Willie Mays, the electrifying and supremely gifted Major League Baseball player who many call the greatest of all time, has died. He was 93. “My
Angela Bofill, a celebrated R&B and jazz singer known for her memorable hits like “I Try” and “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter,” died on June
William “Bill” Pickard, Ph.D., the pioneering Black businessman, philanthropist, and co-owner of the Real Times Media and the Michigan Chronicle, has died. He was 83.
Jerry West — whose silhouette is the NBA logo and is considered one of the most influential players and executives in the history of the
Enchanting died Tuesday at the age of 26, according to her sister, after the Texas-born rapper fought for her life in an intensive care unit.
Pioneering rapper Brother Marquis is being hailed as a “legend gone too soon” after his death at age 58. The member of rap group 2
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died. She was 86. Michelle Obama confirmed Robinson’s passing to NBC News in a
Francis Ngannou is mourning the tragic death of his 15-month-old son. The former UFC heavyweight champion — who is notoriously private and hasn’t publicly revealed
Boundary-smashing “Battlestar Galactica” actor Terry Carter has died at 95. The star — renowned for being the first Black man to become a series regular
Archie “Gunslinger” Cooley has died at the age of 84. The HBCU football legend was known as an innovative playcaller whose offense helped spotlight Jerry
Former WWE star Tony Jones has died at age 53. Best-known as “The Shooter” to ring fans, Jones was an APW Universal Heavyweight Champion and
Rico Wade, one-third of the production group Organized Noize and founder of the legendary Dungeon Family collective that worked closely with Outkast, has died. He
O.J. Simpson, first celebrated as an All-American football hero and then, in some circles, for being acquitted of the 1994 murder of his ex-wife Nicole
Keith LeBlanc, the legendary hip-hop drummer who worked with Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel, Sugar Hill Gang, and other prominent pioneers in the 1970s and early
James A. Washington, the president and general manager of the publication The Atlanta Voice died on April 2 at 73. “Jim was a friend and
Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead at a residence in Southwest Ranches, Florida on the morning of April 1. According to property
Actor Chance Perdomo has died. He was 27. The “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V” star was killed in a motorcycle accident, his representatives
Robert J. Dale, esteemed CEO of R.J. Dale Advertising & Public Relations, passed away on March 31, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, leadership,
Chef Julius Russell, a culinary virtuoso whose talent illuminated the palates and hearts of countless individuals, died on March 31 at 53. He leaves behind
Kris Jenner‘s sister Karen Houghton’s death “happened so quick.” The reality star and “momager” revealed earlier this week that her sister had died at 65.
