Ron Cephas Jones, best known for his role in NBC's "This Is Us," has passed away at the age of 66 due to a long-standing pulmonary issue. He had a successful career in theater, including a Tony Award nomination and Drama Desk Award for his role in "Clyde's" on Broadway in 2022. He was remembered for his talent, passion for the craft, and kind spirit.
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Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady and advocate for mental health, will celebrate her 96th birthday on Friday surrounded by her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and other family members. Plains, Georgia, where the couple were born, married, and where Jimmy Carter's 1976 presidential campaign was launched, will honor Rosalynn's years of public health advocacy and her unwavering support of her husband’s work. The Carter Center announced that Rosalynn will have a quiet birthday celebration as she navigates dementia and the former president continues to receive hospice care.
Alex Collins, former NFL running back for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, was killed in a motorcycle crash in South Florida. The Broward County Sheriff's Office said the SUV Collins hit was making a left turn when the impact caused him to go through a window of the vehicle. The NFL community is mourning the loss of Collins, who was known for his kindness and passion for the game.
Clarence Avant, the influential "Black Godfather" of music, has passed away at the age of 93. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 and was a civil rights activist, philanthropist, and board member of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. He helped launch or guide the careers of many music artists and was remembered for his many contributions to the music industry and philanthropic efforts.
Robbie Robertson, the legendary lead guitarist of The Band, passed away at the age of 80 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, and is survived by his wife, ex-wife, children, and grandchildren. Robertson was born in Toronto, Canada, and was known for his work with The Band, solo albums, and collaborations with Martin Scorsese. His death marks the end of an era for the music industry, and he will be remembered for his immense contributions and lasting legacy.
Singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, referred to as "the greatest protest singer and songwriter that most people never heard of" in a 2013 Associated Press story, died Tuesday in Detroit. His albums flopped in the US in the 1970s, but he became a star in South Africa, inspiring white liberals horrified by the apartheid regime. His legacy would take off back home after the Oscar-winning documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" followed two South African fans who set out to discover what happened to their musical hero.
James Bernard Hendricks, 66, of Austin, Texas, was found dead in Arches National Park in Utah on August 1, believed to have died from heatstroke while on a trip to spread his father's ashes. Rangers found his vehicle at a trailhead parking lot after he was reported overdue, and his sisters believe he became disoriented from a combination of heat, dehydration and high altitude. Hendricks had documented his journey on social media prior to his death, and his family is asking for privacy during this difficult time.
On Sunday evening, Chiapparini was tending to his 15,000 cheese wheels in his warehouse near the city of Bergamo when a shelf collapsed, sending the wheels flying and burying him. Firefighter Antonio Dusi from Bergamo reported that Chiapparini was declared dead at the scene, and the cause of the accident is still being investigated.