Hayes family announce funeral and give thanks
Isaac Hayes's family have announced his funeral details in Cordova, Tennessee and thanked fans, while his son Ike Dirty paid tribute.…
Obituaries
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Isaac Hayes died of a stroke, police say
Documents filed by Isaac Hayes' family doctor show he suffered a stroke before being found unconscious at home, according to police.…
Isaac Hayes dies aged 65
Soul singer Isaac Hayes was found dead at his Memphis home, aged 65, having been known for Theme From Shaft and later his voice as Chef in South Park.…
Jo Stafford dies aged 90
Singer Jo Stafford, known as 'GI Jo' for her popularity with servicemen in the Second World War, has died at home in Los Angeles aged 90 after heart failure.…
Stuart Sobol dies aged 50
US artist manager Stuart Sobol, affiliated to The Firm since 2004, has died of complications from pneumonia at the age of 50.…
Joy Division members plead for Ian Curtis headstone
Former Joy Division members Peter Hook and Stephen Morris have spoken out after Ian Curtis's headstone was stolen from Macclesfield Cemetery.…
Mel Galley dies
Former Whitesnake guitarist Mel Galley has died aged 60 from oesophageal cancer, with tributes from David Coverdale, Chris Evans and Justin Hayward.…
Tour manager Mooney dies
US tour manager Michael 'Tom' Mooney, who worked with Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan and Rod Stewart, has died aged 64 of a heart attack.…
Brazilian samba singer Jamelao dies aged 95
Brazilian samba star Jamelao has died aged 95 from multiple organ failure, three days after being admitted to hospital in Rio.…
Esbjörn Svensson of EST dies aged 44
Pianist Esbjörn Svensson of the Esbjörn Svensson Trio has died aged 44 following a diving accident.…
Tributes paid at Bo Diddley funeral
Friends and family paid tribute to Bo Diddley at his funeral in Florida, where a gospel band played his music and mourners chanted 'Hey Bo Diddley'.…
Kevin Greening died of drugs overdose
An inquest has found former Radio 1 DJ Kevin Greening died from mixed drugs toxicity after a bondage session with boyfriend Sean Griffin, ruled a misadventure.…