by Alanna MarshallBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffI'm the SEO Resident here at BuzzFeed, and I cover everything from trending pop culture and celebrity news to evergreen entertainment and lifestyle topics. Just a few months into 2026, and we have already lost many talented stars, including beloved actors, musicians, and athletes. In January, the news of comedy icon Catherine O'Hara and Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir's deaths was heartbreaking, as was Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek's death in February.