Tag Archives: obit

David Harris, the actor who portrayed gang member Cochise in the cult classic film The Warriors, has died at the age of 75. Harris’ daughter confirmed his death to The New York Times, adding that he died Friday at his New York City home following a battle with cancer. In …

Phil Lesh, the classically trained musician who co-foundedthe Grateful Dead and whose unconventional bass playing steered the band into some of its most experimental directions, died Friday at the age of 84. Lesh’s death was announced on social media, with a short statement reading: “Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member …

DJ Clark Kent, the legendary producer behind numerous classic hip-hop records and artists, has died at the age of 58. His family confirmed his death in a statement posted to Instagram on Friday. “It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A. Franklin, known …

Liam Payne, who came to fame as a member of One Direction, has died. He was 31. On Wednesday, Secretario de Seguridad de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires David Kraventz (the Security Secretary of Buenos Aires) confirmed to Rolling Stone that the British singer died after falling from the third …

Libby Titus, the singer-songwriter best known for her song “Love Has No Pride” and creating the New York Rock and Soul Revue with future husband Donald Fagen, died Sunday night at the age of 77. “My beautiful wife, Libby Titus Fagen, passed on October 13th surrounded by family,” Fagen wrote …

Ka, the beloved independent Brooklyn rapper born Kaseem Ryan, died on Saturday at the age of 52. The news was shared on his official Instagram page. While no cause of death was given, in the Instagram statement, it said he “died unexpectedly.” “Born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Ka lived …

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, died Thursday after complications from a stroke, the Kennedy family announced on X. She was 96. “It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our mother, Ethel Kennedy,” read the family statement, shared by …

Christopher Ciccone, the younger brother of Madonna, has died at the age of 63. Ciccone’s rep Brad Taylor confirmed the death to the Associated Press, adding that Ciccone died Friday in Michigan following a battle his cancer. People adds that Ciccone died “peacefully” with his husband Ray Thacker by his …

Frank Fritz, who co-hosted the History Channel’s long-running, Americana-themed antiquing show, American Pickers, died Monday following a period of ill health, including a 2022 stroke, according to Variety. He was 60. Fritz’s co-host, Mike Wolfe, broke the news on Instagram. He used the opportunity to pay tribute to his dear …

John Amos, the actor who played the father from Good Times, has died. He was 84. Amos’ son Kelly Christopher confirmed Tuesday that the actor had died on Aug. 21 of natural causes in Los Angeles. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has …