J. Kim Murphy | Variety Granville Adams, the actor best known for his performance as Zahir Arif on HBO’s “Oz,” has died following a long struggle with cancer. He was 58 years old. The news was shared in a tribute posted by “Oz” showrunner and executive producer Tom...
Manori Ravindran | Variety Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has died of COVID-19 complications. His family confirmed his death on Monday in a public Facebook post, noting that he was fully vaccinated. Powell was 84. The statement, signed by The Powell...
By Samantha Ibrahim | New York Post Filmmaker and author Melvin Van Peebles has died at the age of 89. The rebel director known for his groundbreaking “blaxploitation” films, passed on Sept. 21 surrounded by his family, the Criterion Collection announced. “Dad knew...
By David Browne | Rolling Stone Sarah Dash — one-third of the powerhouse R&B trio Labelle and also a contributor to Keith Richards’ solo work — died on September 20th at age 76. According to her cousin and business manager John Dash III, Dash was found dead at her...
By Jordan Moreau | Variety Anthony “A.J.” Johnson, a comedian and actor who appeared in films such as “Friday” and “House Party,” has died, his representative confirmed to Variety. He was 55. “The world of comedy has truly been shaken, again. Our BH Talent family is...
by Mark Barnes | The Hollywood Reporter The Arkansas native appeared onscreen in 'Dynasty,' 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and Wes Craven's 'Newest Nightmare.' Fran Bennett, a veteran actress who taught voice and acting at CalArts for 36 years, died over the...
By Joshua Rhett Miller | New York Post A private funeral service was held Tuesday in Pennsylvania for “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams. The memorial for Williams, who died last week at 54 of a suspected drug overdose in his Brooklyn penthouse, was held at St....
Chris Willman & Chris Morris | Variety Lee “Scratch” Perry, the eccentric, revolutionary Jamaican producer, songwriter and performer whose influence extended far beyond his historic role in the development of reggae music, died Sunday at a hospital in Lucea,...
By Andrew Barker and Ellise Shafer | Variety Biz Markie, the rapper, singer and actor behind the 1989 hit “Just a Friend,” died Friday in Baltimore. He was 57. “It is with profound sadness that we announce, this evening, with his wife Tara by his side, hip hop...
By Dave Nemetz | TVLine Charles Robinson, best known for playing Mac on the NBC sitcom Night Court, has died at the age of 75. Robinson passed away on July 11 from cardiac arrest with multisystem organ failures due to septic shock and metastatic adenocarcinoma, the...
from AceShowbiz Suzzanne Douglas has passed away. The actress, who was best known for portraying Jerri Peterson on "The Parent 'Hood", died at the age of 64. No further details are available regarding her death. The sad news was confirmed by Suzzanne's cousin Angie...
Ellise Shafer | Variety Clarence Williams III, an actor known for portraying Linc Hayes on “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” died on June 4. He was 81. Williams’ management confirmed his death to Variety, citing the cause as colon cancer. Williams...