Six Black Actors Who Died Tragically in 2024 That You Don't Know About

[@deeperbeauty4147]

Nice tribute to our black talent that has passed away.. May they all rest peacefully..🕊️

[@MarthaSanders-v1v]

Thank you so very much for acknowledging all of our wonderful black Legends of whom passed away in 2024. They will surely be missed but not ever forgotten. You see, they all left a forever Legacy. May they all (RIP).

[@makebacunningham602]

Thank you for honoring these legends

[@janiecpowell]

Thank you for a job well done, representing our black legends❤

[@TimelessBlackLegend]

*The untimely loss of these six Black actors in 2024 is a somber reminder of how tragedy can strike unexpectedly. Their contributions may not have been widely known, but their talent and stories deserve recognition and remembrance*

[@joycediggs4617]

Sheila Jackson Lee was a true American Icon and an inspiration to all Black people. RIP, Dearest Queen 😢 ❤ 🙏

American Icon?

[@veloridixon5461]

Bless all their hearts, was so sorry to hear of Erica Ash passing away🕊️❤️🕊️

[@kerry-j4m]

I didn't know she had passed until watching this video and so glad I did too. I remember seeing her on Madtv ( I LOVED that show by the way ) and enjoyed her comedy sketches. So sad she died so young,but,at least she made her dreams come true and have so much success before she passed. RIP: Erica Ash

[@veloridixon5461]

@kerry-j4m I'd heard about her passing before, maybe on Google or some Newsmagazine show like Extra, can't quite rmbr.> May those who've moved on to the next phase of life continue to walk barefoot with God in sunny green pastures forever🕊️🌱🌹🌅🕊️

[@deeperbeauty4147]

It’s shame that Kobe didn’t have a better relationship with his father in the end..After, all he was the one responsible for all that Kobe was..Sad. He let his wife get in between his parents..

[@calm1047]

You don't have to remind people of that! Both are gone!

[@tracywestbrook7552]

​@@calm1047 don't get upset about the comment that was made from deeper beauty it was true facts stated.Vanessa played the role to make sure his family did not see a dime of Cobys money. Coby was not into black women and all his money went to the not so black community. Cobys choice. He took better care of Vanessa family than his own. Very sad but true. I am just speaking facts. No need to respond to me we both have our own opinions and I know to many people that would agree with me. I don't argue with people on social media who get upset about my opinions and facts so leave your comments to your self. Happy holidays.

[@Msboochie2]

@@calm1047No, it’s important to remind people, of the mistakes others have made so we don’t repeat them.

[@kerry-j4m]

@@Msboochie2 AGREED and well said. RIP: To both men,father and son.

[@kerry-j4m]

Yes and it was money also,Kobe cut off his family after buying them expensive cars,mansions,etc,etc,..he gave and gave,but,nothing satisfied his-GREEDY-family. RIP: Kobe Bryant

[@denises.8203]

Sooo special i would like to thank you.😊 may they all RIP.❤

[@m.anthonymccants8909]

Wonderful and fabulous insights Very interesting

[@Lifehasjustbegun]

Great Job! RIP to All

[@patriciaroland3259]

AMEN, Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN!

[@louiswilliams4657]

Beautiful job !

[@lenevee4925]

These talented actors and sports figures will definitely be missed. The only person from the list that was publicized more was Willie Mays.

[@johnellharris1366]

The best that America had to offer. They all deserve recognition for the greatness we aspire to achieve.

[@Wearecominglikeitornot]

Thank you so much!!! This has really inspired me❤❤ to

[@rollingoff1597]

Thank you!!! Very nicely done!!! They were all guiding lights and much loved!!! Remember to thumbs up those articles that you enjoyed folks!!! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@Lovinmyplants]

Thank you so much for this valuable information!

[@MatthewMcdonald-h4h]

As we remember them 😢condolences ❤rest in peace

[@sharnaleenewell286]

R. I. P to you all and thank you for your contributions to the black community

[@lindajazzzman]

RIPower to all these great black Americans.

