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5 days ago · William Strickland. Civil rights activist William Strickland died April 10 at the age of 87, according to AP. William Strickland was an avid supporter of the Black Power movement and worked with many leaders of the Black community in the 1960s. AP confirmed Stickland’s death through family.
- Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2023
Ellen Holly, whose role on ABC’s hit soap opera One Life To...
- Notable Deaths 2022: Black People Who Died This Year
Oscar-winning actor Sir Sidney Poitier has died. An icon of...
- Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2023
- Maurice Hines. Legendary Broadway dancer, choreographer and actor Maurice Hines has died at the age of 80. His cousin and rep, Richard Nurse, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that Hines, the older brother of fellow dance legend Gregory Hines, died on Friday (Dec.
- Richard Hunt. Throughout his career, Hunt has created numerous public sculptures that can be found all over Chicago. One of his most famous works is “Jacob’s Ladder,” a 50-foot-tall steel sculpture located in the Chicago Loop.
- Amp Fiddler. Statement From His Official Instagram: We face the insurmountable responsibility of sharing the passing of Joseph “Amp” Fiddler. Our beloved “Amp” Fiddler, Detroit’s own world-renowned ambassador of funk, soul, &
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- Janice Burgess. Janice Burgess died March 4, 2024, at 72. Burgess was a TV executive and screenwriter who was best-known for creating the popular Nickelodeon television show “The Backyardigans.”
- Michael Jones. Michael Jones died on February 28, 2024, at the age of 61. Jones was a professional wrestler in the WWF (currently the WWE) who went by the stage name Virgil.
- Robert Reid. Robert Reid died on Feb. 19 at 68. Reid was a 13-year NBA veteran, playing for the Houston Rockets, Portland Trailblazers, Charlotte Hornets, and Philadephia Sixers.
- Hydeia Broadbent. HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent died on Feb. 20 at 39. After getting HIV at the young age of 3, Broadbent was one of the initial children to receive treatment for HIV/AIDs.
Jun 3, 2024 · As we make our way through 2024, there is no shortage of fallen Black celebrities. From controversial figures to inspiring athletes and esteemed actors and actresses, here is a look at everyone...
Dec 30, 2022 · We lost many high-profile Black figures this year, from esteemed elders who blazed paths to young stars who met tragic ends at the hands of others or by suicide. Here we’ve highlighted just a few of the celebrities who died this year but left legacies that will be felt well beyond 2022.
Dec 31, 2022 · Oscar-winning actor Sir Sidney Poitier has died. An icon of black cinema, Poitier was also an activist, director, and ambassador to his native home of The Bahamas. His death was confirmed by Bahamian Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell. He was 94 years old.
Jan 3, 2024 · All the Black Celebs We Lost in 2023. We look back at all of the notable Black figures who died in the last year.
