Remembering 2026: Icons Lost From Music to Civil Rights
#DollyParton #InMemoriamDolly Parton's death headlines 2026's influential losses, spanning music, politics, and sports. Other notable figures include Hayden Panettiere, Zhu Rongji, Tim Curry, and King Harald V, marking a year of profound cultural and global change. read more
Actress Hayden Panettiere, Heroes Star, Dies at 36
#HaydenPanettiere #InMemoriamHayden Panettiere, star of 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' died at 36 in South Carolina. Known for her Golden Globe-nominated role as Juliette Barnes, she battled addiction and depression, sharing her story in her memoir to help others. read more
Buffaloes Play for Dom After Teammates Tragic Death
#ColoradoBuffaloes #InMemoriamThe Colorado Buffaloes held spring practice to honor teammate Dominiq Ponder, who died in a car crash. The team grieved together, agreeing he would want them on the field. They chanted his name, finding energy in his memory and vowing to play for him. read more
Sports Broadcasting Pioneer Geoffrey Mason Dies at 85
#SportsBroadcasting #InMemoriamGeoffrey Mason, a Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer, has died at 85. His five-decade career at major networks included producing iconic events like the Olympics and Super Bowl, earning 24 Emmys. He was a founding board member of the V Foundation. read more
#BET #InMemoriam
OJ Simpson is included in the 2024 BET Awards 'In Memoriam' tribute, causing a noticeable silence from the crowd. He was listed as a former NFL player, but controversy arises due to his past involving accusations of murder and domestic violence. read more