#Obituary

#Obituary

The indie rock icon Steve Albini, known for his work as an audio engineer, has passed away at age 61. [ more ]

Rex Murphy, a well-known writer and journalist, passed away at 77 after battling cancer. [ more ]

Dabney Coleman, acclaimed character actor known for comically macho roles, passed away at 92 in California. [ more ]

O.J. Simpson, a football great and former cultural icon, has passed away at the age of 76 after battling cancer.

Despite being accused of killing his ex-wife and her friend, Simpson was found not guilty in 1995 after a nationally televised trial that captivated the country. [ more ]

Jean Carnahan, the first woman to represent Missouri in the U.S. Senate, has died at the age of 90.

Her family released a statement saying she passed away following a brief illness. [ more ]

Former Red Sox player Dave McCarty, a 2004 World Series champion, passed away at 54 from a cardiac event. [ more ]

Senior U.S. District Judge Roger Hugh Lawson Jr. wrote his own obituary to avoid trite phrases used by funeral home hacks.

Lawson had a colorful life outside of the law, including interests in fishing, camping, and working on his farm. [ more ]

Judge Hugh Lawson despised traditional obituaries and wrote his own.

Judge Lawson was known for his wit and exceptional writing skills. [ more ]

Pat Logue made significant contributions to LGBTQ+ rights through groundbreaking legal cases at Lambda Legal.

Logue's legacy includes landmark victories for LGBTQ+ individuals, such as the Jamie Nabozny case and Lawrence v. Texas. [ more ]

Billy Muranishi Jr. was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cooking wild game.

He was a kind and considerate individual who had a positive impact on the people around him and inspired others to be their best. [ more ]

Robert Jenkins was a longtime Berkeley resident and ham radio enthusiast.

He was a member of the Stationary Engineers Local 39 Union for over 25 years. [ more ]

Former NHL player Chris Simon passed away at 52.

Simon had a lengthy NHL career playing for various teams and had notable achievements. [ more ]

Max Spiegelman had a successful law career, was an active sports enthusiast, and was highly respected in his community.

His dedication to family, love for sports, and involvement in the community are highlighted in his obituary. [ more ]

Andreas Brehme, scorer of the winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final, has passed away at 63.

Brehme played for Bayern Munich, Kaiserslautern, and Inter Milan, winning Bundesliga titles and Serie A title. [ more ]

Jan Sorensen, former Walsall manager and ex-Denmark striker, has passed away at 68.

Sorensen managed Walsall, with Ray Graydon later taking the team to promotion to the second tier. [ more ]

Brant Alyea, a former major league outfielder, has passed away at the age of 83.

Alyea played for the Washington Senators, Minnesota Twins, Oakland A's, St. Louis Cardinals, and Boston Red Sox during his career. [ more ]

Vic Davalillo, a two-time World Series champion and the first Venezuelan-born player to win a Gold Glove, has died at the age of 84 or 87.

He had a successful career in the major leagues, primarily as an outfielder, and was known for his defensive skills. [ more ]

Venezuelan baseball player Vic Davalillo passed away at the age of 84 or 87, depending on conflicting sources.

Davalillo was the first Venezuelan-born player to win a Gold Glove. [ more ]

Norman Jewison, Oscar-nominated film director, has died at the age of 97.

Jewison founded the Canadian Film Centre (CFC), training over 2000 members and supporting more than 195 films through their program. [ more ]

Norman Jewison, the Canadian-born director known for his diverse range of films, has passed away at the age of 97.

Throughout his career, Jewison tackled social issues such as racism and injustice in his films.

His film 'In the Heat of the Night' won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1967. [ more ]

Norm Snead, a former NFL quarterback, passed away at the age of 84 after battling an illness.

Snead had a successful career, making four Pro Bowls and throwing for over 30,000 yards. [ more ]

Former Brooklyn Mayor and Police Sgt. Richard H. Balbier died at the age of 82.

Balbier served admirably in the Brooklyn Police Department for 33 years and loved the city of Brooklyn.

Balbier was remembered as a quiet man with a dry sense of humor. [ more ]

Michael Blakemore, acclaimed stage director, dies at 95.

Blakemore was the only Broadway director to win Tony Awards for both best play and best musical in the same season. [ more ]

Writing your own obituary can provide peace of mind for your loved ones when you pass away.

Focus on creating a sense of community in your daily life. [ more ]

Rosalynn Carter, former first lady, has passed away at the age of 96.

She was a close advisor to Jimmy Carter during his presidency and continued to work as a global humanitarian.

She lived with dementia and had been in declining health for several months. [ more ]

The radio program "This American Life" is produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago and airs on many NPR member stations.

An obituary incorrectly suggested that NPR produces the show. [ more ]