely demonstrated the Pentagon's ability to ship a piece of heavy equipment.

The flight "doesn't answer any questions about whether the project is feasible, economic, workable or safe — for the military and the public," Lyman said in an interview.

The Trump administration "hasn't made the safety case" for how microreactors, once loaded with nuclear fuel, can be transported securely to data centers or military bases, Lyman said.

Officials also have not resolved how nuclear waste will be disposed, although Wright said the Energy Department is in talks with Utah and other states to host sites that could reprocess fuel or handle permanent disposal.

The microreactor flown to Utah will be sent to the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab for testing and evaluation, Wright said. Fuel will be provided by the Nevada National Security site, Taylor said.

"The answer to energy is always more," Wright said. After four years of restrictions on more polluting forms of energy under the Biden administration, he said, "now we're trying to set everything free. And nuclear will be flying soon."

Hilary Duffstole the spotlight in a butter yellow dress held up by two delicate strings, proving once again that effortless glamor is her signature. The singer was the star of the release party for her new album, "Luck… or Something," on February 20.

She wore a sleek slip dress featuring spaghetti straps and a form-fitting silhouette that highlighted her figure, making the look both elegant and modern.

Hilary Duff wows in slip dress held up by just 2 strings at album release party

Check outHilary Duff'sslip dress held up by just two strings at the album release party:

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At the release party of her sixth studio album, the "Come Clean" hitmaker rocked a butter yellow slip dress. The floor-length gown was held up by only two delicate strings, lending a captivating sense of allure to the ensemble.

Meanwhile, the form-fitting silhouette, low-cut neckline, and subtle pleats at the hips made the minimalist outfit stand out. She let the dress do all the talking and kept it simple with just a pair of earrings. The video also captured her layering the dress with a brown leather jacket, adding a touch of edge to the otherwise sleek ensemble.

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NEED TO KNOW

• A New York City surgical resident with $400,000 in student loans is turning his childhood talent for balloon art into an online side hustle

• Brandon Axelrod began sharing his creations online in January 2026 during his limited free time

• While it won't pay off his debt overnight, the 27-year-old enjoys that it has become both a supplemental income and a creative outlet amid the "grueling" demands of residency

Most surgical residents spend their rare free hours sleeping, studying or calculating how long it will take to chip away at their debt.Brandon Axelrod, however, uses his little spare time twisting balloons into pirates, pop stars and even medical instruments.

With $400,000 in student loans and three-and-a-half years of residency left, the 27-year-old figured he might as well put his childhood talent to use and see if it could do more than just entertain. If he's going to be buried in nearly half a million dollars of debt, he might as well have some fun digging himself out. "So much of my positive support is from other healthcare professionals commending me for staying true to my passions," Axelrod tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Long before scalpels and operating rooms, Axelrod was dealing with card tricks and coin illusions. "I started with magic, as most do, around 5 years old. Small-scale, impromptu and low budget tricks were the name of the game," he recalls.

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By age 8, Axelrod had persuaded his parents to enroll him in formal lessons at a small magic shop on Long Island. He took it seriously, studying not just tricks but the discipline and psychology behind becoming a true magician. Soon he was performing at events, building both skill and confidence.

Balloon art entered the picture around age 10, when Axelrod, once again, convinced his parents to let him expand his repertoire. He started off with dogs, swords, and flowers until one pivotal moment during a live performance. "I remember the first time someone had asked me for a monkey during a live performance, and I remember the feeling of telling them 'I don't know how', " he says. "That must have been the motivating factor I needed to begin pushing the boundaries of what I thought was possible with balloon twisting."

From that point forward, he promised himself he would never decline a request again.

Brandon Axelrod

That promise turned into years of deliberate practice and increasingly complex creations, from Buzz Lightyear to Elmo to aliens to Bluey, as Axelrod's weekends became filled with birthday parties, block parties and religious celebrations.

