James Abourezk, 1st Arab American US Senator, Dies at 92
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — James Abourezk, a South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, became the first Arab American U.S. senator and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes, died Friday. He was 92.
Abourezk died at his home in Sioux Falls on his birthday after entering hospice care earlier this week, his son Charles Abourezk said. While in hospice, James Abourezk was surrounded by his wife Sanaa Abourezk and other family members.
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David Lawrence Nicholson
David Lawrence Nicholson, 83, of Benton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. He was born on August 29, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Lawrence and Lucille (Turner) Nicholson. David married Jeanne Frances Winkler on October 17, 1959, and she survives. He was drafted into MLB right out of high school. David spent his baseball career playing for the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, and the Atlanta Braves. After he left his baseball career, he went on to own a sporting goods store, and later worked as a tool and die sales representative. Our Dad was one of the most giving individuals we know. His devotion to family was unmatched. He loved to tell stories, usually about his favorite pastimes, golf, hunting, trap shooting, and his baseball days. He told some doozies. We will all miss him very much.
In addition to his wife, Jeanne Nicholson, David is survived by his children, Tracy (Marc) Pavese of Benton, IL, Denise (Steve) Kendrick of Cuba, MO, Cara (Jeremy) Blevins of Newark, IL, and David (Bonnie) Nicholson Jr. of Hattiesburg, MS; grandchildren, Charlie Philpott, Michael Philpott, Danielle Ryan, Amanda Moss, Brianna Nicholson, Brian Nicholson, Brayden Nicholson, Tony Pavese, Nick Pavese and Jen Haney; great-grandchildren, Olivia Philpott, Grayson Moss, Kinsley Ryan, Trevor Ryan, Liliana Pavese, and Anthony Pavese; and a brother, John "Jack" (Kathy) Nicholson of Fenton, MO; nieces, Michelle Nicholson and Kim Shetron; and a nephew, Michael Nicholson. He is preceded in death by his parents.
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David Lawrence Nicholson, 83, of Benton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. He was born on August 29, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Lawrence and Lucille (Turner) Nicholson. David married Jeanne Frances Winkler on October 17, 1959, and she survives. He was drafted into MLB right out of high school. David spent his baseball career playing for the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, and the Atlanta Braves. After he left his baseball career, he went on to own a sporting goods store, and later worked as a tool and die sales representative. Our Dad was one of the most giving individuals we know. His devotion to family was unmatched. He loved to tell stories, usually about his favorite pastimes, golf, hunting, trap shooting, and his baseball days. He told some doozies. We will all miss him very much.
In addition to his wife, Jeanne Nicholson, David is survived by his children, Tracy (Marc) Pavese of Benton, IL, Denise (Steve) Kendrick of Cuba, MO, Cara (Jeremy) Blevins of Newark, IL, and David (Bonnie) Nicholson Jr. of Hattiesburg, MS; grandchildren, Charlie Philpott, Michael Philpott, Danielle Ryan, Amanda Moss, Brianna Nicholson, Brian Nicholson, Brayden Nicholson, Tony Pavese, Nick Pavese and Jen Haney; great-grandchildren, Olivia Philpott, Grayson Moss, Kinsley Ryan, Trevor Ryan, Liliana Pavese, and Anthony Pavese; and a brother, John "Jack" (Kathy) Nicholson of Fenton, MO; nieces, Michelle Nicholson and Kim Shetron; and a nephew, Michael Nicholson. He is preceded in death by his parents.
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Influential jazz innovator and saxophone pioneer Wayne Shorter dies at 89
LOS ANGELES -- Wayne Shorter, an influential jazz innovator whose lyrical, complex jazz compositions and pioneering saxophone playing sounded through more than half a century of American music, has died. He was 89.
Shorter died Thursday surrounded by his family in Los Angeles, said Alisse Kingsley, a representative for the multi-Grammy winner. No cause of death was given.
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LOS ANGELES -- Wayne Shorter, an influential jazz innovator whose lyrical, complex jazz compositions and pioneering saxophone playing sounded through more than half a century of American music, has died. He was 89.
Shorter died Thursday surrounded by his family in Los Angeles, said Alisse Kingsley, a representative for the multi-Grammy winner. No cause of death was given.
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Former Panthers owner Jerry Richardson dead at 86
CHARLOTTE, N.C -- Jerry Richardson, the Carolina Panthers founder and for years one of the NFL's most influential owners until a scandal forced him to sell the team, has died. He was 86.
