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James Earl Jones, Storied Actor Who Voiced Darth Vader and Mufasa in ‘Lion King,’ Dead at 93

James Earl Jones, Storied Actor Who Voiced Darth Vader and Mufasa in ‘Lion King,’ Dead at 93

The stage and screen veteran broke through with the play-turned-movie The Great White Hope and memorably appeared in Coming to…

September 10, 2024

Will Jennings, Oscar-Winning ‘My Heart Will Go On’ Lyricist, Dead at 80

A two-time Record and Song of the Year Grammy winner, Jennings also co-wrote Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven," Steve Winwood's…

September 9, 2024

Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta Rap Staple, Dead at 33

Rapper's unique voice and lyrical ingenuity left his mark on the fabric of modern hip-hop

September 6, 2024

Jack Russell, Former Great White Singer, Dead at 63

Glam metal rocker announced he was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy just last month

August 16, 2024

Bob Newhart, Groundbreaking Stand-Up Comic and TV Sitcom Legend, Dead at 94

Comedian and actor’s deadpan manner and laconic approach led to bestselling comedy albums and starring roles in two long-running sitcoms

July 19, 2024

Shelley Duvall, ‘The Shining’ and ‘Popeye’ Actress, Dead at 75

A protégé of director Robert Altman, Duvall also appeared in films like Annie Hall and Time Bandits in addition to…

July 12, 2024

Brother Marquis, Pioneering Rapper 2 Live Crew, Dead at 58

The Miami hip-hop group drew controversy in the Eighties and Nineties for their expletive-filled tracks

June 4, 2024

Charlie Colin, Founding Bassist of ‘Drops of Jupiter’ Band Train, Dead at 58

Musician appeared on pop-rock group's first three albums and played on their Grammy-winning hit and "Meet Virginia"

May 23, 2024

Steve Albini, Noise Rock Pioneer and ‘In Utero’ Engineer, Dead at 61

In addition to his own work with Big Black and Shellac, Albini also brought his abrasive sound to alt-rock classics…

May 8, 2024

Bernard Hill, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ Actor, Dead at 79

British actor was only person in movie history to appear in two films that won 11 Oscars

May 6, 2024