Obituaries

Famed minister Myles Munroe dead at 60

Beloved minister Dr. Myles Munroe, founder of Bahamas Faith Ministries and president of Myles Munroe International, and his wife Ruth were killed Sunday, Nov. 9,

Reggae legend John Holt dead at 69

John Holt, a pioneer of reggae and sub-genre lovers rock has died at the age of 69. Copeland Forbes, Holt’s manager of almost ten years,

Model Joanne Borgella dies

Model and designer Joanne Borgella, 32, passed away on Friday, Oct. 17 after a yearlong battle with cancer. The “American Idol” (2008) contestant, who was

Geoffrey Holder, famed actor and dancer, dies at 84

Beloved actor and dancer Geoffrey Holder has died at age 84. Holder, who according to his attorney died from complications due to pneumonia, was a highly visible performer from the 1950s through the 2000s.

Common’s father, Lonnie ‘Pops’ Lynn Sr., dead at 71

Lonnie Lynn, Sr, father of rapper/actor Common, died this past Friday, according to the star himself in a Monday interview. Lynn was known for appearing on most of the rapper’s albums, offering spoken-word monologues of advice and encouragement.

Joe Sample of the Jazz Crusaders has died at 75

Legendary jazz/fusion pianist Joe Sample has died at the age of 75. According to a Facebook post by his wife and son, the native of Houston passed on Friday night, but a specific cause has not been revealed. Sample was co-founder of the Jazz Crusaders, and he had a lengthy career in jazz both with the group and as a solo artist in the 80s and 90s.

Joan Rivers died today at 81

Joan Rivers died today at the age of 81. According to a statement released by her daughter, Melissa Rivers, Rivers died at 1:17 p.m. while

Lifelong educator Geneva Williams passes away

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Michael Brown funeral update

Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy at the funeral for Michael Brown, 18, who was shot to death in Ferguson, Missouri on Saturday, August 9,

Robin Williams death update, the sad details

Marin County Sheriff’s Lt. and assistant chief deputy coroner Keith Boyd confirms veteran Hollywood actor and comedian Robin Williams died from asphyxia due to hanging. Williams’

The Roots, Jill Scott and more react to the death of Rich Nichols

Rich Nichols, the beloved manager for famed hip-hop band The Roots, has passed away at the age of 55. Nichols, a former DJ, began working with the legendary crew in 1992 and guided their path to stardom and acclaim. He also provided mentorship to other acts, such as Talib Kweli, Little Brother and Jill Scott.

Author, Walter Dean Myers, dead at 76

The greats are being called home one after the other this year. Publishing nearly 100 books for children and teens, Walter Dean Myers transitioned from

Ruby Dee memorial celebration update

The life and legacy of actor, author, and civil rights activist Ruby Dee will be honored with a public memorial celebration on Saturday, September 20,