Obituary
David Johansen, New York Dolls Singer, Dead at 75
The trailblazing punk figure had been diagnosed with stage four cancer and a brain tumor. David Johansen, New York Dolls Singer, Dead at 75 Jo Vito
Bill Fay, Cult Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 81
He found success later in his career with the release of several albums through Dead Oceans. Bill Fay, Cult Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 81 Scoop Harrison
Lynne Marie Stewart, Miss Yvonne from Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Dead at 78
Stewart also played Charlie's mom in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Lynne Marie Stewart, Miss Yvonne from Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Dead at 78 Alex Young
The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother Voletta Wallace Dead at 78
She died of natural causes while receiving hospice care in Pennsylvania. The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother Voletta Wallace Dead at 78 Eddie Fu
Rick Buckler, Drummer for The Jam, Dead at 69
Tributes have come in from his Jam bandmates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton. Rick Buckler, Drummer for The Jam, Dead at 69 Spencer Kaufman
Dave Jerden, Jane’s Addiction and Alice in Chains Producer, Dead at 75
The studio veteran also worked on albums by Talking Heads, Social Distortion, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Offspring, and more. Dave Jerden, Jane’s Addiction and Alice in Chains Producer, Dead at 75 Spencer Kaufman
DJ Unk, “Walk It Out” Rapper, Dead at 42
The Atlanta rapper was also known for his hit song "2 Step." DJ Unk, “Walk It Out” Rapper, Dead at 42 Scoop Harrison
Sam Moore, Legendary Soul Singer and Member of Sam & Dave, Dead at 89
Best known for hits including "Soul Man" and "Hold On I'm Coming." Sam Moore, Legendary Soul Singer and Member of Sam & Dave, Dead at 89 Scoop Harrison
Guitarist Fredrik Lindgren (Unleashed, Terra Firma, Harms Way) dead at 53
The influential guitarist also was a member of the bands Atlantic Tide, Born of Fire, Celestial Pain, and Loud Pipes. Guitarist Fredrik Lindgren (Unleashed, Terra Firma, Harms Way) Dead at 53 Spencer Kaufman
Perry, who inspired Shrek’s Donkey character, dies at 30 surrounded by his closest donkey friends
The miniature donkey served as the model for Eddie Murphy's character in the movie franchise. Perry, Who Inspired Shrek’s Donkey Character, Dies at 30 Surrounded By His Donkey Friends Scoop Harrison
Jeff Baena, Director and Husband of Aubrey Plaza, Dead at 47
Baena co-wrote the screenplay for I Love Huckabees and directed Life After Beth Jeff Baena, Director and Husband of Aubrey Plaza, Dead at 47 Scoop Harrison
Drummer of metal band Voraath and three others killed by drunk driver
Joshua Nassaru Ward, his girlfriend, and two others died in the New Year's Eve crash. Drummer of Metal Band Voraath and Three Others Killed by Drunk Driver Spencer Kaufman
