Remembering Blacks that died in 2012 of notability including Whitney Houston, Rodney King, Etta James, Sherman Hensley, Don Cornelius and Donna Summer

By Kathy Wray Coleman, Publisher, Editor-n-Chief, Cleveland Urban News. Com and The Cleveland Urban News.Com Blog, Ohio's Most Read Online Black Newspaper

Cleveland Urban News.Com remembers the following Blacks, known nationally and internationally, that passed away in 2012 and whose contributions will remain a part of America's legacy, and a source of pride to the Black community.

Whitney Houston (pictured), 48, pop icon

Sherman Helmsley, 74, television icon known for starring roles in "The Jefferson's" and "Amen"

Don Cornelius, 75, creator of Soul Train

Donna Summer, 63, Queen of Disco,

Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go

Michael Clarke Duncun, 54, actor noted for role in The Green Mile.

Rodney King, 47, known for the infamous police beating by a group of White police officers, that sparked the LA Riots in 1992.

Yvette Wilson, 50, actress and comedian, had role in televion shows "Moesha" and "The Parkers"

Jimmy Ellis, 74, lead singer of The Trammps

Etta James, 73, legendary singer/songwriter

Reach Cleveland Urban News.Com by email at editor@clevelandurbannews.com and by phone at 216-659-0473.

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