Richardson died peacefully Wednesday night at his Charlotte home, the team said in a statement.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C -- Jerry Richardson, the Carolina Panthers founder and for years one of the NFL's most influential owners until a scandal forced him to sell the team, has died. He was 86.
Richardson died peacefully Wednesday night at his Charlotte home, the team said in a statement.
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My Dad's Sister in Italy had this we'll miss you Tom.
Actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61
Actor Tom Sizemore, best known for his role in the 1998 film "Saving Private Ryan," died Friday, according to his representative. He was 61.
"I am very saddened by the loss of not only a client but a great friend and mentor of almost 15 years. Tom was one of the most sincere, kind and generous human beings I have had the pleasure of knowing. His courage and determination through adversity was always an inspiration to me. The past couple of years were great for him and he was getting his life back to a great place. He loved his sons and his family. I will miss my friend," Charles Lago, his manager, said in a statement.
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Actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61
Actor Tom Sizemore, best known for his role in the 1998 film "Saving Private Ryan," died Friday, according to his representative. He was 61.
"I am very saddened by the loss of not only a client but a great friend and mentor of almost 15 years. Tom was one of the most sincere, kind and generous human beings I have had the pleasure of knowing. His courage and determination through adversity was always an inspiration to me. The past couple of years were great for him and he was getting his life back to a great place. He loved his sons and his family. I will miss my friend," Charles Lago, his manager, said in a statement.
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US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75
Judy Heumann, a renowned advocate for the rights of disabled people, has died at the age of 75.
Heumann was an internationally recognised leader of the disability rights movement whose activism led to the implementation of major legislation in the United States.
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Judy Heumann, a renowned advocate for the rights of disabled people, has died at the age of 75.
Heumann was an internationally recognised leader of the disability rights movement whose activism led to the implementation of major legislation in the United States.
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‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’ actor Ricou Browning dies
Ricou Browning, a skilled swimmer best known for his underwater role as the Gill Man in the quintessential 3D black-and-white 1950s monster movie “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” has died, his family told various media outlets. He was 93.
Browning died Feb. 27 at his home in Southwest Ranches, Florida.
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Ricou Browning, a skilled swimmer best known for his underwater role as the Gill Man in the quintessential 3D black-and-white 1950s monster movie “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” has died, his family told various media outlets. He was 93.
Browning died Feb. 27 at his home in Southwest Ranches, Florida.
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Gary Rossington, Founding Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist, Dies at 71
Gary Rossington, the guitarist for legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at the age of 71. The band posted a statement confirming Rossington’s death on its verified Facebook account, though it did not specify a cause of death. Rossington was the last surviving original Lynyrd Skynyrd member and had been active in the band up until his death.
“It is with our deepest sympathy and sadness that we have to advise, that we lost our brother, friend, family member, songwriter and guitarist, Gary Rossington, today,” the statement said. “Gary is now with his Skynyrd brothers and family in heaven and playing it pretty, like he always does. Please keep Dale, Mary, Annie and the entire Rossington family in your prayers and respect the family’s privacy at this difficult time.”
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Gary Rossington, the guitarist for legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at the age of 71. The band posted a statement confirming Rossington’s death on its verified Facebook account, though it did not specify a cause of death. Rossington was the last surviving original Lynyrd Skynyrd member and had been active in the band up until his death.
“It is with our deepest sympathy and sadness that we have to advise, that we lost our brother, friend, family member, songwriter and guitarist, Gary Rossington, today,” the statement said. “Gary is now with his Skynyrd brothers and family in heaven and playing it pretty, like he always does. Please keep Dale, Mary, Annie and the entire Rossington family in your prayers and respect the family’s privacy at this difficult time.”
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RIP Deborah Rose "Sane Progressive" Lusignan
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Chaim Topol, iconic ‘Tevye’ of film and stage, dies at 87
Chaim Topol, the Israeli actor who found global fame for his role as Tevye in the film version of “Fiddler on the Roof,” died Thursday at the age of 87 in Tel Aviv after a multi-year battle with Alzheimer’s.
Topol, a prolific actor with a wide range of credits, was best known for inhabiting the central character of Tevye — first in stage productions of the famed Shalom Aleichem musical and then later in the iconic film, before eventually returning to the stage with the role.
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Chaim Topol, the Israeli actor who found global fame for his role as Tevye in the film version of “Fiddler on the Roof,” died Thursday at the age of 87 in Tel Aviv after a multi-year battle with Alzheimer’s.
Topol, a prolific actor with a wide range of credits, was best known for inhabiting the central character of Tevye — first in stage productions of the famed Shalom Aleichem musical and then later in the iconic film, before eventually returning to the stage with the role.
