Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men Icon, Passes Away at 86
Key Takeaways Patrick Stewart, a renowned actor, has passed away at the age of 86. He was best known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier. Stewart’s career spanned stage and screen, earning him international acclaim….
‘Ah! Leah!’ Singer Donnie Iris Passes Away at 83
Donnie Iris, best known for the 1980 hit “Ah! Leah!”, passed away on Monday at the age of 83 after a three-year battle with bladder cancer. “For my money, he was the most beloved Pittsburgh musician of all time,” his…
Rockers We Lost in 2026: A Tribute to Their Legacy
As the year starts to wind down, it’s time to reflect on some of the amazing rock and metal talent that we’ve lost over the past calendar year. One of the first deaths of the year came on Jan. 10…
Fraud TV Preacher Dead at 86, Inspired Ozzy, Maiden, Genesis
Jim Bakker, one of the leading televangelists of the ‘80s, died of unspecified causes on Oct. 5 at the age of 86. His career as a TV preacher came to an end in 1989 when he was convicted of defrauding…
Jon Small, Billy Joel’s Early Bandmate, Passes Away
Jon Small, an early bandmate and longtime collaborator of Billy Joel, has passed away. “RIP Jon Small,” Joel shared on his social media, posting a photo of them together. Joel and Small began their collaboration in the late ’60s as…
Cronos Tribute by Venom Co-Founder and Metal Musicians
Key Takeaways Tribute: Conrad “Cronos” Lant, the iconic bassist of Venom, has passed away at 63. History: Mantas reflects on the band’s turbulent past and their significant impact on metal. Influence: Venom’s raw style and themes shaped the development of…
Melvins’ Name Inspiration Passes Away at 89
The grocery store manager who inspired the Melvins’ name has died at the age of 89. Melvin “Pete” Lee Loman was an unpopular supervisor at the Montesano, Washington Thriftway grocery store, where future Melvins singer and guitarist Buzz Osborne worked…
Venom Legend Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant Passes Away at 63
Conrad “Cronos” Lant, vocalist and bassist of the legendary and pioneering U.K. band Venom, has died at the age of 63. The news was revealed via a statement on Venom’s social media pages with a message from the band’s remaining…
Former Bay City Rollers Guitarist Neil Henderson Passes Away at 73
Neil Henderson, the former guitarist for the Scottish pop rock group Bay City Rollers, has passed away at the age of 73. The musician’s death was confirmed by another of his former bands, Middle of the Road, which posted a…
Naked Eyes Singer Peter Byrne Passes Away at 74
Peter Byrne, the singer of the 1980s synth-pop duo Naked Eyes, has died at age 74. A press release announcing his death states that Byrne “died peacefully in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 14, after a brief illness.” According to…
Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory Guitarist, Passes Away at 45
Chad Gilbert, the lead guitarist for the Florida pop-punk band New Found Glory, has passed away at the age of 45. Gilbert, who was also formerly the lead vocalist of the hardcore band Shai Hulud, was battling cancer. The band…
Dolly Parton, Country Icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Passes Away
The country icon and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Dolly Parton has died at age 80. The country music star, actress, activist, author, and global icon died in Nashville. The news was announced in a statement from the…