Brandon Smiley, the son of comedian Rickey Smiley, died at 32. Learn more about his life and other notable Black folks who have died this year. The post Rest In Power: Notable Black People Who Have Died In 2023 appeared first on NewsOne.

Brandon's passing was confirmed by Rickey on his official Instagram account. No word on the cause of death at this time. 

Today marks three years since the passing of Kobe Bryant. NBA Twitter mourns and celebrates the NBA legend with #RIPBean on social media.

Medical officials were dispatched to her home after receiving a report of a woman experiencing full cardiac arrest

The Lemons' family confirmed his passing on his official Instagram page with a statement, asking to keep his wife, Tiunna, family, and Higher Calling lifted in prayer

Andrea suffered a heart attack at her home in Canada. She was immediately rushed to the hospital, but the doctor's attempts to resuscitate her fell short. Tristan left his home in LA immediately to be with his family.

White's brother and bandmate, Verdine White, confirmed his passing on Sunday (January 1) with a touching tribute post on Instagram.

We are sad to report that Anita Pointer, founding member of the GRAMMY-winning group The Pointer Sisters, passed away on December 31 at the age of 74.  Pointer's family, in a statement obtained by CBS News, said, "While we are deeply saddened by the loss of Anita, we are comforted in knowing she is now with her daughter, Jada and her sisters June & Bonnie and at peace. She was the one that kept all of us close and together for so long. Her love of our family will live on in each of us. Please respect our privacy during this period of grief and loss. Heaven is a more loving, beautiful place with Anita there.”

These individuals touched our lives and shifted the culture with their timeless contributions. The post Remembering Influential Black People Who Passed Away in 2022 appeared first on NewsOne.

The "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Ellen" alum was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Tuesday.