Dearon ‘Deezer D’ Thompson Dies: ‘ER’ Actor and Rapper Was 55
The Los Angeles native also appeared in the films ‘Cool as Ice’ and ‘CB4.’
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Adolfo ‘Shabba-Doo’ Quiñones Dies: ‘Breakin’ Star and Dance Pioneer Was 65
He also made TV appearances on ‘Miami Vice’ and ‘Married…With Children.’
Joe Clark Dies: High School Principal Portrayed in ‘Lean on Me’ Was 82
Clark was known for walking the halls of Eastside High with a baseball bat and bullhorn.
Carol Sutton Dies From COVID-19: ‘Queen Sugar’ Actress Was 76
“May she rise and rest in peace and power,” director Ava DuVernay shared in a tribute.
Charley Pride Dies: Pioneering Country Music Artist Was 86
The legendary performer passed away Saturday from complications of COVID-19.
Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister Dies After Battling COVID-19: ‘Friday’ Actor Was 62
Lister’s manager, Cindy Cowan, told Urban Hollywood 411 the actor had been battling COVID-19.
Natalie Desselle Reid Dies: ‘B.A.P.S.’ and ‘Madea’ Actress Was 53
The actress is being remembered by her friends and former co-stars as “a bright shining star.”
Rafer Johnson Dies: 1960 Olympic Gold Medalist Was 86
Johnson known as the “World’s Greatest Athlete” after winning a gold medal for the decathlon.
Bobby Brown Jr., Son of Bobby Brown, Dies in Los Angeles
The 28-year-old was found deceased on Wednesday in the Encino section of L.A.
Ben Watkins Dies: ‘MasterChef Junior’ Contestant Was 14
Watkins was a fan favorite on the cooking show.
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