By the time he was attending dental school on Long Island, Axelrod was well known across Nassau and Suffolk counties and could book events without much advertising. Now, as an Oral and Maxillofacial surgical resident in Manhattan, the pace is different.

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Brandon Axelrod

Although residents are paid, the salary stretches thin against rent, food, and daily expenses in one of the most expensive cities in the country — especially when loans approach $400,000. Axelrod's grueling schedule makes booking weekend gigs nearly impossible.

Still, he saw another route. "I was well aware that social media is an established method of supplemental income through monetization," he shares. Instead of party bookings, he pivoted to viral videos, monetizing through social platforms "with hopes of landing the right brand deals."

Brandon Axelrod

The early results have surprised even him, especially after earning around $700 in just three weeks and gaining over 75,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram since his first video on Jan. 23.

Axelrod does admit, however, that production for his balloon art isn't cheap. "My materials are expensive since the highest quality is needed to accommodate the demanding designs," he explains.

Intricate sculptures put balloons under serious stress, and certain specialty items are already running low. Still, he's working largely from a stockpile built over years of performing.

Brandon Axelrod

Over time, Axelrod's creations have also grown more ambitious and now include life-size figures that take one to two hours to complete. "My favorite piece to date is my life-size pirate and life-size Bad Bunny," he reveals. Recently, he merged his medical world with his artistic one, crafting a five-foot-long lidocaine syringe as a gift for his attending surgeon.

When asked how long he thinks it will take to wipe out his $400,000 in student loans, Axelrod says he is unsure — but he's hoping that continued growth and aligned brand deals will accelerate the process.

For now, the balloon artist and surgeon sees the project as both financial strategy and emotional lifeline. His advice to fellow residents is practical and personal. "Live below your means. Begin working with wealth managers and companies early who have experience working with healthcare professionals," Axelrod tells PEOPLE in regard to managing debt. "Also, I love the idea of residents keeping up with their longstanding hobbies during their training in any capacity that they can."

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NEED TO KNOW

• Gordon Ramsay's new docuseries, Being Gordon Ramsay, documents the chef as he opens his five-restaurant empire

• The series also follows his home life with his wife, Tana Ramsay, and their six children

• In the show, Gordon opens up about his "torrid relationship" with his father and his brother's substance abuse issues

Gordon Ramsayisn't slowing down anytime soon.

In February 2025, Gordon launched his sky-high five-restaurant empire in London's 22 Bishopsgate building. The project was the most complex undertaking he's ever pursued, and it's an achievement he called "a dream come true."

"Building this beautiful space has been an ambitious project, but that's exactly what makes Gordon Ramsay Restaurants so special—we never stop pushing boundaries," he toldMarie Claire UKin February 2025. "I couldn't be more excited to open three of our most iconic restaurants, all reimagined, taken to new heights, and built under one roof, it's a dream come true and a major milestone for our business."

The venture was documented by Netflix film crew for his docuseriesBeing Gordon Ramsay, which premiered on Feb. 18. It also shows Gordon at home withwife Tana Ramsayand theirsix children.

"I wanted to show the other side, the other half of me and I don't think that's been done properly," he told PEOPLE ahead of the premiere. "And so it wasn't sanitized and set up where it looked slightly, 'Oh God, this is boring.' It was real, and not many people have seen me in my pajamas."

Here's everything to know about the biggest bombshells fromBeing Gordon Ramsay.

Warning:Being Gordon Ramsayspoilers ahead!

Gordon's father never supported his chef ambitions and thought cooking "wasn't a man's job"

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In the premiere of the docuseries, Gordon spoke about his rocky relationship with his late father, Gordon James Sr., who was an alcoholic.

"I had to sit there, you know, at weekends and almost watch him ruin his life through alcohol," he said. "It's hard, when someone's an alcoholic, it's very hard to relate to that, 'cause you're just ... you're nervous."

Gordon's dad also never supported his career as a chef, as he believed "cooking was for women and it wasn't a man's job."

