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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit dead at 93: Royal Palace

Former Queen Sirikit of Thailand died at age 93 on Friday night after her condition worsened and treatment for a blood infection failed.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago

Dave Ball, one half of synth pop band Soft Cell, dies at 66

Almond announced his musical partner's death on Facebook Thursday. It is hard to write this, let alone process it, but it is with the greatest sadness that the other half of Soft Cell, the wonderful brilliant musical genius David Ball, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday night, Almond said. The singer said Ball had been ill for a while and seen his health decline in recent years, but gave no cause of death.
Music
Philosophy
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Remembering Dennis Wayne Rothermel, philosophy professor who wrote about peace, filmmaking and food

Dennis Wayne Rothermel, longtime California State University, Chico philosophy professor and film scholar, died Oct. 5 at 76, leaving extensive publications and passions for art.
#chess
fromFortune
3 days ago
Board games

American chess prodigy turned grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29, cause unknown | Fortune

fromFortune
3 days ago
Board games

American chess prodigy turned grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29, cause unknown | Fortune

Music
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Chess world mourns grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, dead at 29 DW 10/21/2025

Daniel Naroditsky, 29-year-old grandmaster, beloved chess educator and commentator, died unexpectedly; the chess community mourned while his family requested privacy.
#doug-martin
#ace-frehley
#journalism
#diane-keaton
Film
fromBustle
1 week ago

Nancy Meyers Says Diane Keaton Was "Like A Sister" In Touching Tribute

Diane Keaton died Oct. 11 at 79; friends and collaborators remembered her with tributes recalling her humor, vulnerability, and memorable presence.
Film
fromsilive
1 week ago

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton had Staten Island 'Godfather' connection

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actress known for roles including Kay Adams in The Godfather and Annie Hall, died at age 79; cause of death remains unknown.
New York Islanders
fromsilive
1 week ago

Staten Island obituaries for Oct 16

Joan R. Speranza, 92, lifelong Port Richmond resident and parishioner, died; survived by sons Frank and Rocco and daughter Janet Speranza.
New York City
fromsilive
1 week ago

Staten Island obituaries for Oct 15

Patricia Dellomo (Kavanagh), devoted wife and mother of two sons and nine granddaughters, died Oct. 12; Mass will be held at St. Teresa's Church.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Hugely loved' EastEnders star dies aged 88

BBC Tony Caunter, who played Roy Evans in EastEnders, has died aged 88, his family has announced. The actor played a car dealer with a love interest for Pam St Clement's character Pat Butcher, in the British soap from 1994 to 2003. In a statement, his family said he died "peacefully" on Monday evening at Eastbourne District General Hospital, just eight days after his wife of 63 years, Fran.
Television
Film
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Movie Poster Legend Drew Struzan Dead at 78

Drew Struzan, legendary movie poster artist, died at 78 on October 13 after battling Alzheimer's disease.
Music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Grammy-winning R&B singer D'Angelo dies at 51

D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer famed for 'Untitled (How Does It Feel)', has died at 51.
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
1 week ago

Stephanie 'Tanqueray' Johnson, Who Went Viral For 'Humans Of New York' Post, Dies At 81 - Blavity

Stephanie 'Tanqueray' Johnson passed away last night after suffering a severe stroke. She will be most remembered for holding the world in thrall with her no-holds-barred storytelling about life as a burlesque dancer in the 1970s.
Media industry
California
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Philip Ross Beaudoin

Philip Ross Beaudoin (Ross/Spud), July 15, 1936 – October 10, 2025; survived by wife Renata, children and grandchildren; funeral Mass October 18, 2025.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Diane Keaton was a fiercely independent Hollywood icon

Diane Keaton sustained a fiercely independent, award-winning five-decade career and resisted slowing down while remaining grounded despite immense fame.
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Jerome Lee Storm

His Army tenure included station stops in Missouri, Paris, France, and the San Francisco Presidio. He served as a Sergeant. Upon completing his military service, Jerry returned to North Dakota and enrolled in college. It was through his rural upbringing and military service that Jerry learned his core values of self-sufficiency, hard work, and fair dealing - values that served him well and made him known as a man of integrity.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Moody Blues singer and bassist John Lodge dies aged 82

It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that John Lodge, our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother, has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us. As anyone who knew this massive-hearted man knows, it was his enduring love of his wife, Kirsten, and his family, that was the most important thing to him, followed by his passion for music, and his faith.
Music
#sister-jean
US news
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Elizabeth Aanja "Betty" Rundell

Elizabeth Aanja 'Betty' Rundell died September 28, 2025; born April 12, 1949; devoted mother and retail executive who raised three sons and cherished her grandchildren.
World news
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Arturo Gatti Jr., son of late boxing legend, dies

