Obituaries

Faith Ringgold, Pioneering Black Quilt Artist, Dies At 93

Ringgold broke down barriers for Black female artists, becoming famous for her richly colored and detailed quilts combining painting, textiles and storytelling.
By AP

Mister Cee, Hip-Hop DJ And Producer Behind Notorious B.I.G.’s Debut Album, Dead At 57

The legendary New Yorker was a HOT 97 regular for more than 20 years.
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Saxophonist Casey Benjamin Dead At 45

Benjamin, a two-time Grammy-winning musician and one of the original members of the eclectic Robert Glasper Experiment band, has died.
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'Gen V' Star Chance Perdomo Dead At 27

The actor died in a motorcycle accident, his representatives said.
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M. Emmet Walsh, 'Knives Out' And 'Blade Runner' Actor, Dies At 88

The beloved character actor appeared in more than 220 roles in an iconic career that spanned across seven decades.
By ANDREW DALTON, AP

Robyn Bernard, ‘General Hospital’ Alum, Found Dead At 64

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reported that Bernard was found in an “open field behind a business.”
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'Dragon Ball' Creator Akira Toriyama Dead At 68

Toriyama's manga series, which started in 1984, turned into hugely popular anime series, video games and films.
By Mari Yamaguchi, AP

Jim Beard, Steely Dan Keyboardist, Dead At 63

The Grammy-winning jazz pianist was touring with Steely Dan as openers for the Eagles on their "Long Goodbye Tour" and last performed on Jan. 20.
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Veteran NFL Reporter Chris Mortensen Dead At 72

Mortensen's longtime employer, ESPN, was the first to announce his passing.
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Hydeia Broadbent, A Prominent HIV And AIDS Activist, Dies At 39

A prominent HIV/AIDS activist known for her inspirational talks in the 1990s as a young child to reduce the stigma surrounding the virus she was born with has died.
By Rio Yamat and Terry Tang, AP