Bill Withers has died, The Associated Press reports. According to The AP, the legendary soul singer-songwriter, behind enduring hits like “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean on Me,” and “Lovely Day,” died from heart complications on Monday, March 30. He was 81 years old. Born in rural West Virginia, Bill Withers endured poverty and heartbreak from an early age, with his father dying when he was 13. After a stint in the Navy, Withers moved to the Bay Area, and in his late twenties he took up the guitar and began to make music.

Rogers died at his home from natural causes under hospice care, surrounded by family.

Lorenzo Brino, who starred in "7th Heaven," has died ... TMZ has learned. The 21-year-old actor was killed when he lost control of his Toyota Camry and it struck a pole. Brino was the only occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead. The accident occurred last Monday around 3 AM in San Bernardino County, but the name of the victim was not confirmed ... until now.

After an early breakthrough on light and matter, he became a writer who challenged climate science and pondered space exploration and nuclear warfare.

The advent of the personal computer wasn’t just about making these powerful machines available to everyone, it was also about making them accessible and usable, even for those lacking a computer science degree. Larry Tesler, who passed away on Monday, might not be a household name like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, but his contributions to making computers and mobile devices easier to use are the highlight of a long career influencing modern computing.

The publicity-shy Mr. Portis earned a modest but devoted readership and accolades as America’s “least-known great writer.”

Paula Kelly, an acclaimed actress who starred on Broadway, in films such as "Uptown Saturday Night" and on TV in "Night Curt" and "The Women of Brewster Place" has died at age 76.

Renowned for doing his own stunts, he also starred on such shows as 'Hawaiian Eye' and 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' and on the miniseries 'Centennial.'

Ms. Ben Mhenni used her blog to expose violence against protesters in the revolt that led to the government’s overthrow, and then to the Arab Spring.

Kirk Douglas, one of the great Hollywood leading men whose off-screen life was nearly as colorful as his on-screen exploits in movies like "Spartacus" and "Champion," has died, according to his son, actor Michael Douglas. He was 103.

Winner of the math world’s equivalent of a Nobel, he puzzled out equations describing the vibrating of strings, the flow of heat and the movement of water.

Kobe Bryant has died.

Members of the iconic comedy group lead tributes to their "outrageously funny" co-star, who has died aged 77.

Monty Python star Terry Jones has died at the age of 77, his agent has said. Jones was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2016. A statement released by his family said: “We are deeply saddened to have to announce the passing of beloved husband and father, Terry Jones.

Jimmy Heath, a prolific saxophonist, composer and bandleader who played alongside some of the biggest names of jazz, including Miles Davis and John Coltrane, has died. Heath died Sunday morning in Loganville, Georgia of natural causes, his grandson told NPR. He was 93 years old. His family was at his side, including his wife of 60 years, Mona Heath, his children Mtume and Rozie, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his brother, drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath.

The actor Derek Fowlds, best known for starring in Yes Minister, has died at the age of 82. Fowlds played the private secretary Bernard Woolley in the BBC sitcom – a satire of British politics – between 1980 to 1984. He also starred in its sequel, Yes Prime Minister, opposite Sir Nigel Hawthorne and Paul Eddington from 1986 to 1988, and later played Oscar Blaketon in the long-running ITV police drama Heartbeat.

Controversial author and government adviser was diagnosed with cancer six months ago

NEW YORK (AP) — Elizabeth Wurtzel, whose blunt and painful confessions of her struggles with addiction and depression in the best-selling “Prozac Nation” made her a voice and a target.

Willis also co-wrote hits for Earth, Wind & Fire and is a Songwriters Hall of Fame member.

Edward Aschoff, who started covering college football for ESPN as an SEC reporter in 2011 and began a more expanded national role in 2017, died Tuesday at age 34.