Jazz legend Ken Peplowski found dead on cruise ship after missing performance
Ken Peplowski, the beloved jazz clarinetist and saxophonist, has died.
The musician was found dead at 66 on board the Celebrity Summit cruise ship on Sunday, the final day of The Jazz Cruise '26, representatives for Signature Cruise Experiences confirmed in a blog post on Wednesday. A cause of death was not immediately available.
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Former EastEnders star Elizabeth Kelly dies aged 104
Former EastEnders star Elizabeth Kelly has died aged 104, her agent has announced.
The character actress, known for appearing on the BBC soap as busybody Nellie Ellis from 1993 until 2000, died peacefully on 31 December, 2025.
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Former EastEnders star Elizabeth Kelly has died aged 104, her agent has announced.
The character actress, known for appearing on the BBC soap as busybody Nellie Ellis from 1993 until 2000, died peacefully on 31 December, 2025.
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Former Indiana Rep. Lee Hamilton, leader of Sept. 11 panel, dies
Former Rep. Lee Hamilton, a crewcut-wearing Indiana Democrat who was a leading foreign affairs voice during three decades in Congress and helped oversee investigations of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, died Tuesday. He was 94.
Hamilton, who also led a congressional probe of the Reagan administration’s Iran-Contra affair while representing a rural southern Indiana district, died peacefully in his home in Bloomington, Indiana, said his son Doug Hamilton, who did not cite a specific cause.
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Former Rep. Lee Hamilton, a crewcut-wearing Indiana Democrat who was a leading foreign affairs voice during three decades in Congress and helped oversee investigations of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, died Tuesday. He was 94.
Hamilton, who also led a congressional probe of the Reagan administration’s Iran-Contra affair while representing a rural southern Indiana district, died peacefully in his home in Bloomington, Indiana, said his son Doug Hamilton, who did not cite a specific cause.
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Nebraska gymnastics coach reflects on Jim Hartung’s legacy
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Jim Hartung, a longtime Nebraska gymnastics assistant coach and Olympic medalist, died over the weekend at age 65.
Hartung suffered a heart attack, according to head coach Chuck Chmelka, who received the news from Hartung’s ex-wife Lisa.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Jim Hartung, a longtime Nebraska gymnastics assistant coach and Olympic medalist, died over the weekend at age 65.
Hartung suffered a heart attack, according to head coach Chuck Chmelka, who received the news from Hartung’s ex-wife Lisa.
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Deanne Lane, former St. Louis anchor, dies at 65
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Former KSDK anchor Deanne Lane has died.
Lane was a reporter and anchor at the St. Louis station for nearly 27 years, leaving in 2009.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Former KSDK anchor Deanne Lane has died.
Lane was a reporter and anchor at the St. Louis station for nearly 27 years, leaving in 2009.
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The 5th Dimension co-founder LaMonte McLemore dies at 90
LaMonte McLemore, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning soul/pop group The 5th Dimension, has died at age 90. After suffering a stroke several years ago, McLemore died of natural causes on Tuesday at his home in Las Vegas.
A popular crossover fixture in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s music scene, The 5th Dimension formed in Los Angeles and was originally comprised of McLemore, Billy Davis Jr., Florence LaRue, Marilyn McCoo and Ron Townson (who died in 2001). Known for its signature silky harmonies and sophisticated fusion of R&B, soul and pop, the group cemented its success through hits such as "Up, Up and Away," "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)," "Wedding Bell Blues," "Stoned Soul Picnic" and "One Less Bell to Answer."
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LaMonte McLemore, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning soul/pop group The 5th Dimension, has died at age 90. After suffering a stroke several years ago, McLemore died of natural causes on Tuesday at his home in Las Vegas.
A popular crossover fixture in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s music scene, The 5th Dimension formed in Los Angeles and was originally comprised of McLemore, Billy Davis Jr., Florence LaRue, Marilyn McCoo and Ron Townson (who died in 2001). Known for its signature silky harmonies and sophisticated fusion of R&B, soul and pop, the group cemented its success through hits such as "Up, Up and Away," "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)," "Wedding Bell Blues," "Stoned Soul Picnic" and "One Less Bell to Answer."
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Sonny Jurgensen, the strong-arm QB whose personality made him a beloved football figure, dies at 91
Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91.
A Washington Commanders spokesperson confirmed Friday the team learned of Jurgensen’s death that morning from his family, who said he died of natural causes in Naples, Florida, after a brief stay in hospice care.
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Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91.
A Washington Commanders spokesperson confirmed Friday the team learned of Jurgensen’s death that morning from his family, who said he died of natural causes in Naples, Florida, after a brief stay in hospice care.
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Terrance Gore, speedster who made mark with Royals, passes away at 34
Terrance Gore, an eight-year MLB veteran known for dynamic baserunning that made him a member of three World Series championship clubs, has passed away at the age of 34.
