Marathon World Record-Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Car Crash
NAIROBI, Kenya — Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of long-distance running and was a top contender for gold at the Olympics in Paris this year, was killed along with his coach in a car crash in Kenya.
Their vehicle was the only one involved in the crash late Sunday and Kiptum was driving when it veered off a road and into a ditch before hitting a tree, police said.
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Angela Chao, CEO of Foremost Group and Mitch McConnell's sister-in-law, dies in car accident
The CEO of Foremost Group, Angela Chao, died in a car accident, according to several media publications.
"Angela Chao was a formidable executive and shipping industry leader, as well as a proud and loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife and mother," reads the Foremost Group statement published by Hellenic Shipping News.
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The CEO of Foremost Group, Angela Chao, died in a car accident, according to several media publications.
"Angela Chao was a formidable executive and shipping industry leader, as well as a proud and loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife and mother," reads the Foremost Group statement published by Hellenic Shipping News.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nat ... 580710007/
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BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright dies aged 69
Long-time BBC Radio DJ Steve Wright has died at the age of 69.
He joined the BBC in the 1970s and went on to host shows on BBC Radio 1 and 2 for more than four decades.
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Long-time BBC Radio DJ Steve Wright has died at the age of 69.
He joined the BBC in the 1970s and went on to host shows on BBC Radio 1 and 2 for more than four decades.
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PIONEERING MC/DJ EDDIE CHEBA HAS DIED
Eddie Cheba, one of Hip-Hop's earliest rapping DJ's has died. Cheba had been experiencing some health issues, suffering a series of strokes last year. Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons stressed his importance in an IG post last year. "The absolute facts are as follows: if you couldn’t get DJ Hollywood, you got Cheba," he posted.
"If you couldn’t get Cheba, you got Love Bug Starski (RIP). Again, this is actual facts. If you got all three, the number of tickets would skyrocket and you could also pay the bar guarantee. They were the rap STARS and the biggest money makers and draws."
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Eddie Cheba, one of Hip-Hop's earliest rapping DJ's has died. Cheba had been experiencing some health issues, suffering a series of strokes last year. Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons stressed his importance in an IG post last year. "The absolute facts are as follows: if you couldn’t get DJ Hollywood, you got Cheba," he posted.
"If you couldn’t get Cheba, you got Love Bug Starski (RIP). Again, this is actual facts. If you got all three, the number of tickets would skyrocket and you could also pay the bar guarantee. They were the rap STARS and the biggest money makers and draws."
https://rockthebells.com/articles/pione ... -has-died/
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This hurts she was from my dad in heaven's country & my mom & i were huge fans of her work.
Remembering Sasha Montenegro: A Look Back at the Life and Career of the Mexican Actress
Sasha Montenegro, Mexican cinema star, dies at 78
Aleksandra Acimovic Popovic, better known as Sasha Montenegro, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 78. Her death was caused by a stroke related to lung cancer.
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Remembering Sasha Montenegro: A Look Back at the Life and Career of the Mexican Actress
Sasha Montenegro, Mexican cinema star, dies at 78
Aleksandra Acimovic Popovic, better known as Sasha Montenegro, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 78. Her death was caused by a stroke related to lung cancer.
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Putin murdered him.
Jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny dies, prison service says
Jailed Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has died, the Russian prison service said.
Navalny’s spokesperson said his lawyer is traveling to the Siberian penal colony where Navalny had been serving his sentence. His mother said she had just seen Navalny for a visit this week, and he was "alive, healthy and cheerful."
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Jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny dies, prison service says
Jailed Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has died, the Russian prison service said.
Navalny’s spokesperson said his lawyer is traveling to the Siberian penal colony where Navalny had been serving his sentence. His mother said she had just seen Navalny for a visit this week, and he was "alive, healthy and cheerful."
https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/al ... index.html
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It was always just a matter of when, probably when everyone was distracted by something else. Did Tucker's propaganda tour provide that distraction? It's hard to say, but it's quite possible. It may have been all part of the plan. It's unlikely it was just a coincidence.
