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Singer George Michael Found Dead on Christmas Day

Originally posted on December 25, 2016 18:05:05

Singer, George Micheal, Was Reclusive over the Last Few Years of his life

As we close out 2016, one of the absolute worst years for celebrity deaths, singer George Michael was found dead on Christmas morning. The singer died of heart failure in his sleep and was found in a "peaceful state." Previous to that he has suffered pneumonia and other health challenges as well as bouts with drugs. Michael's fans never got enough of him and he was in the process of planning a tour and filming a documentary about is life when he died. He was 53

Michael's career was laced with major success including top selling albums with the group Wham (1981-1986) and he enjoyed greater success as a solo artist. Michael encountered controversy when he won both "Favorite Male Vocalist Soul/R&B in 1989 as well as Favorite Male Vocalist Pop from the American Music Awards. no word on funeral arrangements as of yet.

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Producer Found Dead

Originally posted on 2020-05-06 16:05:05 TheIndustry.biz is sad to report that a producer of TV’s “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and writer-director of “Above the Rim” has died.Police say Jeffrey Ian Pollack was found collapsed early Monday morning in the Greenbelt jogging area of Hermosa Beach, about 20 miles southwest of Los Angeles. Pollack was 54.Authorities said Thursday they do not suspect foul play. [...]

Gospel Announcer Donna Creer Dies in Possible Arson Attack

Originally posted on June 12, 2013 18:05:05A major influential figure in the gospel music industry, Donna Creer, died in her bed early Wednesday morning along with her husband, Donald Creer, after a suspected arsonist set fire to their home both were announced dead upon arrival to the hospital. The Creers were found dead in their bedroom at their 405 Markwood Road home in Little Rock, Ark., after firefighters responded at 3:11 a.m. to the blaze, according to Little Rock Police Department spokesman Sgt. Cassandra Davis. [...]

DJ Commits Suicide After Being Laid off

The Industry Dot Biz: TheIndustry.biz Originally posted July 6, 2009. Music Industry HistoryPopular Toronto alternative-indie DJ Martin Streek killed himself shortly after posting a suicide note on his Facebook page on July 6, 2009. [...]

Young DJ Dies After Severe Beating Inside a Hollywood Nightclub

Originally posted on 2020-05-05 00:00:00

The Industry Dot Biz:  DJ Steez, known to his family, friends, and loved ones as Jose Silva died on August 23rd, 2015 due to a beating inside the Hollywood nightclub, Cashmere.  Jose was 20 years old at the time of his unfortunate death.  

He was working Saturday night at Cashmere and after his set, he was hanging out with his friends inside the club according to KTLA reports. A little after midnight, a fight broke out on the club's second level and according to Silva's cousin, Dinora Lopez. As Silva made an attempt to defend his friend, he was then attacked by a group of men. By the time club security responded to the fight, Silva was already unconscious. Silva was rushed to the hospital but she remained in a coma until the time of his passing on Sunday night.

Musician Kashif Found Dead

Originally posted on Sept 25, 2016 18:05:05Kashif Saleem, better known simply as Kashif was found dead yesterday by a neighbor in his apartment. He lived alone and authorities state he died of natural causes and may have been dead since Sunday reports eurweb. He was 56. Eurweb's Lee Bailey stated "Just recently we partnered with him for his 3rd annual “Kashif and Friends” show in Hollywood in June of this year" Kashif was working on new music as well as a documentary about the music industry. [...]

Legendary Detroit newspaper executive Robert G. McGruder wins NABJ Legacy Award

Robert G. McGruder wins NABJ Legacy AwardThe National Association of Black Journalists has selected longtime Detroit Free Press executive editor Robert G. "Bob" McGruder as the recipient of the 2018 NABJ Legacy Award.Presented annually to a print, broadcast, digital or photojournalist of extraordinary accomplishment who has broken barriers and blazed trails, McGruder's stellar career perfectly embodies the spirit of the award. [...]

Legendary Detroit newspaper executive Robert G. McGruder wins NABJ Legacy Award

Robert G. McGruder wins NABJ Legacy Award The National Association of Black Journalists has selected longtime Detroit Free Press executive editor Robert G. "Bob" McGruder...