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fromSearch Engine Roundtable
17 hours ago

The Industry Mourns The Loss Of Andy Drinkwater - Experience SEO & Friend To The Search Industry

Andy Drinkwater, a UK-based SEO with over 25 years' experience, passed away before Christmas and was deeply active in the SEO community.
#brigitte-bardot
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboard player with The Cure, has died aged 65

"Quiet, intensive, intuitive, constant and hugely creative, 'Teddy' was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story. "Looking after the band from 1984 through 1989, he became a full member of The Cure in 1990, playing guitar, six string bass and keyboard on the Wish (1992), Wild Mood Swings (1996), Bloodflowers (2000), Acoustic Hits (2001), and The Cure (2004) albums, as well as performing more than 400 shows over 14 years."
Music
National Football League
fromSun Sentinel
5 days ago

Rich McGeorge, Dolphins assistant coach for both Don Shula and Jimmy Johnson, dies at 77

Rich McGeorge, former Dolphins assistant offensive line coach and College Football Hall of Famer, died at 77 in Durham, N.C.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Remembering Donald Hongisto, president of Merritt College and other Peralta campuses

Don moved to San Francisco in 1942 with his parents and younger brother Richard (Dick). He often joked that leaving the frigid cold of northern Minnesota and moving to beautiful San Francisco was one of the best things his parents ever did. Don was an academic student, skipping half a grade after moving to San Francisco. In 1950, he graduated from Polytechnic High School, where he was a yell leader and an editor of the high school newspaper and yearbook.
Higher education
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

In Memoriam: Beautiful Writers, Influential Editors, Committed Activists

Feiffer was America's premier satirical cartoonist,
US politics
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind megahit Call of Duty, dies at 55

Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty and founder of Respawn Entertainment, died at 55; his games and leadership profoundly influenced the video game industry.
#journalism-funding
#betty-reid-soskin
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Actor James Ransone, known for his roles in 'The Wire,' 'It: Chapter Two' dead at 46

Actor James Ransone, known for Ziggy Sobotka in The Wire and roles in film and television, died by suicide at age 46.
Bayern Munich
fromFC Bayern
1 week ago

FC Bayern mourns Peter Kupferschmidt

Peter Kupferschmidt, 83, a foundational FC Bayern defender from the 1965 promotion team, has died, leaving a lasting legacy and family survivors.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Local obituary: Ella Cook, 19, Brown University sophomore and Alabama native

Ella Cobbs Cook, 2006–2025, was a devoted Christian and Brown sophomore studying French and Mathematics‑Economics who loved children, piano, dance, outdoors and travel.
Television
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Buck Rogers' star Gil Gerard dies at 82

Gil Gerard, television's Buck Rogers star, died at 82 from a rare aggressive cancer, leaving a message urging people to seek thrills and love.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Max Eider of Jazz Butcher Conspiracy, RIP

Max Eider (Peter Millson), guitarist known for his fluid Wes Montgomery–influenced style with The Jazz Butcher and solo work, has died.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Humphrey Burton, renowned arts broadcaster, dies at 94

The award-wining film-maker and director, who revolutionised classical music programming, died at home with his family by his side. His daughter, Clare Dibble, posted on X on Wednesday: It is with great sadness that I report the passing of my father, Sir Humphrey Burton 25.3.31-17.12.25 at 05:15 this morning at home with family by his side. A huge influence on several generations of arts programme makers, he will be missed beyond word. [SIC]
Music
fromDodgers Nation
1 week ago

Dodgers Send Rob Reiner Message in Remembrance of Filmmaker

Famed entertainer Rob Reiner and his wife Michele sadly passed away on Sunday in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood. We are shocked and saddened by the tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele.An Emmy Award-winning actor and Academy Award-nominated director, Reiner was an avid baseball fan. The Bronx native and Los Angeles resident was a longtime Dodgers fan.Reiner made numerous... pic.twitter.com/hS9atUa7kM- MLB (@MLB) December 15, 2025
LA Dodgers
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Tributes as Kerry woman who died in crash remembered

Patricia Keane, a beloved Castleisland community figure, died after a single-vehicle crash; she was celebrated for her restaurant work, basketball involvement, and joyful spirit.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rachael Carpani, McLeod's Daughters and Home and Away actor, dies unexpectedly but peacefully' aged 45