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Hall of Fame Coach Lefty Driesell Dead at 92: ‘A Transcendent Figure in College Basketball’
Hall of Fame coach Charles Grice "Lefty" Driesell has died at the age of 92.
The renowned coach, who helped build the University of Maryland’s basketball team into a national powerhouse, died on Saturday morning, according to the university.
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Hall of Fame coach Charles Grice "Lefty" Driesell has died at the age of 92.
The renowned coach, who helped build the University of Maryland’s basketball team into a national powerhouse, died on Saturday morning, according to the university.
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Lee Garlington, Whom the Late Rock Hudson Once Called His 'True Love,' Dead at 86: He ‘Was One-of-a-Kind’
Lee Garlington — the “true love” of the late Rock Hudson — has died, his husband, Paul Garlington, has confirmed to PEOPLE. He was 86.
The Atlanta-born stockbroker died on Dec. 6, 2023, in Laguna Beach, California, while he and Paul — who had moved to New Zealand some two decades ago — were visiting the city to celebrate their 37th anniversary.
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Lee Garlington — the “true love” of the late Rock Hudson — has died, his husband, Paul Garlington, has confirmed to PEOPLE. He was 86.
The Atlanta-born stockbroker died on Dec. 6, 2023, in Laguna Beach, California, while he and Paul — who had moved to New Zealand some two decades ago — were visiting the city to celebrate their 37th anniversary.
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Porky's Actor Tony Ganios Dead at 64
Tony Ganios, who played Anthony “Meat” Tuperello in the Porky’s sex comedy franchise, has died. He was 64.
Ganios’ fiancée, Amanda Serrano-Ganios, announced his death on X, formerly known as Twitter. He died on Sunday morning after a long surgery for a spinal infection.
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Tony Ganios, who played Anthony “Meat” Tuperello in the Porky’s sex comedy franchise, has died. He was 64.
Ganios’ fiancée, Amanda Serrano-Ganios, announced his death on X, formerly known as Twitter. He died on Sunday morning after a long surgery for a spinal infection.
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Rockets 1986 playoff hero Robert Reid dies at 68
Robert Reid, the author of one of the most clutch shots in Houston Rockets history, died of cancer on Monday. He was 68.
Reid was selected in the second round of the 1977 NBA draft, launching a decade-long career in Houston as the Rockets rose to power in the Western Conference. Reid was Houston's third-leading scorer (behind Moses Malone and Calvin Murphy) on the 1981 team that made a surprise run to the NBA Finals, and in 1986, he delivered a shot still remembered nearly four decades later.
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Robert Reid, the author of one of the most clutch shots in Houston Rockets history, died of cancer on Monday. He was 68.
Reid was selected in the second round of the 1977 NBA draft, launching a decade-long career in Houston as the Rockets rose to power in the Western Conference. Reid was Houston's third-leading scorer (behind Moses Malone and Calvin Murphy) on the 1981 team that made a surprise run to the NBA Finals, and in 1986, he delivered a shot still remembered nearly four decades later.
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Prominent AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent dies at 39
WASHINGTON — Prominent AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent has died, her father confirmed in a social media post on Tuesday. She was 39.
In a post on Facebook, Loren Broadbent honored his daughter as a woman who "remained determined to spread hope."
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WASHINGTON — Prominent AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent has died, her father confirmed in a social media post on Tuesday. She was 39.
In a post on Facebook, Loren Broadbent honored his daughter as a woman who "remained determined to spread hope."
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‘UK Office’ actor Ewen MacIntosh has died, aged 50
Ewen MacIntosh, an actor and comedian best known for his role as "Big Keith" in The Office, has died aged 50.
Filmed mockumentary style and set in a depressingly ordinary office environment, ‘The Office’ was praised by critics and viewers for its kitchen sink realism depiction of humdrum working conditions.
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Ewen MacIntosh, an actor and comedian best known for his role as "Big Keith" in The Office, has died aged 50.
