Death

Carolyn Bryant Donham, Whose Accusation Led To Emmett Till’s Brutal Killing, Dies At 88

She became infamous for accusing the Chicago teen of whistling at her, which led two White men to kill him, but the death also lit a spark in the Civil Rights movement.
04/27/2023

Rickey Smiley Says Son Brandon Smiley Has Died At 32

The radio show personality announced the news in a video posted on his Instagram account.
01/30/2023

Dangerous Dame: The Pioneer Oakland Rapper Has Reportedly Passed Away

Too $hort reported the death on Instagram Thursday (Jan. 26).
01/28/2023

Illinois First Responders Accused In Death Of Black Male Patient

Earl L. Moore, 35, died in the care of the two EMS workers in Springfield.
01/14/2023

Allison Holker Shares Emotional Message Since The Death Of Husband DJ tWitch

“Oh how my heart aches. We miss you so much,” she captioned her Instagram post.
12/22/2022

Ms. Magazine Co-Founder Dorothy Hughes Dies At 84

Hughes helped establish one of the most well known feminist magazines.
12/11/2022

Janis Hunter Gaye, Wife of Marvin Gaye, Dies At 66

She was the inspiration behind several popular Marvin Gaye songs.
12/07/2022

‘Die Hard’ Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr. Passes Away At 66

He was a professor at the UNLV College of Fine Arts
11/29/2022

Cardi B Says She Feels ‘Hopeless’ Trying To Make Offset Happy After TakeOff’s Death

"We living our life normally, but deep down inside our hearts have been so heavy," the Bronx rapper said, in a since-deleted Twitter voice note.
11/29/2022