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February 26th, 2026

Obituaries

Yaphet Kotto, Bond Villain and Alien Actor, dies at 81

Yaphet Kotto's extensive filmography includes turns as the villain in Live and Let Die and as Lieutenant Al Giardello in Homicide: Life on the Street Yaphet Kotto — the prolific actor who starred in films such as Live and Let Die and Alien, as well as numerous television series including Homicide: Life on the Street — has died. He was 81. Kotto's wife Tessie Sinahon … [Read more...] about Yaphet Kotto, Bond Villain and Alien Actor, dies at 81

Vernon Jordan, executive and civil rights activist who advised Bill Clinton, dies at age 85

Vernon Jordan, the civil rights activist and former close aide to President Bill Clinton, died at age 85. Jordan died Monday, March 1, 2021, CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin reported. A cause of death was not immediately known. “Vernon E. Jordan Jr. passed away peacefully last evening surrounded by loved ones. We appreciate all of the outpouring of love and affection,” Jordan’s … [Read more...] about Vernon Jordan, executive and civil rights activist who advised Bill Clinton, dies at age 85

Mary Wilson, a founding member of ‘The Supremes,’ has died

Mary Wilson, a founding member of "The Supremes" has died at the age of 76, her publicist told CNN. Wilson "passed away suddenly this evening," according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The singer was at her home in Henderson, NV. She is survived by her daughter, son, several grandchildren, a sister and … [Read more...] about Mary Wilson, a founding member of ‘The Supremes,’ has died

Cicely Tyson, purposeful and pioneering actor, dead at 96

Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder,” won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers’ hearts in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at age 96. Tyson’s death was announced by her family, via her manager Larry Thompson, who did not … [Read more...] about Cicely Tyson, purposeful and pioneering actor, dead at 96

Baseball and civil rights legend Hank Aaron passes at 86

Hank Aaron, one of the greatest players in baseball history who smashed Babe Ruth’s career home run record in defiance of threats to his life and who used his Hall of Fame baseball career as a platform to champion civil rights, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at 86. Jonathan Kerber, the Atlanta Braves’ communications manager, confirmed the death but did not provide additional … [Read more...] about Baseball and civil rights legend Hank Aaron passes at 86

Delores Wilkins, one of Milwaukee community’s cherished members, passed away on December 21

Delores Nicholson Wilkins was born in St. Louis, MO December 26, 1929, to Thomas White Nicholson and Viola Comer Nicholson. As a family, they moved to Quincy, IL in 1932. From Quincy, IL they moved to Milwaukee, WI in 1944. Delores graduated from North Division High School where she excelled in band (clarinet and bassoon), science and math. After graduation from North Division … [Read more...] about Delores Wilkins, one of Milwaukee community’s cherished members, passed away on December 21

Eric Jerome Dickey, bestselling author whose novels focused on Black life, dies at 59

Bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey, whose novels depicted romance, erotica and suspense from the Black perspective, including Milk in My Coffee, Sleeping with Strangers and Friends and Lovers, has died. He was 59. He died in Los Angeles on January 3, 2021 after a long illness, his longtime publicist confirmed Tuesday, January 5, 2021. His publisher, Dutton, an imprint of … [Read more...] about Eric Jerome Dickey, bestselling author whose novels focused on Black life, dies at 59