Grady Demond Wilson played the role of Lamont Sandford alongisde the late Redd Foxx, on the hit sitcom, Sanford and Son.
Sly Dunbar, a drummer, was a member of the prolific reggae production duo, Sly & Robbie, who worked with notable artists in the scene.
James Bernard, who served as an editor for XXL and The Source, was reported missing for 17 months before investigators uncovered the mystery.
Although details are still developing, police in the Massachusetts town of Chilmark confirmed John Forté's passing on Monday (January 12).
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.
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, Virginia singer D'Angelo, born Michael Archer, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51.
Dorian Johnson, a friend of Ferguson teen Michael Brown and witness to his death, was shot and killed. Johnson was 33.
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, an actor who gained fame via ABC's What's Happening!! sitcom, has died at 60 according to a social media post.
Longtime Harlem Congressman Charlie Rangel was a trailblazing politician who served more than four decades in his role.
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.