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DJ Polo of Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo Fame Passes Away
DJ Polo, born Thomas E. Pough, of Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo fame has passed away. Word of DJ Polo’s untimely passing began circulating online on July 27. Fellow rap pioneer Eric B took to social media to pay his condolences. “My brother DJ POLO we had some great times you will never […]
Carl Weathers Dead At 76, Social Media Salutes Acting Legend
Carl Weathers—the actor famed for roles such as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise and the eponymous character Action Jackson—has passed away. He was 76. Apollo Creed and Rocky’s iconic training montage. Rest in Peace Carl Weathers (1948 – 2024) pic.twitter.com/DWhRpTzPck — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 2, 2024 On Friday (Feb. 2), Weathers’ family announced his […]
Colin Burgess, original AC/DC drummer, dies at 77
The drummer was also a member of the Australian band The Masters Apprentices. Colin Burgess, Original AC/DC Drummer, Dies at 77 Spencer Kaufman
The Black Shows Norman Lear Changed TV Culture With
The highly respected television producer and writer Norman Lear died at the age of 101 earlier this week, leaving behind a storied body of work which includes prominent Black sitcoms such as "Good Times" & "The Jeffersons".
Myles Goodwyn, frontman of April Wine, dies at 75
The veteran rocker had stepped away from touring with the band earlier this year. Myles Goodwyn, Frontman of April Wine, Dies at 75 Spencer Kaufman
Myles Goodwyn, frontman of April Wine, dies at 75
The veteran rocker had stepped away from touring with the band earlier this year. Myles Goodwyn, Frontman of April Wine, Dies at 75 Spencer Kaufman
Scott Kempner, founding member of The Dictators and The Del-Lords, dies at 69
The pioneering punk rocker had battled early onset demential leading up to his passing. Scott Kempner, Founding Member of The Dictators and The Del-Lords, Dies at 69 Spencer Kaufman
Scott Kempner, founding member of The Dictators and The Del-Lords, dies at 69
The pioneering punk rocker had battled early onset demential leading up to his passing. Scott Kempner, Founding Member of The Dictators and The Del-Lords, Dies at 69 Spencer Kaufman
X Japan bassist Heath dead at 55
The musician reportedly was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. X Japan Bassist Heath Dead at 55 Spencer Kaufman
X Japan bassist Heath dead at 55
The musician reportedly was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. X Japan Bassist Heath Dead at 55 Spencer Kaufman
Steve Riley, drummer for W.A.S.P. and L.A. Guns, dead at 67
The rock veteran passed away after a severe battle with pneumonia. Steve Riley, Drummer for W.A.S.P. and L.A. Guns, Dead at 67 Spencer Kaufman
Richard Roundtree Passes Away, X Salutes The Legend
The world has lost a true African-American icon. Richard Roundtree, star of the seminal Blaxploitation film Shaft, has passed away. He was 81. Rest in Peace Richard Roundtree. The one and only Shaft. pic.twitter.com/kSOPhzjs0a — Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) October 25, 2023 Reportedly, Roundtree died on Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 24) from pancreatic cancer. The renowned actor’s […]
