British actor Michael Byrne died at the end of June at the age of 82, according to *The Guardian*. Further details regarding the circumstances are not known. Byrne was known for his roles in “Indiana Jones” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” among others, where he played Grindelwald.

French singer, dancer, and songwriter Guesch Patti has died. According to t-online.de, the artist—whose real name was Patricia Porrasse—died in Paris on the night of June 22 after a long illness. She was 80 years old. Patti enjoyed her greatest success in 1987 with the song “Étienne,” which charted in several European countries. The accompanying black-and-white music video was also widely discussed. Before her music career, Patti worked as a dancer and performed on stage at the Paris Opera from an early age.

Music legend Clive Davis has died at the age of 94, his spokeswoman announced in late June. According to the statement, he died at his home in New York, surrounded by his loved ones, from an age-related illness. Davis was incredibly successful as a music executive and helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, among others.

Acclaimed sitcom director James Burrows has died at the age of 85. His family shared the sad news with *People* in mid-June. According to the report, he passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Burrows is survived by his wife, four children, and seven grandchildren. During his career, he directed episodes of shows such as 'Friends,' 'Will & Grace,' and 'The Big Bang Theory,' among others.

U.S. actress Daveigh Chase has died at the age of 35. According to TMZ, the former child actress died Tuesday from meningitis and a blood infection that led to sepsis. She had reportedly been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital earlier this month due to malnutrition. Chase rose to fame in 2002 with two very different roles: as the voice of Lilo in “Lilo & Stitch” and as Samara Morgan in “The Ring.” She later appeared in the HBO series “Big Love,” among other projects. In 2015, she largely ended her full-time acting career.

The jazz world mourns the loss of Abdullah Ibrahim. The South African pianist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist died at the age of 91 in Bavaria, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. According to *Die Welt*, Ibrahim was regarded as an artist with clear political convictions, whose music expressed hope and dignity in South Africa. His piece “Mannenberg,” in particular, became a symbol of resistance against apartheid. Born in Cape Town in 1934 as Adolph Johannes Brand, he later collaborated with musicians such as John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman. Additional concerts in Upper Bavaria had been planned right up until the end.

U.S. actress Anne Schedeen has died at the age of 77. She was best known for her role as Kate Tanner in the sitcom “Alf,” in which she appeared in all 103 episodes from 1986 to 1990. Her family announced her death in a Facebook post, stating that Annie had passed away peacefully. No cause of death was given. As reported by t-online, her agent, Tom Markley, also confirmed the news. Schedeen was born in Portland, Oregon, in 1949 and made her TV debut in 1974. After “Alf,” she worked only occasionally as an actress. She was last seen in the 2023 special “Alf on Alf.”

The world of pop music mourns the loss of Frank Michael: The Belgian singer with Italian roots has died at the age of 79. According to t-online, he died Friday morning from an aggressive form of lung cancer; his daughter, Sandra Gabelli, confirmed his death, saying that her father had passed away. Frank Michael, born Franco Gabelli in Parma, sold around ten million records over the course of his career. He became famous for songs such as “Dites-lui que je l’aime” and “Toutes les femmes sont belles.” He was also active in Germany, collaborating with artists such as Mary Roos.

U.S. musician and comedian Oliver Tree has died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. The 32-year-old was in Brazil for performances when two helicopters collided and crashed over Recreio dos Bandeirantes. A total of six people were killed in the crash. According to the passenger list, the artist was on board, though formal identification had not yet been confirmed. The cause of the accident remains unclear; an investigation is underway. Oliver Tree gained international fame with songs such as “Alien Boy,” “Life Goes On,” and “Miss You.” Other figures from the media and music industries are also reported to be among the victims.

British painter David Hockney has died at the age of 88 in his London apartment. Several news agencies reported the news, and his agent confirmed it. Hockney was considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. He became best known for his California pool paintings, such as “A Bigger Splash” and “Portrait of an Artist.” Later, he turned his attention increasingly to landscapes from Yorkshire and Normandy. As reported by Tagesschau, Hockney was one of the most influential figures in contemporary art. According to *Der Spiegel*, “Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)” fetched approximately $90 million at Christie’s in 2018, setting a record at the time for a living artist.