Sidney Poitier, Oscar-Winning Hollywood Legend, Dies at 94Sidney Poitier, Oscar-Winning Hollywood Legend, Dies at 94He was the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Herbie Herbert, Longtime Journey Manager, Dead at 73Herbie Herbert, Longtime Journey Manager, Dead at 73He also worked as a roadie for Santana and managed the Steve Miller Band.Allison RappAllison Rapp
James Michael Tyler, ‘Friends’ Star, Dies at 59James Michael Tyler, ‘Friends’ Star, Dies at 59Tyler played Gunther on over 140 episodes.ScreenCrush StaffScreenCrush Staff
Deon Estus, Bassist With Elton John and Frank Zappa, Dies at 65Deon Estus, Bassist With Elton John and Frank Zappa, Dies at 65He also performed with Wham!, Tina Turner and others.Allison RappAllison Rapp
The Beat Drummer Everett Morton Dead at 71The Beat Drummer Everett Morton Dead at 71Drummer was part of band's original 1978 lineup.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Alfred ‘Pee Wee’ Ellis, James Brown Bandleader, Dead at 80Alfred ‘Pee Wee’ Ellis, James Brown Bandleader, Dead at 80Funk musician also collaborated with Van Morrison and Ginger Baker.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Melvin Van Peebles, Legendary Filmmaker and Actor, Dies at 89Melvin Van Peebles, Legendary Filmmaker and Actor, Dies at 89Van Peebles directed the classic ‘Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song.’Matt SingerMatt Singer
Ed Asner, Star of ‘Mary Tyler Moore’ and ‘Up,’ Dies at 91Ed Asner, Star of ‘Mary Tyler Moore’ and ‘Up,’ Dies at 91Asner was a screen staple for decades.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Sonny Chiba, Legendary Action Star, Dies at 82Sonny Chiba, Legendary Action Star, Dies at 82Chiba died of pneumonia after contracting Covid-19.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Robert Downey Sr., Acclaimed Indie Filmmaker, Dies at 85Robert Downey Sr., Acclaimed Indie Filmmaker, Dies at 85Downey was also the father of Robert Downey Jr.Matt SingerMatt Singer