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The singer, who died April 21, began requesting foods that were easier to digest, chef Ray Roberts told the AP. He was also fighting off "waves of sore throats and frequent upset stomachs."

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Philadelphia-born soul singer Billy Paul, the man responsible for the 1972 hit song "Me and Mrs. Jones," died Sunday at his Blackwood, New Jersey home, his manager confirmed.

The legendary singer's body was found at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota early Thursday morning.

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The cause of the longtime host's death has not been confirmed, although it is known Banks battled with diabetes and kidney problems for some time.

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Daisy was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer last year. She broke the news to her friend and co-star Mica Hughes in this tearful clip.

He found a concrete spot on Sesame Street as Mr. Handford, who ran Hooper's Store on the show from 1990 to 1998. Fans took to Twitter to offer condolences to the beloved actor.

Malik Taylor, the rapper known as Phife Dawg and a founding member of A Tribe Called Quest, has died, according to Rolling Stone. He was 45.

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Nelle Harper Lee, the author of the Pulitzer Prize winning book To Kill a Mockingbird, has died at the age of 89.

In memory of the great Maurice White, we've listed our 10 favorite Earth, Wind & Fire cuts. If we missed one of your favorites, let us know in the comments.

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After a long battle with Parkinson's disease, Earth, Wind & Fire founding member Maurice White has died.

A year after Bobbi Kristina Brown was found unconscious and face down in the bathtub of her Atlanta, Georgia townhouse, fans, relatives, and admirers alike are still awaiting details about just what happened to the 22-year-old daughter of pop diva Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown.

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We celebrate Iman and Bowie's union, remembering how the love they shared -- between themselves and the world -- is still transcending and inspiring.