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NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Rick Derringer, 'Hang On Sloopy' and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' rock guitarist, dies at 77

Rick Derringer, influential guitarist and musician, has passed away at the age of 77, leaving a lasting legacy in the music industry.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Rick Derringer, 'Hang On Sloopy' and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' rock guitarist, dies at 77

Rick Derringer, influential guitarist and musician, has passed away at the age of 77, leaving a lasting legacy in the music industry.
#hollywood
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Lesbian journalist Victoria A. Brownworth dead at 69

Victoria A. Brownworth, prominent journalist, passed away at 69 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis and cancer.
#rick-derringer
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Rick Derringer dies at 77; musician who had a hit with Hang On Sloopy' also produced songs for Weird Al' Yankovic

Iconic guitarist Rick Derringer, known for hits 'Hang On Sloopy' and 'Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo', has passed away at 77.
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Rick Derringer dies at 77; musician who had a hit with Hang On Sloopy' also produced songs for Weird Al' Yankovic

Iconic guitarist Rick Derringer, known for hits 'Hang On Sloopy' and 'Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo', has passed away at 77.
#legacy
NYC music
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Singer Jill Sobule Dies in Minneapolis House Fire at the Age of 66-Just One Day Before She Was Scheduled To Perform in Her Hometown of Denver

Jill Sobule, renowned for her influential music and advocacy, tragically passed away at 66 in a house fire, one day before a scheduled performance.
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Jill Sobule, singer of iconic songs 'I Kissed a Girl' and 'Supermodel,' dead at 66 in house fire

Jill Sobule, renowned singer-songwriter known for her LGBTQ+ anthems, died in a house fire at age 66, leaving behind a powerful legacy.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85

Justice David H. Souter, known for his liberal rulings, passed away at 85, leaving behind a complex legacy.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Brian Glanville, journalist lauded as the greatest football writer', dies aged 93

Brian Glanville, a revered football writer, has passed away at 93, leaving a significant legacy in sports journalism.
NYC music
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Singer Jill Sobule Dies in Minneapolis House Fire at the Age of 66-Just One Day Before She Was Scheduled To Perform in Her Hometown of Denver

Jill Sobule, renowned for her influential music and advocacy, tragically passed away at 66 in a house fire, one day before a scheduled performance.
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Jill Sobule, singer of iconic songs 'I Kissed a Girl' and 'Supermodel,' dead at 66 in house fire

Jill Sobule, renowned singer-songwriter known for her LGBTQ+ anthems, died in a house fire at age 66, leaving behind a powerful legacy.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85

Justice David H. Souter, known for his liberal rulings, passed away at 85, leaving behind a complex legacy.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Brian Glanville, journalist lauded as the greatest football writer', dies aged 93

Brian Glanville, a revered football writer, has passed away at 93, leaving a significant legacy in sports journalism.
#health
#politics
NYC politics
fromsyracuse
2 days ago

Former Congressman, who represented NY for nearly 50 years, dies at 94

Charles Rangel, notable African American politician, died at 94, leaving a significant legacy in U.S. politics.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Princeton student found dead in lake was diagnosed with bipolar disorder

Lauren Blackburn, a Princeton student, died after battling bipolar disorder, raising awareness about mental health issues.
MMA
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Georgia O'Connor, beloved and unbeaten British boxer, dies at 25

Georgia O'Connor, an undefeated boxer, passed away at 25, leaving a profound impact on the boxing community.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Princeton student found dead in lake was diagnosed with bipolar disorder

Lauren Blackburn, a Princeton student, died after battling bipolar disorder, raising awareness about mental health issues.
MMA
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Georgia O'Connor, beloved and unbeaten British boxer, dies at 25

Georgia O'Connor, an undefeated boxer, passed away at 25, leaving a profound impact on the boxing community.
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Lovey Del Sarto

