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Carl Weathers Dead At 76, Social Media Salutes Acting Legend

Carl Weathers—the actor famed for roles such as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise and the eponymous character Action Jackson—has passed away. He was 76. Apollo Creed and Rocky’s iconic training montage. Rest in Peace Carl Weathers (1948 – 2024) pic.twitter.com/DWhRpTzPck — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 2, 2024 On Friday (Feb. 2), Weathers’ family announced his […]

Colin Burgess, original AC/DC drummer, dies at 77

The drummer was also a member of the Australian band The Masters Apprentices. Colin Burgess, Original AC/DC Drummer, Dies at 77 Spencer Kaufman

The Black Shows Norman Lear Changed TV Culture With

The highly respected television producer and writer Norman Lear died at the age of 101 earlier this week, leaving behind a storied body of work which includes prominent Black sitcoms such as "Good Times" & "The Jeffersons".

Myles Goodwyn, frontman of April Wine, dies at 75

The veteran rocker had stepped away from touring with the band earlier this year. Myles Goodwyn, Frontman of April Wine, Dies at 75 Spencer Kaufman

Myles Goodwyn, frontman of April Wine, dies at 75

The veteran rocker had stepped away from touring with the band earlier this year. Myles Goodwyn, Frontman of April Wine, Dies at 75 Spencer Kaufman

Scott Kempner, founding member of The Dictators and The Del-Lords, dies at 69

The pioneering punk rocker had battled early onset demential leading up to his passing. Scott Kempner, Founding Member of The Dictators and The Del-Lords, Dies at 69 Spencer Kaufman

Scott Kempner, founding member of The Dictators and The Del-Lords, dies at 69

The pioneering punk rocker had battled early onset demential leading up to his passing. Scott Kempner, Founding Member of The Dictators and The Del-Lords, Dies at 69 Spencer Kaufman

X Japan bassist Heath dead at 55

The musician reportedly was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. X Japan Bassist Heath Dead at 55 Spencer Kaufman

X Japan bassist Heath dead at 55

The musician reportedly was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. X Japan Bassist Heath Dead at 55 Spencer Kaufman

Steve Riley, drummer for W.A.S.P. and L.A. Guns, dead at 67

The rock veteran passed away after a severe battle with pneumonia. Steve Riley, Drummer for W.A.S.P. and L.A. Guns, Dead at 67 Spencer Kaufman

Richard Roundtree Passes Away, X Salutes The Legend

The world has lost a true African-American icon. Richard Roundtree, star of the seminal Blaxploitation film Shaft, has passed away. He was 81. Rest in Peace Richard Roundtree. The one and only Shaft. pic.twitter.com/kSOPhzjs0a — Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) October 25, 2023 Reportedly, Roundtree died on Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 24) from pancreatic cancer. The renowned actor’s […]

Bernie Marsden, original Whitesnake guitarist, dead at 72

Marsden co-wrote a number of the band's songs with David Coverdale, including "Here I Go Again." Bernie Marsden, Original Whitesnake Guitarist, Dead at 72 Spencer Kaufman