Rachael Carpani, known for McLeod's Daughters and Home and Away, died aged 45 after a long battle with chronic illness; cause not made public.
Television
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Anthony Geary dies at 78; General Hospital' star played Luke, of beloved supercouple Luke and Laura

Anthony Geary, famed for portraying Luke Spencer on General Hospital, died in Amsterdam at 78 from complications following a surgical procedure.
#peter-greene
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Film

Peter Greene, 'Pulp Fiction' actor famous for 'Zed's dead' line, dies at 60 | Fortune

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Film

Pulp Fiction actor Peter Greene found dead in New York apartment

Actor Peter Greene, known for villainous roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, died at 60 in his New York City apartment; cause not disclosed.
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago
Film

Peter Green, Villain in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, Dead at 60

Peter Greene, famed for playing Zed in Pulp Fiction and Dorian Tyrell in The Mask, died at age 60.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Film

Peter Greene, 'Pulp Fiction' actor famous for 'Zed's dead' line, dies at 60 | Fortune

Music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Abraham Quintanilla, father of Latina icon Selena, has died, family says

Abraham "A.B." Isaac Quintanilla III, father and longtime manager of Selena Quintanilla, has died; the cause of death has not been disclosed.
History
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Rosemary Hart

Rosemary "Tootsie" Hart of Oklahoma City worked in secretarial and legal firms, loved antiquing, quilts, gardening, cherished family, and died July 2020 in Spokane.
Music
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Susan Sheldrick Kemp

Susan 'Sue' Kemp dedicated her life to arts, education, and community, serving in development roles and enriching cultural life through music and philanthropy.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Remembering Alan Burkett, architect who helped get UC Berkeley's Stanley Hall and East Asian Library built

Alan Lee Burkett passed away on Oct. 23, at the age of 68, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Alan was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Alan loved to row in the bay, swim in the ocean, backpack in the wilderness, ski in the backcountry, ride his bike anywhere, enjoy the art of word play and spend time with family.
Higher education
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Jim Ward, Voice Of Ratchet & Clank's Captain Qwark, Has Died

Jim Ward, a voice actor and radio host best known as Captain Qwark, died at age 66 after retiring due to Alzheimer's and severe COVID-19.
Television
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Jeffrey Garcia, Voice of Sheen Estevez on Jimmy Neutron, Dead at 50

Jeffrey Garcia, who voiced Sheen Estevez on The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, died at 50.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Remembering Evie Wozniak, active in Berkeley politics and an aide at City Hall

Evelyn (Evie) Vetterlein Wozniak, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 20, one week after celebrating her 86th birthday. Born to Katharine and Theodore Vetterlein on Sept. 13, 1939, in Providence, Rhode Island, Evie grew up in Barrington, Rhode Island, on Narragansett Bay, where she learned to love the sea and its bounty. On her mother's side, Evie traced her ancestry back to William Brewster, who came over on the Mayflower.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Tributes to farmer who died after fall through shed roof in Co Limerick

Eamonn Sheehan, 58, died after a farm fall in Athlacca; emergency services attended and the Health and Safety Authority launched an investigation.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Remembering Scott William Hall, Berkeley firefighter for 34 years

Those who knew Fire Captain Scott William Hall of the Berkeley Fire Department will not be surprised to learn that he took command of his first fire truck at age 3. Though not widely verbal at that age, he was already certain of his purpose quietly steering his toy engine with the same modest determination that would define his 38-year career in public safety, including 34 years of distinguished service with Berkeley Fire.
US news
Design
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Famed US architect Frank Gehry dies, aged 96 DW 12/05/2025

Frank Gehry, designer of Spain's Guggenheim Museum, died at age 96 following a brief respiratory illness.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in 'Mortal Kombat,' has died at 75

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, famed for roles in Mortal Kombat and The Man in the High Castle, died at 75 from stroke complications.
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Mortal Combat Film Star, Dead at 75

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese-American actor who played the evil sorcerer Shang Tsung in numerous Mortal Kombat films, TV series, and video games, has died at the age of 75.
Film
Books
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'Galway has lost one of its quiet pillars' - Kennys Bookshop lead tributes to 'outstanding bookseller' Dessy following his death

