Obituaries
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Al Jaffee, Mad magazine cartoonist who created Fold-In and 'Snappy Answers,' dead at 102
Apr 10, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Al Jaffee, Mad magazine's award-winning cartoonist and ageless wise guy who delighted millions of kids with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of "Sn...
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Michael Lerner, 'Barton Fink' Oscar nominee, dies at 81
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CEO of flag-making company had passion to save, grow family businessApr 03, 2023 1:00 am - In 1990, widow Janice Christiansen had a tough choice to make. Should she take over leading a family-run, foundering flag-making company? Or should she liquidate it, as ...
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Basketball Hall-of-Famer Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80
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Actor Lance Reddick dies at 60
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Arlington Heights author who became known nationally as the 'angel lady' diesMar 10, 2023 12:00 am - An Arlington Heights author who rose to national fame and became known as the "angel lady" for her books about angels and miracles has died. Joan Marie Wester Anderson, ...
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Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife's killing, dies at 89
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Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' actor, dies at 61Mar 03, 2023 12:00 am - BURBANK, Calif. - Tom Sizemore, the "Saving Private Ryan" actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions, di...
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Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophone pioneer, dies at 89
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Char Kozak of Schaumburg dies 82 days after husbandFeb 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Char Kozak, wife of late Schaumburg village trustee Frank Kozak, passed away last week at the age of 80, only 82 days after her husband. Both were deeply involved in the...