Sinéad O'Connor, Grammy-winning singer, dead at 56
The songstress, born in Dublin, was best known for her smash 1990 hit, "Nothing Compares 2 U."
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The songstress, born in Dublin, was best known for her smash 1990 hit, "Nothing Compares 2 U."
Tony Bennett's voice rang Friday in the hearts of music lovers all over the world after his death at age 96.
Tony Bennett's joyful and stirring renditions of classic songs made him one of the most popular interpreters of jazz, pop and Broadway standards.
He was beloved for his lively playing style and warm stage presence and led the orchestra until 2013.
McCray-Penson won gold medals at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. She was a three-time WNBA All-Star while playing for the Washington Mystics.
"Breaking Bad" fans knew Mike Batayeh as Dennis Markowski, the manager of an industrial laundromat that served as the front for a meth lab on the award-winning show.
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Brown led the Cleveland Browns to their last NFL title in 1964 before retiring in his prime after the '65 season to become an actor.
Springer's publicist confirmed his death to CBS News on Thursday.
Harry Belafonte, the dashing singer, actor and activist who became an indispensable supporter of the civil rights movement, has died.
Ferencz secured convictions for 22 former Nazi commanders who were charged with murdering over 1 million Jews, Gypsies and others.
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
"Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as he left us," wrote his wife, Mary, on his official Twitter account.
Police said they opened an investigation into the circumstances of the 28-year-old's sudden death.
Robert Blake died after a battle with heart disease, his niece told CBS News.
He also helped found the group. Rolling Stone says a Little League game played a surprising and fateful role.
Tim McCarver won two World Series titles with the St. Louis Cardinals and had a long run as one of the country's most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators.
Over the course of their performing career, De La Soul was nominated for six Grammy Awards, winning one for best pop collaboration with vocals for "Feel Good Inc." in 2006.
Verlaine influenced many bands while playing at ultra-cool downtown New York music venue CBGB alongside the Ramones, Patti Smith and Talking Heads.
Leslie Jordan's death was ruled "natural," according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
Robbie Knievel's father, the legendary stuntman Evel Knievel, died in 2007.
Beck died Tuesday after "suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis," his representatives said in a statement released Wednesday.
"He joins our brothers Maurice, Monte and Ronald in heaven and is now drumming with the angels!" his brother and Earth Wind & Fire founder Verdine White wrote.
Green had been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, and was undergoing treatment at the time of his passing.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – statesmen and women, athletes, artists and storytellers who pushed boundaries, defied expectations, and inspired generations with their creativity and humanity.
