Hollywood mourns the deaths of several stars after an unexpected and tragic weekend

Hollywood mourned the loss of five stars during a tragic weekend in July.

It all began on Thursday, July 11th. Shelley Duvallpassed away in his sleep at his home in Blanco, Texas, at the age of 75. By the afternoon of Sunday, July 14, four more notable people had passed away, making for a busy weekend of obituaries.

Other deaths in the past few days include a well-known sex therapist. Dr. Ruth WestheimerHe was 96 when he died on Friday, July 12. Fitness guru Richard Simmons The actress was found dead in her Los Angeles home and is believed to have died of natural causes just one day after her 76th birthday. Shannen Doherty She passed away over the weekend after a long battle with breast cancer.

The sports world also took a hit this weekend. Retired NFL star Jacoby Jones He was found dead at his home in Houston, Texas, on Sunday.

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Scroll on to read more about the stars who died this weekend:

Shelley Duvall

Duvall died in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas on Thursday, July 11, at the age of 75. Her partner, Dan Gilroyconfirmed her death. The Hollywood Reporter “A dear, kind and wonderful life partner and friend has left us,” he said on the same day.

“I've suffered too much recently, but now I'm free,” he said. “Fly away, my beautiful Shelley.” The actress is perhaps best known for her role as Wendy Torrence in the 1980s. The ShiningHe also appeared in the following films: Annie Hall (1977) and Popeye (1980). Her final role will be in 2023's Forest Hills.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer

The famed sex therapist died on Friday, July 12, at her home in New York City, her publicist confirmed. The New York Times The next day she was 96 years old.

Her advice career began in 1980 with a weekly radio show. Sexually speakingHe has since hosted various talk shows and published over 40 books. For sex beginners 1995.

“These days it's not about how to have an orgasm or how to get an erection, it's more about boredom,” she said in an exclusive interview. Us Weekly In August 2019, she proved that she's comfortable discussing sex, regardless of age.

Richard Simmons

A representative confirmed the death of the longtime fitness icon to ABC News on Saturday, July 11. A cause of death was not released at the time, but authorities believe Simmons died of natural causes. Simmons was pronounced dead on Saturday morning at his Los Angeles home. (Simmons had been diagnosed with skin cancer in March.)

Simmons celebrated his 76th birthday, the day before he passed away on Friday, and in his latest Facebook post, the health professional thanked fans for their birthday wishes.

“I've never received so many birthday messages in my life!” he wrote. “As I sit here writing this to you, wishing you the best for the rest of your Friday.”

Shannen Doherty

we It was confirmed on Sunday, July 14, that Doherty passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer.

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after a long battle,” Doherty's publicist said. Leslie Sloane It said in a statement we. Beverly Hills, 90210 The star was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in 2015.

“A devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend, she was surrounded by loved ones and her beloved dog, Bowie,” Sloan's statement concluded. “The family asks that their privacy be respected so they can grieve in peace.”

Jacoby Jones

On Sunday, July 14, it was announced that the Super Bowl champion and former NFL wide receiver passed away at his Houston home at the age of 40. The cause of death has not yet been released.

Jones previously played for the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jacoby Jones,” the Ravens said in a statement. X“Jacoby had the unique ability to connect with everyone he met. His charisma, joy and love created a one-of-a-kind presence that could light up any room and brighten any dark day.”

“We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jacoby Jones. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time,” the Texans said in a post Sunday.