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Bernie Marsden, original Whitesnake guitarist, dead at 72
Marsden co-wrote a number of the band's songs with David Coverdale, including "Here I Go Again." Bernie Marsden, Original Whitesnake Guitarist, Dead at 72 Spencer Kaufman
Ron Cephas Jones, Emmy-Winning Actor, Dead at 66
Emmy-winning and beloved stage and film actor Ron Cephas Jones, has passed away. He was just 66. On Saturday (Aug. 20) Jones’ manager, Dan Spilo, issued a statement announcing the renowned Black actor’s death due to A “long-standing pulmonary issue.” In 2021, the New York Times reported that he had a double lung transplant due […]
Paul Reubens, aka “Pee-wee Herman”, Dies At 70
Paul Reubens, beloved for his Pee-wee Herman character, has died at the age of 70. A statement posted to his social media accounts said that he had been privately battling cancer for the past six years.
YNG Cheese, Gillie Da Kid’s Son, Killed In Philadelphia Shooting
Rapper and podcaster Gillie Da Kid's son, YNG Cheese, was reportedly one of the victims in a triple shooting in Philadelphia.
Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dead At 45, Collapsed On Stage
Houston rap legend Big Pokey, born Milton Powell, is dead at 45. His passing was unexpected as it occurred after he collapsed while performing on stage in Beaumont, TX. Video footage of his Saturday night performance (June 17) at Pour 09 Bar shows Pokey rapping but then gasping for breath and falling on his back. […]
John Regan, Bassist for Peter Frampton and Ace Frehley, Dead at 71
The bass player also appeared on recordings by Mick Jagger and David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Billy Idol, and David Lee Roth. John Regan, Bassist for Peter Frampton and Ace Frehley, Dead at 71 Spencer Kaufman
Dark Angel Guitarist Jim Durkin Dead at 58
The metal veteran founded the thrash band in 1981 and was still an active member at the time of his death. Dark Angel Guitarist Jim Durkin Dead at 58 Spencer Kaufman
RIP Munch: Actor Richard Belzer Passes Away At 78
Actor and comedian Richard Belzer, famed for playing the police officer John Munch on Law & Order: SVU and Homicide: Life on the Street and across multiple shows, has passed away. He was 78. Actress and friend Laraine Newman was reportedly the first to break the news of his death. I'm so sad to hear […] The post RIP Munch: Actor Richard Belzer Passes Away At 78 appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Jackson’s Ex-Wife, Dies at 54
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CHRIS DELMAS / Getty Singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of rock superstar Elvis Presley and former wife of music legend Michael Jackson, has died after being recently hospitalized. She was 54 years old. Her mother, Priscilla Presley, confirmed her passing Thursday evening (Jan. 12). “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement to the press. “She was the most passionate, strong, and loving woman I have ever known.” She asked the public for privacy as she and the family are dealing with “this profound loss.” Presley was rushed to a nearby hospital earlier that morning after paramedics were called to her Calabasas, California hom...
MAGA Buffoons Diamond & Silk’s Lynette Hardaway Dead After COVID Hospitalization, Twitter States The Obvious
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: NICHOLAS KAMM / Getty We couldn’t make this up with we tried. Lynette Hardaway of the infamous MAGA-loving and Black self-hating duo Diamond & Silk has passed away. It was Donald Trump himself who announced her passing via a post on his Truth Social Network. “Really bad news for Republicans and frankly, ALL Americans. Our beautiful Diamond, of Diamond and Silk, has just passed away at her home in the State she loved so much, North Carolina,” wrote Cheeto. For those of you who may be interested, Hardaway was Diamond. Trump added, “Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. There was no better TEAM anywhere, or at any time! Diamond’s death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. Rest In Peace our Ma...
Sebastian Marino, Former Guitarist for Overkill and Anvil, Dead at 57
Sebastian Marino, who played guitar in the bands Overkill and Anvil, died at the age of 57 in the early morning of January 1st after being rushed to a hospital while working a sound job at a New Year’s Eve event in Florida. Marino was a member of Canadian metal heroes Anvil from 1989 through 1995, appearing on their 1991 album Worth the Weight. Upon learning of Marino’s passing, Anvil singer-guitarist Steve “Lips” Kudlow wrote, “Condolences to my friend Sebastian Marino’s family and friends. Seby was a dear friend and I will miss him profoundly!! Worth the Weight was an extremely special Anvil album and it will keep Seby alive through our history forever! RIP SEBASTIAN MARINO.” The guitarist joined New Jersey thrash legends Overkill in late 1995, and remained with the band until 1999. He p...
Rapper Grand Daddy I.U. Passes Away At 54
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Beloved Queens and Lond Island representing rapper Grand Daddy I.U., born Ayub Bey, has passed away. He was 54. GDIU was actually signed to the legendary Cold Chillin’ records by the late Biz Markie, who would produce his debut album, Smooth Assassin. Reports TMZ: Legendary hip hop producer Pete Rock, a longtime advocate for GDIU’s skills as a lyricist, revealed to his followers the Queens-born rapper died peacefully in his sleep. Related Stories In the late 80s, GDIU was signed on Cold Chillin’ along with Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Roxanne Shanté and Biz Markie, the latter rap legend having a huge part in shaping his career … pushing his demo to the label and even producing every song on GDIU’s first album: 1990’s “Smooth Assassin.”...
