in memoriam

Tony winner Gavin Creel dies of rare cancer at 48

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

Creel, a Broadway musical theater veteran who won a Tony Award for “Hello, Dolly!” opposite Bette Midler and earned nominations for “Hair” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” died Monday.

How Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton and Martin Scorsese are paying tribute to Kris Kristofferson

By Associated Press

The singer-songwriter and actor died Saturday at his home in Hawaii surrounded by family at age 88.

Tito Jackson, member of Jackson 5 and Rock Hall of Famer, dies at 70

By Brian P. D. Hannon, Associated Press

Jackson was the third of nine children, including global superstars Michael and Janet, and was part of a music-making family whose songs have sold hundreds of millions of copies.

Wally Amos, cookie empire creator and literacy advocate, dies at 88

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press

Amos created the Famous Amos cookie empire and eventually lost ownership of the company — as well as the rights to use the catchy Amos name.

Acting legend Gena Rowlands dies at 94

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

Rowlands was hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding light in independent cinema as a star in groundbreaking movies directed by her husband, John Cassavetes.

WATCH: Harris delivers eulogy at memorial service for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

By Juan A. Lozano, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday eulogized longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee as a “force of nature” as memorials for the longtime Democratic lawmaker drew to a close.

French actress Anouk Aimée dies at 92

By Associated Press

Born in Paris to parents who both worked as actors, Aimée worked with an array of acclaimed directors, including Federico Fellini, Bernardo Bertolucci and Robert Altman.

French music icon Françoise Hardy dies at 80

By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press

Hardy's lyrics often captured the angst and longing of adolescence, resonating deeply with young audiences. Her melancholic and introspective tone set her apart from the more exuberant pop music of her peers.

NBA great Jerry West dies at 86

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press

He was a 14-time All-Star, a 12-time All-NBA selection, part of the 1972 Lakers team that won a championship, an NBA Finals MVP as part of a losing team in 1969 and was selected as part of the NBA’s 75th…

Civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson Jr. dies at 95

By Christopher Weber, Travis Loller, Associated Press

Lawson was an apostle of nonviolent protest — and close adviser to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. — who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction.