In a career that spanned more than six decades, she commanded attention on the screen and the stage and was known for roles that reflected her experience as an African American woman.
The actress seemed game for anything: She played a heartbroken lover in The Last Picture Show, a creepy housekeeper in Young Frankenstein and even competed on Dancing With the Stars.
"It’s as if a mighty oak has fallen, leaving a gaping hole on the horizon where its gallant place once stood," said Dr. Richard W. Wills, Sr., the pastor of Friendship Baptist Church.
The trombonist was a major figure in South Africa's early jazz scene, and an activist after the restrictions imposed by apartheid. In 1988 he was nominated for an Oscar for his theme to Cry Freedom.
Hammerin' Hank Aaron has died. The right-handed slugger was one of baseball's best all time hitters. As fierce as he was on the field, he was champion for civil rights off the field.
An Air Force investigation revealed that the left engine of the aircraft failed. The two pilots onboard mistakenly shut down the right engine and were unable to glide back to base.
Don Sutton played most of his 23-year Major League playing career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998.
The famous — even infamous — producer, known for his "wall of sound," died Saturday. He produced records for The Ronettes, Ike and Tina Turner as well as The Beatles, among many others.
Sylvain's rhythm guitar playing was the foundation for the raw, hard-driving sound of the New York Dolls, who presaged punk and new wave and influenced generations of musicians.
Fischbacher died Wednesday night in his home in Las Vegas from pancreatic cancer. His death came just months after his magic partner Roy Horn died of COVID-19 related complications in May.
Adelson built a casino empire that stretched from Las Vegas to Singapore. His huge donations to conservative causes in the U.S. and Israel helped shape politics in both countries.
