The star of films including "To Sir With Love," "In the Heat of the Night" and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" was a pioneering force in Hollywood who paved the way for other actors of color like Denzel Washington, who said of the icon, "It was a privilege to call Sidney Poitier my friend. Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded. I love him.. Aerosmith's Steven Tyler accused of child sexual assault in 1970s. In 1977, Crosby, Stills, and Nash regrouped for the quadruple-platinum CSN. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. The glue that held us together as our vocals soared, like Icarus, towards the sun. I love you.. I am grieving the loss of my friend and Baileys biological father, David, Etheridge wrote on Thursday. In addition to his Oscar, the Bahamian-American star received a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. On Jan. 31, TMZ reported that Moses J. Moseley who's best known for playing one of Michonne's pet zombies on "The Walking Dead" and also appeared on HBO's "Watchmen" and in the film "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" was dead at 31. On June 3, Gerber announced on Instagram that Ann Turner Cook the model for the original Gerber baby recently died at 95. Loretta Lynn, whose tales of heartbreak and poverty are among the most celebrated in the country music canon, has died aged 90. He always felt most at home outdoors, and his passion for the land made that evident. And it all started when he saw me in a dance recital wearing a hula skirt. "His students were deeply inspired by him, as were all who knew him. The talented performer who was the runner-up on season 4 of "So You Think Can Dance" and later became an all-star and judge on the show was also an actor who was in the "Step Up" movies as well as "Magic Mike XXL." The stories of days gone by that he would share, incredible experiences in the entertainment industry that he was a part of would keep us all captivated. "Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up until the last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better. Read on to remember and celebrate thecountry artists, songwriters and other industry members who have died in 2022: Naomi Judds Death Brought Wynonna + Ashley Judd Together After Years of Estrangement, Wynonna Judd Wrote a Song About Grieving Naomi Judds Death, Naomi Judds Family Deeply Distressed After Tabloids Publish Death Scene Photos, Wynonna Judd Remembers Her Late Mother Naomi on Her Birthday, Larry Strickland Reflects on Late Wife Naomi Judds Depression Battle: The Tragedy, the Trauma It Changes You, Naomi Judds Family Drops Request to Stop Release of Police Investigation, Wynonna Judd Says She Sometimes Feels Her Late Mothers Criticism Onstage: And I Talk Back, Naomi Judd Police Investigation Wont Be Publicly Released (For Now). Jay Weaver, a musician with the contemporary Christian band Big Daddy Weave, has died following a battle with COVID-19, his brother . The Sheffield-born singer had a career lasting more than 40. Selena Gomez vs. Hailey Bieber: Why Everyone Thinks They Need to Pick a Side, He followed it up with four more solo albums between 2016 and 2021. "My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed. He was a gentle man and opened doors for all of us that had been closed for years. By the early Eighties, though, his drug abuse was having a ruinous impact. CNN Ronnie Spector, the swaggering 1960s pop icon with the sky-high beehive whose sultry, quavering voice powered numerous hits for The Ronettes, including "Be My Baby," has died, her family. Today these special memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme, who got a tribute tattoo of Rio's name after his death, said of the actor, "Rio just knew things. The star died Tuesday, April 5, 1994, at just 27 years old. Jack appeared in everything from episodes of TV shows including "Hill Street Blues," "Cagney & Lacey" and "St. ", Irene Cara the singer behind the hit title tracks to the 1983 movie "Flashdance" and the 1980 film "Fame" is dead at 63, publicist Judith A. Moose confirmed on Twitter on Nov. 26. The world lost another creative angel. Prior to her breakout role in Fame, Cara also played the titular role in the 1976 musical Sparkle. Mickey who released hits including "Window Up Above," "Room Full of Roses," "Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time" and "She's Pulling Me Back Again" was 86. On March 26, Colombia's Attorney General's Office released a preliminary "forensic medical study" report indicating that a preliminary toxicology test discovered 10 substances in the rocker's urine including THC, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids. The New York Post reported that he died at the Casa Medina Bogota hotel, a Four Seasons property, in Bogota, Colombia, where the band was scheduled to perform at a festival later that day. R&B singer Jesse Powell, best known for the 1996 hit "You," died Tuesday at age 51, his family said. Brad William Henke a former NFL player-turned-actor who's best known for playing a prison guard on "Orange Is The New Black" passed away in his sleep, his cause of death unclear, on Nov. 29, TMZ reported, citing sources connected to his family. The daughters announced her death. No cause of death has been determined, Doyal said in an email. No boundary can separate us." Oliver bought her a guitar as an anniversary present in 1953, and Lynn started a band with her brother Jay Lee, Loretta and the Trailblazers, while she lived as a housewife, now in Washington state. Up-and-coming country music singer Jake Flint died in his sleep hours after getting married on Nov. 26, his publicist told The Oklahoman. Flint, a Tulsa native, was born in 1985 and raised in Holdenville and lived in Mounds, according to his website. Fr Please keep his spirit alive with your memories and the music he made: @reallyzev., A post shared by Ben Kweller (@benkweller). And such a first-rate actor, which pales next to him as a first-rate human. The Idol: How HBOs Next Euphoria Became Twisted Torture Porn Her bravery for always standing in her truth, spreading her