On the City Council, Holden represented the predominantly Black 10th District, becoming a spokesperson for the poor and middle class in South Central and southwestern L.A.
Herman broke many barriers in her prolific career, and the outpouring of praise since her death suggests how she empowered others to do the same.
Former Lakers forward Stan Love, the father of NBA star Kevin Love and brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love, has died, according to his son. He was 76.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alumna Jiggly Caliente, who was also a judge on ‘Drag Race Philippines,’ died shortly after her right leg was partially amputated due to a ‘severe infection.’
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain’s Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, has died.
Actor Lar Park Lincoln, known for her time on ‘Knots Landing’ and mentoring aspiring actors, died this week at age 63. She leaves an ‘unforgettable mark on Hollywood,’ her studio said.
David Thomas, the live-wire frontman for experimental rockers Pere Ubu, has died. He was 71.
Sophie Nyweide, a former child actor whose brief career included roles in the films ‘Mammoth,’ ‘Noah’ and ‘Bella,’ has died. She was 24.
The hitmaking producer also worked with the Cars, Cheap Trick, Ozzy Osbourne and Alice Cooper.
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