6 Celebrities Who Died Today

hello everyone and thank you for watching another video on our peaceful tribute channel in today's top headlines we'll share news about recently passed away celebrities and pay tribute to their legacies before we begin Please Subscribe and give this video a thumbs up let's get started and thank you shecky Green born Fred Sheldon Greenfield on April 8th 1926 died on December 31 2023 at the age of 97 he was a well-known American comedian who Rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s for his energetic nightclub performances in Las Vegas during World War II sheeky served in the United States Navy he began his comedy career in New Orleans before moving on to become a headliner at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas sheeky was known for his unique comedic style and appeared in a variety of TV shows and films including combat and the Ed Sullivan Show despite his struggles with depression bipolar disorder and Stage Fright he had a significant impact on the entertainment industry offstage sheeky was a big fan of thoroughbread racing and he even had a champion horse named after him he owned several nightclubs and was involved in humanitarian efforts including the establishment of Saint Jude's Ranch for abused children sheeky green died peacefully at his home in Las Vegas Leaving a lasting Legacy in the worlds of comedy and entertainment rest in peace shecky green Eddie Bernice Johnson a trailblazing American politician died at the age of 88 on December 31 2023 leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking achievements she broke barriers as the first registered nurse elected to congress in 1992 becoming the dean of Texas's Congressional Delegation during the 116th United United States Congress her commitment to Public Service began earlier when she became the first black woman elected to public office in Dallas in 1972 Johnson who was born on December 3 1935 in Waco Texas went from AJ Moore High School to St Mary's College of notredame where she earned her nursing certificate at the age of 16 she later earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Texas Christian University and a master of public public administration from Southern Methodist University after overcoming racial and gender barriers Johnson previously served in the Texas House and Senate where she advocated for Health Care education racial equity and fair housing she confronted discrimination by testifying in federal court and requesting a Justice Department investigation into harassment of black students in her community Johnson served 10 terms in the United States House of Representatives consistently winning elections with significant support she chaired the water resources and environment subcommittee which led Congress to override President Bush's veto of the Water Resources development act she was a vocal opponent of the Iraq resolution in 2002 arguing that diplomacy should take precedence over unilateral military action Johnson's Legacy however is not without controversy in 2000 she voted against counting Florida's electoral votes and in she was investigated for scholarship violations Johnson was a member of alphaa alpha sori Incorporated and the links in her personal life she died in Hospice Care leaving a void in American politics but an indelible mark on civil rights health care and education Eddie Bernice Johnson's Journey was one of perseverance breaking down barriers and advocating for a more just Society rest in peace Eddie Bernice Johnson John Pilger an Australian journalist died of lung cancer in London on December 30 2023 at the age of 84 pilger's significant career spanned five decades and he was known for his critical stance on American Australian and British foreign policies pilder began his journalism career in 1958 after being born on October 9 19 39 in Bondi New South Wales his documentary filmmaking career began with the Quiet Mutiny in 1970 which eliminated light on the impact of the Vietnam War on American soldiers pilger's extensive work included documentaries on the Cambodian genocide the pulpot regime's aftermath in Cambodia and the teamour conspiracy pilger's critical viewpoints were shared by the mainstream media where he worked for the Daily Mirror and wrote for the new Statesmen he accused the media including the BBC of repeating government propaganda emphasizing the importance of unbiased reporting piller's criticism was not limited to foreign policy he also expressed concern about the role of the media during the Iraq War and its failure to represent civilian perspectives he continued to criticize mainstream journalism highlighting its ties to corporate interests pilder was married to journalist scarth flet with whom he had a son Sam in 1973 he and journalist Yvonne Roberts had a daughter Zoe Pilger in 1984 John pilger's death brought to a close a prolific career that shaped Global perspectives leaving a legacy of fearless journalism that challenged the status quo rest in peace John Pilger Vinnie buroughs an American Stage actor born on November 15 1924 died on December 25 2023 at the age of 99 tapping off an extraordinary career in theater she made her Broadway debut at a young age in the Wisteria trees frustrated by the lack of black women's roles she wrote her own plays and onew woman shows which she performed in over 6,000 theaters on four continents buroughs was honored with an Obi award for lifetime achievement in 2020 for her outstanding contributions to theater her activism reached the United Nations where she focused on women's issues in southern Africa in 1980 she joined the women's Institute for freedom of the press as an associate promoting women's media buroughs received the Paul Robeson award in 1986 and was recognized by the international Communications Association and a u dco in 2014 for her outstanding contributions to the Arts and Community she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the theater for the new City's love and courage Gayla in 2018 Vinnie Burrow's Legacy includes a trailblazing career in theater breaking down barriers for black women and a commitment to social causes leaving an indelible mark on both the state and activism rest in peace Vinnie Burrows Leslie Coleman mccan an American jazz pianist and vocalist died of pneumonia on December 29 2023 at the age of 88 mccan was born on September 23 1935 in Lexington Kentucky into a musical family he grew up playing tuba and drums and was mostly self-taught as a Pianist mcan's career took off in the early 1960s when he recorded for Pacific Jazz with his Trio in 1969 his album Swiss Movement with saxophonist Eddie Harris became popular and it included the anti-vietnam mo song compared to what he pioneered Soul Jazz by incorporating funk soul and World rhythms and he was among the first to use electric piano and synthesizers in jazz despite a stroke in the mid 1990s mccan returned to music in 2002 with the release of Pump It Up in addition to his musical contributions he demonstrated his abilities as a painter and photographer Les mcan's influence can be found in Hip Hop where nearly 300 artists have sampled his work including A Tribe Called Quest Doctor Drew nass and Snoop Dogg his influence on the intersection of jazz and popular music is still felt today rest in peace lesan Sandra Reeves Phillips died on December 29 2023 at the age of 79 after being born on December 23 1944 she was well known for her abilities as an actress writer and singer in the United States her Broadway debut in raisin in 1973 marked the start of a successful career she appeared in numerous stage Productions throughout her career earning a Joseph Jefferson award nomination for low down dirty Blues in 2010 and a drama League award for outstanding performer for Rin on the TOA on Broadway Reeves Phillips made notable film appearances in films such as the Happy Hooker 1975 round midnight 1986 Lean on Me 1989 and For Love or Money 1993 she made her mark on television with roles in homicide life on the street and law order notably her performance in round midnight earned her a nomination for the NAACP image Awards Sandra Reeves Phillips made significant contributions to the Arts and her Legacy lives on through her influential work in various entertainment mediums she will be remembered for her dedication talent and passion for the craft rest in peace Sandra Reeves Phillips

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Published: Tue Jan 02 2024