Published June 16, 2026, thenews.com.pk
Danny Simmons, the brother of Rev Run and Russell Simmons, has passed away at the age of 72.
He was a renowned abstract expressionist painter, poet, published author, philanthropist, and co-founded the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation with his brothers in 1995.
Russell announced the devastating news of his elder brother’s passing on Instagram on behalf of his family.
The 68-year-old entrepreneur and writer wrote, “It is with a profound sense of loss that we honor and celebrate the life of Danny Simmons Jr., a beacon of love and creativity.”