"My father called me a snob once. And I said, 'No, definitely not a snob. I just wanna get out of the s--- mess I was born in,' " Gordon said. "I sadly had a torrid relationship with my father."

A father of six himself, Gordon said that his experience with his father helps him relate to his own kids. "In many ways, I'm using that awful relationship [with my father] to become a better dad," he said.

The celebrity chef had previously opened up to PEOPLE about his strained relationship with his late father in a2023 cover story.

Gordon's brother, Ronnie, has struggled with heroin addiction

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In the docuseries, Gordon revealed that his father isn't his only family member who struggled with substance abuse. He shared that his younger brother, Ronnie, has been a "heroin addict" for 40 years.

The dichotomy of their lives is something that weighs heavily on Gordon's conscience.

"I have a brother who's a heroin addict," he said. "We shared a bunk bed together. He's 15 months younger than me, and he's been an addict for the last four decades."

The chef continued, "I've gone to hell and back with him, and so I have a guilt complex. That could have been me. It could have been switched ... Born in the same house, grew up in the same bedroom, shared bunk beds, and so similar ... but how can it be so different now?"

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However, his family's struggles motivate Gordon to succeed even more.

"I'm not embarrassed of my past. I got dealt a dysfunctional card. Big f---ing deal," he said. "So that drives me, that puts fuel in my tank because I was so close to not making it."

He prefers food influencers to food critics

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A surprising revelation from the chef-turned-entrepreneur is that he has a disdain for food critics, which is informed by his personal experience with them. During the premiere episode, Gordon spoke of his decision to invite food influencers — and no food critics — to an exclusive teaser event ahead of his five-restaurant launch in London

"It was just to f--- every food critic off in the country," he began. "Because 10 years ago, we were depending on their pens. Ten years ago, we were depending on their insults. Ten years ago, we were depending on their egos. And they destroyed restaurants."

Gordon also shared a personal experience he and his wife, Tana, had with one critic in particular. He explained, "When we first started dating, we were excited for a family within the first two years. And there was a piece in one of the newspapers, 'The failed footballer that had a shotgun wedding.' And it caused such hurt amongst us, because it was like, 'How does that relate to food?' "

The chef added, "Critics are important, okay? And constructive criticism is something that we thrive on. But when it becomes personal ... one of the most prolific critics just had a brutal personal vendetta."

Gordon emphasized that he does have a deep respect for influencers, saying, "They're very powerful ... When they post, it goes viral, and it's gone in seconds to the other end of the world. They are the most powerful critics on the planet today."

He got in shape after his father's heart attack

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Although he's extraordinarily busy with his global restaurant and television empire, Gordon is passionate about finding time for fitness in his life, including surfing, biking and running.

"Exercise, for me, is crucial," he shared during the docuseries' third episode. "Fitness keeps you, you know, intact. I do get to eat what the f--- I want, because I train. I don't have to watch my diet. I don't have to watch my cholesterol. I'm not overweight. I'm in shape. I'm in f---ing good shape, and I'm strong."

He explained that both the food industry and his family history are driving motivators for his dedication to staying fit.

"This f---ing industry can absolutely take you down if you don't look after yourself," Gordon said. "I got out of shape once because it just all got too f---ing much. And so I got warned. I was 35 or 34. You know, 'Start taking care of yourself.' And then my father died of a heart attack, literally six months later at 53. So, that scared the s--- out of me, I think, really, more than anything."

Gordon teased a new project in New York City

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In the final minutes of the six-episode docuseries, Gordon dropped a bombshell on his wife — and on viewers of the show.

During a conversation with her husband, Tana said she was happy that he took on such a massive endeavor — which Gordon took as a sign that he could spring the next project on her.

"What have you got up your sleeve?" Tana asked suspiciously.

After chuckling, Gordon admitted, "There is ... there is something in New York that has just come on the radar." He quickly added, "You love New York, right? We love New York. It was a special place for us when we went there New Year's Eve."

