Ben Gazzara
Ben Gazzara was a prolific actor who was not only known for his work on Broadway (including Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), but films such as: The Big Lebowski, Brian’s Song, Road House, Shadow Conspiracy, Summer More...
Steve Appleton
Steve Appleton was the CEO of technology company Micron. Along with overseeing a well-known technology corporation, Appleton was actively involved in the sports world, participating in tennis, scuba diving, and More...
David Peaston
Peaston was a gospel and R&B singer, who in 1990 won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B / Soul or Rap New Artist. In Total Peason had two albums, “Introducing… David Peaston”, and More...
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HiThose who think you can make better logo than what I have, please send in your logo.They can be for black background or white background.There will be no pay. Credit will be given.If you have time to kill, More...
David Peaston, R&B Singer, Apollo star, dies 54
David Peaston (1957 – February 1, 2012) was an American R&B/gospel singer who in 1990 won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist. He is mostly known for the singles, "Two Wrongs (Don't More...
Almost Unnoticed Deaths
Almost unnoticed deaths.Click Read more for a full list / past years.2011February 1, 2012: Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali & Sugar Ray Leonard's trainer dies 90January 22, 2012: Dick Tufeld, Voice of the “Lost More...
Don Cornelius
Cornelius was a television show host and producer who is best known for creating, and hosting (from 1971 – 1993, the nationally syndicated dance/music franchise Soul Train. MadVision Entertainment purchased More...
Don Cornelius, “Soul Train,” commits Suicide 75
Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius (September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012) was an American television show host and producer who is best known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance/music franchise Soul More...
Leslie Carter, Aaron and Nick Carter’s sister, dies 25
Leslie Carter (June 6, 1986 – January 31, 2012) was an American pop singer best known as the sister of fellow singers Nick and Aaron Carter.Leslie Carter cause of deathLeslie Carter died in Westfield, New York. More...
Robert Hegyes
Hegyes was an actor who is probably best known for his role of high school student Juan Epstein on the 1970s sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter. After his acting career was finished he became an “artist-in-residence” More...
John Rich, Legendary TV Director, ‘All in the Family’, Dies 86
John Rich (July 6, 1925 – January 29, 2012) was a film and television director. He directed such television shows as Where's Raymond?, Mister Ed, The Dick Van Dyke Show, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, More...
Dimitra Arliss, ‘The Sting’ actress, dies 79
Dimitra Arliss (October 23, 1932 - January 26, 2012), sometimes credited as Dimitra Arlys, was an American actress. She played a hired killer alongside Robert Redford and Paul Newman in The Sting.Partial filmographyThe More...
Clare Fischer, Grammy-winning composer, arranger, pianist died 83
Clare Fischer (October 22, 1928 – January 26, 2012) was an American keyboardist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. After graduating from Michigan State University, he became the pianist and arranger for the More...
Ian Abercrombie, Mr. Pitt on ‘Seinfeld,’ Dies 77
Ian Abercrombie (September 11, 1934 - January 26, 2012) was an English actor, best known for playing Alfred Pennyworth in Birds of Prey. He appeared as Elaine Benes' fastidious boss, Justin Pitt during the sixth More...
Robert Hegyes, Epstein from ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ dies 60
Robert Hegyes (May 7, 1951 – January 26, 2012) was an American actor best known for his portrayal of high school student Juan Epstein on the 1970s American sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter.Robert Hegyes Cause of DeathOn More...
Dick Kniss, a Bassist for Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 74
Dick Kniss played stand-up bass behind Peter, Paul and Mary for more than 40 years.Dick Kniss cause of deathKick Kniss died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Dick Kniss was 74 years old at the time More...
James Farentino, Stage and Film Actor, Dies 73
James Farentino (February 24, 1938 – January 24, 2012) was an American actor. He appeared in nearly 100 television, film and stage roles, among them The Final Countdown, Jesus of Nazareth, and Dynasty.Farentino More...
Joe Paterno
Joe Paterno was the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1966 through 2011. He was commonly referred to as “JoePa”. He is considered the winningest coach in college football, holding the More...
Merle Haggard Hospitalized With Pneumonia, Cancels Shows
Clic for a complete news###Merle Haggard is hoping to be released in a few days from the hospital where he was admitted earlier this week to be treated for pneumonia, which forced the celebrated country singer and More...
Etta James
Etta James was a well-known R&B singer, recognized for her hits like: At Last, Tell Mama, I’d Rather Go Blind, and Dance With Me, Henry. James was also awarded into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and More...