Geoffrey Deuel (1943–2024), Chisum co-star

Geoffrey Deuel was an actor best known for his roles in the John Wayne movie “Chisum” and the soap opera “The Young and the Restless.”

Tommy Cash (1940–2024), country singer and brother of Johnny Cash

Tommy Cash was a country musician who enjoyed 11 Top 40 country hits, including three straight in the Top 10. He was the brother of country icon .

Drew Gordon (1990–2024), former Philadelphia 76ers forward

Drew Gordon was a power forward with such basketball teams as the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as the older brother of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon. 

Albert "Tootie" Heath (1935–2024), giant of jazz percussion 

Albert "Tootie" Heath was a jazz percussionist who played with , , Herbie Hancock, and others, including his own brothers in Heath Brothers.0

Eddie Van Halen (1955–2020), legendary Van Halen guitarist

Eddie Van Halen was co-founder and iconic guitarist for the hard rock band Van Halen.

Maurice Petty (1939–2020), legendary race car engine builder

Maurice Petty was a NASCAR Hall of Fame engine builder and the brother of racing legend Richard Petty.

Charles Evers (1922–2020), civil rights legend

Charles Evers, the brother of civil rights icon , was the first black elected mayor of a Mississippi city since the Reconstruction era.

Darick Campbell (1966–2020), lap steel guitarist with the Campbell Brothers

Darick Campbell was the lap steel guitarist with the gospel band the Campbell Brothers.

Jorge Santana (1951–2020), guitarist for Malo and Carlos Santana’s brother

Jorge Santana was the guitarist for Malo, who had a 1972 hit with “Suavecito.” He was also the younger brother of Carlos Santana.

Henri Richard (1936–2020), Montreal Canadiens legend

Henri Richard was an all-time great with the Montreal Canadiens, playing with the hallowed franchise 20 seasons and winning 11 Stanley Cups, an NHL record. He was nicknamed “The Pocket Rocket” — because of his 5-foot-7-inch height and because he was the younger brother of Canadiens legend . Henri Richard racked up over 1,000 points during his Hall of Fame career. He scored the cup-winning goals in 1966 and 1971. The center was known for his playmaking abilities, twice leading the NHL in assists.

Danny Tidwell (1984–2020), “So You Think You Can Dance” runner-up

Danny Tidwell was the runner-up on season three of “So You Think You Can Dance,” the dance competition series that airs on Fox. Tidwell trained at the Krov Academy of Ballet as a teenager and had danced with the American Ballet Theatre. His brother Travis, also a dancer, finished second on “So You Think You Can Dance” in season two.

George Chambers (1931–2019), Chambers Brothers bassist

George Chambers  was the bass player for the pioneering psychedelic soul rock band, the Chambers Brothers. George and his brothers Lester, Joe, and Willie started singing in church together as children in Mississippi and formed the band in Los Angeles in the mid-1950s. They started out as a gospel group but later became known in the LA folk music community and were invited by to play at the Newport Folk Festival. The band went electric, adding drummer Brian Keenan, making them one of the first interracial bands. They embraced psychedelic soul music and had a huge hit in 1968 with “Time Has Come Today.” They continued to perform and record as the Chambers Brothers until the mid-1970s. George would go back to gospel music and he would occasionally get back together with his brothers and perform.

Art Neville (1937–2019), keyboardist and singer with the Neville Brothers and the Meters

Art Neville was a keyboardist and singer who was a founding member of the Neville Brothers and the Meters. Known as “Poppa Funk,” Neville was a staple of the New Orleans music scene, who helped shape the city’s signature sound. The Meters, formed in 1965, were among the originators of funk, performing their own songs as well as backing artists including Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, and . They were honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. In 1977, Neville founded the Neville Brothers along with his brothers Aaron, Charles, and Cyril. Their notable songs include “Sister Rosa” and “Healing Chant,” which won a Grammy Award in 1989. In later years, Neville formed the Funky Meters along with some members of the original group. He continued playing with them until his retirement in late 2018.

Henry Bloch (1922–2019), co-founder of tax preparation giant H&R Block

The H&R Block founder was a beloved philanthropist in his hometown of Kansas City.

Edward Nixon (1930–2019), brother of President Richard Nixon

Edward Nixon was the youngest brother of President Richard Nixon and worked on his brother's presidential campaigns in 1968 and 1972.

Bob Einstein (1942–2019), “Super Dave” actor

Starred in “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

Robert F. Kennedy: Icon of Hope

While the death of is often seen as the symbolic moment when the nation lost its post-war afterglow and plunged headlong into the tumult of the 1960s, it was also a time when America came together as a nation in mourning. The assassination of President Kennedy's younger brother Bobby Kennedy less than five years later, however, took on a different tone.

Tony Kinman (1956–2018), country punk pioneer

Co-founded the bands Rank and File and the Dils.

