2026 Celebrity Deaths: Lou Holtz, Chase Pistone and More

It's a heartbreaking start to 2026 with the losses of legends like Lou Holtz and former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone, who passed away at 42, as shared by his brother Nick in an emotional Facebook post. Chase, grandson of racing icon Tiger Tom Pistone, raced in NASCAR's Truck and Xfinity Series, owned CP Inc. for building stock cars, and mentored young drivers with over 80 wins. Us Weekly also notes influencer losses like Karla Thaynnara and Derleya Alves this year.