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Basketball Hall Of Famer & Coach Lenny Wilkens Dies At 88
Lenny Wilkens was named an NBA All-Star player nine times over the course of his 15-year playing career ahead of his coaching shift.
Hip-Hop Mourns The Passing Of Freestyle Fellowship Rapper P.E.A.C.E.
P.E.A.C.E., a pioneering Los Angeles rapper and member of the Freestyle Fellowship collective, has died. Fans online are sharing tributes.
Richmond Singer D’Angelo Dies At 51, The Culture Shares Thoughts
Richmond, Virginia singer D'Angelo, born Michael Archer, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51.
Dorian Johnson, Friend Who Witnessed Michael Brown Shooting, Shot & Killed
Dorian Johnson, a friend of Ferguson teen Michael Brown and witness to his death, was shot and killed. Johnson was 33.
Rolling Ray, Popular Social Media Star, Dies At 28
Rolling Ray, born Juan Raymond Harper, gained fame from appearing on a number of reality television series and viral moments on social media.
Dr. Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star, Dies At 60
Dr. Danielle Spencer, an actor who gained fame via ABC's What's Happening!! sitcom, has died at 60 according to a social media post.
Former Longtime Harlem Congressman Charlie Rangel Dies At 94
Longtime Harlem Congressman Charlie Rangel was a trailblazing politician who served more than four decades in his role.
Voletta Wallace, Mother Of The Notorious B.I.G., Dies At 72
Voletta Wallace, the mother of Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace, has died at the age of 72. Many online are mourning the loss.
New York Rapper Chelsea Reject Has Passed Away
Chelsea Reject, born Chelsea Alexander, worked alongside Mick Jenkins, Kota The Friend, and members of the Beast Coast collective.
Barry Michael Cooper, Famed Screenwriter & “New Jack Swing” Phrase Inventor, Dies At 66
Barry Michael Cooper, a screenwriter who penned screenplays for New Jack City and other notable Black films, has died.
Richard Parsons, Black Executive Who Oversaw Time Warner & Citigroup, Dies At 76
Richard Parson, a leading Black executive who oversaw Time Warner and Citigroup, has died at the age of 76.
Art Evans, ‘Die Hard 2’ Actor, Dies At 82
Art Evans, a veteran film and television actor with over 100 credits including Die Hard 2 and more, has died at the age of 82.
