Cissy Houston, a legend of gospel music ... which he called “one of the most tremendous forces known to mankind.” Actor John Amos died in August at 84. The Newark native, known for playing James Evans ...

2024 saw the passing of cultural icons whose timeless contributions to music, film, literature and the arts will continue to ...

Of the 62 million people who died in 2024, here are a couple dozen who stick out, from the brain of a long-time arts writer.

A montage of some of the musicians who died in 2024. For a more complete list, visit NPR Music's article on musicians we lost this year.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "I'LL BE THERE") CISSY HOUSTON: (Singing ... INSKEEP: And the MC5 also lost drummer Dennis Thompson and manager John Sinclair in 2024. FADEL: And in May, one of the architects ...

John Amos delivered legendary performances ... Gumbel died of cancer on December 27. Emily "Cissy" Houston, the Grammy award-winning singer and mother of Whitney Houston, died on Monday at 91.

John Amos, 84 John Amos delivered legendary performances ... Gumbel died of cancer on December 27. Emily "Cissy" Houston, the Grammy award-winning singer and mother of Whitney Houston, died on Monday ...

On Oct. 1, the news was revealed that beloved “Good Times” actor John Amos died of congestive ... his son K.C. and daughter Shannon. Singer Cissy Houston died on Monday, Oct. 7th at 91.