Robert "Bobby" Felder, a celebrated jazz musician, educator, and bandleader, has died at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of jazz archives, mentorship, and performances that spanned over 60 years in the Washington, D.C., music scene.

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Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler, a longtime Washington, D.C., pastor and social justice advocate, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of faith-rooted activism and community leadership.

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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a prominent civil rights, religious, and political figure, died at 84, leaving behind a legacy of fighting for justice, equality, and peace for the marginalized and oppressed.

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Pierpont Mobley, a White House appointee, veteran activist, and champion of District small businesses, died on Jan. 22, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to equal employment and justice for all.

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Raymond A. Savoy, founder of the Langston Junior Boys and Girls Golf Club, a legendary figure in the District, has died at 83, leaving behind a legacy of teaching golf to hundreds of youth and inspiring many with his success in sports and his commitment to helping others.

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Claudette Colvin, a 15-year-old girl who refused to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus in 1955, inspiring the Civil Rights Movement, died at 86 due to natural causes in Texas.

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John Forté, a Grammy-nominated artist, songwriter and producer, was found dead at 50 in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, with no signs of foul play; he had previously been arrested in 2000 on drug trafficking charges and had since rebuilt his life and career, becoming an active presence in the local arts community.

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Aaron Marckell Williams, a 26-year-old photographer and member of Greater Mount Calvary Church, was tragically killed in a crash caused by a reckless driver while on his way to take photos for his church.

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Richard Smallwood, a world-renowned gospel singer and eight-time Grammy-nominated artist, died Tuesday due to complications from kidney failure, leaving behind a legacy of inspiring music that has touched generations of people.

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In 2025, a number of notable figures died, including Derrick Ward Sr., Irv Gotti, Alvin Poussaint, Jerry Butler, Gwen McCrae, Roberta Flack, Angie Stone, Roy Ayers, U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel, Sly Stone, Ananda Lewis, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, D'Angelo and others.

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