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Bob Rafelson, New Hollywood era director, dies at 89

By COLLEEN SLEVIN and LINDSEY D. BAHR
Jul 24, 2022 7:00 am - DENVER (AP) - Bob Rafelson, an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s who was nominated for two Oscars for 'œFive Easy Pieces,'ť has died. He was 89. R...
Jim Lynch, member of Chiefs' 1970 champions, dies at 76

The Associated Press
Jul 22, 2022 7:00 am - KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Jim Lynch, the hard-hitting linebacker who helped the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings in the 1970 Super Bowl following a standout c...
Former Braves, Cubs OF Dwight Smith dies at 58

By PAUL NEWBERRY
Jul 22, 2022 7:00 am - ATLANTA (AP) - Dwight Smith, a runner-up for NL rookie of the year who played on Atlanta's World Series-winning team in 1995, died Friday, the Braves announced. He was 5...
Taurean Blacque, actor on 'Hill Street Blues,' dead at 82

The Associated Press
Jul 22, 2022 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Taurean Blacque, an Emmy-nominated actor who was known for his role as a detective on the 1980s NBC drama series 'œHill Street Blues,'ť has died. He w...
QB Petty, who led Holtz's Gamecocks to 2 bowl wins, has died

The Associated Press
Jul 21, 2022 7:00 am - COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former South Carolina quarterback Phil Petty, who led Lou Holtz's teams to consecutive Outback Bowl wins, has died. He was 43. The university anno...
Veteran sports writer J.P. Pelzman dies at 57

The Associated Press
Jul 21, 2022 7:00 am - LYNBROOK, N.Y. (AP) - J.P. Pelzman, the sports writer who worked for Newsday, The Record, Asbury Park Press, Forbes and Rivals, has died. He was 57. The Lynbrook police ...
West Germany soccer great Uwe Seeler dies at 85

By CIARÃN FAHEY
Jul 21, 2022 7:00 am - BERLIN (AP) - Uwe Seeler, who led West Germany to the 1966 World Cup final as captain of the national team, died on Thursday. He was 85. Regarded as one of Germany's bes...
Dukureh, from 'Elvis' film, found dead in Nashville home

The Associated Press
Jul 21, 2022 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Shonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in this year's movie about Elvis Presley, was found dead Thursday in a bedroom at her home in Nashvi...
Delfonics lead singer William 'Poogie' Hart dead at 77

The Associated Press
Jul 21, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - William 'œPoogie'ť Hart, a founder of the Grammy-winning trio the Delfonics who helped write and sang a soft lead tenor on such classic 'œSound of Philad...
'Larger than life': Former superintendent recalled for raising standards in Barrington schools

By Steve Zalusky
Jul 20, 2022 5:30 am - This article has been updated to reflect tthat Clyde Slocum received his master's degree and doctorate from the University of Illinois. Clyde Slocum, the former lon...

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