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Sep 8

Queen Elizabeth II, the Longest-Reigning British Monarch, Has Died at 96

Queen Elizabeth, who celebrated her Platinum Jubilee this year, has died at the age of 96, surrounded by her family at Balmoral.
By Morgan Halberg
Feb 14

Abstract Pioneer Carmen Herrera Has Died in Manhattan at Age 106

Herrera, who harbored a lifelong passion for the beauty of the straight line, had a career that was anything but linear.
By Helen Holmes
Dec 29

Saying Goodbye to the Stars Who Left Us in 2021

They are loved, envied, gossiped about and gone.  Here's a toast to their final year, and a thimble of hope for 2022, when no matter how bad things get there is comfort in the knowledge that they cannot get worse. 
By Rex Reed
Nov 28

Stephen Sondheim (1930–2021): Master of the Modern Musical

By David Cote
Apr 9

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, Has Died at 99

By Morgan Halberg
Mar 2

Jack Welch, Former GE CEO and ‘Manager of the Century,’ Dies at 84

By Sissi Cao
Feb 24

Katherine Johnson, NASA Scientist Portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures,’ Dies at 101

By Sissi Cao
Jun 17

Gloria Vanderbilt, the Original Influencer, Has Died at Age 95

By Helen Holmes
Prince's death
Jun 12

Navigating Pop Culture’s Eulogy-Industrial Complex

By Luke Ottenhof
2018 was a horrible year for tearful goodbyes.
Dec 29

In Memoriam: Rex Reed Says Goodbye to the Biggest Stars of 2018

By Rex Reed
Dec 27

How Sister Wendy Observed ‘Controversial’ Art Through a Progressive Lens

By Mary von Aue
Bernardo Bertolucci, Nicolas Roeg and Ricky Jay.
Nov 28

Bernardo Bertolucci, Nicolas Roeg, Ricky Jay and the Problem With Obituaries

By Film Crit Hulk
Margalit Fox
Feb 28

Outgoing NY Times Obit Writer Margalit Fox Talks Her Career and ‘Suicide by Jaguar’

By John Bonazzo
Mark Calling Dead of Apparent Suicide
Jan 30

‘Glee’ Star Mark Salling Dies of Apparent Suicide

By Emily Cegielski
Former Gov. Brendan Byrne.
Jan 5

Former NJ Governor Brendan Byrne Passes Away at 93

By Alyana Alfaro
Martin Roth, former director of the V&A.
Aug 7

Former Victoria and Albert Museum Director Martin Roth Dead at 62

By Alanna Martinez
2. Pepe plays Nicki Minaj in her booty pic On December 18, 2014, Pepe starred as Nicki Minaj in the rapper's own Instagram post. In the meme, Pepe is depicting Minaj bent over with her booty in the air as part of an attempt to gain more followers.
May 8

The 5 Biggest Roles of Pepe the Frog, Who Croaked This Past Weekend

By Sage Lazzaro
Sib Hashian
May 4

How Sib Hashian and Boston Taught Me to Love Rock ‘N’ Roll Without Irony

By Tim Sommer
Justin Timberlake and Jonathan Demme during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival
Apr 26

Director Jonathan Demme, Master of All Genres, Dies at 73

By Bryn Gelbart
Obit.
Apr 21

Fascinating ‘Obit’ Doc Brings the Business of Death to Life

By Rex Reed
James Rosenquist poses on May 12, 2004 in front of his painting 'Elect President'.
Apr 3

Pop Artist James Rosenquist Dies at 83

By Alanna Martinez
Actor Bill Paxton arrives at HBO's 'Big Love' Season 5 premiere at Directors Guild of America on January 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by )
Mar 30

Actor Bill Paxton’s Family Art Collection Goes on Display at Nevada Museum

By Alanna Martinez
Chuck Berry
Mar 20

R.I.P. Chuck Berry, the Guitarist Who Taught Us How to Rock ‘n’ Roll

By Bill Janovitz
Frank Pellegrino Sr.
Feb 2

Frank Pellegrino Sr., Rao’s Restaurateur and Actor, Dead at 72

By Anne Easton
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