Charles Neville (1938–2018), saxophonist for the Neville Brothers

Charles Neville, saxophonist and founding member of the Neville Brothers, has died at the age of 79, according to multiple news sources.

Jerry Van Dyke (1931–2018), beloved “Coach” sidekick

Jerry Van Dyke, the younger brother of Dick Van Dyke, struggled for decades to achieve his own stardom before clicking as the dim-witted sidekick in television's "Coach."

Malcolm Young (1953–2017), founding member of AC/DC

Malcolm Young, founding member of Australian hard rock band AC/DC, has died, according to multiple news sources. His death was announced on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. He was 64.

Keith Wilder (1951–2017), singer for 1970s disco/funk hit-makers Heatwave

Keith Wilder, singer for 1970s disco/funk hit-makers Heatwave, died Oct. 29, 2017, his daughter Lisa Wilder announced in an Instagram post Monday.

George Young (1946–2017), co-wrote the hit song “Friday on My Mind” with the Easybeats

Producer for AC/DC on their first five albums.

Gregg Allman (1947–2017), Allman Brothers frontman

Gregg Allman, the singer-songwriter and musician who was a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, died Saturday, May 27, 2017. He had recently been in poor health. He was 69.

What It Feels Like to Lose a Sibling

Advice from grief and loss experts on how to cope with the death of a sibling.

Charlie Murphy (1959–2017), Chappelle's Show comedian

Charlie Murphy, a comedian known for his work on "Chappelle's Show" who was Eddie Murphy’s older brother, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017, of leukemia, according to multiple news sources. He was 57.

Phil Chess (1921–2016), Chess Records co-founder

Phil Chess, who co-founded the legendary Chess Records label, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, in Arizona, according to multiple news sources. He was 95.

My Brother's Suicide Was a Wake-up Call That I Almost Didn't Answer

My brother killed himself more than a dozen years ago. A decade later, I finally asked for help.

Ralph Stanley (1927–2016), bluegrass banjo player

Ralph Stanley, the influential, Grammy Award-winning bluegrass musician, died June 23, 2016, according to multiple media sources. He was 89.

Adult Loss of a Sibling

No other loss in adult life is as neglected as the death of a brother or sister.

Phil Everly Remembered

Brothers Phil and Don Everly helped shape the sound of rock 'n' roll and won the hearts of millions in the process.

Remembering Car Talk's Tom Magliozzi

Tom Magliozzi and his brother Ray were the co-hosts of NPR's weekly radio show, Car Talk, where they were known as "Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers."

Oregon Teen Dies While Trying to Save Brother

When his younger brother was in danger, Alex Smith didn't hesitate.

JFK: 20 Things to Know About John F. Kennedy

How much do you know about John F. Kennedy's early life and his personal time away from the Oval Office? Learn more with a few of our favorite facts about JFK.

Fan's Obit Rocks Cleveland

For years, brothers and Browns fans Bill and Scott Entsminger joked about the zinger they would put in their obituaries.

Maurice Gibb, the Quiet Bee Gee

Maurice Gibb was known as “the quiet one” among the Bee Gees – he was much less of a front man than his brothers Robin and Barry. But don’t write off his contributions to the group.

Groucho the Great

From vaudeville to Hollywood to television, for nearly 70 years Groucho Marx was one of the all-time great kings of comedy.

Robin Gibb, Disco Superstar

Robin Gibb and his brothers leave a musical legacy like few others. Their music dominated the disco era.

Robert Sherman's Catchy Tunes

Robert B. Sherman wrote songs that are bound to stick in your head for hours – maybe even days – after you hear them. Sherman was one half of the Sherman Brothers songwriting team, along with younger brother Richard. In addition to "it's a small world (after all)" – the most played song on earth – they wrote other Disney park classics like “The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room” and “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow,” theme song for Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. Before you write them off, you should know that they also wrote more movie scores than any other songwriting duo in history.

Duane Allman, Guitar Hero

Duane Allman packed some incredible guitar playing into a few short years, and decades after his death, he's still considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

Identical Twins

We're celebrating the annual Twins Days festival by spotlighting a few sets of identical twins.

Andy Gibb, In the Shadow of the Bee Gees

Teen idol Andy Gibb had a slew of hits in the late 1970s but struggled to emerge from the shadow of his older siblings. On his birthday, we take a look back.

David Ruffin, Temptations Showman

David Ruffin was lead singer for The Temptations on some of their best-loved hits.

Catfish Collins Played Rhythm Guitar for P-Funk and James Brown

Even if you know the name Bootsy Collins , you may not be familiar with the man who got him into music in the first place:his big brother Phelps, aka (19432010).

Theo Albrecht, Unknown Billionaire

He hadn’t spoken publicly since 1971. The last photograph taken of him was snapped in 1987. He was once kidnapped for 17 days, and liked growing orchids. Oh, and he had an estimated net worth of $16.7 billion...