Obituaries
Renowned actor Michael Wright, known for 'The Five Heartbeats', passes away at 70, leaving an indelible mark on film and TV.
Hollywood lost many beloved actors in 2026, from Oscar winners to sitcom stars, with causes ranging from cancer to accidents.
Actress Hayden Panettiere, who rose from child stardom to become a familiar face on hit television shows including Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. Panettiere died Sunday, Aug. 16, in South Carolina, according to her family and representatives. Her father, Skip Panettiere, described his daughter as an “incredible light” who brought […]
Music executive Clive Davis, who launched careers of stars like Whitney Houston, dies at 94 after decades shaping the industry.
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.
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day, death is an inevitable part of life—a universal truth that spares no one. Yet, despite its certainty, the weight of loss never becomes easier to bear, nor does the act of processing its impact. For those within Black culture, where community and shared experiences […]
Legendary dancer Carmen de Lavallade, who broke barriers and inspired generations, has passed away at 94.
Gospel legend Richard Smallwood, 8-time Grammy nominee, dies at 77 after kidney failure. Pioneered contemporary gospel sound.
Legendary Memphis soul artist Don Bryant, known for hits like 'I Can't Stand the Rain,' passes away at 83.
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
The longtime drummer for The Time and founding father of "The Minneapolis Sound," passed away on Nov. 21, two days following his 69th birthday.
