Acclaimed trombonist Ryan Porter died on May 16, weeks after a severe April 28 accident left him with life‑altering injuries.
Rob Base, the Harlem‑born rapper behind the hip‑hop classic “It Takes Two,” has died at 59 after a private battle with cancer, his family confirmed.
Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, died at 47 after a battle with brain cancer, his family and the NBA announced.
Jenneh Rishe, a nurse who openly documented her medical journey with endometriosis and other chronic illnesses, has died at 39.
The father of influencer Ashlee Jenae, also known as Ashly Robinson, has launched a GoFundMe campaign after the influencer's death in Tanzania.
Chisolm helped shape early hip‑hop as a member of The Sequence, one of the first female rap groups to sign with Sugar Hill Records.
Afrika Bambaataa died April 9 in Pennsylvania from complications of cancer.
Dee Freeman died April 2 at age 66 after a battle with stage 4 lung cancer.
Kiki Shepard passed away on March 16 after suffering a massive heart attack.
Mary and Robert Sr. said they are relying on faith to navigate their grief. “Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise,” they said....