Dessy Kenny, lifelong bookseller at Kennys Bookshop in Galway, died December 2; renowned storyteller, book recommender, author, community reader, husband, father and grandfather.
#hugh-wallace
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

'A warm, open and generous man' - Tributes paid to renowned architect and RTE presenter Hugh Wallace after death at 68

fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

'A warm, open and generous man' - Tributes paid to renowned architect and RTE presenter Hugh Wallace after death at 68

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

Adult film star Scott Finn dies aged 27

In the moving obituary, Messerly's family wrote that he would be remembered for his "kindness, big smile, and silly natured personality". "Rhett attended Weber High School and was known as the 'goofball' to his peers, the 'handsome boy with nice muscles' to all the girls," the obituary reads. "He always had a way of bringing a smile and laughter to those who knew him. Most importantly, he will be remembered for his incredible capacity to help others."
Film
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Local obituary: Ann-Margaret Ferrante, 53, longtime state lawmaker from Gloucester

Throughout her legislative career, Ann-Margaret worked to ensure that Cape Ann always had a seat at the table in legislative matters. She was focused on her fishermen, jobs and economic development, and helping those in need.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Renowned architect and RTE presenter Hugh Wallace dies aged 68

Hugh Wallace, award-winning architect and long-time RTÉ presenter and judge, died suddenly at home and is survived by husband Martin Corbett.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Billy Bonds, legendary West Ham player and manager, dies aged 79

Billy Bonds, long-serving West Ham captain and manager, has died aged 79, remembered for 799 appearances, two FA Cups, and a lasting club legacy.
#tom-stoppard
Music
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Ethan Browne, son of musician Jackson Browne, dies aged 52

Ethan Browne, son of Jackson Browne and Phyllis Major, was found dead at 52 on 25 November 2025; he worked as an actor, model and musician.
#golf
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fuzzy Zoeller, two-time major winner haunted by racist Tiger Woods joke, dies aged 74

Fuzzy Zoeller, two-time major champion, died aged 74; he won the Masters and US Open and endured lasting backlash for a racially insensitive comment.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Active-duty Boston EMT dies after long illness

"In every assignment, Regina brought unmatched dedication, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence that strengthened our department," Boston EMS said. "A gifted mentor, she helped shape a generation of EMTs and left an impact that will carry forward for years to come." "Regina will also be remembered for her wicked sense of humor, her kindness, and her exceptional strength - a true warrior spirit," the post continues.
Public health
#joan-templeman
fromFortune
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Billionaire Richard Branson mourns his wife and partner of 50 years, Joan: 'She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Billionaire Richard Branson mourns his wife and partner of 50 years, Joan: 'She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world' | Fortune

AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 month ago

AC Milan pay tribute to Lorenzo Buffon after passing: "A good man with a big Rossonero heart"

Lorenzo Buffon, a celebrated Milan and Italy goalkeeper, has died; he won four Serie A titles and captained Italy at the 1962 World Cup.
#jimmy-cliff
#udo-kier
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

India: Bollywood star Dharmendra dies aged 89 DW 11/24/2025

The popular Indian Bollywood star Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 in Mumbai on Monday after several weeks in and out of hospital. Dharmendra, who would have celebrated his 90th birthday on December 8, was one of India's most recognizable film stars and a defining Bollywood screen presence in the 1970s and 1980s. Born Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol in the northern state of Punjab in 1935, he grew up in a farming family and moved to Mumbai in the late 1950s, making his Bollywood debut in 1960.
Film
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jill Freud, Love Actually actor and inspiration for Lucy in Narnia books, dies aged 98

Jill Freud, inspiration for Lucy in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, died aged 98; celebrated actress, theatre director and devoted family matriarch.
Music
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Ornella Vanoni, iconic voice of Italian music, dies at 91 DW 11/22/2025

Ornella Vanoni, a defining voice of Italian popular music, died in Milan at 91 after cardiac arrest, leaving a vast artistic legacy.
Fashion & style
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80

Paul Costelloe, one of Ireland's best-known designers, died peacefully in London after a short illness, surrounded by his wife and seven children.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