Lovey Del Sarto, a devoted mother and cherished grandmother, lived her life with integrity, pursuing her passions deeply and leaving a lasting legacy of love.
SF LGBT
Miami Dolphins
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Former Dolphins defensive lineman Randy Crowder dies. And notes on 12 personnel issues

Randy Crowder, a notable NFL player for the Dolphins and Buccaneers, passed away at 72, remembered for both his talent and challenges faced.
#gerry-connolly
fromtime.com
1 week ago
US politics

Gerry Connolly Dies At Age 75. Here's How the Democratic Congressman Fought For the Federal Government

fromtime.com
1 week ago
US politics

Gerry Connolly Dies At Age 75. Here's How the Democratic Congressman Fought For the Federal Government

#public-service
#george-wendt
Beer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

George Wendt dies at 76; actor played fan favorite Norm Peterson on Cheers'

George Wendt, famed for his role as Norm on Cheers, has passed away at 76, leaving a legacy in television and theater.
Beer
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'He will be missed forever' - Cheers star George Wendt dies aged 76

George Wendt, renowned for his role in 'Cheers', passed away peacefully in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of beloved performances.
Beer
fromConsequence
1 week ago

George Wendt, Norm From Cheers, Dead at 76

George Wendt, beloved actor known for his role in Cheers, has passed away at 76, leaving behind a legacy in comedy and family.
Beer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

George Wendt dies at 76; actor played fan favorite Norm Peterson on Cheers'

George Wendt, famed for his role as Norm on Cheers, has passed away at 76, leaving a legacy in television and theater.
Beer
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'He will be missed forever' - Cheers star George Wendt dies aged 76

George Wendt, renowned for his role in 'Cheers', passed away peacefully in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of beloved performances.
Beer
fromConsequence
1 week ago

George Wendt, Norm From Cheers, Dead at 76

George Wendt, beloved actor known for his role in Cheers, has passed away at 76, leaving behind a legacy in comedy and family.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

'My 600-lb Life' star Latonya Pottain dead at 40 as heartbreaking final hours are revealed

Latonya Pottain, known from Season 11 of 'My 600-lb Life,' passed away at 40 due to congestive heart failure, leaving her family in mourning.
Black Lives Matter
#broadway
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96

Broadway composer Charles Strouse, known for iconic musicals, died at 96, leaving behind a legacy of influential music in theater.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC music

Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dead at 96

Charles Strouse, the iconic composer of Broadway, passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of beloved musical theater classics.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96

Broadway composer Charles Strouse, known for iconic musicals, died at 96, leaving behind a legacy of influential music in theater.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dead at 96

Charles Strouse, the iconic composer of Broadway, passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of beloved musical theater classics.
#mlb
Chicago White Sox
fromParade
2 weeks ago

Former Baseball All-Star Chet Lemon Dead at 70

Chet Lemon, three-time MLB All-Star and 1984 World Series champion, passed away at age 70 after battling serious health issues.
Chicago White Sox
fromYahoo Sports
2 weeks ago

Chet Lemon, former All-Star outfielder for the White Sox, dead at 70

Chet Lemon, former MLB All-Star, passed away at 70, remembered for his extraordinary career and struggles with health issues post-retirement.
Chicago White Sox
fromParade
2 weeks ago

Former Baseball All-Star Chet Lemon Dead at 70

Chet Lemon, three-time MLB All-Star and 1984 World Series champion, passed away at age 70 after battling serious health issues.
Chicago White Sox
fromYahoo Sports
2 weeks ago

Chet Lemon, former All-Star outfielder for the White Sox, dead at 70

Chet Lemon, former MLB All-Star, passed away at 70, remembered for his extraordinary career and struggles with health issues post-retirement.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Indiana man who died in plane crash wrote own comedic obit: 'I am completely dead now'

"Hello. I am Gary. I am completely dead now. I am surprised that it took this long to happen."
Writing
#community
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

Beloved Long Island teacher and soccer coach dead after suffering medical emergency in front of students: 'Her legacy lives on'

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

Beloved Long Island teacher and soccer coach dead after suffering medical emergency in front of students: 'Her legacy lives on'

#film
#community-impact
#music
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Jill Sobule, singer-songwriter behind the gay anthem 'I Kissed a Girl,' dies at 66.

