Woody Weiser’s legacy: family, community and Miami’s first...
Sherwood “Woody’’ Weiser lavished his energy and money on his adopted home of Miami.
View ArticleLegendary Egyptian film actress Hind Rostom dies
Hind Rostom, a legendary actress from the golden era of Egyptian cinema, has died in Cairo. She was 82.
View ArticleDoctor among first to treat HIV/AIDS patients
Dr. Garland “Gary” Morey Jr., who was fighting HIV/AIDS in South Florida before most people knew its name, died last week after a long struggle with cancer. He was 57.
View ArticleFocus: HOPE co-founder Eleanor Josaitis dies at 79
Eleanor Josaitis, who co-founded the social services organization Focus: HOPE in the wake of Detroit's 1967 riots and worked to fight racism, poverty and injustice, died Tuesday. She was 79.
View ArticleRadio personality Fred Imus dies in Arizona at 69
A spokesman for Don Imus says that the controversial radio personality's brother, Fred Imus, has died in his Tucson home. He was 69.
View ArticleDr. Bernadine Healy, former head of NIH and American Red Cross, dies at 67
Dr. Bernadine Healy, a hard-charging cardiologist and educator who was the first woman to lead the National Institutes of Health and later commanded American Red Cross relief efforts after the 9/11...
View ArticleMarshall Grant, bass player who had role in Johnny Cash's sound, dies at 83
Marshall Grant, who played standup bass in Johnny Cash's original trio and helped create the legendary singer's distinctive, rhythmic sound in the 1950s, has died. He was 83.
View Article1st black Secret Service agent dies at age 82
Charles L. Gittens, who in 1956 became the first black Secret Service agent, has died. He was 82.
View ArticleGrand Ole Opry member Billy Grammer dies at 85
Billy Grammer, whose 1958 hit "Gotta Travel On'" hit the top of the charts and led to a long career on the Grand Ole Opry, has died. He was 85.
View ArticleNew Orleans civil rights activist Carlton Roy dies
Carlton J. Roy Sr., a black businessman who worked against segregation alongside influential New Orleans civil rights leaders such as the Rev. Avery Alexander and Dorothy Mae Taylor, has died. He was 94.
View ArticleWendy Fox, seabird rescuer, dies at 54
Wendy Fox, who chanced upon her life’s work of saving wildlife by happy coincidence on a South Florida pier, died of cancer Saturday, shortly after retiring as executive director of the...
View ArticleFederal appellate Judge Terrence Evans dies
Terence Evans, a federal appeals judge celebrated for injecting humor into his opinions and for eschewing legalese, died after a serious respiratory illness, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in...
View ArticleFormer Packers kicker Chandler dies of cancer at 76
One of the most underrated players of Vince Lombardi's dynasty in the 1960s died Thursday. Don Chandler, who kicked for the Packers' title teams in 1965, 1966 and 1967 passed away in Tulsa, Okla. The...
View ArticleEx-Packers, Giants kicker Don Chandler dead at 76
Don Chandler, a kicker and punter who was part of four championship teams with the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants, has died. He was 76.
View ArticleTributes planned for ex-Warrant frontman Jani Lane
As investigators searched for clues Friday as to what killed Jani Lane, the former lead singer of the metal rock band Warrant, his family and friends prepared for a pair of memorial services to honor...
View ArticleFormer Braves broadcaster Johnson dies at 87
Former longtime Braves broadcaster and pitcher Ernie Johnson Sr. has died.
View ArticlePioneering Miami-Dade Hispanic educator dies
Diego Garcia Jr. achieved a first when he was named principal of Miami Senior High in 1980.
View ArticleJani Lane, former lead singer of Warrant, dead at 47
John Kennedy Oswald, better known to music fans as Jani Lane, was best known for two songs: "Cherry Pie" and "Heaven," both of which he wrote but only one of which he actually liked.
View ArticleVeteran high school teacher dies at 91
Marian Harris Shannon devoted 40 of her 91 years to teaching students at her alma mater: Miami’s Booker T. Washington Senior High School, where she was instantly recognizable by the gardenia...
View ArticleDr. William L. Donley, family practitioner, dies at 60
Bill Donley was a “doctor’s doctor.” Literally.
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