Huge names in the entertainment world died this year, including Diane Keaton, Robert Redford, Ozzy Osbourne, Roberta Flack and Brian Wilson.

Legendary R&B singer D’Angelo died on Oct. 14. He was 51. TMZ reported that the singer’s death came after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His death sent shockwaves through the music world.

The R&B world has had its share of heartbreak in 2025. And, sadly, another legend’s name has joined the list of those lost in 2025. As the clock quickly winds down on this year, the following is a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Earlier this month, one of the three members of Tony! Toni! Toné!

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up When D’Wayne Wiggins, his younger brother Raphael Saddiq and ...

LOS ANGELES — D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group Tony! Toni! Tone! behind the classic 1990s jams “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” and (Lay Your ...

D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group Tony! Toni! Tone! behind the classic 1990s jams “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” and (Lay Your Head on My) ...

D’Wayne Wiggins, who helped found the Grammy-nominated R&B trio Tony! Toni! Toné!, died Friday (March 7) morning following a year-long battle with bladder cancer. He was 64 years old. Wiggins’ family ...

Oakland music legend D’Wayne Wiggins — who reached platinum-plus heights as a founding member of the immensely popular Bay Area R&B act Tony! Toni! Toné! — died March 7 after a lengthy battle with ...