"Come on," Tana responded, trying to get her husband to spill the beans. "TBC," Gordon replied before the credits rolled.

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Sewage spill raises a stink in DC

Friends, colleagues remember Jesse Jackson

Americans were honoringthe life and legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17. President Donald Trump described the civil rights icon as a "force of nature."Kamala Harrisdescribed how Jackson became a mentor to her;Joe Bidensaid his longtime friend was"a man of God and of the people."Barack and Michelle Obama celebrated their families' close friendship, and Bill and Hillary Clinton gave thanks "for his long, good life." Jackson was 84. "I think people who learned to survive apart must now learn to live together," he once said."I want to be remembered as a soldier in that struggle."

Jesse Jackson's life in images:Memorable moments in the civil rights icon's career

Kids catch the sports betting bug

Kids will always find ways to skirt age restrictions, and gambling is no exception.Children and teens were "scaling the walls"to bet on Super Bowl 60 on sites like DraftKings, Fanatics and FanDuel, according to the age verification vendor Socure, by manipulating birthdates and other information in an effort to create new accounts. In a single hour on Feb. 8, said Socure's Rivka Gewirtz Little, more than 50,000 minors were blocked. "The Super Bowlwas a pressure test," Little said. "It shows that minors are relentlessly going to attempt to challenge the systems, and they're a formidable force."

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"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane died 10 months after he revealed his ALS diagnosis. He was 53.

Dane's representative, Melissa Bank, confirmed the news in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Feb. 19. "He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world," the statement read. "Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight."

Dane was best known for playing the charismatic and flirtatious Dr. Mark Sloan – aka "McSteamy" – on "Grey's Anatomy" from 2006 to 2012. He continued working in Hollywood after he went public with his diagnosis, playing a firefighter with ALS on NBC's "Brilliant Minds," and reprised his role of Cal Jacobs on HBO's "Euphoria" in the upcoming third season, due April 12, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Tom Noonan, the character actor known for roles in "Heat," "Manhunter" and "The Monster Squad," has died at 74, according to a social media post from Fred Dekker, Noonan's "Monster Squad" director.

Noonan became accustomed to playing antagonists on camera after his breakout role in "Manhunter," which was based on Thomas Harris' "Red Dragon," the first of his Hannibal Lecter novels. Noonan also played the main villain, Cain, in 1990's "Robocop 2" and the Ripper in 1993's "Last Action Hero."

Off-screen, Noonan was also a playwright and director who adapted his stage production, "What Happened Was…," into a 1994 indie film costarring Karen Sillas, which received acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival that year.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Frederick Wiseman, the prolific documentary filmmaker behind the controversial 1967 film "Titicut Follies" and 2017's "Ex Libris," has died. He was 96.

The director "passed away peacefully at his home" in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the morning of Feb. 16, a representative for his film distribution company Zipporah Films confirmed to USA TODAY.

Wiseman was well into his 30s when he started his filmmaking career, which kicked off with his directorial debut "Titicut Follies" and continued into his 90s. Wiseman's most recent project was 2023's "Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in Hollywood classics such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," has died at 95.

Duvall died "peacefully" at home on Feb. 15 in Middleburg, Virginia, a representative for the actor confirmed. He was with his wife, Luciana Duvall.

During a seven-decade stage, TV and screen acting career, Duvall disappeared into a stunning range of strong-willed characters, leading to seven Oscar nominations and a best actor win for his role as a down-and-out country singer in 1983's "Tender Mercies."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Drummer Timothy Very, who performed with the Atlanta indie rock band Manchester Orchestra since 2011, has died, his bandmates shared on social media Feb. 14.

"The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very. The most beloved human being any of us were lucky enough to know in this life. We've all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief," the band's post read.

"The only thing that Tim loved more than creating music was being with his family. You'd be pressed to find a more joyful dad. We love you Tim, thank you for loving us. You are a force of positivity that will be a constant presence in the rest of our days.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> James Van Der Beek, the actor known best for embodying those formative, angsty teenage years in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died on Feb. 11 at age 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer.

