
Whodini Co-Founder John ‘Ecstasy’ Fletcher Dead at 56
Rapper in pioneering group appeared on hits “Friends” and “Freaks Come Out at Night”

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Rapper in pioneering group appeared on hits “Friends” and “Freaks Come Out at Night”

Co-founder of hard-rock group went into cardiac arrest earlier this week

Oslin was the first female songwriter in CMA Awards history to win Song of the Year

Actor who wore the Mandalorian armor in Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi dies from health complications including Parkinson’s disease

Country Music Hall of Fame member died in Texas from complications related to Covid-19

Musician known for his minimalist works and collaborations with Brian Eno and Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie succumbs to coronavirus complications

Hulking actor donned iconic costume in original Star Wars trilogy

Grand Ole Opry member known for hits like “Hearts Are Gonna Roll” and “Sure Love” succumbs to dementia complications

Five-time Grammy winner also worked with Mick Jagger, Donna Summer, Duke Ellington, Paul McCartney and more

Television’s consummate quizmaster dies “peacefully” after lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer