Producer Jeremy Thomas, Princess Astrid, and Voice Actor Mike McFarland Die

The entertainment and royal worlds are mourning the loss of several prominent figures. British film producer Jeremy Thomas, celebrated for his work on "The Last Emperor" and "Sexy Beast," passed away at the age of 77. His death was confirmed to be peaceful, surrounded by loved ones at his Oxfordshire home.

In Norway, Princess Astrid, a beloved member of the Royal House, died just two days after attending the funeral of her brother, King Harald. Her passing was marked by a tribute from her nephew, the new King Haakon VIII, who remembered her warm and dutiful representation of the monarchy. Meanwhile, the anime community is saddened by the death of Mike McFarland, the acclaimed voice actor behind iconic characters such as Master Roshi and Yajirobe in "Dragon Ball Z" and Buggy the Clown in "One Piece." McFarland, who was 56, succumbed to a battle with brain cancer after a distinguished career in voice acting, scriptwriting, and directing.