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Doctor convicted in Matthew Perry’s death sentenced to 2.5 years in prison

Dr. Salvador Plascencia of California was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for illegally supplying ketamine to 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry; he ran a clinic outside Los Angeles and pleaded guilty to four felony counts of unlawful distribution of the anesthetic

ynet | 12.04.25

Watch: Thai woman found alive in coffin moments before planned cremation

Woman, 65, who had been presumed dead, stuns staff at a Bangkok-area temple when she began moving and knocking from inside her coffin, prompting monks to halt the cremation and rush her to a nearby hospital

Associated Press | 11.25.25

הרנן דמיאני, בן 64, פוליטיקאי מארגנטינה, לקה בליבו ומת בשידור חי

Tragedy in Argentina: Politician dies during live broadcast days before election

Hernan Damiani, 64, collapsed from a heart attack during a live broadcast just days before Argentina’s parliamentary elections; on-air hosts and guests rushed to help, including a former health minister, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital

ynet | 10.17.25

Diane Keaton’s cause of death revealed a week after her death

Hollywood icon Diane Keaton, 79, died as a result of pneumonia, her family revealed; Loved ones thanked fans for their support and asked that donations be made to animal welfare groups in her honor

ynet Global | 10.16.25

Burned body of woman found in Tel Aviv park; murder suspected

A woman’s burned body was found in a Tel Aviv public park following reports of a fire; Police are working to identify her and determine the cause of death, saying all lines of investigation, including murder, are being examined

Meir Turgeman | 10.13.25

From persecution to prayer: The history behind the Jewish Kaddish

The Kaddish is recited daily in synagogue prayers but is most closely linked with death and loss. This connection to mourning is only centuries old, shaped by Jewish responses to disasters and one rabbi’s pivotal role in its spread.

Eliezer Hayun | 10.01.25

Rami Heuberger, Israeli actor in Schindler’s List and Golda, dies at 61

Heuberger, a prominent figure in Israeli theater and television, dies after bout with cancer; he gained international recognition with roles in Spielberg’s Schindler’s List, the biopic Golda and the acclaimed series In Therapy

Yoav Birenberg | 08.28.25

Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71

WWE icon and pop culture star Hulk Hogan has died following cardiac arrest at his Florida home, TMZ reports; the Hall of Famer helped transform professional wrestling into mainstream entertainment and leaves behind a legacy that transcended the ring

Ynetnews | 07.24.25

Tamar Kotz’s tragic end: Experts explain science behind 'broken heart syndrome'

Death of Tamar Kotz, who lost five family members in the October 7 massacre, highlights the devastating link between extreme grief and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy which can lead to serious cardiological conditions

Tzur Gueta | 05.27.25

Israel mourns Dry Bones creator Yaakov Kirschen, dead at 87

Legendary American-Israeli cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen, commonly known by his pen name Dry Bones, has died at the age of 87

ILTV | 04.16.25

רות דיין וראומה ויצמן סטקס האשכבה של אסי דיין

Reuma Weizman, wife of former president Ezer Weizman, dies at 99

Former First Lady leaves a legacy of public service and resilience as the nation mourns her loss; President Isaac Herzog shares condolences

Yaron Drukman, Yuval Karni | 04.15.25

Planning for the end: Things everyone should prepare before death

Most of us plan every detail of life but avoid deciding how it should end; Advance medical directives and power of attorney under Israel's Dying Patient Law offer control and reduced suffering, yet many remain unaware of these important tools

Efrat Klipper-Dugma | 04.08.25

Hamas begins brutal crackdown on Gaza protests with torture, executions

Residents in the enclave say terror group executed at least six organizers; Gaza City resident returned to his family after four hours of torture and died shortly afterward, while others reported missing

Einav Halabi | 03.30.25

Israeli journalist and screenwriter Michael Brizon dies at 77

Known as B. Michael, Brizon grew up in a religious home before joining an academic newspaper and later writing satirical shows and sitcoms; also contributed columns to Ynet's sister publication Yedioth Aharonoth and Haaretz

Yoav Birenberg | 02.20.25

Italian fashion designer Rosita Missoni, recalled for iconic zigzag stripes, dead at 93

Trailblazer designer was known for her colorful knitwear and complex designs that gained fame and accolades across the globe

Ynet | 01.02.25