Brian Matusz (1987–2025), former Baltimore Orioles pitcher

Brian Matusz was a left-handed pitcher best known for his years with the Baltimore Orioles in the 2000s and 2010s. 

Takeoff (1994–2022), rapper with Migos

Takeoff was a rapper with the hip hop trio Migos, known for hits including “Bad and Boujee.”

Shinzo Abe (1954–2022), longtime Japanese prime minister

Shinzo Abe was the prime minister of Japan from 2006 to 2007 and 2012 to 2020, the country’s longest-serving prime minister.

Naya Rivera (1987–2020), actress who starred as Santana Lopez in “Glee”

Naya Rivera was an actress best known for her role as Santana Lopez in the hit musical TV series “Glee.”

Twitter vs. 2017 Celebrity Death Scares

2017 has been in terms of celebrity deaths. Where 2016 was front-loaded with shocking numbers of major Baby Boomer-era celebrities dying young in the early months of the year, so far 2017 has seen us bid farewell to , , , and just a handful of other well-known stars.

Getting the Last Word on Politics (in Your Obituary)

Voters cherish the right to voice approval of (or displeasure at) at elected officials' behavior. Sometimes, personal politics even pop up in obituaries. Below are some of the funniest times when people used obituaries as a last chance to make their political views heard.

This Speech from a High School Senior with Cancer Is Truly Inspirational

Senior year in high school tends to be a whirlwind. For Jake Bailey, it was also a time to come to terms with the grim reality of cancer.