Pepe Willie, Mentor Who Saved Prince’s Career, Dead at 76Pepe Willie, Mentor Who Saved Prince’s Career, Dead at 76Key player in the Minneapolis music scene said he “never took a dime” from the star.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Chic Singer Alfa Anderson Dead at 78Chic Singer Alfa Anderson Dead at 78Starting as a backing vocalist, she sang lead on several hits and worked with Mick Jagger, Bryan Adams, Billy Squier and others.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
James Earl Jones, Beloved ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Lion King’ Star, DiesJames Earl Jones, Beloved ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Lion King’ Star, DiesJones also appeared in classics like ‘Conan the Barbarian,’ ‘Coming to America,’ and ‘The Sandlot.’Matt SingerMatt Singer
Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman Actor, Dies at 70Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman Actor, Dies at 70Reubens was one of the biggest pop culture figures of the 1980s.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Ian Tyson, Canadian Folk Legend, Dead at 89Ian Tyson, Canadian Folk Legend, Dead at 89Tyson's "Four Strong Winds" was covered by Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Johnny Cash. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Jason David Frank, ‘Power Rangers’ Star, Dies at 49Jason David Frank, ‘Power Rangers’ Star, Dies at 49Frank played the original Green and White Rangers on the ’90s favorite.ScreenCrush StaffScreenCrush Staff
Leslie Jordan, Beloved Comedian and Actor, Dies at 67Leslie Jordan, Beloved Comedian and Actor, Dies at 67The Emmy winner died in a car crash in Los Angeles.ScreenCrush StaffScreenCrush Staff
Robbie Coltrane, Actor and ‘Harry Potter’ Star, Dies at 72Robbie Coltrane, Actor and ‘Harry Potter’ Star, Dies at 72The Scottish comedian became a fan favorite as Hagrid.Matt SingerMatt Singer
William Hurt, Oscar-Winning Actor, Dies at 71William Hurt, Oscar-Winning Actor, Dies at 71In recent years, Hurt was known as General Ross in the MCU.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Ivan Reitman, Director of ‘Ghostbusters,’ Dies at 75Ivan Reitman, Director of ‘Ghostbusters,’ Dies at 75Reitman also directed ‘Stripes’ and produced ‘Animal House.’Matt SingerMatt Singer