Obituaries

Richard Roundtree, whose signature role in the Shaft franchise broke barriers in film and launched the Blaxploitation era, has died at the age of 81. 

Georgetown University's Women's Basketball coach Tasha Butts died on Monday, October 23rd after a battle of 2-years with breast cancer. She...

Rudolph Isley, the visionary founder of The Isley Brothers, has passed away at the age of 84. He died Wednesday, October 12th in Illinois, and the exact cause of his passing is unknown, as reported by TMZ. An inside source shared with the news outlet that it is believed he suffered a heart attack. The […] The post Isley Brothers Founder, Rudolph Isley, Dies at Age 84 appeared first on 101.1 The Wiz.

Irish Grinstead from the popular 1990s girl group 702 has passed away at age 43, her sister confirmed.

The tragic news was confirmed Saturday (Sept 16), by Lemisha Grinstead, her sister and fellow 702 group mate. 

Former NBA player Brandon Hunter passed away Tuesday. Hunter had stints with the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic and was reportedly taking part in a hot yoga class earlier this week when he collapsed. Hot yoga has been known to be an intense workout, but his cause of death at an Orlando-area studio has yet […]

Chadwick Boseman’s legacy is an important piece in both cinema and culture. Known for his powerful portrayals of historic figures, and strong heroes, he cemented his place in history with the groundbreaking role of King T’Challa in “Black Panther,” which celebrated black power and took his career to another level. His roles as Jackie Robinson […]

Barker's iconic 35-year run on "The Price is Right" made him a familiar face to generations of daytime tv fans.

A lawsuit filed by the family of the late Dwayne Haskins includes some heartbreaking and disturbing allegations...

Fans and close collaborators of Magoo took to social media to pay homage to the rapper after news of his death hit the media. The post RIP Magoo: Tributes Pour In For Rapper After News Of His Passing appeared first on NewsOne.

The longtime music executive, whose influence stretched beyond entertainment, died Sunday at his LA home, according to a family statement.

HBO Max's Euphoria star Angus Cloud died at 25 years old. Check out a gallery of our favorite photos of Angus inside.