Arturo Gatti Jr., 17-year-old son of Hall of Famer Arturo Gatti, has died, confirmed by the World Boxing Association and social-media posts.
New York City
fromThe Mirror US
2 weeks ago

Legendary restaurant leader of New York food emporium Zabar's dies at 97

Saul Zabar, owner and president of Zabar's in New York City, died at 97 from a brain bleed after leading the store for 70 years.
Food & drink
fromThe Takeout
2 weeks ago

The King Of NYC's Legendary Zabar's Deli, Saul Zabar, Dead At 97 - The Takeout

Saul Zabar, co-owner of Zabar's gourmet market, died at 97 after a brain bleed; he helped grow the family store into a Manhattan culinary institution.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 weeks ago

Pedro and Paco Gavina of Family-Owned Gavina Coffee Die at 80 and 81

California-based Gaviña Coffee Company announced that two of its longtime leaders - brothers Pedro Lázaro Gaviña and Francisco Marcos "Paco" Gaviña - have died. Paco died July 29 at the age of 81. Pedro died Sept. 11 at the age of 80. Representing the third generation of the Gaviña business, which traces its roots back to Cuba, the brothers were instrumental in building the company into a national coffee supplier while maintaining close ties to the industry through volunteerism and events.
Coffee
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Mass. police chief dies suddenly

Bolton Police Chief Luke Hamburger died suddenly; he served with the Bolton force since 2005 and became chief in July 2024.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Manchan Magan married in hospital before he died, funeral hears as mourners pay tribute to 'true Irishman' and 'beautiful human'

Prolific documentary-maker and environmentalist Manchán died aged 55 of cancer; his brother celebrated his simple life, global influence and enduring creative legacy.
#jilly-cooper
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
21 years ago

Edith Pettinato honors her son's legacy

Edith Pettinato, an 80-year-old lifelong Village resident and active PTA volunteer, died of heart failure on July 4 and is survived by family.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

NYPD hero cop Joseph Michael Herbert, who nabbed notorious 'New York Zodiac Killer,' dead at 68

Retired NYPD Deputy Chief Joseph Herbert, 68, served 38 years, arrested Heriberto Seda (the New York Zodiac Killer), and died Sept. 30 in Rockaway Beach.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-Pompey, Leicester and Sheff Wed owner Mandaric dies

Milan Mandaric, former owner of Portsmouth, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday, has died at 87 after a short illness.
Television
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Broadcaster and writer Manchan Magan dies aged 55

Mr Magan, a Dublin-born documentary-maker, broadcaster and Irish-language author, has died after producing acclaimed TV and radio programmes and writing several books.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Only Fools and Horses actor Patrick Murray dies aged 68

Patrick Murray, the actor best known for playing Mickey Pearce in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, has died aged 68. In 2021 Murray revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer and had an operation to remove a lung tumour in its early stages. He said in 2022 that his oncologist had told him his lung cancer was cured and that the tumour in my liver was shrinking, but in April 2023 he revealed it had returned.
Television
New York City
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

Eugene Dockter Jr., former Staten Island FDNY borough commander, dies at 86

Eugene "Gene" Dockter Jr., a lifelong Staten Islander and FDNY borough commander, died Sept. 23 at age 86.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Primatologist Jane Goodall dies, aged 91 DW 10/01/2025

Jane Goodall, aged 91, has died on October 1, 2025; she revolutionized ethology and championed global conservation.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Syracuse basketball great Moten dies at age 53

He was one of the most underrated college basketball players of all time. I believe some people took his ability for granted because he made it look so easy. Lawrence was one of our greatest players and one of the best in the history of the Big East Conference.
National Basketball Association
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Parking Cop Finder App Gets Shut Down

A parking-cop tracking app was shut down for officer safety, while local reports cover an RV encampment sweep, Harris protests, and cultural news.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Claudia Cardinale, legend of Italian cinema, dies at 87 | Fortune

The fact I'm making movies is just an accident.
Film
US news
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Former Chair Of Top 15 Biglaw Firm Passes Away - Above the Law

Alfred Youngwood, former Paul Weiss chair and distinguished tax attorney, died at 87.
#dickie-bird
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Longtime Pats executive Bobby Grier dies at 82

Bobby Grier, a longtime NFL coach and personnel executive for the Patriots, Texans and Dolphins, died at 82 after a seven-decade football career.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

The shadow of his smile: Remembering David Stabler * Oregon ArtsWatch

Of the many things to remember about David Stabler, the one that keeps coming back to me is his smile, a wide delighted upturn at the corners of his mouth that set his moustache twitching and traveled northward to his eyes, which were in on the joke. Isn't life grand? it seemed to say. Can't we just scoop it all up?
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Mike Kupper, former Times sports writer and editor, pens his final farewell

