Obituaries
2026 saw the passing of many influential figures, from actors and musicians to activists and pioneers, leaving behind lasting legacies.
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day, death is an inevitable part of life—a universal truth that spares no one. Yet, despite its certainty, the weight of loss never becomes easier to bear, nor does the act of processing its impact. For those within Black culture, where community and shared experiences […]
The Houston Texans organization is mourning the loss of co-founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 89. The team announced that McNair died peacefully with her family by her side. RELATED: Texans Bring Back Original Stadium Name RELATED: Houston Texans 2026 Schedule Released McNair played a pivotal […]
Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved actors. Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor whose career spanned more than five decades, has died at the age of 78. RELATED: 30 Celebs Who Lost Major Weight [Photos] RELATED: 30 Celebrities Lost to Drug Related Deaths Neill became a global star in […]
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer known for hit songs like “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” has died. She was 75. RELATED | Rock Movie Albums That Ruled the ‘80s RELATED | Billboard Hot 100 Rewind: Rock Hits from the Week of Sept. 2, 1984 A statement released to her […]
Music executive Clive Davis, who launched careers of stars like Whitney Houston, dies at 94 after decades shaping the industry.
Legendary funk drummer Fred Alexander Jr. of Lakeside band passes away, leaving a musical legacy.
Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson passes away at 75, leaving a musical legacy spanning decades of cherished love songs.
Ted Turner, the visionary founder of CNN and a trailblazer in media and philanthropy, has passed away at 87.
Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder Dies in Single-Car Crash at 23 The Colorado football community is mourning the tragic loss of quarterback Dominiq Ponder, who died early Sunday morning in a single-car crash. According to the Colorado State Patrol, Ponder, just 23 years old, was driving a 2023 Tesla Model 3 when he lost control on […]
MLB mourns Terrance Gore, 3-time World Series champ celebrated for speed, community impact, and inspiring Black athletes.
Nathan Smith, professionally known as DJ Young Slade and the son of renowned rapper and producer Lil Jon, has passed away at the age of 27 after going missing on February 3.