DJ Clark Kent, New York Producer Called “God’s Favorite DJ,” Dies at 58

The hip-hop elder statesman, known for his work with the Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, and Mariah Carey, died of colon cancer

John Amos, patriarch on 'Good Times' and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster 'Roots,' dies at 84

John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times” and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has died.

Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced.

Maggie Smith Dies: Oscar-Winning Star Of ‘Harry Potter’ & ‘Downton Abbey’ Was 89

Maggie Smith, the British actress famous for roles in 'Harry Potter' and 'Downton Abbey,' has died. She was 89.

Tito Jackson’s family says the Jackson 5 member has died at 70

Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which includes global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family.

R&B soul legend Frankie Beverly has died

The legendary frontman for the soul band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly was 77.

Legendary Comic Book Artist, John Cassaday, Passes Away at Age 52

Legendary comic book artist, John Cassaday, co-creator of Planetary, has passed away at the age of 52

James Earl Jones Dies: Revered ‘Field Of Dreams’ Star, Darth Vader Voice & Broadway Regular Was 93

James Earl Jones, revered actor who voiced Darth Vader in Star Wars, starred in Field of Dreams' died September 9 at his home in Dutchess County, NY. He was 93.

Craig Mack Was Bad Boy's First Star. What Led Him to a Doomsday Community?

"Flava in Ya Ear" rapper Craig Mack was Bad Boy's first star under Sean "Diddy" Combs. What made him devote his life to a doomsday prophet?

Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of movies by her director-husband, John Cassavetes, dies

Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding light in independent cinema as a star in groundbreaking movies by her director husband, John Cassavetes, and who later charmed audiences in her son’s...

Josh Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated

Josh Gibson became Major League Baseball’s career leader with a .372 batting average, surpassing Ty Cobb’s .367, when records of the Negro Leagues for more than 2,300 players were incorporated after a three-year research project.

Joe Louis Dudley, Pioneering Hair Care Entrepreneur, Dies at 86

Joe Louis Dudley, who expanded a kitchen-table business that he started with his wife at the time into one of