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
Norman Lear, Producer of ‘All in the Family,’ Dies at 101Norman Lear, Producer of ‘All in the Family,’ Dies at 101Lear also produced ‘The Jeffersons’ and ‘Good Times.’Matt SingerMatt Singer
Richard Roundtree, Star of ‘Shaft,’ Dies at 81Richard Roundtree, Star of ‘Shaft,’ Dies at 81One of the legends of 1970s cinema has died.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Burt Young, Paulie of the ‘Rocky’ Movies, Dies at 83Burt Young, Paulie of the ‘Rocky’ Movies, Dies at 83Young was a prolific actor who appeared in over 100 movies and shows.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Bob Barker, Legendary ‘Price Is Right’ Host, Dies at 99Bob Barker, Legendary ‘Price Is Right’ Host, Dies at 99Barker also had a memorable feud with Happy Gilmore.Matt SingerMatt Singer
William Friedkin, Director ‘The Exorcist,’ Dies at 87William Friedkin, Director ‘The Exorcist,’ Dies at 87Friedkin also directed the classic ‘The French Connection.’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