Gore’s Major League career was wholly unique. He had just 85 regular-season plate appearances through 112 games. His first hit didn’t come until 2018 -- his fifth season in the league -- spanning just 12 at-bats. But by that point, Gore had already racked up 23 stolen bases in the regular season and four more in the playoffs.
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Terrance Gore, an eight-year MLB veteran known for dynamic baserunning that made him a member of three World Series championship clubs, has passed away at the age of 34.
Gore’s Major League career was wholly unique. He had just 85 regular-season plate appearances through 112 games. His first hit didn’t come until 2018 -- his fifth season in the league -- spanning just 12 at-bats. But by that point, Gore had already racked up 23 stolen bases in the regular season and four more in the playoffs.
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Fred Smith, bassist for Television, dies at 77
Fred Smith, bass player for the influential proto-punk band Television, died Thursday. He was 77. The band confirmed his death on its Instagram.
Smith started out playing with Angel and the Snake, which then became Blondie. In 1975 he left Blondie to replace Richard Hell in Television. After the band broke up in 1978, he played on solo albums for the Television members Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd, as well as for The Roches, Willie Nile, Peregrins and The Revelons. Smith also played bass and toured with The Fleshtones.
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Fred Smith, bass player for the influential proto-punk band Television, died Thursday. He was 77. The band confirmed his death on its Instagram.
Smith started out playing with Angel and the Snake, which then became Blondie. In 1975 he left Blondie to replace Richard Hell in Television. After the band broke up in 1978, he played on solo albums for the Television members Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd, as well as for The Roches, Willie Nile, Peregrins and The Revelons. Smith also played bass and toured with The Fleshtones.
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3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the lead singer and co-founder of rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at age 47, the band announced Saturday.
He died “peacefully” in his sleep on Saturday “after his courageous battle with cancer,” the band shared on social media. His wife, Jennifer, and his family were by his side, according to the post.
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Brad Arnold, the lead singer and co-founder of rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at age 47, the band announced Saturday.
He died “peacefully” in his sleep on Saturday “after his courageous battle with cancer,” the band shared on social media. His wife, Jennifer, and his family were by his side, according to the post.
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Former Giants Super Bowl Champion, Head Coach, Dies at 81
Ray Handley, who helped the New York Giants win two Super Bowls as a coach and was elevated to the head coach position after the second, died Thursday. He was 81.
Handley was hired to Bill Parcells' coaching staff as an offensive backfield coach out of Stanford University in 1984. He served under Parcells when the Giants won Super Bowls XXI and XXV.
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Ray Handley, who helped the New York Giants win two Super Bowls as a coach and was elevated to the head coach position after the second, died Thursday. He was 81.
Handley was hired to Bill Parcells' coaching staff as an offensive backfield coach out of Stanford University in 1984. He served under Parcells when the Giants won Super Bowls XXI and XXV.
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'How to Eat Fried Worms' child star Blake Garrett dead at 33
"How to Eat Fried Worms" child star Blake Garrett has reportedly died. He was 33.
The former child actor's mother, Carol Garrett, confirmed the death to TMZ, saying Blake died Sunday, Feb. 8, from unknown causes. She told the outlet on Monday, Feb. 9, that the family is waiting for autopsy results to figure out an official cause.
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"How to Eat Fried Worms" child star Blake Garrett has reportedly died. He was 33.
The former child actor's mother, Carol Garrett, confirmed the death to TMZ, saying Blake died Sunday, Feb. 8, from unknown causes. She told the outlet on Monday, Feb. 9, that the family is waiting for autopsy results to figure out an official cause.
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James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson’s Creek' star, has died
James Van Der Beek, the soft-eyed actor whose boyish good looks and earnestness landed him the leading role in ’90s teen drama “Dawson’s Creek” and catapulted him to stardom, has died. He was 48.
The actor died Wednesday, according to a statement posted to the actor’s verified Instagram.
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James Van Der Beek, the soft-eyed actor whose boyish good looks and earnestness landed him the leading role in ’90s teen drama “Dawson’s Creek” and catapulted him to stardom, has died. He was 48.
The actor died Wednesday, according to a statement posted to the actor’s verified Instagram.
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Actor Bud Cort, star of cult film ‘Harold and Maude’ has died, aged 77
Actor Bud Cort, star of cult film Harold and Maude has died, aged 77.
The actor had his breakout role in the cult classic in 1971, where he starred alongside Ruth Gordon.
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Actor Bud Cort, star of cult film Harold and Maude has died, aged 77.
The actor had his breakout role in the cult classic in 1971, where he starred alongside Ruth Gordon.
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Honduras Denounces Assassination of Libre Party Founder Amid Cycle of Impunity since the 2009
Honduras denounces assassination of Libre Party founder René Altamirano, a prominent human rights lawyer and key architect of the left-wing political movement that emerged after the 2009 U.S.-backed coup. The killing—carried out by two masked assailants on a motorcycle outside Altamirano’s law office in San Pedro Sula on Friday, February 6, 2026—has sparked nationwide condemnation and fears of a return to the state-sponsored violence that has plagued Honduras for over a decade.
