Obituaries

The accomplished gospel singer was also an actor, starring in numerous stage plays and the 1988 film 'Colors.'

Johnson had numerous roles in the '90s and early 2000s on the big screen, famously playing neighborhood thief Ezal in the first Friday film as well as Blue in Master P's big-budget comedy I Got The Hook Up.

Actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment on Sept. 6, 2021 according to reports.

Following recent reports that he was in the process of "transitioning" in his longtime battle with colon cancer, it's now been confirmed that Gregg Leakes, husband of reality star NeNe Leakes, has unfortunately passed away today at the age of 66 years old.

Williams and The Spiritual QC's were a gospel mainstay in the South, eventually being awarded the key of the city to Tupelo, Mississippi upon Williams' retirement.

Hissène Habré, the former dictator from the north-central African country of Chad who was convicted of crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture, has died of COVID-19 in a Senegalese hospital. He was 79 years old.

Hip-hop pioneer Biz Markie has unfortunately been pronounced dead after weeks of unconfirmed reports surrounding his health spanning from a long battle with diabetes. 

NBA legend and former Chicago Bull Scottie Pippen lost his eldest child, Antron Pippen at the age of 33 years old. The news was shared via Scottie Pippen’s social media. According to Scottie Pippen, his son Antron by Karen McCollum would have been an NBA player himself if it hadn’t suffered from chronic asthma. I’m heartbroken to share that […]

Trailblazer Dianne Durham, the first Black senior national gymnastics champion, has died at age 52.

The legendary actress won an Emmy and Tony Award and was the first Black actress to receive an honorary Oscar.