Obituaries
NewsOne’s obituaries and death notices section honors the legacies of renowned Black artists, celebrities, and other notable figures. Remember and celebrate the lives of those who have significantly contributed to Black culture, social and revolutionary issues, and beyond. Stay informed and pay tribute to our icons with NewsOne’s comprehensive coverage of their passing.
Viola “Mother” Ford Fletcher, one of the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died in Tulsa at the age of 111.
Jimmy Cliff’s international breakthrough came in 1972 after starring and recording the soundtrack for the cult classic film 'The Harder They Come.'
Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, a Black revolutionary who preached armed resistance, dies at 82.
Black Liberation Party member Assata Shakur, born JoAnne Deborah Byron, has died at the age of 78, according to family members.
Esaw Snipes-Garner became a community activist after her husband, Eric Garner, was killed in an act of police violence.
Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel died Monday at 94. He leaves behind a legacy of working to change the lives of Black people in America.
While death is an inevitable part of life, it's never easy when someone we love, admire, or even look up to dies.
Barry Michael Cooper, a screenwriter who penned screenplays for 'New Jack City' and other notable Black films based in Harlem, has died at 66.
Sam Moore, who found fame as part of the Sam & Dave duo that made the "Soul Man" hit, has died after surgery complications. He was 89.
Abraham "Mr. CIAA" Mitchell, an HBCU sports legend who attended the CIAA basketball tournament for decades wearing suits with teams' colors, reportedly died.
Pour one out for the dead homies and take a look back at all the rappers, DJs and hip-hop personalities who died in 2024.
The last 12 months marked the heartbreaking losses of so many iconic and transcendent Black figures in entertainment, business, sports, activism and beyond.