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With
each
passing
year
we
lose
more
of
our
most
beloved
entertainers,
musicians,
actors,
activists,
and
legendary
cultural
figures.
2023
is
no
different
and
with
the
year
coming
to
an
end
it’s
only
right
that
we
remember
those
who
brought
us
so
much
joy
through
their
performances
and
expressions
of
art.
In
some
cases,
the
public
would
be
aware
of
a
celebrity’s
battle
with
health
issues,
or
addiction,
but
in
many
cases,
these
deaths
were
unexpected,
shocking,
and
heartbreaking
for
those
of
us
who
admired
their
work
both
on
the
clock
and
off
the
clock.
Many
of
those
on
this
list
were
not
just
great
at
their
jobs,
they
were
great
humans
who
used
their
platforms
to
help
enrich
the
lives
of
others.
Today,
we
celebrate
those
who
we
have
lost
and
give
them
the
flowers
they
so
richly
deserve.
Flip
the
page
to
help
us
pay
tribute.
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Gangsta
Boo
As
a
member
of
Three
6
Mafia,
Gangsta
Boo
was
a
standout
whose
verses
and
personality
will
forever
be
remembered.
Lola
Chantrelle
Mitchell
passed
away
at
the
age
of
43.
Gone
far
too
soon.
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David
“Trugoy
the
Dove”
Jolicoeur
Trugoy
was
1/3
of
the
iconic
rap
group
De
La
Soul
and
his
passing
brought
great
pain
to
the
hip-hop
community
who
was
prepared
to
celebrate
the
culture’s
50th
anniversary
in
epic
fashion.
His
contributions
to
the
music
we
know
and
love
can’t
be
understated.
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Lance
Reddick
Reddick’s
passing
came
on
the
eve
of
the
release
of
John
Wick
4
and
the
specter
of
his
death
took
a
toll
on
his
family,
friends,
and
castmates
who
all
spoke
about
how
integral
he
was
not
only
with
this
acting
prowess
but
also
the
energy
he
brought
to
set.
He
enjoyed
a
long
career
that
also
included
a
role
in
another
lauded
production
in
HBO’s
The
Wire.
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Harry
Belafonte
What
words
can
be
said
about
Harry
Belafonte
that
haven’t
been
said
before.
The
man
spent
his
entire
professional
career
breaking
barriers
and
creating
opportunities
not
only
for
other
Black
entertainers
but
for
Black
people
as
a
whole.
We
are
all
forever
indebted
to
his
life’s
work.
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Jim
Brown
Similar
to
Harry
Belafonte,
Jim
Brown’s
iconic
status
stretches
far
beyond
his
chosen
professional
field.
While
wearing
shoulder
pads
and
a
helmet,
grown
men
wanted
no
smoke
with
#32.
While
wearing
a
hat
adorned
with
the
colors
of
Pan-African
pride,
racist
white
men
wanted
no
smoke
with
him
either.
Rest
easy,
legend.
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Tina
Turner
Tina
Turner
will
forever
be
an
“it”
girl.
Her
voice,
her
presence,
her
ability
to
transform
a
song
into
a
spiritual
experience
is
nearly
unmatched
and
the
blueprint
that
she
laid
is
and
will
continue
to
be
utilized
by
artists
for
years
to
come.
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Angus
Cloud
This
one
hit
hard.
As
a
fan-favorite
from
the
hit
HBO
show
Euphoria,
Angus
Cloud
was
cherished
for
his
genuine
demeanor,
transparent
emotional
disposition,
and
his
endearing
personality.
Although
he
was
not
the
main
character
of
the
series,
his
talent
gave
him
main
character
energy.
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DJ
Casper
If
you’ve
ever
done
the
“Cha
Cha
Slide”
then
you
owe
DJ
Casper
a
debt
of
gratitude.
There
are
certain
songs
that
will
outlive
all
of
us
for
the
way
they
perfectly
capture
a
mood
or
moment
in
time.
What
William
Perry
Jr.
created
is
literally
timeless
and
society
is
better
place
for
it.
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Clarence
Avant
Mr.
