In what seems to be an all too frequent occurrence in 2016 another high profile celebrity is dead. Carrie Fisher, who gained international fame and
Once again, the 2016 celebrity death toll increases with the addition of talented actor and comedian Ricky Harris, who died Monday, Dec. 26. According to
The consensus among many today is that 2016 was a brutal year when it came to celebrity deaths. From music icon Prince to boxer and
Actor Alan Thicke, father of R&B and pop singer Robin Thicke, died Tuesday, Dec. 13 at age 69, his publicist told CNN. “Today the world
The gospel music world has lost the legendary voice of Joe Ligon, founder and lead singer of The Mighty Clouds of Joy. Ligon died over
Former NFL running back Rashaan Salaam was found dead at a park in Boulder Colorado. He was 42. Salaam won the coveted Heisman Trophy in
Chicago R&B singer Johnny P has died. He was 44. The legendary singer was featured on many of hip-hop’s most memorable songs. Twista’s “Po Pimp”
Former ’80s singer and one of the pioneers of house music, Colonel Abrams died on Thanksgiving day at the age of 67. During the height
Actor Ronald Earle Glass, known simply as Ron Glass, passed away. He was born on July 10, 1945 in Evansville, Indiana and died from respiratory failure on
Cuba’s state television has confirmed the death of their former leader Fidel Castro. This happens at a historic time in this country when relations with
Americas most beloved step-mom Florence Henderson has died at the age of 82, according to various news sources. Henderson is best known for her role
By all accounts from his family, Willie Rogers, 101, did not like to talk about his time in World War II. His family knew he
Marion Christopher Barry, 36, known simply as Christopher, was the only son of longtime D.C. mayor Marion S. Barry. He died on August 14, 2016.
Following a long-fought battle with cancer, Sharon Jones, the American soul and funk lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, has died at the
Gwen Ifill, who stood as one of the most respected journalists in America, has died at age 61. Ifill started her career at papers such
“RIP Herb Kent “The Cool Gent” a Chicago legend!!! On and off the air. Condolences to the family and friends,” rapper Lupe Fiasco writes on
The film and television industry lost a star today as comedian, actor and producer Thomas Mikal Ford was taken off life support in Atlanta. He was
The briliant man who penned many of the greatest musical hits of our time has passed away. Rod Temperton was an original member of the group
Shawty Lo, born Carlos Walker, was laid to rest during an emotional homegoing service. Held at Jackson Memorial Baptist church in Atlanta, the service was
Cuban American Miami Marlins pitcher José Fernández, 24, alongside friends Eduardo “Eddy” Rivero, 25, and Emilio Macias, 27, were killed when Fernandez’s 32-foot SeaVee fishing
