Original “Wednesday Addams,” Lisa Loring has Died (video)
Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Addams from the classic TV series, has died at age 64 after suffering a stroke. Her iconic character recently gained...
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Sarah Dash of Labelle Fame has Died (video)
Sarah Dash, original member of R&B group Labelle known for hit 'Lady Marmalade,' has died at age 76. The singer remained with the group until...
ROBERT LOUIS GORDY, SR. DIES AT 91
Robert Louis Gordy Sr., brother of Motown founder Berry Gordy, died at 91 from natural causes. The music executive ran Jobete Publishing for 20+ years....
Singer Joyce Sims Has Died
80s R&B singer Joyce Sims has died at age 63. Known for hits like 'Come Into My Life' and collaborations with Mantronix, the Rochester native...
Jazz Musician Joey Defrancesco Has Died (video)
Jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco has died at 51. The multi-instrumentalist was discovered by Miles Davis and released over 30 albums during his career....
Burrell Communications Group Mourns One of Its Finest
Linda Jefferson, senior VP of Burrell Communications Group, passed away after nearly 40 years with the pioneering Black advertising agency. She was a respected media...
Farewell Rory Wahid Bayyan Bell, Brother of Robert Kool Bell
Rory Wahid Bayyan Bell, youngest brother of Kool & the Gang co-founder Robert 'Kool' Bell, has died at age 62 from lung cancer. He worked...
Neil Balnaves, Former Australian Executive, Dies in Boating Accident
Former Australian TV executive and philanthropist Neil Balnaves, 77, died in a boating accident aboard luxury yacht The World off Tahiti's coast....
Industry Legend Dick Griffey Has Died
Music industry legend Dick Griffey, founder of SOLAR Records and the man behind Shalamar's success, died from complications of quadruple bypass surgery....
Lynn Tolliver Funeral Information
Funeral services for radio legend Orrin 'Lynn' Tolliver Jr. will be held Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 at Pentecostal Church of Christ in Cleveland, OH....
Betty Davis, Iconic Singer, and Trendsetter Dies at Age 77
Betty Davis, iconic funk singer and ex-wife of Miles Davis, died at 77 from natural causes. The pioneering artist was known for hits like 'Get...
Industry Vet Hollywood Hernandez has Died
Music industry veteran Hollywood Hernandez has passed away after battling an illness. Details about memorial services will be announced....
Veteran Actress Kathryn Kates, 73, Dies from Lung Cancer
Veteran actress Kathryn Kates, known for roles in Seinfeld and Orange is the New Black, died at 73 from lung cancer. She was surrounded by...
Emmy Winner Louie Anderson Dies at 68 After Cancer Battle
Emmy-winning comedian Louie Anderson died Friday at 68 from cancer complications. He won an Emmy for his role as Christine Baskets on FX's 'Baskets.'...
BRE Publisher Sidney Miller Jr. has Died
Sidney Miller Jr., founder of Black Radio Exclusive (BRE) magazine and pioneering figure in Black music industry publishing, has died at age 89. Miller ran...
James Mtume, Influential Musician and Composer, Passes Away
James Mtume, influential musician and composer behind hits like "Juicy Fruit" and producer for Roberta Flack, passed away January 9, 2022 at age 76....
5th Member of the Original Force MDs has Died (video)
Jessie Daniels, co-lead singer on Force MDs' hit 'Tender Love,' has died at 57. He was the fifth and final member of the original R&B...
One of Malcolm X’s Twin Daughters has Died
Malikah Shabazz, one of Malcolm X's twin daughters, has died at age 56. She was found by her daughter and appears to have died of...
Atlanta News Anchor Jovita Moore Has Died
Atlanta news anchor Jovita Moore has died after battling brain cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by family, leaving behind colleagues and friends who remember her...
Industry Vet Ruben Rodriguez has Died
Music industry veteran Ruben Rodriguez has died in his sleep. The executive founded Pendulum Records and discovered Grammy-winning artists like Digable Planets....
Singer/Writer/Musician Andrea Martin Has Died
Legendary R&B songwriter Andrea Martin has died at age 49. Known for hits like Monica's 'Before You Walk Out of My Life' and En Vogue's...
Sarah Dash of Labelle Fame has Died (video)
Sarah Dash, member of iconic R&B group Labelle known for hit 'Lady Marmalade,' has died at age 76. The singer performed alongside Patti LaBelle and...
Industry Vet Jamillah Muhammad Has Died
Radio industry veteran Jamillah Muhammad has died after a four-year battle with colon cancer. She worked as OM/PD at stations including KJLH, WPEG, and WGCI....
Dell Furano/Quotes from UMG and Epic Rights
Dell Furano, co-founder of Epic Rights and music merchandise industry pioneer, passed away at 71 after battling cancer. Universal Music Group and industry leaders remember...
92Q Gospel Announcer Connie Denell has Died (video)
Gospel radio legend Connie Denell, known as the 'Gospel Diva' and voice of Nashville's 92Q for nearly 40 years, has died. She survived multiple health...