Ivana Trump, a former model and businesswoman, died at age 73. She was the ex-wife of ex-president Donald Trump. “I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that Ivana Trump has…
Patrick Watson, a broadcasting legend whose work in the industry spanned over five decades and helped create a trove of iconic Canadian content, has died. He was 92. Through work as a producer, author, television host and more, Watson helped…
SYDNEY, Australia — Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds, who has died after a single-vehicle auto accident, was a big-hitting allrounder who built a credible test career and was an exemplar of Australian sport’s prized larrikin tradition. He was 46. “Australian…
Estelle Harris, who hollered her way into TV history as George Costanza’s short-fused mother on “Seinfeld” and voiced Mrs. Potato Head in the “Toy Story” franchise, has died. She was 93. As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put an indelible…
BRISBANE, Australia (A.P.) —The Australian-born cricketer Shane Warne, whose artful and record-breaking spin bowling on the cricket field was matched by his impish allure and often controversial career off the pitch. He was remembered by athletes, actors, prime ministers, rock…
NEW YORK (AP) — Emile Francis, (“The Cat”) the diminutive goalie who became a Hall of Fame coach and general manager with the New York Rangers, died. “Emile’s passion and dedication to the Rangers organization and growing the game of…
Jon Zazula passed away in Florida surrounded by his brother, daughters, granddaughters, and friends. He was one of Megaforce Records co-founders, that launched the iconic label and released the first albums from Metallica, Anthrax, and many others, together with his…
Howard Hesseman, who made a career by portraying off-the-wall characters, none more popular than the disc jockey Johnny Fever on the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, has died. He was 81. Hesseman died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles of complications…
NEW YORK (AP) — Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his “Bat Out of Hell” album and such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as “Paradise By the Dashboard Light,” “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” and “I’d Do…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born Michael King Jr. on January 15, 1929. He led an American civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He was the son of early civil rights activist and minister Martin Luther King Sr.…
ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Reeves’ talents off the field were recognized early on by Tom Landry. Reeves was still suiting up for the Dallas Cowboys when Landry made him a playing coach. He is dead at 77. At 37, Reeves…
