Obituaries
"Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a mentor, a friend, and a moral compass for me and so many others." Obama said.
On Tuesday, congressional leaders held a moment of silence on the U.S. Capitol steps to honor the at least 800,156 confirmed deaths.
The revolutionary designer lost his fight with cancer at the age of 41, take a look at early reactions to his sudden passing.
The Off-White founder who revolutionized modern collaboration with Nike, Jordan as well as Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been battling cancer privately for years.
Aaron finished his career with 755 home runs and was revered as a hero and icon in Atlanta and beyond.
Allen, who rose to gospel fame as a member of The Rance Allen Group, was known for a string of hits such as "Miracle Worker," "Something About The Name Jesus" and more.
Byrd famously played Luther in 'Set It Off' and starred in numerous Spike Lee joints since 1995. According to Lee, Byrd was murdered overnight in Atlanta.