Obituaries

Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved actors. Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor whose career spanned more than five decades, has died at the age of 78. RELATED: 30 Celebs Who Lost Major Weight [Photos] RELATED: 30 Celebrities Lost to Drug Related Deaths Neill became a global star in […]

Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer known for hit songs like “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” has died. She was 75. RELATED | Rock Movie Albums That Ruled the ‘80s RELATED | Billboard Hot 100 Rewind: Rock Hits from the Week of Sept. 2, 1984 A statement released to her […]

Music executive Clive Davis, who launched careers of stars like Whitney Houston, dies at 94 after decades shaping the industry.

Legendary funk drummer Fred Alexander Jr. of Lakeside band passes away, leaving a musical legacy.

Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson passes away at 75, leaving a musical legacy spanning decades of cherished love songs.

Ted Turner, the visionary founder of CNN and a trailblazer in media and philanthropy, has passed away at 87.

Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder Dies in Single-Car Crash at 23 The Colorado football community is mourning the tragic loss of quarterback Dominiq Ponder, who died early Sunday morning in a single-car crash. According to the Colorado State Patrol, Ponder, just 23 years old, was driving a 2023 Tesla Model 3 when he lost control on […]

MLB mourns Terrance Gore, 3-time World Series champ celebrated for speed, community impact, and inspiring Black athletes.

Nathan Smith, professionally known as DJ Young Slade and the son of renowned rapper and producer Lil Jon, has passed away at the age of 27 after going missing on February 3.

Ron Kenoly, the powerhouse gospel singer and worship leader whose vibrant anthems like “Ancient of Days” and “Jesus Is Alive” became Sunday morning staples for Black churches and congregations worldwide, died Feb. 3. He was 81. His death was confirmed by his longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, who described Kenoly not as an entertainer, but […]

Legendary musician LaMonte McLemore, co-founder of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90 after a life filled with artistic achievements and cultural impact.

Demond Wilson, the actor who brought Lamont Sanford to life on the iconic 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son, has died at the age of 79. Wilson passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home in Palm Springs, California, due to complications from cancer, as confirmed by his son, Demond Wilson Jr. Wilson’s portrayal of […]