Sister Edith Gonzalez remembered for compassion, humor, objectivity
For those who knew her, Sister Edith Gonzalez was much more than a spiritual leader.
View ArticleCaptain Peacock actor Frank Thornton dies
British actor Frank Thornton - best known as Captain Peacock in the long-running television comedy "Are You Being Served?" - has died at age 92, his agent said Monday.
View ArticleMember of music group "The Spinners" dies in FL
A former lead singer of the soul music group "The Spinners" has died in Orlando.
View ArticleMichael Roarty, man behind AB ad campaigns, dies
Michael Roarty, the marketing executive behind many of the iconic advertising campaigns that turned Anheuser-Busch into a beer industry superpower, has died. He was 84.
View ArticleAlternative musician Jason Molina dies in Ind.
Alternative singer-songwriter Jason Molina has died at his home in Indianapolis. He was 39.
View ArticleConn. man who helped get WWII photo published dies
A Connecticut man who helped get a groundbreaking photograph of dead American soldiers published during World War II, has died, his son said. He was 94.
View ArticleDr. Joseph Davis, long-time Miami-Dade medical examiner, dies
In his four decades as the county’s medical examiner, Dr. Joe Davis performed an estimated 10,000 autopsies.
View ArticleJim Barrett, influential California vintner, dies
James Barrett, a vintner whose chardonnay beat the French in a 1976 tasting that propelled California wines to international prominence, has died. He was 86.
View Article'Homeland' writer-producer Bromell dies at 66
A representative for Henry Bromell, an executive producer for the TV series "Homeland," says Bromell has died.
View Article'Sunday Kind of Love' singer Fran Warren dies
Fran Warren, whose 1947 recording of "A Sunday Kind of Love" was one of the classic hits of the big band era, has died.
View ArticleOpera singer, teacher Michael Rhodes dies
Michael Rhodes, an American opera singer and highly sought-after vocal coach who trained stars including German tenor Jonas Kaufmann, has died at the age of 89.
View ArticleHelen Kutsher of 'Borscht Belt' resort dies at 89
Helen Kutsher, who doted on generations of guests at one of the most famous "Borscht Belt" hotels, has died at 89.
View ArticleBritish horror author James Herbert dies at 69
He was a "Grand Master" of horror and rats were one of his specialties.
View Article'Deep Throat' co-star Harry Reems dies at 65
Harry Reems, the male star of the 1972 cultural phenomenon "Deep Throat," which brought pornography to mainstream audiences, has died at age 65.
View ArticleMezzo-soprano opera star Rise Stevens dies at 99
Mezzo-soprano opera star Rise Stevens, who sang with the Metropolitan Opera for more than 20 years spanning the 1940s and 1950s, has died. She was 99.
View Article‘Wacky’ Shenandoah Junior High teacher Morton S....
Rocky Raisen, who taught at Shenandoah Junior High School for 32 years, came up with all sorts of wacky ways to get kids excited about learning.
View ArticlePianist Bebo Valdés, giant of Cuban music, dies at 94
A former leader of ‘one of the great orchestras in Cuban music history passed away in Sweden. Bebo Valdés was 94.
View ArticleFormer Bears receiver Harlon Hill dies at 80
Harlon Hill, the former star receiver for the Chicago Bears whose name adorns the NCAA Division II player of the year trophy, has died. He was 80.
View ArticleChinua Achebe, celebrated Nigerian novelist, dies
The opening sentence was as simple, declarative and revolutionary as a line out of Hemingway:
View ArticleQuotes by Chinua Achebe, dead at age 82
Select quotes by Chinua Achebe, the pioneering African writer, government critic and advocate for African storytelling:
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