Jill Sobule, celebrated singer-songwriter, passed away in a house fire, leaving behind a legacy of impactful music and cultural contributions.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Jill Sobule, Singer of Supermodel' and I Kissed a Girl,' Dies in a House Fire

Jill Sobule, acclaimed singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Supermodel' and 'I Kissed a Girl', tragically died in a house fire at age 66.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Andy Bey, Jazz Singer Renowned for His Vocal Range, Dies at 85

Andy Bey was a legendary jazz singer and pianist, known for his remarkable vocal range and influential contributions to the American Songbook.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Joel Krosnick, Longtime Cellist of Juilliard String Quartet, Dies at 84

Joel Krosnick, influential cellist of the Juilliard String Quartet, died at 84, leaving a legacy of excellence in both contemporary and classical music.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Jill Sobule, 'I Kissed a Girl' singer-songwriter, dies in house fire

Jill Sobule, bisexual musician and pioneer of queer representation in music, tragically passed away in a house fire at age 66.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Jill Sobule, singer-songwriter behind the gay anthem 'I Kissed a Girl,' dies at 66.

Jill Sobule, celebrated singer-songwriter, passed away in a house fire, leaving behind a legacy of impactful music and cultural contributions.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Jill Sobule, Singer of Supermodel' and I Kissed a Girl,' Dies in a House Fire

Jill Sobule, acclaimed singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Supermodel' and 'I Kissed a Girl', tragically died in a house fire at age 66.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Andy Bey, Jazz Singer Renowned for His Vocal Range, Dies at 85

Andy Bey was a legendary jazz singer and pianist, known for his remarkable vocal range and influential contributions to the American Songbook.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Joel Krosnick, Longtime Cellist of Juilliard String Quartet, Dies at 84

Joel Krosnick, influential cellist of the Juilliard String Quartet, died at 84, leaving a legacy of excellence in both contemporary and classical music.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Jill Sobule, 'I Kissed a Girl' singer-songwriter, dies in house fire

Jill Sobule, bisexual musician and pioneer of queer representation in music, tragically passed away in a house fire at age 66.
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Remembering Jan Dawson, My Mother-in-Law (Twice) | MZS | Roger Ebert

It took a long time to be able to write about Jan. Every time I sat down to try it, I was overcome with a sadness I couldn't describe.
Writing
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Obituary: David Doyle, businessman and son of of legendary hotelier whose time in charge of the family business repeatedly hit the headlines

"I can't honestly say that there was a time when I didn't want to go into the hotel business."
London politics
#david-souter
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85

Former Justice David Souter, known for his unexpected liberal stance, passed away at 85, leaving a significant legacy on the Supreme Court.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died

Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, influential for two decades, has passed away at age 85.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

David Souter dies; a Republican who became a liberal darling as Supreme Court justice

Justice David H. Souter, a former Supreme Court Justice, has passed away at the age of 85, remembered for his liberal judicial legacy and humility.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85

Former Justice David Souter, known for his unexpected liberal stance, passed away at 85, leaving a significant legacy on the Supreme Court.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died

Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, influential for two decades, has passed away at age 85.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

David Souter dies; a Republican who became a liberal darling as Supreme Court justice

Justice David H. Souter, a former Supreme Court Justice, has passed away at the age of 85, remembered for his liberal judicial legacy and humility.
#television
Humor
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Actress and comedian Ruth Buzzi dead at 88

Ruth Buzzi, renowned actress from 'Laugh-In', passed away at 88 after battling Alzheimer's complications.
Independent films
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

James Foley, director behind 'House of Cards,' 'Fifty Shades' and 'Fear,' dead at 71

