Joe Clark, the tough educator whose dedication to students at a troubled NJ high school inspired the movie "Lean on Me" has died.
Alfred Thomas Farrar, a former Tuskegee Airman and aerospace engineer, has died in Virginia. He was 99.
John Fletcher, better known as Ecstasy from the legendary rap group Whodini, has reportedly died.
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro died suddenly on Wednesday Dec. 16. He was 28 years old.
Marcus Garvey III, son of Jamaica's first national hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey, has died. He was 90 years old.
Actress Carol Sutton, who made appearances in “Steel Magnolias” and “Queen Sugar,” has died from COVID-19 complications. She was 76.
Charley Pride, country music’s first Black star whose rich baritone which helped him sell millions of records, has died. He was 86.
Actor Tommy "Tiny" Lister, famous for playing Deebo - the intimidating, yet lovable tough guy in "Friday" - has reportedly died at age 62.
Dick Allen, an impressive hitter who was a seven-time MLB All-Star, the 1964 NL Rookie of the Year and the 1972 AL MVP, has died.
Natalie Desselle Reid, the actress best known for her role as Mickey in the 1997 film B.A.P.S., has died. She was 53 years old.