Obits
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Ethel Kennedy, Humanitarian and RFK Widow, Dies at 96
The Kennedy family matriarch carried forward the legacy of public service after the assassination of her husband in 1968
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Cissy Houston, Grammy-Winning Gospel Singer and Whitney’s Mom, Dies at 91
She won two Grammys and performed with stars including Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin
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Christopher Ciccone, Madonna’s Brother and an Artist, Dies at 63
The pair had a famously complex relationship
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Michel Blanc, French Star of ‘Les Bronzés’ (‘French Fried Vacation’), Dies at 72
The actor and director won France’s national film award, the César, for his role in “L’Exercice de l’État” (“The Minister”)
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John Amos, Emmy-Nominated Star of ‘Roots’ and ‘Good Times,’ Dies at 84
He memorably played the older Kunta Kinte on the epic ’70s miniseries
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Pete Rose, Baseball Legend Marred by Gambling Scandal, Dies at 83
The three-time World Series champion was permanently banned from the Hall of Fame after it was discovered he’d bet on the sport as a player/manager
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Martin Scorsese Honors Kris Kristofferson, His ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ Star: ‘One of the Highlights of My Life’
“He was a poet. Truly. Inside and out. And a damn good actor, a remarkable screen presence,” the director says of the performer, who died this weekend
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer and Shot-Blocking Force, Dies at 58
The towering athlete and humanitarian, who played in the league for 18 seasons, died from brain cancer, his family says
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Gavin Creel, Tony-Winning Broadway Actor, Dies at 48
The “Hair,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “Hello, Dolly!” star’s death was confirmed by his partner Alex Temple Ward
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Kris Kristofferson, ‘A Star Is Born’ Actor and Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 88
“We’re all so blessed for our time with him,” his family says
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John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Actor, Dies at 76
Best known for his role as the tough John Taggart in the film series, he returned to the franchise in July’s “Axel F”
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Maggie Smith’s 3rd Act Made Her One of the Grand Dames of TV | Appreciation
Her scene-stealing role in “Downton Abbey” made Maggie Smith a TV mega-star in the final decades of her career
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Maggie Smith, Legendary British Stage and ‘Harry Potter’ Star, Dies at 89
She was known for her prolific theatrical career, and later for her portrayal of Professor Minerva McGonagall
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Eduardo Xol, ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ Designer, Dies at 58
The TV personality died 10 days after being stabbed in Palm Springs
