Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer who was instrumental in taking reggae global, has died. Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers, and his family announced the news in a post on the singer’s social media pages, giving the cause as a seizure followed by pneumonia. Cliff was 81 years old.

Legendary new wave singer Gary Numan, best known in the U.S. for his hit “Cars,” broke down on stage while performing last weekend after receiving news of the death of his brother earlier in the day.

The R&B world has been rocked by tragedy in 2025, and another legendary singer has now joined the list of those lost. From icons to stars gone far too young, it has been a heartbreaking year. The following is a look back at those lost so far: Randy Brown ...

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. – Singer-songwriter David Olney died Saturday after suffering an apparent heart attack during a performance in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, according to a statement on his website. He was 71. Olney is best known for his songwriting.

Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a vocalist for the Grateful Dead during the 1970s and backup singer for Elvis Presley and Percy Sledge, has died at the age of 78. Godchaux-MacKay passed away on Sunday after a lengthy struggle with cancer, according to a statement. She died at Alive Hospice in Nashville. “She was a sweet and …

Ornella Vanoni, a beloved performer who had a seven decade-long singing career with such international hits as “Senza Fine” and “L’appuntamento,” has died.

An actor and musician - starring in cult classic The Harder They Come in 1972 - for a time, Jimmy Cliff's fame rivalled that of Bob Marley.

Ornella Vanoni, a beloved performer who had a seven decade-long singing career with such international hits as "Senza Fine" and "L'appuntamento," has died. She was 91.

Iconic vaudeville performer Toni Lamond has died aged 93 after a career spanning television, theatre and international stages. Iconic vaudeville performer Toni Lamond has died. She was 93.

The Punjabi music world is reeling after the sudden death of singer Harman Sidhu at 37. He tragically died on the spot when his vehicle collided with a truck while travelling from Mansa to his native village,

Choreographer to the stars, Criscilla Crossland Anderson, the ex-wife of country music singer Coffey Anderson, has died after battling colon cancer.