Obituary

Hip Hop lost another great emcee Saturday. It’s been just over a week since Black Rob was seen expressing his…

DMX, beloved rapper, songwriter, and actor has died at the age of 50. The entertainer was admitted to the hospital…

U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, the longest-serving member of Florida’s delegation to Washington, D.C., died Tuesday…

Barack Obama’s paternal step-grandmother, Sarah Obama, has died at the age of 99.

Craig “muMs” Grant, the beloved poet and actor known for appearing in HBO’s acclaimed series Oz, has died. His…

Elgin Baylor, who played for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers during his illustrious 14-year career, has died.…

Yaphet Kotto, the actor known for movies such as Alien and The Running Man has died, The Root has learned.

Marvelous Marvin Hagler—a man who was so marvelous in his sport that he had his name legally changed to reflect…

Bunny Wailer, who was the last remaining founding member of the iconic reggae group The Wailers, has died at 73.

Vernon Jordan, an iconic civil rights leader, presidential adviser and lawyer who held leadership roles at the…

Irv Cross accomplished quite a bit in life.

Playwright. Tony-nominated actor. Director. Advocate. Those are just a few words to describe theater great Douglas…

Prince Markie Dee, one of the founding members of the hip-hop trio The Fat Boys has died at the age of 52. No cause…

Rush Limbaugh did a lot in his short life.

I don’t think any of us saw this one coming.

She was a Motown legend, bestselling author, music activist, former U.S. cultural ambassador and co-founding member…

Boxing legend Leon Spinks—who is most well known for his 1978 upset victory in the ring against Muhammad Ali—died…

Before Dominique Dawes, Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas there was Dianne Durham. The first Black woman to win a USA…

Marc Wilmore, the TV writer whose credits include In Living Color, The Simpsons, The PJs and F Is for Family, died…

Through her graceful presence onstage, in film and on television, actress Cicely Tyson created portrayals of proud,…