Obituaries

Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Michael Jackson to Ray Charles, dies at 91

Jones was a facilitator and maker of the stars.

James Earl Jones: The great Black hero

The legendary actor died at age 93

OJ Simpson dies at 76

Simpson’s family announced the former football star passed away after battling cancer

Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96

Nichelle Nichols: a generational talent

Known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in Star Trek, Nichols’ impact transcended time

Life After Nipsey: Heartbroken Los Angeles tries to keep running Hussle’s marathon

Slain Los Angeles rapper laid to rest Thursday at Staples Center

Westbrook, Harden, D-Wade and more pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle through sneakers

The slain rapper’s funeral is set for April 11 at Staples Center

Nipsey Hussle loved the culture — and basketball was his favorite

Tragically, the artist went from courtside to being inked on players’ shoes in remembrance