Obituaries
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A keeper of New Orleans Black culture dies at 73
Sep 01, 2020 7:00 am - NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Sylvester Francis, the founder of the small but highly respected Backstreet Cultural museum that features an array of exhibits from various aspects of...
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Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame coach John Thompson
Aug 31, 2020 7:00 am - Reaction from the sports world to the death of former Georgetown basketball coach and Hall of Famer John Thompson: 'œGeorgetown University, the sport of basketball and t...
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Mitsubishi Motors executive behind Nissan alliance dies
Aug 31, 2020 7:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - Former Mitsubishi Motors Chief Executive Osamu Masuko, who engineered the Japanese automaker's alliance with Nissan, has died. He was 71. Masuko was named ...
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Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee dies at age 84
Aug 31, 2020 7:00 am - NEW DELHI (AP) - Former President Pranab Mukherjee, a senior leader of India's Congress party who served in multiple Cabinets during five decades in politics, has died. ...
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Coaching great John Thompson of Georgetown dead at 78
Aug 31, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a 'œHoya Paranoia'ť powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to ...
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Former Wauconda school board member remembered for compassion, integrityAug 31, 2020 1:00 am - For many years, John Christopher Armstrong's inspirational welcome-back-to-school and graduation speeches in Wauconda Unit District 118 were memorable events. "I think p...
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Former Elburn mayor Willey remembered for community involvementAug 31, 2020 1:00 am - Dr. Jim Willey's life was deeply rooted in Elburn, his home for more than 40 years and where he served as mayor for three terms. Willey, who died Aug. 23 at age 66, will...
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Coaching great John Thompson of Georgetown dead at 78
Aug 31, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCA...
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Julia Reed, chronicler of Southern life and food, dies at 59
Aug 30, 2020 7:00 am - GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Julia Reed, who wrote about food and culture in the South and promoted her native Mississippi Delta, has died. She was 59. Reed died Friday of c...
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Shock, grief, and gratitude after death of Chadwick Boseman
Aug 29, 2020 7:00 am - 'œHe was a gentle soul and a brilliant artist, who will stay with us for eternity through his iconic performances over his short yet illustrious career. God bless Chadwi...