Obituary
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Clive Davis's 94-year legacy shaped music and influenced future stars
At 94, Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who launched the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Alicia Keys, has died, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy of shaping popular mu
Arts community mourns Danny Simmons' vibrant contributions
Danny Simmons, the visionary behind Def Poetry Jam and Rush Arts Philly, passed away at 72.
Yaacov Agam, kinetic art pioneer, dies at 98
Just months after receiving the prestigious Israel Prize for Visual Arts, pioneering kinetic artist Yaacov Agam, whose 'Fire and Water' fountain captivated Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square, has died at 98.
David Hockney, Iconic Artist, Dies at 88
In 2018, David Hockney's 'Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)' shattered records, selling for $90.
James 'Blood' Ulmer, sonic trailblazer, dies at 86
James 'Blood' Ulmer played his final concert at the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival, retiring soon after due to deteriorating health, marking the quiet end of a revolutionary career that spanned decades.
Miles Davis's 'Kind of Blue' Tops All-Time Jazz Album Sales
Sonny Rollins, the last living participant of the iconic 1958 Esquire jazz musicians photo shoot, died on Monday at the age of 95, according to The Atlantic .
CNN founder Ted Turner, who revolutionized news, dies at 87
In 1991, Time magazine named Ted Turner its Man of the Year, not just for founding CNN, but for making viewers in 150 countries 'witnesses to history' through his audacious 24-hour news vision.
David Malouf's seven must-read novels shape literary impact
David Malouf, the acclaimed Australian author whose lyrical prose captured the essence of human experience from ancient Rome to contemporary Queensland, has died at 92, according to Times Now News .
Nathalie Baye, French cinema icon, dies at 77
French film star Nathalie Baye, a four-time César award winner who starred in about 80 films, died at the age of 77 in 2026, according to The New York Times .
Nathalie Baye's 77 years left indelible mark on French cinema
French actress Nathalie Baye, who won the César for Best Actress four times, including three consecutive years from 1981 to 1983, died at 77 at her Paris home on Friday evening.
Asha Bhosle dies at 92, marking end of an era in Indian music
In 2011, Guinness World Records recognized Asha Bhosle as the most recorded artist in music history, with 11,000 songs to her credit, according to The Times of India.