Filmed mockumentary style and set in a depressingly ordinary office environment, ‘The Office’ was praised by critics and viewers for its kitchen sink realism depiction of humdrum working conditions.
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Outspoken Flint City Councilman Eric Mays dies
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The city of Flint is mourning the loss of outspoken Councilman Eric Mays, who died on Saturday.
The city announced Mays' death Saturday evening. The 65-year-old's death was attributed to natural causes after an illness.
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The city of Flint is mourning the loss of outspoken Councilman Eric Mays, who died on Saturday.
The city announced Mays' death Saturday evening. The 65-year-old's death was attributed to natural causes after an illness.
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Kenneth Mitchell Dies: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’, ‘Captain Marvel’ & ‘Jericho’ Actor Was 49
Kenneth Mitchell, who played several characters in Star Trek: Discovery, and also was known for his roles in Jericho and Captain Marvel, has died from complications of ALS, his family revealed Saturday. He was 49.
“With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,” his family shared on X/Twitter.
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Kenneth Mitchell, who played several characters in Star Trek: Discovery, and also was known for his roles in Jericho and Captain Marvel, has died from complications of ALS, his family revealed Saturday. He was 49.
“With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,” his family shared on X/Twitter.
https://deadline.com/2024/02/kenneth-mi ... 235837448/
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Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jean-Guy Talbot dies at 91
MONTREAL (AP) — Jean-Guy Talbot, one of 12 Montreal Canadiens players to win five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956-60, has died. He was 91.
The Canadiens announced Talbot’s death Friday morning after multiple media outlets reported the news.
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MONTREAL (AP) — Jean-Guy Talbot, one of 12 Montreal Canadiens players to win five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956-60, has died. He was 91.
The Canadiens announced Talbot’s death Friday morning after multiple media outlets reported the news.
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I liked him great actor.
Chris Gauthier, Smee in ‘Once Upon a Time,’ Dies at 48
Chris Gauthier, a Canadian actor known for “Once Upon a Time,” “Smallville” and “Eureka,” died on Feb. 23 from an unspecified short illness, according to his management. He was 48.
In a statement posted to Facebook, TriStar Appearances’ Chad Colvin confirmed the news: “When his wife reached out to me yesterday with the news, I wept tears of disbelief for hours. It’s taken me til now to fully mentally and emotionally steel myself to write this.”
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/chris- ... 235922191/
Chris Gauthier, Smee in ‘Once Upon a Time,’ Dies at 48
Chris Gauthier, a Canadian actor known for “Once Upon a Time,” “Smallville” and “Eureka,” died on Feb. 23 from an unspecified short illness, according to his management. He was 48.
In a statement posted to Facebook, TriStar Appearances’ Chad Colvin confirmed the news: “When his wife reached out to me yesterday with the news, I wept tears of disbelief for hours. It’s taken me til now to fully mentally and emotionally steel myself to write this.”
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/chris- ... 235922191/
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He was tough as nails in the ring plus Ole was the original voice of The Black Scorpion.
Four Horsemen member Ole Anderson passes away at 81 years old
Ole Anderson, a founding member of The Four Horsemen, has passed away.
Former NWA star Ricky Morton wrote on Instagram Monday that Anderson, 81, had passed.
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Four Horsemen member Ole Anderson passes away at 81 years old
Ole Anderson, a founding member of The Four Horsemen, has passed away.
Former NWA star Ricky Morton wrote on Instagram Monday that Anderson, 81, had passed.
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José DeLeón, Former MLB Pitcher for White Sox, Pirates and Cardinals, Dead at 63
Former baseball pro José DeLeón has died, reports the Associated Press. He was 63.
A cause of death has not yet been revealed for the former major league pitcher, although he had been dealing with health issues, his Dominican Winter League team, Los Leones del Escogido, said, according to the AP. MLB insider Hector Gomez and the Chicago Sun-Times reported that DeLeón died of cancer.
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Former baseball pro José DeLeón has died, reports the Associated Press. He was 63.