James Foley, renowned director, passed away at 71, remembered for his impactful film and television career.
Humor
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Ruth Buzzi, comedy sketch player on groundbreaking series 'Laugh-In,' dies at 88

Ruth Buzzi, iconic 'Laugh-In' star, has passed away at 88, leaving a rich legacy in comedy and a memorable character, Gladys Ormphby.
Humor
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Ruth Buzzi, Purse-Wielding Gladys of Laugh-In,' Is Dead at 88

Ruth Buzzi, beloved for her role on 'Laugh-In,' passed away at 88 due to Alzheimer's complications.
Humor
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Ruth Buzzi dies at 88; actor co-starred in groundbreaking sketch comedy Laugh-In'

Ruth Buzzi, iconic actress from 'Laugh-In', dies at 88 after a long career marked by memorable performances.
Silicon Valley food
fromEater SF
3 weeks ago

Iconoclastic San Francisco Bakery Owner Lawrence Lai, an Aesthetic Visionary of Sweetness, Dies at 53

Lawrence Lai, the influential owner of Craftsman and Wolves, passed away at 53, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional pastries and genuine warmth.
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Illinois man's obituary rips White Sox for pitiful MLB record: 'Couldn't face' another season

'He couldn't face another White Sox season after last year's record-breaking meltdown,' the obituary reads.
Chicago White Sox
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Child actor Millena Brandao dead at 11 after at least 12 cardiac arrests

"She arrived with her unconscious in my husband's arms. Then, she opened her eyes and regained consciousness," Thays told Brazilian news outlet G1.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Former Cambridge and Northampton forward Youngs dies

Youngs will be remembered as a gifted player who graced the Abbey Stadium with intelligence, poise, and skill during his time from 1997 to 2003.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Actress and 'Laugh-In' comedian Ruth Buzzi dies at 88

Ruth Buzzi, beloved comedian from Laugh-In, has passed away at 88 after battling Alzheimer's disease.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

'Floribama Shore' star Kirk Medas dead at 33 after 'severe' illness

"We lost our brother, our best friend, our heart - Kirk. I was at the beach when I felt it. Before the call even came, a dolphin kept coming up to me, as if to say goodbye."
Miami food
#family
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Law

NJ father beaten to death defending daughter remembered as 'invincible man' and fun-loving flat-Earther: 'The man, the myth, the legend'

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Law

NJ father beaten to death defending daughter remembered as 'invincible man' and fun-loving flat-Earther: 'The man, the myth, the legend'

fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Stan Love, Athlete With a Beach Boys Connection, Dies at 76

Stan Love, a former professional basketball player and longtime caretaker of Brian Wilson, has passed away at 76 after a long illness.
LA Lakers
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
1 month ago

RuPaul's Drag Race Star Jiggly Caliente Dies at 44

Jiggly Caliente, beloved Drag Race star, passed away on April 27, 2025, after a serious health setback, leaving behind a lasting legacy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Alexis Herman, the first Black secretary of labor in U.S. history, dies at age 77

Alexis Herman, the first Black leader of the U.S. Department of Labor, passed away at age 77, leaving a legacy of civil rights advocacy.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Lulu Roman, 'Hee Haw' comedian who became a gospel singer after trading drugs for God, dies at 78

Lulu Roman has been a dear friend for over 40 years. We loved her. Such a talented person. A great entertainer, a great singer and a wonderful Christian lady.
Women
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Romford pensioner 'found dead in bed after painkiller overdose'

It seems to me that it is arguable the toxicity played a causative or contributory role in the death. It was not the sole factor, but nonetheless it seems to have been a more than trivial factor.
London politics
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Chuck Connelly, Combative Neo-Expressionist Artist, Dies at 70

Chuck Connelly, renowned Neo-Expressionist artist known for dramatic paintings, passed away at 70 from cancer, leaving a legacy of impactful artwork.
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