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There’s a new Black Panther, and his name is David Jonsson.

Christopher Anne Affleck, mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, died in June after a monthslong battle with a terminal illness, the family announced July 23.

Chadwick Boseman’s brothers filed a petition last week seeking control of the “Black Panther” star’s estate, accusing their brother’s widow of mismanagement and failing to distribute the assets.

Kaylee Hottle, a child actor most well known for her role in two “Godzilla” movies, died in a car accident Tuesday in Frederick, Maryland.

A journalist somehow managed to keep calm and continue reporting the news when a flying cockroach suddenly landed on her during a live broadcast.

Daveigh Chase left behind an estate worth an estimated $400,000 at the time of her sudden death, but the 35-year-old former child star did not have a will, according to court documents obtained by NBC News on Tuesday.

Josh Grisetti, who appeared in the Broadway musical “Something Rotten” and Amazon Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs.

Wai Ching Ho, the actress known for her work in Marvel projects including “Daredevil,” has died, her family said.

The actor-director posted an Instagram video addressing his 4 million followers alongside his wife and thanking them for their support.

“Heated Rivalry” launched a worldwide phenomenon when it first premiered in November 2025.