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Robert Blake, 'Baretta' actor who was acquitted of murdering his wife, dies at 89
LOS ANGELES — Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted of murdering his wife, died Thursday at age 89.
A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease, surrounded by family at home in Los Angeles.
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LOS ANGELES — Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted of murdering his wife, died Thursday at age 89.
A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease, surrounded by family at home in Los Angeles.
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Former Chiefs WR Otis Taylor dies at 80
Former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Otis Taylor has died at the age of 80.
Taylor is one of the best wide receivers in Chiefs history and was a part of the Chiefs teams that made Super Bowl I and won Super Bowl IV. Taylor played his entire 11-year career in Kansas City and had 410 catches for 7,306 yards and 57 TDs.
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Former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Otis Taylor has died at the age of 80.
Taylor is one of the best wide receivers in Chiefs history and was a part of the Chiefs teams that made Super Bowl I and won Super Bowl IV. Taylor played his entire 11-year career in Kansas City and had 410 catches for 7,306 yards and 57 TDs.
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He had a pretty tough lifeap215 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:04 pm Robert Blake, 'Baretta' actor who was acquitted of murdering his wife, dies at 89
LOS ANGELES — Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted of murdering his wife, died Thursday at age 89.
A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease, surrounded by family at home in Los Angeles.
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" I am a socialist " Bernie Sanders
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DARK ANGEL Guitarist JIM DURKIN Dies At 58
DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin has died at the age of 58.
Jim's passing was confirmed by his wife Annie on his Facebook page earlier today (Friday, March 10). She wrote: "With a broken and heavy heart, I want to share that the love of my life, my best friend and husband, Jimmy, passed away Wednesday morning. He was not alone as I was with him along with a few close friends until the end. He will be truly missed and no one can ever replace the love I have for him. May he rest in peace.
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DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin has died at the age of 58.
Jim's passing was confirmed by his wife Annie on his Facebook page earlier today (Friday, March 10). She wrote: "With a broken and heavy heart, I want to share that the love of my life, my best friend and husband, Jimmy, passed away Wednesday morning. He was not alone as I was with him along with a few close friends until the end. He will be truly missed and no one can ever replace the love I have for him. May he rest in peace.
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Jesus Alou, two-time World Series champ, dies at 80
Former MLB outfielder Jesus Alou has passed away at the age of 80. The youngest member of the Alou brothers reportedly suffered from two “cardiovascular accidents” recently, though he’s not dealing with any serious illness prior to his death on Friday, per ESPN.
Alou won two World Series titles with the Oakland Athletics in 1973 and 1974. However, he was most popular as a member of the Alou brothers–along with Felipe and the late Matty–who played at the same for the San Francisco Giants. While they never started together in the same lineup, they did make history on September 15, 1963 when they took the field together on the Giants’ outfield. At the time, Felipe started while his two brothers came in as substitutes.
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Former MLB outfielder Jesus Alou has passed away at the age of 80. The youngest member of the Alou brothers reportedly suffered from two “cardiovascular accidents” recently, though he’s not dealing with any serious illness prior to his death on Friday, per ESPN.
Alou won two World Series titles with the Oakland Athletics in 1973 and 1974. However, he was most popular as a member of the Alou brothers–along with Felipe and the late Matty–who played at the same for the San Francisco Giants. While they never started together in the same lineup, they did make history on September 15, 1963 when they took the field together on the Giants’ outfield. At the time, Felipe started while his two brothers came in as substitutes.
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Bud Grant, stoic coach of powerful Vikings teams, dies at 95
Minneapolis – Bud Grant, the stoic and demanding Hall of Fame coach who took the Minnesota Vikings and their mighty Purple People Eaters defense to four Super Bowls in eight years and lost all of them, has died. He was 95.
The Vikings announced Grant's death on social media Saturday.
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Minneapolis – Bud Grant, the stoic and demanding Hall of Fame coach who took the Minnesota Vikings and their mighty Purple People Eaters defense to four Super Bowls in eight years and lost all of them, has died. He was 95.
The Vikings announced Grant's death on social media Saturday.
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When they were playing I walked around with a transistor radio practically glued to my hand.ap215 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:18 pm Jesus Alou, two-time World Series champ, dies at 80
Former MLB outfielder Jesus Alou has passed away at the age of 80. The youngest member of the Alou brothers reportedly suffered from two “cardiovascular accidents” recently, though he’s not dealing with any serious illness prior to his death on Friday, per ESPN.