"He met his final days with courage, faith and grace," read a post on the actor's official Instagram page. "There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara, the legendary actress known for "Home Alone," "Best in Show" and "Schitt's Creek," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71, O'Hara's manager confirmed to People magazine. A cause of death was not given.

A veteran in the entertainment industry, O'Hara has been one of the most lauded and respected actors of her generation, winner of two career Emmy awards, a Golden Globe and two Actor Awards (formerly Screen Actors Guild Awards). She was nominated for two Emmys at the 2025 ceremony. 

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chuck Negron, founding member of "One" and "Til the World Ends" rockers Three Dog Night, has died. He was 83.

The singer died Feb. 2 at his home in Los Angeles' Studio City neighborhood from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complications, publicist Zach Farnum confirmed to USA TODAY.

Singers Danny Hutton and Cory Wells invited the New York City native to found Three Dog Night in 1967, going on to lead a successful run through the early '70s. Their 21 Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit singles include "Til the World Ends" and "Joy to the World." But the band is perhaps best known for their covers, popularizing Leo Sayer's "The Show Must Go On," Eric Burdon's "Mama Told Me," "Easy to Be Hard" from the musical "Hair" and Harry Nilsson's "One."

Negron embarked on a solo career, releasing the albums "Am I Still in Your Heart?," "Long Road Back" and the Christmas record "Joy to the World."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rafael Pineda, known to countless viewers as the familiar face of Univision 1, has died. He was 88.

Univision 41 announced the news with a story on its website, confirming Pineda died Jan. 25, in Florida.

Pineda anchored WXTV, or Univision 1, in New York for more than 40 years from 1972 to 2013, when he retired. When he left the network, he was the longest-serving news anchor in the New York market and a pioneering Spanish-language voice.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Kim Vō, the celebrity hair colorist behind the blond tresses of stars such as Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Pamela Anderson and Goldie Hawn, has died.

Vō died following a seven-year battle with colorectal cancer that saw him "exceeding all medical expectations," his husband, Adeel Vo-Khan, wrote in a Jan. 24 social media post.

Aside from working with celebrity clients, Vō also appeared on shows like Bravo's "Shear Genius" and the 2022 Paramount+ show "Blowing LA," which featured his flagship salon in West Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rob Hirst, the Australian rock drummer best known for cofounding the band Midnight Oil, has died at age 70 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, Hirst's bandmates revealed on social media on Jan. 20. Hirst had been diagnosed in 2023.

The musician released 13 studio albums with Midnight Oil from 1978-2022, including 1987's platinum-selling "Diesel and Dust." He was also a member of the bands Ghostwriters and Backsliders.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Valentino Garavani, Italian fashion designer to the stars, died at 93.

A post shared Jan. 19 on Instagram by his foundation and his own @realmrvalentino account reads, "Our founder, Valentino Garavani, passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones." His cause of death was not given.

The founder of the eponymous brand Valentino retired from designing in 2008 after a storied career in fashion that included dressing notable figures, such as Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, Joan Collins, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz and Sharon Stone. He also introduced a signature shade of crimson, with a hit of orange, known as "Valentino Red."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Roger Allers, the Oscar-nominated animated filmmaker who co-directed Disney's 1994 blockbuster hit "The Lion King," died on Jan. 17, the company's CEO announced. He was 76.

Allers died following "a short illness," a Walt Disney Animation Studios spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter and Animation Magazine. USA TODAY reached out to the studio and his family for additional information.

Disney CEO Bob Iger spoke about Allers' death in a Jan. 18 social media post, calling the director a "creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the long-running "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at 68 after a battle with prostate cancer. Adams shared his cancer diagnosis in May 2025. In 2023, numerous newspapers dropped his comic strip after he made racist comments saying that white people should "get the hell away from Black people."

