JD Souther, the singer, songwriter and actor who co-wrote some of the biggest hits of the Eagles, like “New Kid in Town” and “Best of My Love,” and had a long solo career that included the top 10 hit “You’re Only Lonely,” died Tuesday at age 78. No cause of death was given but he […]

Tito Jackson, who along with brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie and Marlon was a founding member of the iconic family group the Jackson 5, died Sunday at age 70. News of the death was first reported by Entertainment Tonight, which said word of Tito’s passing came from Steve Manning, a longtime friend and associate of the […]

Tommy Cash, the country musician and younger brother of late music icon Johnny Cash, died Friday evening. He was 84. The Johnny Cash Museum confirmed Tommy Cash’s death in a statement Saturday. A cause of death was not disclosed. “Tommy Cash was a loyal supporter of the Johnny Cash Museum and a very beloved member […]

Chad McQueen, son of the legendary actor Steve McQueen who played “Dutch” in “The Karate Kid” film series, died Wednesday in Palm Springs. He was 63. His wife Jeanie and his children Chase and Madison said in a statement to Variety, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father, […]

James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y., his rep confirmed to Variety. He was 93. After overcoming a profound stutter as a child, Jones established himself […]

Will Jennings, an Oscar winner for “My Heart Will Go On” and “Up Where We Belong” and one of the best known lyricists in the contemporary songwriting community, has died, his longtime publisher confirms to Variety. No cause of death was announced, although he had been ill for some time; he was 80. Although the […]

Aruna Vasudev, founder of publication Cinemaya and the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC), died on Thursday of multiple age-related ailments in New Delhi, India. She was 88. Vasudev was a key figure in promoting Asian cinema on the global stage. In 1988, she launched Cinemaya, the first pan-Asian film quarterly, which ran […]

Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper best known for his hits “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” and “Type of Way,” has died at the age 34. News of his death was confirmed to Variety by Fulton County Medical Examiner, and no cause of death was given. Throughout his career, Quan, whose real name is Dequantes Devontay […]

Jason Hobdy, known for his work as a manager for a diverse roster of artists including Maeta, Elijah Blake and Tone Stith, died on Aug. 30. He was 40. His artists, family members, mentors and numerous industry leaders have expressed their grief online with tribute posts mourning the loss. His death was confirmed by Yvette […]

James Darren, who went from teen idol status acting in youth-oriented movies like “Gidget” to becoming an actor in TV shows such as “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “T.J. Hooker” and a singer and director, died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 88. His son Jim Moret said that he had […]

Karen Cynthia “KC” Fox, an Emmy-nominated set decorator and founding member of the Set Decorators Society of America, died from pancreatic cancer on Aug. 28 at her Los Angeles home. She was 70. The SDSA confirmed Fox’s death on its official website on Friday, writing: “Known for her joie de vivre, keen artistic eye, belly […]