Obituaries, Tributes and Awards

Joel Katz, Longtime Music Industry Attorney, Dies at 80

2025-04-19T06:00:00Z
Katz was one of the industry’s most powerful attorneys, representing the Recording Academy, Justin Timberlake and Willie Nelson among others.

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Australian Designer Aurelio Costarella Dies at 60

2025-04-19T22:27:00Z
Western Australia’s most celebrated designer showed at Australian and New York Fashion Weeks, before stepping away from the business in 2017.

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Eurovision singer Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78

2025-04-19T14:00:00Z

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British cycling legend Barry Hoban dies aged 85

2025-04-20T11:59:00Z

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Amateur legend Jay Sigel dies at age 81

2025-04-20T18:31:00Z

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Pope Francis, a humble reformer who favored ‘the poorest,’ dies at 88

2025-04-21T11:46:00Z

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Kimble Rendall, Hoodoo Gurus Co-Founder and Music Video Director, Dies Aged 67

2025-04-21T05:00:00Z

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Sophie Nyweide, Young Actor in ‘Noah,’ ‘Mammoth’ and ‘An Invisible Sign,’ Dies at 24

2025-04-22T15:42:00Z

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Mike Patrick, ESPN play-by-play voice for 36 years, dies at 80

2025-04-22T20:32:00Z

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Will Hutchins Dies: ‘Sugarfoot’, ‘Blondie’ Actor Was 94

2025-04-22T17:38:00Z

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Roy Thomas Baker, Producer of Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ the Cars, Foreigner and More, Dies at 78

2025-04-22T19:19:00Z

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Famed Keyboardist David Briggs Dead at 82—Worked With Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Dolly Parton

2025-04-23T16:53:00Z

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Hall of Famer, Bears icon Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael dies at age 67

2025-04-23T23:27:00Z

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Gerard Kennedy, Two-Time Gold Logie Award Winner, Dies at 93

2025-04-24T07:19:00Z

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Chito Martinez, only Belize native MLB player, dead at 59

2025-04-24T14:25:00Z
Martinez’s only MLB appearances came with the Orioles

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Lulu Roman, Popular ‘Hee Haw’ Comedian and Gospel Singer, Dies at 78

2025-04-24T16:37:00Z
Given a career boost by Buck Owens, she starred on the country music variety show while overcoming daunting obstacles along the way.

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Lar Park Lincoln, Actress in ‘Knots Landing’ and ‘Friday the 13th Part VII,’ Dies at 63

2025-04-24T22:34:00Z

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Elizabeth Murphy Burns, Trailblazing Broadcast TV Exec, Dies at 79

2025-04-25T14:42:00Z

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Art Green, Founding Figure of Chicago’s Riotous Harry Who?, Has Died at 83

2025-04-25T18:39:00Z

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Bruce Logan Dies: VFX Legend Who “Blew Up The Death Star” & Worked On ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Was 78

2025-04-25T23:34:00Z

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RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Jiggly Caliente Dead at 44, Days After Leg Amputation

2025-04-27T16:23:00Z

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Damien Thomas, Actor in ‘Twins of Evil’ at Hammer Films, Dies at 83

2025-04-27T21:51:00Z

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Former NBA player Stan Love, father of Kevin Love, dies at 76

2025-04-28T06:34:00Z

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English folk icon Wizz Jones – guitar hero of Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Thurston Moore – has died at 86

2025-04-28T14:00:00Z

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The Alarm singer Mike Peters dies aged 66

2025-04-29T11:00:00Z

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Andrew Karpen, Bleecker Street CEO, Dies at 59

2025-04-29T17:12:00Z
He started out at Miramax and worked for Focus Features for a decade before launching the indie distribution company in 2014.

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Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas’ Actress and Mother of Amy Irving, Dies at 100

2025-04-29T17:34:00Z
She co-founded the San Francisco Actor’s Workshop, appeared with her daughter in ‘Carrie’ and ‘Micki + Maude’ and played Victoria Principal’s mom on ‘Dallas.’

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Scientific & Technical Awards | 2025

2025-04-29T05:00:00Z

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Conservative commentator David Horowitz dies at 86

2025-04-30T05:48:00Z
David Horowitz died after a lengthy battle with cancer

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Laugh-In’s “lady with the handbag,” Ruth Buzzi, dies at 88

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Legendary Wrestler Sabu Dead At 60

2025-05-11T04:00:00Z

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Ghanaian football legend Wilberforce Mfum dies at 88

2025-05-11T04:00:00Z

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Former head of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation Viktor Gerashchenko died at the age of 88.

2025-05-11T04:00:00Z

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Enzo Ferrari dies — scorer of legendary goal at Olimpico and first Italian coach in La Liga

2025-05-11T04:00:00Z

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John Edwards, lead singer of the Spinners, dies at 80

2025-05-11T04:00:00Z

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The Life and Trials of Giancarlo Cito

2025-05-11T04:00:00Z

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Rest in peace: Gerry Francis

12 May 25
Former player passes away.

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Samuel French Dies: ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ & ‘Fear The Walking Dead’ Actor Was 45

May 12, 2025 5:25pm / By Glenn Garner

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Legendary Ballerina Alla Osipenko has passed away

2025-05-12T04:00:00Z

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Robert Benton Dies: Oscar-Winning Director of ‘Kramer Vs. Kramer’ & Co-Screenwriter Of ‘Bonnie And Clyde,’ ‘Superman’ Was 92

May 13, 2025 12:41pm

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Former Missouri Governor & Senator Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond dies

Published: May 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM EDT | Updated: 9 hours ago

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Two-Time American League All-Star Infielder Passes Away

Published May 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM EDT / Updated May 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM EDT

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Renowned archaeologist and professor Panos Valavanis dies at 71

14.05.2025 • 21:07

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Former EBR Mayor-President Kip Holden dies at 72 after decades of civil service

May 14, 2025 7:49 AM / Michael Shingleton

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Shock and disbelief in rugby community after sudden death of Cornal Hendricks

2025-05-14T04:00:00Z
The South African rugby community is in mourning after it was announced late Wednesday night that former Springbok and Bulls versatile backline player, Cornal Hendricks, had suddenly passed away.

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Former Stoke City manager Chic Bates dies at 75

19:48, 14 MAY 2025 / Updated06:53, 15 MAY 2025 / By Peter Smith
Chic Bates was assistant to Lou Macari at Stoke City before becoming manager as the club moved to the new stadium

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

Published May 15, 2025, 1:12 a.m. ET / By Shane Galvin

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AFL world devastated by death of much-loved legend Robert Walls, aged 74

2025-05-15T04:00:00Z
The Hall of Famer and respected media figure died with his family by his side.

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