American musician (1974–2025).

Born February 11th, 1974 in Richmond.

Died October 14th, 2025 at 51 years old in New York City (pancreatic cancer). ^[ref]

D'Angelo Russell

Born February 23rd, 1996 in Louisville.

Dizzy Gillespie

Born October 21st, 1917 in Cheraw.

Died January 6th, 1993 at 75 years old

J Dilla

Born February 7th, 1974 in Detroit.

Died February 10th, 2006 at 32 years old

Luther Vandross

Born April 20th, 1951 in New York City.

Died July 1st, 2005 at 54 years old

Duke Ellington

Born April 29th, 1899 in Washington, D.C..

Died May 24th, 1974 at 75 years old