deaths

Chuck Varga, known as Sexecutioner, a founding member of shock rock band GWAR, has died after battling cancer. His death was announced September 25 by

Brandi Carlile paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died August 25 at 80, saying the country music icon accepted her for being gay at a time when she didn't

Hayden Panettiere, the actress and singer best known for her role as Juliette Barnes on the musical drama Nashville, has died at 36. A cause of death was

Mary Morello, a lifelong activist and former high school history teacher who founded Parents for Rock and Rap, has died. She was 102.