All articles tagged with #tributes
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh rock icon known for Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, has died at 75 in a Portugal hospital after an emergency surgery; tributes poured in from fellow artists including Kevin Bacon, Johnny Knoxville, and Rod Stewart, who celebrated her powerful voice and lasting impact on music.
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, famed for Total Eclipse of the Heart, has died aged 75 in Portugal after an illness. BBC live coverage highlights her rise from Swansea to global stardom, the vocal-nodule surgery that gave her a gravelly voice, and a wave of tributes from fellow artists, actors and world leaders, including Catherine Zeta-Jones, Cliff Richard and Bryan Adams; floral tributes and memories poured in from fans in Wales.
The Root honors Black icons who passed away in 2026, from Victor Willis of the Village People to a wide array of musicians, athletes, actors, and civil-rights leaders, celebrating their contributions to culture and their lasting legacies despite their departures.
At the star-studded Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala in Beverly Hills, Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, and Carlos Santana delivered tributes to music mogul Clive Davis, underscoring his lasting influence on the industry.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis, who helped launch or guide artists from Whitney Houston to Bruce Springsteen, died at 94. In tributes, names like Springsteen, Keys, Carlos Santana, Billy Joel and more praised his visionary leadership and his gift for turning artists’ dreams into reality across decades at Columbia and Arista Records.
The body of U.S. singer Oliver Tree was returned to California after a June 14 helicopter crash above Rio de Janeiro that killed six people. Police are investigating possible human error by a pilot or air traffic controllers. Tree had been touring South America and was slated to perform in São Paulo; tributes poured in as his family mourned and supporters spoke of his lasting impact and plans for a charitable grant in his name.
Friends stars mourn the death of director James Burrows, 85, praising his mentorship and transformative impact on TV comedy. LeBlanc, Kudrow, and Schwimmer shared emotional tributes, with Schwimmer calling Burrows a father figure who elevated every show he directed. Burrows mentored a generation of sitcoms beyond Friends, directing classics like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Cheers, Taxi, Frasier, Will & Grace, and 3rd Rock from the Sun, and co-creating Cheers.
A sweeping obituary roundup listing the deaths of dozens of notable musicians and music-industry figures from across rock, jazz, reggae, funk, and pop, with brief notes on their careers and enduring legacies.
US alt-pop artist Oliver Tree, 32, died in a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, while on a world tour; six people perished as one helicopter collided with another and crashed into a car dealership, sparking a fire. Investigators are examining the cause. Tributes flowed from colleagues like KSI and Steve-O; Tree had upcoming shows in Lisbon and the UK and had been Brit Award-nominated in 2024.
Renowned British artist David Hockney, celebrated for painting, printmaking, photography and digital art, has died at 88. Tributes from Tate Britain and other institutions describe him as an endlessly inventive figure whose seven-decade career transformed modern art. His work includes A Bigger Splash and Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy, with influence spanning Yorkshire, Los Angeles and beyond. Tate plans two major next-year projects: a seven-decade survey at Tate Britain and a Turbine Hall installation. Hockney is survived by his partner Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima.
Stacey King's family released a heartfelt statement after the Bulls icon and longtime broadcaster died at 59; while the exact cause remains undisclosed, reports said he died following a fall at his River Forest home and an autopsy was needed to determine the cause. The Bulls, Michael Jordan and others paid tribute, praising King’s distinctive energy, humor and his deep connection to Chicago as both a player and broadcaster.
Grammy-winning songwriter Talay Riley (Mark Orabiyi), known for writing for Britney Spears, Dua Lipa and others, was fatally stabbed in London’s West Ham area on Friday; two people were injured, and three suspects—two men and a woman—were arrested as police seek CCTV footage and witnesses. Riley’s family and fellow artists mourn his loss and celebrate his talent.
Stacey King, a Bulls legend from the Jordan era and a longtime broadcaster since 2006, died at 59 after a fall at his River Forest home; authorities will perform a head autopsy to determine the cause, and tributes from Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, former teammates, and fans poured in for the beloved figure.
Grammy-winning musician Talay Riley (real name Mark Orabiyi) died after a stabbing in a garden in Silvertown, east London; a second man was injured, three people were arrested, and police seek CCTV as tributes pour in from Stormzy, Oritse Williams and others—Riley contributed to hits for Dua Lipa, Khalid, Flo, The Chainsmokers and Kehlani.
During The Memorial Tournament, Jim Nantz delivered an emotional on-air tribute to CBS production staffer Bryce Adair, who died at 31 from injuries after a car crash while working the event. Colleagues mourned him and a GoFundMe raised funds; Adair had joined CBS in 2017 and earned an Emmy for the network’s Super Bowl coverage.