Obituary

Olympic Sprinter Frentorish 'Tori' Bowie Dies At 32

She won a gold medal as a member of the 4×100 m relay team at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
05/04/2023

Charlotte FC Soccer Player Anton Walkes Dead In Boating Accident

The defender was found unconscious after two boats collided in Miami.
01/20/2023

Rev. Calvin O. Butts III Pastor of NYC’s Abyssinian Baptist And Revered Harlem Leader, Dies at 73

The minister was known for his leadership of one of New York’s largest Black congregations and for his years as an educator and activist.
10/28/2022
1:14

‘Magnum P.I.’ Actor Roger E. Mosley Dies At 83

The actor ‘transcended peacefully,’ his family says.
08/08/2022
1:02

NBA Legend Bill Russell Dies at 88

He passed away peacefully on July 31.
08/01/2022
1:11

'Star Trek' Icon Nichelle Nichols Dies At 89

Nichols died from natural causes, according to her son.
08/01/2022
1:00

'Elvis' Star Shonka Dukureh Found Dead By One Of Her Children

The 44-year-old was in the process of recording her first studio album.
07/22/2022
1:00

Michael Henderson, Distinguished Bass Player And R&B Singer, Dies At 71

He is widely known for his vocals on “You Are My Starship.”
07/21/2022
1:06

Comedian Jak Knight Cause Of Death Confirmed By Coroner

He was 28.
07/20/2022
1:03

Kevin Samuels' Cause Of Death Revealed

His death has been confirmed to be from natural causes.
07/20/2022
1:07

Jak Knight, Comedian and Writer for ‘black-ish,’ ‘Big Mouth,’ Passes Away at 28

His passing has shocked the comedy community.
07/18/2022