message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact." Farrah also appeared on shows including "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," "Ned and Stacey," "Party of Five" and more as well as in films like "Disclosure" and "Heat. Devastated. Nicki was 47. "He was an inspiration to so many people. "The Dodgers' Vin Scully was one of the greatest voices in all of sports. She was 63. But I will say that the damage between us is irreparable., The end of CSN gave Crosby the opportunity to focus on his solo career. A few hours later, Donny and the man went to the star's room at the hotel for about an hour, at which point the man left and returned with one of the women who, as TMZ writes, "noticed Donny sitting in a chair and his hands looked pale and pink and began turning purple. On July 15, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that Ivana's death, which was ruled an "accident," was a result of blunt impact injuries to her torso, CNBC reported. The Tennessee-born actor, who was known for histhick drawl, became an unlikely social media star during the coronaviruspandemic thanks to his silly and sweet video posts. We extend our deepest sympathies to Ann's family and to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her," the brand captioned a slideshow of photos of Ann, who was five months old when she posed for Gerber in 1928. TMZ added that it's believed he died of natural causes. Ultimately, someone opened fire, shooting Takeoff either in the head or near the head. A true treasure., In 1995, he reunited with his son Raymond, who hed given up for adoption in the Sixties, and they recorded three albums together as CPR. Elsewhere" and "Serpico" actor David Birney who starred alongside future ex-wife Meredith Baxter on the lauded but short-lived '70s sitcom "Bridget Loves Bernie" died on April 27 in his home in Santa Monica, California, daughter Mollie confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Do me a favor and sing it one more time. And they looked at each other and shrugged, and they sang it one more time. that Stuart who also starred in movies including "Death Wish" and "The Stone Killer" passed away in Staunton, Virginia, of natural causes. With humble beginnings in Coventry, England in 1977, The Specials eventually found success in the late 70s and early 80s when their self-titled album debuted. Known for tracks like Gangsters and Ghost Town, the latter of which spent three weeks at number one on the UK charts, The Specials were quite popular in their heyday. Irene won an Oscar, a Golden Globe and two Grammys for the song "Flashdance What a Feeling," which she performed and co-wrote, and also notably played Coco Hernandez in "Fame," for which she sang the theme song. On Sept. 8 after more than 70 years on the throne Britain's Queen Elizabeth II "died peacefully at Balmoral," her summer home in Scotland, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement, triggering the accession of her eldest son, the newly named King Charles III. We are in unknown territory." He and Allison also hosted reality TV shows including"Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings. "With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican," the Holy See's press office director announced. His parents spoke out after the findings were released, with mom Ginger Sanders explaining that she wanted people to know their family, like others, "never thought this could happen to us," and that "Tyler had a strong support system and still could not overcome his persistent depression." The condolences of all of us at CNN go out to his wife Linda and his children.". Crosby contributed the song Long Time Gone. I wrote that right after they assassinated Bobby Kennedy, Crosby told Rolling Stone in 2008. A first class storyteller and raconteur and one hell of an actor. Tony Sirico who played Paulie Walnuts on all six seasons of "The Sopranos" died on July8 at an assisted living facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, TMZ reported. According to a Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner's report, the actress's death was accidental and caused by inhalation and thermal injuries. Thierry Mugler the iconic French fashion designer who's dressed celebrities from Kim Kardashian and Cardi B to Demi Moore, Madonna and Beyonce died on Jan. 23, his design house announced on Instagram. More recently, he had recurring role on "The Man in the High Castle" and played a landlord on the Disney+ series "Love, Victor.". "Kathryn was our client for many years, and about one year ago, after finding out that the lung cancer she was treated for 20 years ago had returned, we grew even closer. "He laid down to rest and simply faded out. She was with family and in the arms of her husband, Jonathan," her family said in a statement. #IreneCara was such a gifted and beautiful genius. German filmmaker Wolfgang Petersen who directed huge movies including "Das Boot," "Air Force One," "In the Line of Fire," "Outbreak," "The Perfect Storm" and "Troy" died on Aug. 12, his rep told CNN. On Dec. 10, Cher took to social media to announce that her mother model, actress and singer Georgia Holt was dead at 96. Rapper Coolio who won a Grammy for his 1995 hit song "Gangsta's Paradise," which was featured in the Michelle Pfeiffer-led movie "Dangerous Minds" died suddenly in Los Angeles on Sept. 28. The actor's daughter Sharon Catherine Brown told TMZ that he died suddenly after going into cardiac arrest and collapsing on March 2 following a routine doctor's appointment to get his pacemaker checked. The CMA's 1974 Female. The 100 Best Albums of 2022, While Crosbys success continued in the 1970s and into the Eighties, his personal life was marred by heavy drug use, which wreaked havoc on his career and led to a short jail sentence in 1985. Carter was born on November 19, 1985, in Montgomery, Texas. "The Godfather," "Misery" and "Elf" star James Caan passed away on July 6, his family announced on social media. Though a cause of death wasn't publicly shared, in March 2021, Nicki revealed she'd been diagnosed with leukemia. 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