Adams' ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced his death during a Jan. 13 livestream. She also read a message from Adams, which he authored at the start of the year. "I had an amazing life," Adams wrote in his New Year's Day letter. "I gave it everything I had. If I got any benefits from my work, I'm asking that you pay it forward as best as you can. That's the legacy I want: be useful. And please know, I loved you all to the very end."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died on Jan. 10 at age 78. Weir's death was announced in a post on Instagram, which said the cause was "underlying lung issues."

"For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road. A guitarist, vocalist, storyteller, and founding member of the Grateful Dead. Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music," the post said. "His work did more than fill rooms with music; it was warm sunlight that filled the soul, building a community, a language, and a feeling of family that generations of fans carry with them."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Actor T.K. Carter died on Jan. 9 at age 69, representatives confirmed to USA TODAY.

Born Thomas Kent Carter, the actor was known for his roles in films like "The Thing" and TV shows like "Punky Brewster." "T.K. Carter was a consummate professional and a genuine soul whose talent transcended genres," his publicist, Tony Freeman, said. "He brought laughter, truth, and humanity to every role he touched. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists and fans alike."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Grammy-nominated country songwriter Jim McBride, known for cowriting over a dozen Alan Jackson records, including "Chattahoochee," has died. He was 78.

Jackson confirmed McBride's death in an Instagram tribute on Jan. 8.

"Jim and I wrote some of my favorite songs together and I don't know if my career would have ended up quite the same without his help," Jackson wrote, "inspiration, and encouragement in my early years. Thank you Jim, rest in peace." The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer is also credited with helping write Conway Twitty's "A Bridge That Just Won't Burn," among other songs.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hungarian director Béla Tarr, best known for dark dramas such as "Damnation," "Satantango" and "The Turin Horse," died on Jan. 6 following a "long and serious illness," the European Film Academy announced in a tribute to the late filmmaker.

2011's "The Turin Horse," Tarr's final feature film, won best foreign language film at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, as well as the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.

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Passages 2026 – Eric Dane, Robert Duvall, more stars we lost

"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" starEric Danedied 10 months after he revealedhis ALS diagnosis. He was 53.Dane's representative, Melissa Bank,confirmed the newsin a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Feb. 19. "He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world," the statement read. "Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight."Dane was best known for playing the charismatic and flirtatious Dr. Mark Sloan – aka "McSteamy" – on "Grey's Anatomy" from 2006 to 2012. He continued working in Hollywood after he went public with his diagnosis,playing a firefighter with ALSon NBC's "Brilliant Minds," and reprised his role of Cal Jacobs on HBO's "Euphoria" inthe upcoming third season, due April 12, 2026.

Robert Duvall, an American treasure, dies at 95

Hollywood lost one of its giants whenRobert Duvall, known for unforgettable characters like Mob consigliere Tom Hagen in 1972's "The Godfather" and Lt. Col. Bill"I love the smell of napalm in the morning"Kilgore in 1979's "Apocalypse Now," died Feb. 15. He was 95. His career spanned seven decades and included an Oscar for best actor in 1983's "Tender Mercies"; he also memorably portrayed retired Texas Ranger Augustus "Gus" McCrae in the acclaimed TV miniseries "Lonesome Dove." He was always searching for the next, perfect role, he once told Esquire: "You always wish there was one more."

He turned down the lead in "Jaws":Robert Duvall's final USA TODAY interview

New Olympic event: Restocking condoms

Safe sex joined triple Salchows as the talk of theOlympic Villages in Italyafter reports that the complex was running out of condoms less than a week into the Milan Cortina Games. Organizers confirmed to USA TODAY that the supply indeed was depleted"due to higher-than-anticipated demand"but has now been replenished. Olympic Villages have long distributed free condoms to athletes. "I already knowa lot of people are using some condoms, or maybe taking them to give to their friends," said Madagascar skier Mialitiana Clerc. "Maybe they are using them as gifts."− Compiled and written by Robert Abitbol

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