But what a life it was! Realizing fairly early that at 5-foot-8 and 130 pounds, a desired career as an athlete was not realistic, Mike thought that if he couldn't play the games well, maybe he could write well about them and set out to become a sportswriter. And, with some fantastic breaks along the way, he became one, first at his hometown newspaper, the Waukesha (Wis.) Freeman, then on to 25 years at the Milwaukee Journal, capping his career with a 23-year stint as senior assistant sports editor at the Los Angeles Times.
Media industry
Health
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

DJ Colm Hayes' wife Anne dies after six years of treatment for cancer

Anne Laird-Caffrey died after a six-year battle with cancer; she is survived by husband Colm Hayes, children and extended family, and funeral arrangements are provided.
fromFortune
1 month ago

'I wrote that Eatbeat column so fast one day that I never expected it to be repeated': Marilyn Hagerty, viral Olive Garden reviewer, dies at 99 | Fortune

She was everywhere and she loved it and it was a wonderful experience, although she had to ask my brother what does it mean if you go viral. She didn't know that," Gail Hagerty said. "She used to say that if you were going to have 15 minutes of fame and if you were 86, you had to do it soon. You couldn't wait.
Food & drink
#robert-redford
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Film

Robert Redford death latest: 'He was charismatic, intelligent, intense' - Barbra Streisand, Jane Fonda and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Hollywood icon

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Film

Robert Redford death latest: 'He was charismatic, intelligent, intense' - Barbra Streisand, Jane Fonda and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Hollywood icon

Business
fromBusline News
1 month ago

Longtime Bus Industry Journalist Bruce Sankey Dies - Busline News

Bruce Sankey, founding editor of Bus & Motorcoach News, died at 82 after a long, influential career in newspaper journalism and motorcoach publications.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Founding Partner Of Top 20 Biglaw Firm Passes Away - Above the Law

Larry Hoffman, founding partner of Greenberg Traurig, died at 95 after guiding the firm's national-to-global expansion and shaping its leadership and legacy.
#podcasting
fromRAIN News
1 month ago
Media industry

Podcast Pioneer Todd Cochrane dies at 61

Todd Cochrane, podcasting pioneer and founder of RawVoice and Blubrry, died September 8, leaving a lasting legacy in podcasting.
fromPodcaster News
1 month ago
Podcast

Remembering Site Founder Todd Cochrane - Podcaster News

Todd Cochrane, 61, passed away; he was a podcasting pioneer, entrepreneur, beloved family man, and cherished friend who supported others' success.
US news
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Richard Brenneman, muckraking Berkeley Daily Planet reporter

Richard Brenneman, a prolific Berkeley reporter who chronicled development battles and civil-rights issues, died April 12 at 78 of esophageal cancer.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'An unfathomable tragedy.' Lloyd Young, Globe photo editor and avid athlete, dies at 57.

He had begun his career shooting photos for his high school yearbook and college newspaper, though, and always remembered what a simple slice-of-life picture means for those who aren't famous or immersed in a startling news event. Away from work, he photographed his sons' high school sports events and kept doing so after they graduated because he knew photos are treasured memories that linger for years on everything from refrigerators to social media pages.
Boston
#john-burton
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
US politics

Unabashed California liberal and former US Rep. John Burton dies at 92

John Burton, a liberal San Francisco Democrat and longtime advocate for labor, foster children and the poor, died at 92.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
California

Longtime California political leader John Burton dies at 92

John Burton, a longtime California political leader, died at 92 after a decades-long career in state and federal government and Democratic leadership.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Bill Christine, award-winning horse racing reporter and author, dies at 87

Williard "Bill" Christine Jr., an award-winning horse racing journalist, died at 87 after a three-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
SF music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Bruce Loose, Vocalist of Hardcore Titans Flipper, Dies at 66

Bruce Loose, Flipper's vocalist and bassist, died at 66 on September 5, believed to have suffered a heart attack while recovering from a stroke.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Davey Johnson, who won 2 World Series with Orioles, managed Mets to title, dies at 82

Davey Johnson, two-time World Series champion and 1986 Mets manager, died at 82 after a long illness in Sarasota, Florida.
US news
fromComplex
1 month ago

Helen Vanwinkle, Content Creator Known as Baddie Winkle, ...

Helen Vanwinkle, known as Baddie Winkle, died at age 97 on September 4, 2025.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Westcor CEO Mary O'Donnell dies

Mary O'Donnell was a title insurance innovator who grew a regional firm into a national company using technology and analytics and served as ALTA president.
Arts
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Dorothy Marsh, social worker, purchasing agent, artist

Dorothy Yvonne Marsh, a 98-year-old social worker, business leader, community activist, arts enthusiast, and devoted wife and mother, passed away in Berkeley.
California
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Remembering Malik Cross, Scraper Bike team member, youth mentor, and father

Malik Cross was a creative, hardworking Oakland native who loved church, Scraper bikes, cars, and community-oriented entrepreneurship, passing away at age 33.
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