Stuart Scott, an ESPN anchor died Sunday morning after a lengthy battle with cancer.  He was with ESPN for 20 years. He was 49. ESPN president John Skipper said,“ESPN and everyone in the sports world have lost a true friend and a uniquely inspirational figure in Stuart Scott. Who engages in mixed martial arts training in […]

President Barack Obama’s aunt Zeituni Onyango died early Tuesday morning in her sleep in a Boston rehabilitation center at age 61.  She became ill in January and had been treated in recent months for cancer and respiratory problems. Aunt Zeituni Onyango was denied asylum in the United States but stayed illegally for years. She moved from Kenya to the U.S. […]

Andre 3000 of the rap group Outkast father has passed.  According to reports, he was chopping wood for his fireplace outside of his Atlanta home when he  was stricken.   A spokesperson for the duo confirmed that the rapper’s father, Lawrence Walker, died Thursday morning from a heart attack. Andre 3000’s mother, Sharon Benjamin-Hodo, died in […]

Janet Hubert who played ‘Aunt Viv’ in the ‘Fresh Prince of Belair’ expressed her condolences to Avery and his family in a statement to theGrio: “I am home healing and was shocked to hear of James’s passing. I think this incredible clip says it best.” “Acting with James was like a great doubles match! He […]

 Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson: “All my strength, love & faith to the Walker family during this heartbreaking time,” Johnson tweeted. “We find our strength … in his light. Love you brother.” Vin Diesel posted on Instagram: “Brother I will miss you very much. I am absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rest in Peace.” […]

Minnesota Vikings superstar running back Adrian Peterson 2 year old son was assaulted and subsequently died in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In a story in the St. Paul Pioneer Press – Nelson Peterson, the footballer’s father – confirmed that the child is Adrian Peterson’s son. “All I can say is, we are asking for prayers and for […]

Former heavyweight champion Ken Norton, who once beat Muhammad Ali died Wednesday at a local care facility in Las Vegas. He was 70. His son Ken Norton Jr., a coach with the Seattle Seahawks, confirmed the death to The Associated Press. Aa friend of the fighter said, Norton had been in poor health for the last several […]

Erica and Tina Campbell of the Gospel singing group Mary Mary are mourning the loss of their father, Eddie Atkins. According to accounts on the Facebook and Twitter pages of various Adkins family members, Mr. Atkins, a church Elder is no longer with us. News reports say he died after a long battle with cancer. Erica and Tina told […]

Award winning actress Jean Stapleton, who played Edith Bunker  n 1970s television series of the “All in the Family,” passed away on Friday of natural cause at the age of 90. Stapleton won three Emmys and two Golden Globes for her portrayal of Edith. The show than ran for nine seasons and had more than 200 episodes. Stapleton, born […]

MAA News) – At about 6:30am (Detroit time) Sunday, after a long illness, Bobby Rogers of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles died at his Detroit suburban home, he was 73 years old. Rogers joined the pre-Miracles group The Matadors in the 1957. The group auditioned for Jackie Wilson and was turned down.  Berry Gordy who […]