Death

Celebrity deaths in 2015

While the list of celebrity deaths for any given year isn’t the most popular list to create, it is necessary. It provides an opportunity for

The danger of New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire

Every year celebratory gunfire during New Year’s Eve causes damage, injury, and unfortunately, death. Despite this fact, the incidents of gunfire on this holiday are increasing

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.

‘X Factor’ and G.R.L. singer Simone Battle dead at 25

Former “X Factor” contestant and pop singer Simone Battle died Friday morning in her home in Los Angeles. The 25-year old’s father, Anthony E. Battle, told MailOnline that she was found dead approximately at 8am.