Former NL Cy Young Winner Randy Jones Passes Away

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, the Padres mourn the passing of our beloved left-hander, Randy Jones. Randy was a cornerstone of our franchise for over five decades, highlighted by becoming the first Padres pitcher to win the Cy Young Award. Inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame in 1999, his impact and popularity only grew in his post-playing career, becoming a tremendous ambassador for the team and a true fan favorite.
Major League Baseball
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I'm still in disbelief that she is gone': A tribute to Catriona Hanly - designer, queen of glamour and my fabulous friend who I will miss so much

I was sitting on my sofa on a Saturday evening when I heard of Catriona's passing, having been in an unexpectedly foul mood earlier that day.
Miscellaneous
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Tributes pour in for Wexford couple who died hours apart in different hospitals - 'There's comfort in knowing they are together'

Pat and Bridget Braham, longtime Gorey community volunteers, died on the same day and are remembered for extensive charity work, church involvement, and devoted marriage.
Psychology
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Emily Loeb, longtime Berkeley psychotherapist

Emily Malsin Loeb, a Berkeley psychotherapist and educator, died at 85 from pulmonary complications after a fall; she was a devoted mother, teacher, and clinician.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Elizabeth Franz, Tony-winning Death of a Salesman star, dies at age 84

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Baroness who fought for justice after husband's death dies aged 63

Baroness Helen Newlove, victims' commissioner and campaigner against antisocial behaviour following her husband's murder, has died following a short illness.
#cleto-escobedo-iii
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Writing My Own Artistic Origin Story

An artist requests an obituary from a fellow poet, learns of his cancer and admiration, and balances meetings, deadlines, and an artwork exchange.
#sally-kirkland
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Local obituary: Henry Oberlander, 29, standout wrestler at Xaverian Brothers and Bridgewater State

Henry David Oberlander, 29, died November 5, 2025 from an automobile accident; devoted family member, athlete, and warm presence known for big hugs and joyful gatherings.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Gilson Lavis, Classic Drummer for Squeeze, Dead at 74

Gilson Lavis, drummer for Squeeze and Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, died at age 74.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Shirley Valentine actor Pauline Collins dies aged 85

Pauline Collins, acclaimed actress best known for Shirley Valentine, has died aged 85 after years with Parkinson's disease, surrounded by family.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

BREAKING: Former Vice President Dick Cheney Dead at 84

Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, died last night, November 3, 2025. He was 84 years old. His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed. The former Vice President died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. For decades, Dick Cheney served our nation, including as White House Chief of Staff, Wyoming's Congressman, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President of the United States.
US politics
fromVulture
1 month ago

Diane Ladd, Oscar-Nominated Wild at Heart Actress, Dead at 89

My amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother passed with me beside her this morning at her home in Ojai, California,
Film
#diane-ladd
SF music
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Grateful Dead vocalist, who sang on big Elvis hit, dies at age 78

Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, former Muscle Shoals session singer and Grateful Dead vocalist (1971–79), died at 78 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Donna Jean Godchaux, Grateful Dead Singer, Dead at 78

Donna Jean Godchaux, former Grateful Dead vocalist and Muscle Shoals session singer, died at 78 after a lengthy struggle with cancer.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sarah Mac Donald: Sister Stan was a driving force for societal change who lived an extraordinary life

Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, who set up the charity Focus Ireland in 1985, died on Monday morning
Miscellaneous
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Chris Ponnet, Catholic priest who served COVID patients and opposed the death penalty, dies

Chris Ponnet served 30 years as pastor and chaplain, visiting hundreds dying of COVID-19, honoring unclaimed dead, training chaplains, and protesting for social justice.
Tech industry
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

In Memoriam: Lucas Mearian, 1962-2025

Lucas Mearian, a Senior Reporter at Computerworld, died Oct. 21; he was a veteran journalist known for award-winning enterprise technology reporting.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tributes paid to Crossroads star Tony Adams after his death aged 84

Tony Adams, Welsh actor best known as Adam Chance on Crossroads, died aged 84 after a long career in television and theatre.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

VRM's Cheryl Travis-Johnson passes away

Cheryl Travis-Johnson, VRM Mortgage Services' EVP and COO, died; she expanded homeownership access, championed underrepresented communities, and drove mortgage industry innovation.
Television
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' child actor Floyd Roger Myers Jr. dead at 42

Floyd Rogers Myers Jr., a former child actor who played young Will Smith and Marlon Jackson, died at 42 after suffering a heart attack.
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