Obituaries
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In Demme's eclectic career, a nonstop rock 'n' roll beat
Apr 26, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Through Jonathan Demme's freewheeling filmmaking life sounded a steady rock 'n' roll beat. Music was his first love and his first credit. Long before he ...
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'So sad he's gone' _ fans react to death of Jonathan Demme
Apr 26, 2017 7:00 am - Some reaction to the death of filmmaker Jonathan Demme. ___ "Jonathan Demme was a great artist, humanitarian, activist & a warm encouraging colleague. I've known very fe...
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'So sad he's gone' _ fans react to death of Jonathan Demme
Apr 26, 2017 7:00 am - Some reaction to the death of filmmaker Jonathan Demme. ___ "Jonathan taught us how big a heart a person can have, and how it will guide how we live and what we do for a...
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NBC reporter, Latina journalism pioneer Cecilia Alvear dies
Apr 25, 2017 7:00 am - SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - Cecilia Alvear, who fought for Latino inclusion in newsrooms and reached unprecedented heights for a Hispanic woman in journalism in a decade...
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Gabriella Onesti had 'elegance, class'Apr 25, 2017 1:00 am - Gabriella Onesti, the mother of Ron Onesti, owner of the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, has died at 91. "She was known for her smile, her class and elegance. She always...
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Teen formerly of Algonquin remembered as vibrant, always smilingApr 25, 2017 1:00 am - From the moment she was diagnosed with cancer last summer, Talia Freund made it her mission to fight the disease. The 14-year-old former Algonquin resident underwent sev...
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Cip Siete, Elgin's pioneer Hispanic police officer, dies at 86Apr 25, 2017 1:00 am - Cipriano "Cip" Siete, Elgin's first Hispanic police officer and supervisor, was remembered for his high standards, dedication to service and kindness toward strangers. S...
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'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' author dead
Apr 24, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Robert M. Pirsig, whose philosophical novel "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" became a million-selling classic and cultural touchstone after mo...
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Wielgus, head of USA Swimming for 2 decades, dies at 67
Apr 24, 2017 7:00 am - USA Swimming executive director Chuck Wielgus, who led a federation that brought home 156 Olympic medals during his 20 years at the helm, died Sunday. He was 67. USA Swi...
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Officials: 'Happy Days' star Moran likely died from cancer
Apr 24, 2017 7:00 am - CORYDON, Ind. (AP) - Authorities say former "Happy Days" star Erin Moran likely died from cancer at her southern Indiana home. A statement released Monday by the Harriso...