Obits
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Willie Mays, San Francisco Giants Baseball Legend and Hall of Famer, Dies at 93
The icon began his career with the Negro Leagues before changing MLB from the 1950s through the 1970s
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Anthea Sylbert, ‘Chinatown,’ ‘Shampoo’ and ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Costume Designer, Dies at 84
The twice-Oscar-nominated craftswoman received the Costume Designers Guild’s lifetime achievement award in 2005
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Jeremy Tepper, SiriusXM’s ‘Outlaw Country’ Program Director, Dies at 60
The former host and music journalist was also the frontman for the World Famous Blue Jays
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Jerry West, Lakers Legend and Literal Icon of the NBA, Dies at 86
The Los Angeles Lakers guard and longtime executive’s image inspired the basketball league’s logo
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Françoise Hardy, Renowned French Singer and Actress of the 1960s, Dies at 80
Her son Thomas Dutronc announced the international star’s passing on Tuesday
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Ben Potter, YouTuber Known as Comicstorian, Dies at 40 in ‘Unfortunate Accident’
“His channel was one of his greatest accomplishments, and while we all need our time to mourn him, I know he wouldn’t want it to end like this,” his wife Nathalie writes
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James Lawson, Civil Rights Activist and MLK’s Chief Strategist, Dies at 95
Martin Luther King Jr.’s family, Chef José Andrés, Cornel West and numerous others mourn the legendary nonviolent protest leader
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Lee Gabler, David Letterman’s Famed Agent and CAA Co-Chair, Dies at 84
The veteran talent agent orchestrated the late-night host’s jump from NBC to CBS, leading to the creation of “The Late Show”
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Erich Anderson, ‘Felicity’ and ‘NYPD Blue’ Actor, Dies at 67
The “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter” actor passed away after a battle with cancer
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Mark Ross, Rapper and 2 Live Crew OG Member Who Went by Brother Marquis, Dies at 58
Ross was a teenager when the overtly sexual hip-hop group exploded out of the Miami scene
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Janis Paige, Musical Star of Broadway and Hollywood, Dies at 101
The Golden Age actress performed on stage in “The Pajama Game,” “Gypsy” and “Annie Get Your Gun,” as well as her own 1950s sitcom
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Larry Allen, Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer, Dies at 52
The offensive lineman died suddenly while on vacation in Mexico
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Martin Starger, Producer of ‘Nashville’ and ‘Sophie’s Choice,’ Dies at 92
Also known for his work on “Mask” and “On Golden Pond,” Starger served as ABC Entertainment’s first president beginning in 1972
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Scott Wampler, Podcaster and Film Writer Known for ‘The Kingcast,’ Dies
The Texas-born journalist wrote for Fangoria, Birth.Movies.Death and Collider
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Al Ruddy, Oscar-Winning Producer of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ Cocreator, Dies at 94
He also won an Academy Award for producing “Million Dollar Baby”