Alou won two World Series titles with the Oakland Athletics in 1973 and 1974. However, he was most popular as a member of the Alou brothers–along with Felipe and the late Matty–who played at the same for the San Francisco Giants. While they never started together in the same lineup, they did make history on September 15, 1963 when they took the field together on the Giants’ outfield. At the time, Felipe started while his two brothers came in as substitutes.
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A true living legend in Mexico he’ll be missed.
The first Mexican actor Ignacio López Tarso dies
The first Mexican actor Ignacio López Tarso, known for films such as Macario or The Useless Life of Pito Pérez, died on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He was 98 years old.
López Tarso was admitted on March 3 to a hospital in Mexico City where he was in intermediate therapy due to an intestinal occlusion and pneumonia.
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The first Mexican actor Ignacio López Tarso dies
The first Mexican actor Ignacio López Tarso, known for films such as Macario or The Useless Life of Pito Pérez, died on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He was 98 years old.
López Tarso was admitted on March 3 to a hospital in Mexico City where he was in intermediate therapy due to an intestinal occlusion and pneumonia.
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Orioles minor league pitcher Luis Ortiz dies of cancer at 20
Orioles minor league pitcher Luis Andrés Ortiz Soriano died Saturday from cancer, the team announced. He was 20.
Ortiz, a left-handed pitcher from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, signed with Baltimore in 2019 for $400,000. He hadn’t pitched since the 2021 season, when he played in the Florida Complex League.
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Orioles minor league pitcher Luis Andrés Ortiz Soriano died Saturday from cancer, the team announced. He was 20.
Ortiz, a left-handed pitcher from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, signed with Baltimore in 2019 for $400,000. He hadn’t pitched since the 2021 season, when he played in the Florida Complex League.
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I remember him a decent center player
Former Louisville standout, NBA center Felton Spencer dies at 55
Former Louisville standout and longtime NBA center Felton Spencer died on Sunday, the university announced.
He was 55.
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Former Louisville standout, NBA center Felton Spencer dies at 55
Former Louisville standout and longtime NBA center Felton Spencer died on Sunday, the university announced.
He was 55.
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Legendary New York Yankees Star Has Died At 82
Former New York Yankees first baseman and outfielder Joe Pepitone has died, the team announced Monday.
Pepitone was 82. A native of Brooklyn, he played for the Bronx Bombers from 1962-69 before playing for the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves from 1970-73.
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Former New York Yankees first baseman and outfielder Joe Pepitone has died, the team announced Monday.
Pepitone was 82. A native of Brooklyn, he played for the Bronx Bombers from 1962-69 before playing for the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves from 1970-73.
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Dick Fosbury, who won an Olympic gold medal with the ‘Fosbury Flop,’ dies at 76
Olympic high jumper Dick Fosbury died Sunday after a battle with cancer, according to the Associated Press.
He was 76.
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Olympic high jumper Dick Fosbury died Sunday after a battle with cancer, according to the Associated Press.
He was 76.
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Traute Lafrenz, last surviving member of anti-Hitler White Rose group, dies at 103
BERLIN — Traute Lafrenz, the last known survivor of a German group known as the White Rose that actively resisted the Nazis, has died. She was 103.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed his condolences to her family Friday, describing Lafrenz as a “wonderful and immeasurably brave woman.”
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BERLIN — Traute Lafrenz, the last known survivor of a German group known as the White Rose that actively resisted the Nazis, has died. She was 103.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed his condolences to her family Friday, describing Lafrenz as a “wonderful and immeasurably brave woman.”
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Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies
A pioneer for women's and family rights in Congress, former Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder, has died at the age of 82.
Schroeder's former press secretary, Andrea Camp, says Schroeder suffered a stroke recently and died Monday night at a hospital in Florida, the state where she had been residing.
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A pioneer for women's and family rights in Congress, former Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder, has died at the age of 82.
Schroeder's former press secretary, Andrea Camp, says Schroeder suffered a stroke recently and died Monday night at a hospital in Florida, the state where she had been residing.
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Service member found dead in Pentagon parking lot
A service member was found dead in the Pentagon parking lot Tuesday, according to the Defense Department.
Around 3:30 p.m., “the Pentagon Operations Center received a call requesting a welfare check on a military service member,” press secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement.
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A service member was found dead in the Pentagon parking lot Tuesday, according to the Defense Department.
Around 3:30 p.m., “the Pentagon Operations Center received a call requesting a welfare check on a military service member,” press secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement.
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