Obituaries

2026 saw the passing of many influential figures, from actors and musicians to activists and pioneers, leaving behind lasting legacies.

The Houston Texans organization is mourning the loss of co-founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 89. The team announced that McNair died peacefully with her family by her side. RELATED: Texans Bring Back Original Stadium Name RELATED: Houston Texans 2026 Schedule Released McNair played a pivotal […]

Houston’s music community is mourning the loss of rising rapper Judy World, who was killed in a stabbing incident in southeast Houston. According to court records, Judy World, whose real name was Krystal Jordan, was involved in an altercation on Bat Sheva Lane. Houston police responded to the scene and found Jordan suffering from stab […]

Acclaimed actor Sam Neill, beloved for his iconic role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78, his family announced Monday.

Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved actors. Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor whose career spanned more than five decades, has died at the age of 78. RELATED: 30 Celebs Who Lost Major Weight [Photos] RELATED: 30 Celebrities Lost to Drug Related Deaths Neill became a global star in […]

George E. Johnson, the founder of the pioneering Johnson Products Company focused on hair care, has died at 99.

Legendary funk drummer Fred Alexander Jr. of Lakeside band passes away, leaving a musical legacy.

Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson passes away at 75, leaving a musical legacy spanning decades of cherished love songs.

The three-time All-Star infielder and beloved manager, known for his grit and leadership, passed away after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. RIP Scrap Iron.

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day, death is an inevitable part of life—a universal truth that spares no one. Yet, despite its certainty, the weight of loss never becomes easier to bear, nor does the act of processing its impact. For those within Black culture, where community and shared experiences […]

Nathan Smith, professionally known as DJ Young Slade and the son of renowned rapper and producer Lil Jon, has passed away at the age of 27 after going missing on February 3.

Legendary musician LaMonte McLemore, co-founder of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90 after a life filled with artistic achievements and cultural impact.