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.
The New Jersey lawmaker was recently hospitalized for a "cardiac episode."
The hip-hop icon who rose to fame as rapper Big Daddy Kane's DJ was 57.
The "OG" YouTuber was just 36.
Speaking exclusively to NewsOne, Iyaluua’s family and friends praised her as a mentor who showed, not simply told us who she was as a Black woman warrior.
When a musician as revered as Bob Marley becomes so commercialized, it’s worth wondering how this happened and whether it threatens his artistic legacy.
Tributes have poured in for “The Black Eagle."
Controversial music producer Frank Farian, the mastermind behind pop group Milli Vanilli, died in his Miami home, according to his family.
Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and equally missed Coretta Scott King, died following an extensive battle with prostate cancer. He was 62.