Legacy obituary

WBGO mourns the loss of NEA Jazz Master and two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Cassandra Wilson

Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85

Jaye P. Morgan Dies: Singer And Risqué ‘Gong Show’ Judge Was 94

'The Five Heartbeats' Star Michael Wright Dead at 70

Actor Michael Wright, widely known for his roles in The Five Heartbeats and V, has died at the age of 70.

Remembering ZZ Top's weird, perfect tribute to a Houston rap classic

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93

The landscape of modern sports broadcasting is mourning the death of the man who brought 24-hour sports coverage to television screens worldwide.

O.J. Brigance, Super Bowl winner with Ravens, dies at 56 after battling ALS

'All That' Star Christy Knowings Dead at 46

Former Nickelodeon All That star Christy Knowings has died at the age of 46, prompting widespread tributes.

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Betye Saar, artist who shattered stereotypes of Black women, dies at 99

Artist Betye Saar, who turned Black stereotypes into symbols of resistance, dies at 99 just before her 100th birthday.

Former Wawa President & CEO Richard Wood Jr. dies

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George E. Johnson, Who Built a Black Hair-Care Empire, Dies at 99

George E. Johnson, the Chicago entrepreneur who founded the pioneering Johnson Products Company, has died at age 99.

Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies at 74

Village People co-founder and 'Y.M.C.A.' co-writer Victor Willis has died at the age of 74.

Ann Blyth, Who Played Joan Crawford’s Daughter in ‘Mildred Pierce,’ Dies at 98

Golden Age Hollywood star and Oscar nominee Ann Blyth has died at the age of 98.

Blood, Sweat & Tears Singer David Clayton-Thomas Dies at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the legendary voice and frontman of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at age 84.