Celebrity Obituaries

Rosalind Ashford, the soprano behind Motown hits including "Dancing in the Street" and "Heat Wave," has died. She was 83.

LeRoy Chatfield weaved seamlessly through movements, acting as a key player in the United Farm Workers union, serving in Gov. Jerry Brown's administration, and...

Peter Max, the pop artist and hippie icon who helped define the colorful psychedelic style of the 1960s, has died. He was 88.

Former Servite High pitching standout Brian Wolfe, who appeared in 72 games over three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, has died at 45,...

Byron Sher, a Stanford law professor-turned California legislator who wrote some of the state's most far-reaching environmental laws, died Saturday. He was 98.

While he was not involved in Manson's most infamous murders — including the slayings of Sharon Tate and four others — Davis was convicted...

Multidisciplinary artist Lucien Smith, celebrated for his iconic 'Rain Paintings' and 'Pie Paintings,' has died at 37.

Bruce Davis was Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO from 1989 to 2011, leading it through a sizable expansion of staff and...

Memphis wrestling legend "Superstar" Bill Dundee, known for his 50-year career and rivalry with Jerry Lawler, has died at 82.

The California attorney championed farmworkers and fought to outlaw the short-handled hoe, or "el cortito;" he died Saturday after a battle with cancer.