Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87

Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.

• May 6

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer, dies at 68

Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.

• Apr 10

Henry Lee, known for O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 87

Dr. Henry Lee, a renowned forensic scientist who testified for O.J. Simpson's defense during his murder trial, has died at 87.

• Mar 28
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Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81

Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

• Mar 21

Nicholas Brendon, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actor, dies at 54

Nicholas Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

• Mar 20

Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86

Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.

• Mar 20

Obama speaks at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral

Former President Barack Obama spoke at the funeral of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday. Obama remembered Jackson as a man with "immense gifts" who "stepped forward" to heal the country and champion the poor and dispossessed.

• Mar 6
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CBS News producer George Osterkamp dies at 82

CBS News is remembering producer George Osterkamp, who worked at the network for more than three decades.

• Mar 4
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"Deadliest Catch" deckhand dies after falling overboard in Alaska

Todd Meadows, a crewmember on the reality TV show "Deadliest Catch," died after he was reported to have fallen overboard, the Coast Guard said.

• Mar 4

Neil Sedaka, singer whose hits included "Laughter in the Rain," dies at 86

Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.

• Feb 27

Bobby J. Brown, "The Wire" and "Law & Order: SUV" actor, dies at 62

Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.

• Feb 27

Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53

In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed​ with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

• Feb 20

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.

• Feb 17

Social justice scholar remembers Jesse Jackson

Rev. Jesse Jackson's family announced Tuesday that the civil rights icon died peacefully at 84 years old. For more than six decades, Jackson spent his life working to advance civil rights and advocating for the interests of working-class people of all colors. Obery Hendricks, sadjunct professor at Columbia University, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his life and legacy.

• Feb 17
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Barack, Michelle Obama remember Jesse Jackson

Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday at 84, his family said. CBS News' Michael George and Aaron Navarro have more on his life and legacy and the reaction to his passing.

• Feb 17
• 5:19

How Jesse Jackson helped shape modern politics

Famed civil rights leader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, died on Tuesday at the age of 84, his family said. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett looks back on Jackson's life. Then, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on Jackson's relationship with President Trump.

• Feb 17
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Robert Duvall, Oscar winner who starred in "The Godfather," dies at age 95

Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."

• Feb 16

James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis

"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.

• Feb 12

Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life

James Van Der Beek, the star of teen classics like "Varsity Blues" and "Dawson's Creek," has died at the age of 48. His wife posted about his death on Instagram on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

• Feb 11
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Barry Wilburn, Super Bowl-winning star for Washington, dies in house fire

Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.

• Feb 9

Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47

Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.

• Feb 7

LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90

The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.

• Feb 4

Demond Wilson, "Sanford and Son" and "The New Odd Couple" actor, dies at 79

In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."

• Jan 31

"Sanford and Son" star Demond Wilson dies at 79

Actor Demond Wilson died in his California home due to complications from prostate cancer, CBS News learned on Saturday. He starred alongside Redd Foxx in "Sanford and Son," one of the biggest TV hits of the 1970s.

• Jan 31
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Catherine O'Hara, "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone" star, dies at 71

Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."

• Jan 31

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