Angelo Bruschini, the English guitarist best known for his work with Bristol trip-hop pioneers Massive Attack, has died after a battle with lung cancer. Massive Attack confirmed Bruschini’s death on social media, writing, “RIP Angelo. A singularly brilliant & eccentric talent. Impossible to quantify your contribution to the Massive Attack …
Read More »Burt Young, Oscar-Nominated 'Rocky' Actor, Dead at 83
Burt Young, a former boxer who played the role of Paulie in six Rocky films alongside Sylvester Stallone and received an Oscar nomination for supporting actor for his performance in the 1976 original, has died at the age of 83. He died on Oct. 8 in Los Angeles, his daughter, …
Read More »The 45 King, Hip-Hop Trailblazer Who Produced Hits for Jay-Z and Eminem, Dead at 62
Mark Howard James, better known as the celebrated hip-hop DJ and producer the 45 King, who helped craft hits for Jay-Z, Eminem, and many more, died on Thursday. He was 62. DJ Premier first announced James’ death on Instagram, noting his death came three days after his 62nd birthday. Paul …
Read More »Carla Bley, Free Jazz Pioneer, Dead at 87
The world of jazz is mourning the death of Carla Bley. On Tuesday, Bley’s longtime partner and musical collaborator Steve Swallow announced that the jazz musician died at the age of 87 due to complications with brain cancer. Bley was diagnosed with brain cancer back in 2018. “Sometimes I don’t …
Read More »Suzanne Somers, 'Three's Company' Actress, Dead at 76
Suzanne Somers, the actress who starred in sitcoms like Three’s Company and Step by Step in addition to leading a health and wellness empire, has died at the age of 76. Somers’ publicist R. Couri Hay confirmed the actress’ death Sunday in a statement to Rolling Stone, with Somers’ death …
Read More »Rudolph Isley, Founding Member of the Isley Brothers, Dead at 84
Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the Isley Brothers who provided backing vocals on the majority of the legendary soul group’s hits, has died at the age of 84. “There are no words to express my feelings and the love I have for my brother. Our family will miss him. …
Read More »Dianne Feinstein, Trailblazing Senator From California, Dead at 90
Dianne Feinstein— the path-breaking politician, doyenne of old-school California Democrats, and the longest-serving female senator in U.S. history — died on Thursday night at her home in Washington, D.C., according to her office. She was 90. “There are few women who can be called senator, chairman, mayor, wife, mom, and …
Read More »Michael Gambon, Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' Films, Dead at 82
Michael Gambon, the BAFTA-winning British actor best known for portraying Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series, has died at the age of 82. Gambon died following a bout with pneumonia, his publicist told the BBC. His family added in a statement, “We are devastated to announce the …
Read More »David McCallum, 'NCIS' Actor Sampled by Dr. Dre, Dead at 90
David McCallum, — the actor whose decades-long acting career included roles as a spy in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. to playing chief medical examiner Donald “Ducky” Mallard in CBS’ crime procedural NCIS — died on Monday. He was 90. NCIS confirmed his death in a post on X, formerly known …
Read More »Nashawn Breedlove, Who Battled Eminem in '8 Mile,' Dead at 46
Nashawn Breedlove, the battle rapper known as Lotto, who appeared alongside Eminem in 8 Mile, has died. He was 46. Breedlove’s mother, Patricia, confirmed her son’s death on Facebook, writing, “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my beloved son Nashawn Breedlove’s passing. Many of …
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