Ricarlo Flanagan Dies: ‘Shameless’ Actor and ‘Last Comic Standing’ Contestant Was 40
Flanagan appeared on NBC’s comedy competition ‘Last Comic Standing’ in 2015.
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Melvin Van Peebles Dies: Iconic Filmmaker was 89
The legendary filmmaker was best known for his movie ‘Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song.’
Willie Garson Dies: ‘Sex and the City’ Actor Was 57
The New Jersey native also starred on the crime drama ‘White Collar.’
Allison Payne Dies: Former WGN-TV News Anchor Was 57
“She had it all – smart, beautiful and inquisitive,” Payne’s former co-anchor said.
Comedian Fuquan Johnson and Two Others Die After Apparently Overdosing at LA Party
The Los Angeles-based comic frequently performed at comedy clubs, including the Laugh Factory.
Ed Asner Dies: Emmy-Winning ‘Lou Grant’ Star Was 91
“Our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully,” the actor’s family said.
Markie Post Dies: ‘Night Court’ and ‘Chicago P.D.’ Actress Was 70
The actress worked in Hollywood for over four decades.
Dennis ‘Dee Tee’ Thomas Dies: Kool & the Gang Co-Founder Was 70
Thomas recently performed with Kool & the Gang at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Frankie Lons Dies: Keyshia Cole’s Biological Mom and BET Reality Star Was 61
Lons appeared on several BET docuseries including “Frankie & Neffe.”
Biz Markie Dies: Groundbreaking ‘Just a Friend’ Rapper was 57
“Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated,” a rep for the hip-hop star said.
