Obituaries
According to a statement, the icon died "peacefully" in her home in Switzerland.
“We’re devasted to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away," said Icon Management. The post Former World And Olympic Sprint Champion Tori Bowie Dies At 32 appeared first on 92 Q.
The steady stream of tributes to Harry Belafonte underscores the indelible impact his life had on not just Black people but also the world.
Ahmad Jamal, a giant in the Jazz scene, has died. The legendary pianist performed well into his 80s and was sampled heavily in Hip-Hop. The post Ahmad Jamal, Legendary Jazz Pianist, Has Died appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Randall Robinson, a lawyer, author, anti-apartheid activist and founder of TransAfrica, has died at the age of 81. The post Tributes Pour In For Randall Robinson After Anti-Apartheid Icon And TransAfrica Founder Dies At 81 appeared first on NewsOne.
Teddy Joseph Von Nukem, a participant in the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, died by suicide ahead of a drug trafficking trial. Video shows he was involved in the brutal beating of a Black man during the deadly rally. The post Charlottesville ‘Unite The Right’ Tiki Torch Marcher Dies By Suicide Just Before His Drug Trafficking Trial appeared first on NewsOne.
Brandon's passing was confirmed by Rickey on his official Instagram account. No word on the cause of death at this time.
White's brother and bandmate, Verdine White, confirmed his passing on Sunday (January 1) with a touching tribute post on Instagram.
It's unclear the cause of death for the rapper, who was born Lola Chantrelle Mitchell.
We are sad to report that Anita Pointer, founding member of the GRAMMY-winning group The Pointer Sisters, passed away on December 31 at the age of 74. Pointer's family, in a statement obtained by CBS News, said, "While we are deeply saddened by the loss of Anita, we are comforted in knowing she is now with her daughter, Jada and her sisters June & Bonnie and at peace. She was the one that kept all of us close and together for so long. Her love of our family will live on in each of us. Please respect our privacy during this period of grief and loss. Heaven is a more loving, beautiful place with Anita there.”