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Damo Suzuki, the Japanese-born singer who served as vocalist for the krautrock legends Can, has died at the age of 74. The German band announced Suzuki’s death on social media Saturday; while cause of death wasn’t provided, Suzuki had been battling colon cancer for a decade, and revealed in a 2022 documentary that he was previously given a 10-percent chance of survival. “It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of our wonderful friend Damo Suzuki, yesterday, Friday 9th February 2024,” Can…

Henry Fambrough, the last surviving original member of the R&B group the Spinners and an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died at age 85. Fambrough died peacefully of natural causes Wednesday at his Virginia home following a month in hospice care, the Spinners’ spokeswoman Tanisha Jackson told the Detroit Free-Press. His death comes just over two months after Fambrough was on hand for the Spinners’ Rock Hall induction ceremony in November. “He got to experience those accolades. He was able…

Aston Barrett, the Jamaican bassist known as “Family Man” who served as the rhythmic architect for reggae legends like Bob Marley and the Wailers, Burning Spear, and Augustus Pablo, has died at the age of 77. Barrett’s death was announced on social media by his son Aston Barrett Jr. “With the heaviest of hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved Aston ‘Familyman’ Barrett after a long medical battle,” Barrett Jr. wrote. “This morning, the world lost not just an iconic musician and the backbone of The…

Actor best known for memorable five-episode arc on sitcom's fourth season dies following brief illness Peter Crombie, the actor who played “Crazy” Joe Davola on Seinfeld, has died at the age of 71. TMZ first reported and The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Crombie died January 10 following a brief illness, his ex-wife Nadine Kijner wrote on social media. “It is with shock and extreme sadness that I share my Ex-husband died this morning,” Kijner wrote on Instagram. “Thank you for so many…

David Soul, the actor-singer who famously starred as Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson in the beloved TV series Starsky & Hutch and scored a Number One hit with the soft rock ballad “Don’t Give Up on Us,” has died at the age of 80. Soul’s wife, Helen Snell, confirmed her husband’s death in a statement to the BBC, saying he died Thursday “after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family.” No cause of death was provided. “He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller,…

Shecky Greene, the legendary stand-up comedian who spent decades as one of the biggest acts in Las Vegas, has died at the age of 97. Greene’s widow Marie Musso Greene, his wife of 41 years, confirmed the comic’s death Sunday to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, noting that he died at natural causes early December 31 at his home in Las Vegas. Born Fred Greenfield in Chicago in 1926, Greene was already an established comedian from the Borscht Belt and beyond when he was recruited to become one of the first comics to…

Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor best known for roles in The Full Monty, In the Bedroom, and Batman Begins, has died at the age of 75. Wilkinson’s family confirmed the charactor actor’s death Saturday in a statement (via the BBC), noting that he died “suddenly.” “It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30,” the family said in a statement. “His wife and family were with him. The family asks for privacy at this time.”…

"We hold a special place in our hearts for the time we spent playing music, laughing and traveling together," bassist/singer's former band mates said in a statement Laura Lynch, a founding member of the Dixie Chicks (now the Chicks) who played on the country act’s first three albums, has died at the age of 65. Lynch died following injuries sustained in a car accident on a highway outside of El Paso, Texas, TMZ first reported and the Texas Department of Public Safety later confirmed. Lynch’s…

Founding member of Australian hard rock legends played on their first single "Can I Sit Next to You, Girl" Colin Burgess, AC/DC’s original drummer who played on the hard rock legends’ earliest single, has died at the age of 77. AC/DC announced Burgess’ death on social media Saturday; no cause of death was provided. “Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer and a very respected musician,” the band wrote. “Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.” Prior…