Legendary salsa musician, Roberto Roena, has passed away at the age of 81 on Sept. 23, 2021. According to the family’s spokesperson, Andrés Waldemar — singer of the “Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound” orchestra — he passed away “in the arms of his two daughters Brenda and Gladys and Waldemar.” His cause of death […]
Chicago native and African American auteur Melvin Van Peebles has passed away at the age of 89. He was the man behind the 1970s films “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song” and “Watermelon Man.” He died in his Manhattan, New York home on the evening of Sept. 22, 2021. Van Peebles’ family, The Criterion Collection, and Janus […]
Actor-comedian, Anthony Johnson, has passed away at the age of 55. He was best known for his roles in the movies “Friday” and “House Party.” LyNea Bell, his representative, confirmed the sad news on Sept. 20, 2021. His cause of death has not been disclosed. Bell stated that “The world of comedy has truly been […]
