Obituaries

Anthony "Baby Gap" Walker, a core member of famed R&B/funk group The Gap Band, passed away March 4 in an Ohio hospital.

Obituaries

Speaking exclusively to NewsOne, Iyaluua’s family and friends praised her as a mentor who showed, not simply told us who she was as a Black woman warrior. The post The Extraordinary Life And Peaceful Passing Of Iyaluua Ferguson: Revolutionary, Grandmother, Warrior, Teacher appeared first on NewsOne.

Hydeia Broadbent, an AIDS activist who was born with HIV and overcame that adversity to become a leading voice in the fight against the epidemic, died on Wednesday. She was 39. The post Hydeia Broadbent, Who Devoted Her Life To AIDS Activism After Being Born With HIV, Dies At 39 appeared first on NewsOne.

Legendary actor, director, and former NFL linebacker Carl Weathers has died. He was 76. His family released a statement through his agent to announce that he died “peacefully in his sleep” on February 1. “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” the statement continued. “Through his contributions to film, television, the […]

Urban One is saddened by the passing of Joe Madison who was the host of 'The Joe Madison Show' on WOL and WOLB...

Following the recent celebration of MLK Day, we must sadly report the King family has experienced another loss with Dexter Scott King. The post Dexter Scott King, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Son, Has Sadly Passed Away At 62 appeared first on Black America Web.

Tom Joyner, the head honcho himself, called in to give a quick reminder of why you definitely want to be on his Fantastic Voyage 2024 cruise. The post Tom Joyner Speaks On Fantastic Voyage 2024: “The Party Is Always Right Up Under Your Shoes!” appeared first on Black America Web.

Obituaries

While death is inevitably a part of life, that truth doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to those who have died

Veteran and beloved actor André Braugher, famous for roles in 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'Homicide: Life on the Street,' has sadly passed away. The post ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Star André Braugher Has Died At 61 appeared first on Black America Web.

As we recognize World AIDS Day (Dec. 1) and the start of HIV Awareness Month, we reflect on the lives of notable Black figures we lost.

Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight has passed away at the age of 83. Knight’s family made the announcement Wednesday night after his poor health in the last few years led to him being hospitalized with an illness in April. “It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passed away at […]

Matthew Perry, an actor who found fame on the Friends sitcom, died over the weekend. On X, fans of the actor share their thoughts.