Former Detroit Lions Star Dead At 56

Former Detroit Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins is dead at 56, and his family believes CTE played a role.

Mickey Lolich, Hero Of The 1968 World Series For The Detroit Tigers, Dies At 85

After his baseball career, Lolich was in the doughnut business in the Detroit suburbs, making and selling them for 18 years.

Detroit Radio Icon Dead At 82

A Detroit broadcasting legend, who was on the air for nearly 40 years, died Friday.

​Dr. Leslie R. Cohen, age 73.

Service Tuesday 12 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie.

Thomas Gumbleton, Detroit Catholic Bishop Who Opposed War, Dies At 94

Thomas Gumbleton, a Catholic bishop in Detroit who for decades was an international voice against war and racism, died Thursday. He was 94.

John Sinclair, Pot Activist Immortalized In Lennon Song, Dies In MI

John Sinclair, a music producer and counterculture figure whose prison term for pot busts inspired a John Lennon song, has died in Detroit.

Well-Known Detroit Pastor The Rev. Charles G. Adams Dies, But His Legacy Lives On

"Charles Adams went home empty because he gave it all to us and for that, we are very grateful," NAACP Chapter President Rev. Anthony said.

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags For Identified World War II Soldier

Army PFC Lowell Smith was assigned in January 21, 1945 to attack German forces. Smith was reported missing following the battle.

On This Day In 2009: Detroit's First African-American City Council President Dies

A Detroit school and a city park is named in Erma Henderson’s honor. So is the City Hall’s auditorium.

Detroit Board Of Police Commissioners Vice-Chair Dies

Martin Jones, the vice chair of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, was found dead in his vehicle, according to Detroit police.

GoFundMe Made In Memory Of K-9 Killed By Suspected Drunken Driver

K-9 Rex was in his handler's SUV when it was struck by a speeding car on a road that had been closed for hours, police said.

Mary Wilson, Longest-Reigning Original Supreme, Dies At 76

Mary Wilson, who with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, made up the first successful configuration of The Supremes, died in Las Vegas.

Public Arrangements To Be Held For Wayne County Sheriff Who Died

Members of the public will have two opportunities to pay their respects to Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, who died Thursday.

Jewel Ware, Longtime Wayne County Commissioner, Dies At 66

County officials described her as trusting, and said they had lost a "dear friend."

'He Was Larger Than Life' Service Held For Detroit Firefighter

A service was held for Detroit Fire Sgt. Sivad Johnson, who died Aug. 21 saving three young girls from drowning in the Detroit River.

Beloved Detroit Tigers Star Al Kaline Dies At 85

The right fielder was a 15-time All-Star, won 10 Gold Gloves and was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1980 in his first year of eligibility.

Rep. Isaac Robinson Dies At Age 44

State Rep. Isaac Robinson (D-Detroit) has died. He was 44.

Obituary: Barbara J. Reincke

Barbara served the White Sox organization in numerous capacities, most recently as Assistant to the Chairman, Jerry M. Reinsdorf.

John Dingell, Longest-Serving U.S. Congressman, Dies At 92

The Michigan Democrat served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1955-2015.

Obituary: Edward James Naines

Ed retired from Commonwealth Edison after 30 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and lately, watching old westerns.

Funeral Set For Aretha Franklin

The funeral will be private, but fans will have a chance to say goodbye.

Aretha Remembered: Friends Pay Their R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Hillary Clinton, Smokey Robinson and many others share their grief over the death of the iconic Motown singer.

Aretha Franklin Is Dead: Queen of Soul Had Pancreatic Cancer

Legendary Motown singer Aretha Franklin has died after a long illness. She was 76.

Art Van Elslander, Art Van Founder, Dies At 88

The furniture magnate saved Detroit’s Thanksgiving parade.

Michigan Man Lived With Dead Woman For Month: Police

Police say they do not suspect foul play in the woman's death, but wonder why he kept her body.

Legendary Sports Broadcaster Dick Enberg Found Dead

The iconic sports broadcaster got his start at Central Michigan, and went on to call NFL, NBA and MLB games, as well as the Olympics.

Detroit Marine, Lover Of Planes, Newlyweds: Mississippi Plane Crash Victims

Marine Sgt. Julian Kevianne, one of 16 military members killed in a fiery plane crash in Mississippi, long wanted to be a Marine.

Good Samaritan Doctor Dies Of Injures In I-96 Crash

Dr. Cynthia Ray, 47, died Wednesday of injuries sustained when she stopped to help teenagers trapped in Jeep after rollover accident.

Michigan Woman Who Inspired ‘The Burning Bed’ Book, Movie Dies

After Francine Hughes doused her ex-husband with gasoline and set him on fire, America’s conversation about domestic violence changed.

Pro Wrestler, Detroit Native George ‘The Animal’ Steele, Is Dead

Known for his green tongue and unpredictable on-mat antics, professional wrestler George “The Animal” Steele has died.

Mike Ilitch Public Visitation Events This Week In Detroit

Memorial events for the business and sports scion are planned at Comerica Park and at Fox Theatre Grand Lobby.

Mike Ilitch Dies at 87

The founder of Little Caesar's and a household name in Detroit died at the age of 87.

Detroit Native Barbara Tarbuck, ‘General Hospital’ Star, Dies

The actress, who had dozens of TV, film and theater credits on her resume, began her career at age 9 on WWJ-AM Radio’s “Storyland.”

Sylvia Rector, Longtime Detroit Free Press Food Critic, Dies at 66

Sylvia Rector not only gave a seal of approval that readers trusted, but she also bolstered Metro Detroit’s emerging restaurant scene.

Slain Wayne State Police Officer Collin Rose: Vigil, Viewing, Funeral Set

A long procession of police officers expected to accompany officer’s body from church to cemetery.