Peter Jason, Actor in ‘Deadwood’ and Films for Walter Hill and John Carpenter, Dies at 80
He was especially memorable in ‘48 Hrs.’ and ‘They Live’ after working for Howard Hawks and Orson Welles early on.
Jerry Butler, Chicago soul singer who helped define the Sound of Philadelphia, has died at 85
His biggest hits included foundational Philly Sound songs "Hey, Western Union Man" and "Only The Strong Survive," written ...
Voletta Wallace, Mother Who Shaped the Notorious B.I.G.’s Legacy, Dies at 78
She played the rapper music as a child, stood by his side during his meteoric career and navigated the legal and artistic ...
Jerry Butler, soul singer known as the Iceman and former politician, dies at 85
Jerry Butler, the soul singer-songwriter and hit maker known as the Iceman, died Thursday at his home in Chicago. He was 85.
Jerry ‘Ice Man’ Butler, singer of ‘Only the Strong Survive,’ dies at 85
A longtime Chicago resident, Butler was a former Cook County board commissioner who would still perform on weekends and ...
Jerry Butler, R&B singer and early leader of the Impressions, dies at 85
After scoring hits including 'He Will Break Your Heart' and 'Make It Easy on Yourself,' the singer went on to a second life ...
Jerry Butler, Iconic R&B Singer and Longtime Chicago Politician, Dead at 85
Jerry Butler, the original lead singer of the Impressions, R&B hit-maker and Chicago politician, has died at the age of 85.