Tom Verlaine, co-founder of influential band Television, dead at age 73
Tom Verlaine, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television who influenced many bands, has died. He was 73.
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Tom Verlaine, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television who influenced many bands, has died. He was 73.
Sal Bando, a three-time World Series champion with the Oakland A's and former Milwaukee Brewers executive, has died at the age of 78.
Crosby's career spanned seven decades, during which he played in several iconic bands, including The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Robbie Knievel's father, the legendary stuntman Evel Knievel, died in 2007.
"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.
Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as The Pointer Sisters, died Saturday at the age of 74
"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.
Walters was a familiar face on America's television sets for more than 50 years, interviewing every president from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama, and setting a standard few others could match.
The German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.
Jazz's bandmates remembered the late singer as a "brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist, a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and genius."
The Specials captured the uneasy mood of the times in songs including "A Message to You, Rudy" and "Rat Race."
The city of Fairfield is mourning the loss of its longtime mayor Friday evening.
"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," her children said in a statement.
Perry used a pitching style where he doctored baseballs or made batters believe he was doctoring them.
Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead Saturday at his home in Southern California. He was 34.
Comedian Leslie Jordan, best known for his roles in "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," died on Monday at age 67, his representatives confirmed.
Charles Fuller, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of the searing and acclaimed "A Soldier's Play" who often explored and exposed how social institutions can perpetuate racism, has died. He was 83.
Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
French President Emmanuel Macron said: "We have lost a national treasure, the eye of a genius."
Team coverage of Queen Elizabeth II passing peacefully at 96 (9-8-2022)
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
NBA great Bill Russell, who redefined how basketball is played, has died at age 88. Vern Glenn reports. (8-31-22)
Actor Tony Dow was 12 years old when he took on the role of big brother Wally Cleaver on the iconic 1950s TV series.
Bob Rafelson, a co-creator of "The Monkees" who was nominated for Oscars for directing and co-writing "Five Easy Pieces" has died. He was 89.
