4 Somber Goodbyes in Hollywood

Hollywood is grappling with a wave of heartbreak as fans and celebrities mourn the death of beloved stars. Leah Remini is honoring the life of her close friend and collaborator Mike Rinder, who passed away after a battle with cancer. Tragedy also struck with the shocking death of Michelle Trachtenberg at age 39, leaving friends and former costars devastated as they paid touching tributes to her intelligence and vibrant presence.

In another somber turn, Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home with investigators suggesting they may have passed days before being found.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.