a singer. And, many also will always get a kick out of her role in "Harlem Nights" as the sassy Vera, with the unforgettable 'Pinky Toe' scene. She died on
Earle Hyman was a long time broadway and television actor. Tony and Emmy nominated, Hyman was known for his roles on ThunderCats as the voice of Panthro and as Cliff
Antoine "Fats" Domino, a pioneer in early rock 'n' roll, died on October 24. He was known for hits such as, "Blueberry Hill" and "Blue Monday." Fats Domino was 89.
Robert Guillaume was best known for his lead role in the television series "Benson", which he won an Emmy for, and as the wise Rafiki in "The Lion King." Guillaume
Fashion designer and popular "Project Runway" contestant Mychael Knight died October 17th. Mychael died surrounded by family and friends outside of Atlanta. He was 39.
Dick Gregory was a comedian and a civil rights activist. Gregory broke barriers in the 60's when he became one of the first African-Americans to perform at whites only clubs.
Charlie Murphy was an actor, comedian and writer. He was best known for his writing and recurring role on the comedy series "Chappelle's Show." Until the day he died, he
was touring and doing what he loved on the Comedy Get Down Tour with his roadies DL Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin & George Lopez. Charlie, who is the
Chuck Berry was considered "The Father of Rock 'n' Roll." He was a musical pioneer who was known for hits such as "Johnny B. Goode" and "Sweet Little Sixteen." He
Joni Sledge was a singer-songwriter and founding member of the popular group Sister Sledge, who were best known for their hit, "We Are Family." Sadly, Sledge was found dead in
The beauty in being an artist--whether your art of choice is music, writing, painting, acting, or spreading the joy of laughter through stand-up comedy--is that you give a little piece of yourself in every little work you create. This allows you to live on forever!
2017 is coming to a close and as it departs, it takes with it some notable artists who, despite no longer being here with us in the flesh, have given us so many little pieces of themselves.
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