Obituaries

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.

Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Edward Bailey, tragically passed away on his 39th birthday during a shocking sequence of events in Southeast Atlanta. The incident occurred while he was reportedly attempting to flee a police encounter.

Dr. Hazel Dukes, a prominent figure in New York State politics and former NAACP national president, died at the age of 92 over the weekend. Numerous poilitical figures paid homage to her lengthy career of service.

Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa, And Dog Found Dead in Their New Mexico Home Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were tragically found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on Wednesday, alongside their dog. Hackman was 95 years old, while Arakawa was 63. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed […]

Sha'Vi Lewis, a Clark Atlanta alum who competed in Bravo's fashion-competition series "Project Runway," passed away on Feb. 24.

We are sad to report that legendary singer/songwriter Roberta Flack has reportedly passed away at the age of 88. An official statement from her publicist, Elaine Schock, reads, “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She […]

Kultida Woods, mother of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, has died at the age of 80, according to Tiger himself. He announced the news via a statement on his X account. Tiger described his mother as “biggest fan” and “greatest supporter” in his heartfelt message about Kultida’s passing: “My Mom was a force of nature all […]

Sherkita Long-Platttells, Unk's wife, spoke exclusively with TMZ and explained that he died of a heart attack while asleep. He was 43 years old.

DJ Unk has reportedly passed away at 42 years old. Anthony “DJ Unk” Platt first skyrocketed to fame in 2006 with his breakout single “Walk It Out”— the song reached the top 10 on Billboard 100 and the dance quickly became a cultural phenomenon. His follow-up single “2 Step” also made it onto the charts. […]

Former President Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy were honored in a deeply moving ceremony. Here are the photos capturing the heartfelt moments from his funeral:

Live Coverage: President Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral will be held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., honoring the 39th president’s legacy. Carter passed away at the age of 100 after a long life of service, spending his final years in hospice care. Leaders, family, and supporters will gather to […]

A proud Washington, D.C. native and Longtime News4 journalist Derrick Ward has died at the age of 62 due to...