Obituaries
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'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond dies of cancer at 44
Feb 01, 2021 12:00 am - "Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with cancer, according to his representative. He was 44. "Dustin did not suffer. He did not ...
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Hilton Valentine, founding Animals guitarist, dies at 77
Jan 31, 2021 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Hilton Valentine, the founding guitarist of the English rock and roll band The Animals who is credited with coming up with one of the most famous opening r...
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Sophie, Grammy-nominated Scottish musician, dies at age 34
Jan 30, 2021 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Sophie, the Grammy-nominated Scottish disc jockey, producer and recording artist who had worked with the likes of Madonna and Charli XCX, has died followin...
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Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame coach John Chaney
Jan 29, 2021 6:00 am - Reaction from the sports world to the death of former Temple basketball coach John Chaney: ___ 'œCoach Chaney was like a father to me. He taught not just me, but all of ...
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John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89
Jan 29, 2021 6:00 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - John Chaney's raspy, booming voice drowned out the gym when he scolded Temple players over a turnover - at the top of his basketball sins - or inferi...
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Cicely Tyson paved way for Black actors to follow footsteps
Jan 29, 2021 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Cicely Tyson was a Black actor who knocked down doors so other women of color could walk through them. Tyson strategically selected powerful roles wi...
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Des Plaines church mourns for Arlington Heights woman killed while sleddingJan 29, 2021 12:00 am - Whether it was at a worship service, Bible study class or social activity at The Bridge Community Church in Des Plaines, Rachel Jo Larson was known to greet those she kn...
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Barrington's Richard Pepper was noted construction executive and philanthropistJan 29, 2021 12:00 am - Richard S. Pepper, the Barrington construction executive known for his love for the industry and many civic contributions, died Thursday. Pepper, 90, was executive of Th...
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Zendaya, Oprah, others react to death of Cicely Tyson
Jan 28, 2021 6:00 am - Reaction to the death of Tony and Emmy-winning actor Cicely Tyson at 96. ___ 'œThis one hurts, today we honor and celebrate the life of one of the greatest to ever do it...
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Corky Lee, known for photographing Asian America, dies at 73
Jan 28, 2021 6:00 am - Corky Lee, a photojournalist who spent five decades spotlighting the often ignored Asian and Pacific Islander American communities, has died. He was 73. Lee died Wednes...