Obituaries

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.

D'Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the legendary soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died at 64 following a battle with bladder cancer.

DJ Unk has reportedly passed away at 42 years old. Anthony “DJ Unk” Platt first skyrocketed to fame in 2006 with his breakout single “Walk It Out”— the song reached the top 10 on Billboard 100 and the dance quickly became a cultural phenomenon. His follow-up single “2 Step” also made it onto the charts. […]

NBA legend and former Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo passed away at 58 years old due to brain cancer, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The Georgetown product spent the final five seasons of his 18-year career with the Rockets. Mutombo was known as one of the greatest rim protectors the NBA has ever seen, […]

Wallace "Wally" Amos, the founder of the iconic "Famous Amos" cookie brand, passed away on August 13 in Honolulu.

Erica Ash passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 (as reported by BET). The actress, comedian, singer and model was 46 years old. She was best-known for her roles as M-Chuck on Survivor’s Remorse, Melanie Presley on We Have a Ghost, and Bridgette Hart on Real Husbands of Hollywood. SEE: What Has Erica Ash Been Up To […]

  UPDATED: 8:45 p.m. ET., July 2nd, 2024 As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black […]

Legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. shared the heartbreaking news that his son, DeAndre, took his own life on June 22.

Angela Bofill, best known for hits such as "I Try," "Too Tough" and more, reportedly passed away on June 13 at the age of 70.

There’s been a steady stream of tributes and condolences following the announcement Monday that the legendary Rev. James Lawson had died. 

The basketball world mourns the loss of a true icon as NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton passed away at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with cancer. Known not only for his prowess on the court but also for his colorful commentary and larger-than-life personality, Walton leaves behind a lasting legacy that […]

Following the recent celebration of MLK Day, we must sadly report the King family has experienced another loss with Dexter Scott King.