Los Angeles Premiere Of MGM's "Respect" - Arrivals

'The Wire' Actor Michael K. Williams Found Dead

Michael K. Williams, the veteran actor who rose to fame playing the role of Omar Little, a hitman for hire…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
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The Lenny Zakim Fund's 9th Annual Casino Night

Gregg Leakes Dies Of Colon Cancer At 66

Gregg Leakes, a former real estate investor and longtime veteran of the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" reality TV show has…
by Shannon Dawson
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Kool & The Gang perform in Austin, Texas

Kool & The Gang Co-Founder Dennis Thomas Dies

Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, a co-founder of Kool & the Gang and saxophonist for the legendary R&B group, has died at…
by NewsOne Staff
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Tony Baker, comedian

Comedian Tony Baker's Son Dies In Car Crash

Cerain Anthony Raekwon Baker, the 21-year-old son of comedian Tony Baker, was killed along with two others in a fiery…
by Brandon Caldwell
01.01.70
Glen Ford, Black Agenda Report founder

Journalist, Black Agenda Report Founder Glen Ford Dies

Glen Ford, a veteran broadcast and print journalist who hosted the first nationally syndicated Black news interview program on TV…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
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Legendary Comedian Paul Mooney Dies At 79

Paul Mooney, a celebrated comedian and actor who wrote material for some of the greatest joke-tellers of all time, has…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
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RIP: Iconic Photos Of Marvin Hagler's ‘Marvelous’ Career

Tributes and condolences were pouring in after learning of the untimely death of "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler, the legendary boxer who…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
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Haroun Wakil, Atlanta activist

RIP Haroun Wakil: Atlanta Mourns Activist's Death

Haroun Wakil, an influential activist and community organizer in Atlanta has died, prompting an outpouring of emotion from the many…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
Marlon Wayans Remembers His Mother Since The Matriarch Of The Family Has Passed Away

Wayans Family Mother Has Passed Away

He gives touching tributes on Instagram.
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Naya Rivera Found Dead At 33

Naya Rivera Identified After Body Found In Lake

The actress was found after going missing for five days in Lake Piru.
by NewsOne Staff
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Demetrius Townsel

GoFundMe Starts For 12-Year-Old Fatally Shot In Indiana

A family mourns a reportedly random act of violence.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
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Actor Gregory Tyree Boyce Dies: Everything To Know

A family mourns a sudden and mysterious death.
by Royce Dunmore
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Who Killed Pop Smoke? Rapper Killed In Home Invasion Posted Address Online

RIP Pop Smoke: Rapper Killed In Home Invasion

The up-and-coming artist dies at age 20.
by Adrian Moore
01.01.70
9 itemsRIP Ja'net DuBois: Remembering Willona From 'Good Times' With Beautiful Photos Spanning Her Life

RIP Ja'net DuBois: Willona From 'Good Times' Dies

A T.V. legend passes away at 74.
by Adrian Moore
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Veteran T.V. And Movie Actress Esther Scott Dies At 66

Veteran T.V. And Movie Actress Esther Scott Dies…

The actress, who appeared in at least 73 films and series, passes away.
by Adrian Moore
01.01.70
RIP Juice WRLD: Everything To Know

Toxicology Report Confirms Juice WRLD's Cause Of Death

Drugs and gun possession surround a tragic death.
by Adrian Moore
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Celebrities React To The Passing Of John Witherspoon

The comedian passed away at 77 years old.
by Parker Riley
01.01.70
The 2019 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

LaShawn Daniels' Wife Opens Up About Husband's Death

The Grammy winner was only 41 years old.
by NewsOne Staff
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Twitter Reacts To The Passing Of LaShawn Daniels

The Grammy winner was only 41.
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Happy Birthday! Iconic Throwback Photos Of Whitney

Whitney Houston would have been 56 years old today.
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