[@colleenmurphy3776]

Excuse me if my memory is correct. But didn’t Mr. Bill Cobbs play in the movie New Jack City. As the guy that killed Mr. Nino Brown in the courthouse?

[@YanaKiKitheQueen]

Yes!

[@shirlenejohnson4666]

Yes​@@YanaKiKitheQueen

[@captivatingangelofpassion6479]

Yes!❤

[@colleenmurphy3776]

@@YanaKiKitheQueenThank you

[@colleenmurphy3776]

@@shirlenejohnson4666Thank you

[@ShericeWright-w3l]

Sending My Condolences God Bless There Soul

[@am5790]

God Bless, Abdul Ethiopian and Bangladesh community remember you. RIP.

[@dmrwaallen9588]

Willie Mays was important to my community he was an activist that I respected and honored..we salute 💃🏾☀️🕺🏾

[@talias7533]

This. Sad may they rest in pace

[@refinedqueen2260]

I’m glad to see Joe Bryant get the accolades de deserved. What a damn shame and disrespectful at that “clown show” funeral. Shaq was the only one that publicly acknowledged the disrespect of Kobe’s parents. Although I believe the recognition should’ve been at the funeral but ppl decided to go along to get along.

[@dmrwaallen9588]

Bill Cobbs...appreciate his Artistry 💃🏾♦️☀️♦️🕺🏾

[@jamesbrockingtonjr.6676]

I think there's no way you can forget the guy that gave the world a true God's gift in Kobe Bryant there's no way

[@elizabetholalonpe3117]

May their souls rest in peace

[@lisajohnson24lj]

May they all rest in peace 🤍🕊️and their legacies live on as a testimony to their time hear on this earth ✨🇬🇧🙏🏽💛💡

[@CharlotteGibson-m9v]

His Dad wasn't really that old. Hate to say it but Kobe must have grieved his parents. His only son he put so much into and helped him see some of the world preceded his father. Children love ur parents esp when they have given u so much. Obedience is better.

[@safi.4537]

Bill Cobbs, a great pioneer that paved the way. However white Hollywood paid him $craps for his roles. With all that incredible craft. Rip Sir, we will miss you on screen.

[@DecemberAli]

ashame Wille mays died in a nursing home 2here was his children's sister brother nieces nephews awwwww how sad

[@amyrodriguez007]

He only had one adopted child and they were estranged

[@patriciaroland3259]

I choose to think He passed away amongst hundreds of fans, admirers and friends who truly adored Him ❤, who may lived on listening to His word for for He had Accomplished in His Lifetime. Thank You trailblazer Mr. Willie Mays, gone but never forgotten. 😢

[@patriciaroland3259]

I choose to think He passed away amongst hundreds of fans, admirers and friends who truly adored Him ❤, who may lived on listening to His word for for He had Accomplished in His Lifetime. Thank You trailblazer Mr. Willie Mays, gone but never forgotten. 😢

[@edwardkimbrough5660]

say hey let's play two!

[@markwilliams1106]

Miss you Erica. You kept us laughing on set everyday.

[@lindajazzzman]

I miss Sheila Jackson Lee. She was remarkable.

[@sharonmoseley5779]

Yes she was

[@grobinson8873]

This is very good to know because not much was said on the news for MOST of these beautiful people of color. However, I can't say that most were tragic because most of them lived a pretty generous life with the exception of Erica, her death was a SHOCK to me because she was so young, beautiful and gifted. Now, with Kobe's dad I would say it is tragic because I think he passed from a broken heart not only because his son passed before him tragically but also what transpired before Kobe died (with his treatment towards his parents because of that wife that they told him NOT to marry) but also because his only son died so tragically, and things may not have been settled in his soul about what happened.

