Sacha Jenkins, Journalist Turned Documentarian, Dies

Sacha Jenkins, Journalist Turned Documentarian, Dies

Sacha Jenkins, the journalist and filmmaker, has died, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. According to reports, Jenkins was 54. Born in Philadelphia, Jenkins had an extensive journalistic career across several publications. He began his career by founding one of the first magazines about graffiti art called, Graphic Scenes & Xplicit Language. He co-founded the hip-hop…

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Dalene Young, ‘Little Darlings’ and ‘Cross Creek’ Screenwriter, Dies at 85

Dalene Young, ‘Little Darlings’ and ‘Cross Creek’ Screenwriter, Dies at 85

Dalene Young, the screenwriter whose credits included the coming-of-age comedy-drama Little Darlings, featuring Tatum O’Neal and Kristy McNichol, and the Mary Steenburgen-starring drama Cross Creek, has died. She was 85. Young died May 9 in Portland, Oregon, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease, her husband, director Robert Martin Carroll, announced. Young received a Daytime Emmy nomination…

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Johnny Rodriguez, Hispanic Country Music Star and “That’s the Way Love Goes” Singer, Dies at 73

Johnny Rodriguez, Hispanic Country Music Star and “That’s the Way Love Goes” Singer, Dies at 73

Johnny Rodriguez, the chart-topping Hispanic country music star and “That’s the Way Love Goes” singer, has died. He was 73.  Rodriguez’s daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, announced his death on social media on Friday. “Dad was not only a legendary musician whose artistry touched millions around the world, but also a deeply loved husband, father, uncle and…

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