Clarence
Avant
has
done
so
much
for
so
many
people
for
so
long
that
there
really
isn’t
a
proper
word
to
describe
him.
All
we
can
say
is,
“Thank
you”.
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Magoo
The
outpouring
of
love
that
Magoo
got
when
news
broke
of
his
passing
was
both
beautiful
to
see
and
sad
at
the
same
time.
As
an
innovative
part
of
the
Virginia
collective
that
helped
foster
the
talents
of
both
Timbaland
and
Missy
Elliott,
it
didn’t
feel
like
he
was
given
the
flowers
that
he
should
have
been
while
he
was
alive.
Rest
in
peace,
brotha.
We’re
grateful.
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Ron
Cephas
Jones
You
might
not
know
every
character
that
Ron
Cephas
Jones
played
during
his
illustrious
career
as
a
thespian
but
you
know
for
a
fact
that
when
you
see
him
appear
on
screen
that
he
was
going
to
move
you.
He
was
an
artist
and
he
was
skilled
at
his
craft.
His
work
on
This
Is
Us
is
guaranteed
to
make
you
ugly
cry.
Don’t
take
our
word
for
it.
Go
find
out
yourself.
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Irish
Grinstead
This
was
a
complete
shocker
and
we
are
still
extremely
sadden
over
the
passing
of
Irish
Grinstead.
As
a
member
of
702
she
helped
shaped
90s
R&B
music
with
her
girls
by
her
side.
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Riha
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Suzanne
Somers
Between
her
work
on
television
as
bubbly
blonde
Chrissy
Snow
on
Three’s
Company
and
her
subsequent
career
as
a
an
entrepreneur-owner
of
the
Thigh
Master
workout
gear,
Suzanne
Somers
left
an
unforgettable
mark
on
pop
culture
in
the
80s
and
early
90s.
She
also
was
a
trailblazer
in
the
fight
for
equal
pay
for
women.
A
fight
that
still
continues
to
this
day.
Respect
due.
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Mark
“The
45
King”
James
Some
of
you
may
be
unfamiliar
with
Mark
“The
45
King”
but
without
the
Bronx,
New
York
native’s
creative
genius,
songs
like
Eminem’s
“Stan”,
Jay-Z’s
“Hard
Knock
Life”,
the
numerous
songs
he
produced
for
Queen
Latifah
would
never
have
existed.
Do
your
research
and
pay
homage.
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Richard
Roundtree
THEE
John
Shaft.
All
due
respect
to
Samuel
L.
Jackson
but
Richard
Roundtree
is
the
OG
of
OGs
and
must
be
respected
as
such.
By
all
accounts,
he
was
as
good
a
man
and
mentor
as
he
was
the
coolest
mofo
to
ever
don
a
leather
trench
coat.
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Matthew
Perry
Friends
fans
were
devastated
to
hear
about
the
sudden
passing
of
star
Matthew
Perry.
He
spent
a
great
deal
of
his
adult
life
fighting
demons
and
was
never
shy
about
using
his
own
personal
experiences
in
an
effort
to
help
others
who
struggled.
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Lepley
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Aaron
Spears
While
many
of
us
were
clamoring
to
see
Usher
perform
one
of
his
many
viral
shows
during
his
residency
in
Las
Vegas,
the
loss
of
drummer
Aaron
Spears
undoubtedly
made
it
difficult
for
the
singer
to
continue.
Spears
was
well-known
in
the
music
industry
as
one
of
the
most
talented
musicians
of
his
time
was
a
dear
friend
to
many.
May
he
rest
in
peace.
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Andre
Braugher
To
be
an
actor
with
a
dramatic
chops,
uncanny
comedic
timing,
and
the
ability
to
play
just
about
any
type
of
character
presented
to
him
is
truly
a
gift.
Andre
Braugher
was
one
of
the
greats
who
could
hold
his
own
against
anyone
on
screen
or
stage
with
him
at
the
time.
Watching
him
put
his
art
on
display
over
the
years
was
a
joy
and
we
truly
hope
that
his
family
and
friends
find
peace
following
his
passing.
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