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Hal Ketchum, Grand Ole Opry Member and ‘Small Town Saturday Night’ Singer Died at 67
Hal Ketchum has died at age 67. The country singer’s wife, Andrea, shared the news on his Facebook page on Tuesday. “With great sadness and grief, we announce that Hal passed away peacefully last night at home due to complications of Dementia,”…
Phyllis George, age 70, former Miss America and “NFL Today” broadcaster, is dead.
NBA Legend Kobe Bryant killed today in helicopter crash at 41
The Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. Mr. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was 41. The…
94-Year-Old Lee Iacocca car industry icon who helped create Ford Mustang died
IacoccaUS car industry legend Lee Iacocca, who played a significant role in the development of the Ford Mustang, has died aged 94. Lee helped rescued Chrysler from the brink of bankruptcy in the1980s and celebrated for his role in the…
92-Year-Old Michigan Democrat John Dingell Jr. has Died
The 92-Year-Old Michigan Democrat Michigan Democrat John Dingell Jr. was the longest-serving member of the United States Congress in history. He helped write most of the nation’s major environmental and energy laws. Dingel died Thursday, February 7, 2019, his wife…
Webmaster & Author Dominican-Born Raglan Riviere Died Today
His daughter left the sad news on his FaceBook account: I’m Jacqueline Pearson, daughter of Raglan Riviere and sister to Emile Riviere, informing you of our Dad’s passing away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of July…
Tributes are pouring in for legendary NHL coach Pat Quinn, who died on Sunday was 71.
Pat Quinn, who passed away at age 71 after a lengthy illness in Vancouver General Hospital on Sunday, was many things to many people. He dearly will be missed. He touched plenty of lives and that was easy to see…
Muriel Siebert – died from complications due to cancer.
Muriel Siebert, 80, was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. She began her financial career in 1967 with the founding of Muriel Siebert & Co. Inc. She was elected to the NYSE in…
Anthony Keith “Tony” Gwynn, Sr. died at age 54
Anthony Keith “Tony” Gwynn, Sr. (May 9, 1960 – June 16, 2014), nicknamed Mr. Padre and Captain Video, was an American professional baseball player who played 20 seasons (1982–2001) in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres. The…
Phil Lesh Dies at 84: Founding member of the Grateful Dead.
The founding member of the Grateful Dead, the iconic rock band’s renowned bassist and founding member, Phil Lesh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. His death was posted on his Instagram account, confirming his death. Phil Lesh dies at…
Dead is Sal Hoss, 94, Lebanon’s five-time Prime Minister
Salim Hoss (Sal Hoss), a stalwart figure in Lebanon’s political landscape, passed away at 94, leaving a legacy of leadership and dedication to his country. The former five-time Prime Minister played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s history during…