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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

Ron Cephas Jones, Emmy-Winning Actor, Dead at 66

Emmy-winning and beloved stage and film actor Ron Cephas Jones, has passed away. He was just 66. On Saturday (Aug. 20) Jones’ manager, Dan Spilo, issued a statement announcing the renowned Black actor’s death due to A  “long-standing pulmonary issue.” In 2021, the New York Times reported that he had a double lung transplant due […]

Paul Reubens, aka “Pee-wee Herman”, Dies At 70

Paul Reubens, beloved for his Pee-wee Herman character, has died at the age of 70. A statement posted to his social media accounts said that he had been privately battling cancer for the past six years.

YNG Cheese, Gillie Da Kid’s Son, Killed In Philadelphia Shooting

Rapper and podcaster Gillie Da Kid's son, YNG Cheese, was reportedly one of the victims in a triple shooting in Philadelphia.

Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dead At 45, Collapsed On Stage

Houston rap legend Big Pokey, born Milton Powell, is dead at 45. His passing was unexpected as it occurred after he collapsed while performing on stage in Beaumont, TX. Video footage of his Saturday night performance (June 17) at Pour 09 Bar shows Pokey rapping but then gasping for breath and falling on his back. […]

John Regan, Bassist for Peter Frampton and Ace Frehley, Dead at 71

The bass player also appeared on recordings by Mick Jagger and David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Billy Idol, and David Lee Roth. John Regan, Bassist for Peter Frampton and Ace Frehley, Dead at 71 Spencer Kaufman