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On Wednesday, a statement released by the family of Madeleine Albright stated that she died and had been diagnosed with cancer.

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…

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…