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Jazz great Manu Dibango, best known for his 1972 hit “Soul Makoosa,” has died from complications of the coronavirus, according to a statement on his official Facebook page. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Manu Dibango, our Papy Groove, who passed away on 24th of March 2020, at 86 years …

The room used for executiuons at the state penitentiary in Huntsville, Tex., September 29, 2010 Colorado officially abolished the death penalty in the state on Monday, becoming the 22nd state to do so since the Supreme Court reinstated capital punishment in 1976. The bill bans capital punishment for defendants convicted of Class 1 felonies in Colorado …

Jennifer Lopez‘s ex-boyfriend David Cruz has died. He was 51. Cruz died on Saturday at Mount Sinai Hospital of heart disease, the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to USA GAG on Monday. When asked if his death had anything to do with coronavirus, the spokesperson said, “No.” The “Dinero” singer, who hails from …

You picked a fine time to leave us, Kenny. Kenny Rogers, the appealing, gritty voice behind such ’70s and ’80s pop and country hits as “The Gambler,” “Lucille” and “Islands in the Stream,” died Friday night at age 81. Rogers, “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded …

“My Big Fat Greek Wedding” writer and star Nia Vardalos recently lost her father — Constantine Vardalos — but was unable to attend his funeral due to the spread of coronavirus. Vardalos revealed in an interview with Variety that she last saw her father during the Christmas holidays, knowing that it could’ve possibly been her …

The death of Kenny Rogers has prompted an outpouring of love for the balladeer, including from his longtime singing partner Dolly Parton. The country music icon, 74, took to Twitter Saturday morning to honor Rogers, sharing with fans, “I know that we all know that Kenny is in a better place than we are today …

Maggie Griffin, the mother of comedian Kathy Griffin, died Tuesday. She was 99.

Lyle Waggoner, best known for his roles as Steve Trevor on the 1970s TV adaptation of “Wonder Woman” and for his seven-year stint on “The Carol Burnett” show, has died. He was 84. TMZ, who first reported the news, said that Waggoner died peacefully at his home Tuesday with his wife and sons near. Sources …

“The Comancheros” actor Stuart Whitman has died at the age of 92. According to TMZ, Whitman — whose Hollywood career spans five decades — passed away on Monday in Montecito, Calif., surrounded by family and friends. “Old Hollywood lost another one of its true stars,” Whitman’s son told the outlet. “Stuart Whitman was known for …

The daughter of famed hip-hop pioneer Eric B. — Erica Supreme Barrier — has passed away after a serious car crash in Connecticut on Sunday. According to an Instagram post by “The Real Sister2Sister 2.0,” Erica died on Monday evening from her injuries. Eric B.’s PR rep confirmed the news to Sister2Sister 2.0, according to …