Obituary
Obituary
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Record Producer Chucky Thompson, Member of Bad Boy’s ‘Hitmen’, Dies at 53 of COVID Complications
Record producer, DJ and audio engineer Young Guru confirmed the tragic news via IG on Monday afternoon, referring to Chucky as his ‘mentor’ and ‘big brother.’
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Dennis Thomas, Kool & the Gang Co-Founding Member, Dead at 70
The saxophonist appeared on all of the group’s albums since their formation in the early 1960s.
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Michael Jai White Confirms His Eldest Son Died Due to COVID-19 at 38
In a recent interview with VLAD TV, the actor said his son—who was a father of six—died a few months ago after a lengthy stay at the hospital.
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Civil Rights Icon and Educator Bob Moses Dies at 86
Moses, who helped lead Black voter registration drives in the South during the 1960s and later founded the Algebra Project, died Sunday, July 25, 2021.
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![Frankie Lons, Mother of Keyshia Cole, Reportedly Dead at 61 Due to Overdose [Updated]](https://www.theroot.kinjastaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/9134008b44c6b5a521ecfaaa6e2dddbd-300x169.png)
Frankie Lons, Mother of Keyshia Cole, Reportedly Dead at 61 Due to Overdose [Updated]
Keyshia’s brother Sam confirmed to TMZ that their mother died on Sunday, the same day she was celebrating her birthday.
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‘She Was Born a Leader’: Civil Rights Pioneer Gloria Richardson Dies at 99
Richardson was at the forefront of various civil rights demonstrations in Cambridge, Md.
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‘Clown Prince of Hip-Hop’ Biz Markie Dead at 57
The rapper was best known for his platinum-selling hit ‘Just a Friend.’
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![Charlie Robinson, Known for Portraying 'Mac the Clerk' on Night Court, Dies at 75 [Corrected]](https://www.theroot.kinjastaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/3d36562352ff59c4934c793c355171b1-300x169.png)
Charlie Robinson, Known for Portraying 'Mac the Clerk' on Night Court, Dies at 75 [Corrected]
The talented actor died in Los Angeles due to cardiac arrest and cancer.
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Beloved Journalist and The Grapevine TV Panelist Ayesha K. Faines Dead at 35
Media peers and fans alike were stunned to hear of the tragic news that Faines died unexpectedly on Friday from unknown causes.
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Actress Suzzanne Douglas Dies at 64
Douglas was known for her roles in ‘Tap’, ‘The Parent ‘Hood’, ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back,’ ‘When They See Us’ and many more.