[@ericstew5086]

Rip

[@horlicks3920]

Speak what you know not what you make up. That wife was who koby loved, honored and respected. Since you know so much make sure you dictate to your children who they should marry. Hush

[@MarvinMoore-q3t]

U forgot about Mandisa , Lou Gossis Jr , and Chance Permomo

[@MarvinMoore-q3t]

Also, there's two more, Angela Bowfell , and the guy who best known as one of the last founding members of the Gap Band

[@abrown3718]

Joe Bryant was Colby Bryant father RIP , Erika Ash a very talented actress from Atlanta GA. Mrs. Sheila Jackson was a trailblazer from Houston TX. They are gone but definitely not forgotten. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@dmrwaallen9588]

Salute to Joe Bryant

[@dianadozier701]

You're absolutely right he was in New Jack City

[@kennethfarringtonjr6887]

These 6 "actors" were very talented!

[@traceylennon1204]

Why did I think Willie Mays died years ago?!

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

Me too but I think i was mixing him up with Hank Aaron

[@mauriceyarbrough3840]

Erica ash was so beautiful i didnt know she passed r.i.h. beautiful

[@adebrian1737]

What is the music at the beginning of this video

[@Icehard121]

WILLIE HOWARD MAYS JR!!!!!!!!! MIC DROP 🎤

[@antoinettewilliams4679]

🙏🏿🕊️

[@evasaporito5275]

That is so sad.

[@Icehard121]

JUDGE JACKSON!!!!!! WHAT A LADY!!!!!!

[@alwaysequal2013]

Erica Ash, she was soo funny. I didn’t know

[@rachellepeterson6225]

💔💔💔🦋

[@NYCRIVER103]

The Black media covered all of them.

[@MarvinMoore-q3t]

Also, Maurice Williams, who best known as one of the last remaining founding member of the group, the Zodiacs , and also Charles Grougthed , i may have missed spell his last name, but he was best known as the last remaining founding member of the Spinners

[@geezy08281]

So they all modtly died in july 😮

[@kerry-j4m]

I noticed THAT too,quite strange.

[@jamesgaines8868]

Sounds like everyone was taking out in the same month...😮

[@geezy08281]

@@jamesgaines8868 exactly what happened definitely don't think it's just a coincidence js

[@gailhuey-you]

Well, BLACK ACTORS ARE SOMETIMES OVER L👀KED ! ! ! You said stop in your post. STOP WHAT? Everyone is NOT EQUAL ! ! !

[@jackieriggon2531]

😓😓💔🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🫶

[@conniidee4578]

Oh my, I didn't know Willie Mays was lived this long.

[@prettytea104]

Every one of these persons died on my birth month July oh my God what is wrong with you July because your sign cancer you just keep killing people on give me a break😮

[@JastonChristianson]

[@victoriabrown3780]

All of the deaths were not tragic.

[@SincerelyTracie]

Y’all need to stick with talking about y’all own culture

[@d.b.israel3214]

🤔😐🥴...by the way, and I could be wrong, but I think the voice-over is an electronic bot--not a human being of any race...

[@Msboochie2]

This is AI

[@YahshiRosebud]

Coby was the greatest failure period

[@coreyelickson4449]

You are did wrong homie that's not cool

[@wandamiddleton9011]

Coby led the Lakers to several championships. Coby was never a failure he was a winner check your facts I don't even follow Basketball but I know he was a household name ‼️

[@jAITtROtULL]

Kobe not Coby!!!

[@msliddy9744]

Coby may have been a failure, but Kobe wasn't.

[@jAITtROtULL]

@@msliddy9744 That Right there!!!

[@kmix7928]

OMG ERICKA

[@ortiznick1941]

Why it couldn't be Hollywood actors that died why u had to make it black only 😢STOP IT ALREADY

[@clydia5497]

Stupid is stupid does because their blog

[@tye958]

Were they Black?.... Most times there's not much recognition or coverage for non-whites in industry and We may have missed out on knowing. Nothing Sinister 💁🏽‍♀️

[@NeptuneLady1957]

They are, in fact, black. How many of them did you see in other media??

[@Rumi_Princess]

How you going to tell someone how to run their channel and what kind of content they should post. You got a lot of nerves.

[@sugagrams]

I truly enjoyed this history. Thank you .