Obituaries
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'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81
Oct 24, 2023 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES - Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultrasmooth private detective in several "Shaft" films beginning in the early 1970s, has died....
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Longtime TV newscaster Harry Porterfield has died at 95Oct 23, 2023 1:00 am - Longtime WLS-TV personality Harry Porterfield died Monday morning after a short illness, his family said. He was 95. He died of natural causes, surrounded by his family ...
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Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies at 83
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Suzanne Somers, of 'Three's Company,' dies at 76
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Photo gallery: Bears Hall of Famer Dick Butkus, through the yearsOct 05, 2023 1:00 am - Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus died Thursday at age 80. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus' family confirmed that he died in his sleep over...
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Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, an advocate for liberal priorities, dies at age 90
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Michael Gambon, veteran actor who played Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at age 82
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Legendary Sun-Times editor dies at 87
Sep 20, 2023 1:00 am - Former Sun-Times Editor James Hoge helped usher in a golden age of Chicago journalism by hiring young talent and signing off on audacious investigative projects, includi...
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'She never left her friends behind': Buffalo Grove woman dies in Mount Rainier accidentSep 18, 2023 1:00 am - During her life, Rachel Heiss encouraged others to create memories. Heiss created a treasure trove of her own, which friends and family celebrated Friday in Buffalo Grov...
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'I found my place': Chicago embraced Jimmy Buffett long before 'Margaritaville'