Obituaries
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Rocker Ronnie Hawkins, dies at 87, patron of Canadian rock
May 29, 2022 7:00 am - Ronnie Hawkins, a brash rockabilly star from Arkansas who became a patron of the Canadian music scene after moving north and recruiting a handful of local musicians late...
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Angelo Sodano, once-powerful Vatican prelate, dies at 94
May 28, 2022 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Cardinal Angelo Sodano, a once-powerful Italian prelate who long served as the Vatican's No. 2 official but whose legacy was tarnished by his support for the...
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Former Albanian President Bujar Nishani dies at 55
May 28, 2022 7:00 am - TIRANA, Albania (AP) - Former Albanian President Bujar Nishani, who was often criticized for his center-right political affiliation from the leftist coalition, died foll...
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Reggie Warford, Kentucky's first Black 4-year player, dies
May 26, 2022 7:00 am - LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Reggie Warford, who was Kentucky's second Black men's basketball player and first Black basketball player to graduate, has died. He was 67. Kentuck...
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Kaiser, St John's baseball player, coach, AD, dies at 95
May 26, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Jack Kaiser, a former St. John's baseball player and coach who later guided the New York City university through a changing landscape in 22 years as athl...
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'Goodfellas' co-stars, many others pay tribute to Ray Liotta
May 26, 2022 7:00 am - Reactions to the death of 'œGoodfellas'ť star Ray Liotta: 'œI'm absolutely shocked and devastated by the sudden, unexpected death of Ray Liotta. He was so uniquely gift...
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Alan White, longtime drummer for prog rock's Yes, dead at 72
May 26, 2022 7:00 am - SEATTLE (AP) - Alan White, the longtime drummer for progressive rock pioneers Yes who also played on projects with John Lennon and George Harrison, has died. He was 72. ...
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Ray Liotta, 'Goodfellas' and 'Field of Dreams' star, dies
May 26, 2022 7:00 am - Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in 'œGoodfellas'ť and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in 'œField of Dreams,'ť has died. He...
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Depeche Mode founding keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies at 60
May 26, 2022 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Andy 'œFletch'ť Fletcher, the unassuming, bespectacled, red-headed keyboardist who for more than 40 years added his synth sounds to Depeche Mode hits ...
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Sheriff's office mourns former jail officerMay 26, 2022 1:00 am - The Lake County sheriff's office announced Thursday night that former corrections officer Juan Diaz has died from an illness that led to his retirement. Diaz served in...