A cause of death has not yet been revealed for the former major league pitcher, although he had been dealing with health issues, his Dominican Winter League team, Los Leones del Escogido, said, according to the AP. MLB insider Hector Gomez and the Chicago Sun-Times reported that DeLeón died of cancer.
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E. Duke Vincent, Dynasty and Beverly Hills 90210 Producer, Dead at 91
E. Duke Vincent, an Emmy-winning producer of shows like Dynasty and Beverly Hills, 90210, is dead. He was 91.
Vincent died on Feb. 10 in his Montecito, California, home, according to an obituary written by his wife, Pamela Hensley Vincent, for The Santa Barbara Independent.
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E. Duke Vincent, an Emmy-winning producer of shows like Dynasty and Beverly Hills, 90210, is dead. He was 91.
Vincent died on Feb. 10 in his Montecito, California, home, according to an obituary written by his wife, Pamela Hensley Vincent, for The Santa Barbara Independent.
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Eddie Driscoll, ‘Entourage’ and ‘Mad Men’ Actor, Dies at 60
Veteran character actor Eddie Driscoll, who appeared on shows such as Entourage, Mad Men, Sex and the City, and This Is Us, has died.
He was 60.
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Veteran character actor Eddie Driscoll, who appeared on shows such as Entourage, Mad Men, Sex and the City, and This Is Us, has died.
He was 60.
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Pamela Salem, British actor who played James Bond secretary Miss Moneypenny, dies at 80
British actor Pamela Salem, who appeared as Bond secretary Miss Moneypenny in the film “Never Say Never Again,” has died.
Salem’s agent Maddie Burdett Coutts confirmed in a phone call with The Times that the actor died Wednesday at her home in Florida at age 80. Additional details, including a cause of death, were not revealed.
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British actor Pamela Salem, who appeared as Bond secretary Miss Moneypenny in the film “Never Say Never Again,” has died.
Salem’s agent Maddie Burdett Coutts confirmed in a phone call with The Times that the actor died Wednesday at her home in Florida at age 80. Additional details, including a cause of death, were not revealed.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-a ... moneypenny
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So sorry to see Chris has died. I remember him from his role as Vincent, the guy who ran Carpe Diem Cafe, in Eureka.ap215 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:25 pm I liked him great actor.
Chris Gauthier, Smee in ‘Once Upon a Time,’ Dies at 48
Chris Gauthier, a Canadian actor known for “Once Upon a Time,” “Smallville” and “Eureka,” died on Feb. 23 from an unspecified short illness, according to his management. He was 48.
In a statement posted to Facebook, TriStar Appearances’ Chad Colvin confirmed the news: “When his wife reached out to me yesterday with the news, I wept tears of disbelief for hours. It’s taken me til now to fully mentally and emotionally steel myself to write this.”
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/chris- ... 235922191/
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Buddy Duress, Robert Pattinson’s Co-Star in Good Times, Dead at 38 (Exclusive)
Buddy Duress (né Michael C. Stathis), the actor known for his roles in Good Times and Heaven Knows What, has died. He was 38.
Duress died of “cardiac arrest from a drug cocktail” in November 2023, his brother Christopher Stathis confirmed exclusively with PEOPLE on Tuesday.
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Buddy Duress (né Michael C. Stathis), the actor known for his roles in Good Times and Heaven Knows What, has died. He was 38.
Duress died of “cardiac arrest from a drug cocktail” in November 2023, his brother Christopher Stathis confirmed exclusively with PEOPLE on Tuesday.
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He was so talented very nice guy.
"Virgil" Mike Jones Dies
Mike Jones, who wrestling fans knew as Virgil and Vincent, has died.
The news was confirmed by Pittsburgh referee Mark Charles III who had one of many who continued to look in on Jones as his health failed.
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"Virgil" Mike Jones Dies
Mike Jones, who wrestling fans knew as Virgil and Vincent, has died.
The news was confirmed by Pittsburgh referee Mark Charles III who had one of many who continued to look in on Jones as his health failed.
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