2024 notable deaths
PLAINS, Ga. — Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at the age of 100. His son said he died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He is the longest-lived former President in our nation’s history. His wife Rosalynn Carter passed away at the couple’s home in November 2023 at the age of 96. He […]
Nikki Giovanni, the legendary poet, author and activist whose career spanned nearly 60 years, has died. She was 81.
Quincy Jones, a music titan, has died at the age of 91.
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Cissy Houston, GRAMMY-winning soul/gospel singer and mother to pop icon Whitney Houston, passed away Oct. 7 at the age of 91.
John Amos, best known for his role as family patriarch James Evans Sr. on "Good Times" died on August 21 of natural causes.
We are saddened to report the passing of Dr. Cecelia Bryant. It was announced yesterday on social media that the mother of Pastor Jamal Bryant peacefully transitioned on Sept. 26. “Dr. Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant, the mother of Dr. Bryant, transitioned from this life earlier today. During this time, we kindly ask that you keep […]
Tito Jackson, musician and member of the legendary Jackson family, reportedly passed away on Sept. 15 at the age of 70.
Frankie Beverly, frontman for the R&B soul and funk band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly has passed away.
We are sad to report that Hollywood icon James Earl Jones has passed away at the age of 93. The revered actor died Monday morning (Sept. 9) at his home in Dutchess County, NY, his reps at Independent Artist Group confirmed to Deadline.
Phil Donahue, a trailblazer in the talk show industry, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, surrounded by his wife Marlo Thomas, and family. He was 88 years old.
Wallace "Wally" Amos, the founder of the iconic "Famous Amos" cookie brand, passed away on August 13 in Honolulu.