Former Defense Minister and presidential candidate Rixi Moncada, a leading figure in the Libre Party, issued a powerful statement denouncing the murder as part of a “long night of blood and impunity” that began with the ousting of President Manuel Zelaya in 2009. “They violently removed us in 2009,” Moncada wrote on X, “and unleashed a cycle of assassinations that continues today.”
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Honduras denounces assassination of Libre Party founder René Altamirano, a prominent human rights lawyer and key architect of the left-wing political movement that emerged after the 2009 U.S.-backed coup. The killing—carried out by two masked assailants on a motorcycle outside Altamirano’s law office in San Pedro Sula on Friday, February 6, 2026—has sparked nationwide condemnation and fears of a return to the state-sponsored violence that has plagued Honduras for over a decade.
Former Defense Minister and presidential candidate Rixi Moncada, a leading figure in the Libre Party, issued a powerful statement denouncing the murder as part of a “long night of blood and impunity” that began with the ousting of President Manuel Zelaya in 2009. “They violently removed us in 2009,” Moncada wrote on X, “and unleashed a cycle of assassinations that continues today.”
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Robert Duvall, All-Purpose Actor With Few Peers, Dies at 95
Robert Duvall, the steely-eyed actor whose performances in the first two Godfather films, Apocalypse Now, The Great Santini, Lonesome Dove and The Apostle made him one of the finest actors of any generation, has died. He was 95.
Duvall, who received an Academy Award — one of his seven Oscar nominations — for his performance as an alcoholic country singer in Tender Mercies (1983), died Sunday at home on his Virginia ranch “surrounded by love and comfort,” his wife, Luciana, announced.
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Robert Duvall, the steely-eyed actor whose performances in the first two Godfather films, Apocalypse Now, The Great Santini, Lonesome Dove and The Apostle made him one of the finest actors of any generation, has died. He was 95.
Duvall, who received an Academy Award — one of his seven Oscar nominations — for his performance as an alcoholic country singer in Tender Mercies (1983), died Sunday at home on his Virginia ranch “surrounded by love and comfort,” his wife, Luciana, announced.
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I loved watching his movies. I wasn't a fan of The Godfather movie but I like his movies after that. Movies like Tender Mercies, The Natural, Phenomenon, Deep Impact, and Open Range.ap215 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 16, 2026 12:46 pm Robert Duvall, All-Purpose Actor With Few Peers, Dies at 95
Robert Duvall, the steely-eyed actor whose performances in the first two Godfather films, Apocalypse Now, The Great Santini, Lonesome Dove and The Apostle made him one of the finest actors of any generation, has died. He was 95.
Duvall, who received an Academy Award — one of his seven Oscar nominations — for his performance as an alcoholic country singer in Tender Mercies (1983), died Sunday at home on his Virginia ranch “surrounded by love and comfort,” his wife, Luciana, announced.
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Jesse Jackson: The civil rights icon who inspired a generation
The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, the longtime civil rights leader and former politician who rose to prominence as a protege of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died.
The 84 year-old’s family announced his passing in a statement Tuesday, describing him as a “servant leader... to the oppressed, the voiceless and the overlooked around the world”.
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The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, the longtime civil rights leader and former politician who rose to prominence as a protege of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died.
The 84 year-old’s family announced his passing in a statement Tuesday, describing him as a “servant leader... to the oppressed, the voiceless and the overlooked around the world”.
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They used to say that dead notables came in threes, but this year they seem to be coming in sixes and eights.
"We must remember that we cannot abandon the truth and remain a free nation." --Liz Cheney, Republican, 7/21/22
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Ring Announcer Brett Wolverton Passes Away
A sudden passing in the wrestling space.
Pro wrestling ring announcer Brett Wolverton has passed away at 44 years old. The news of his passing was shared on social media by wrestlers and personalities who knew him.
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A sudden passing in the wrestling space.
Pro wrestling ring announcer Brett Wolverton has passed away at 44 years old. The news of his passing was shared on social media by wrestlers and personalities who knew him.
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Who was Kerwin Silfies? Longtime WWE employee’s cause of death, tributes and more explained
Former WWE director Kerwin Silfies passed away this week at the age of 75, closing the chapter on one of the most influential behind-the-scenes careers in professional wrestling. The news was first reported by PWInsider’s Mike Johnson, who noted that Silfies had been dealing with health issues prior to his death. He had been living in Florida and kept his health battle private.
For more than three decades, Silfies helped shape how millions of fans experienced wrestling on television. From the WWF’s national expansion in the 1980s to WWE’s global growth, his fingerprints were on the broadcast style and presentation that defined modern wrestling programming.
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Former WWE director Kerwin Silfies passed away this week at the age of 75, closing the chapter on one of the most influential behind-the-scenes careers in professional wrestling. The news was first reported by PWInsider’s Mike Johnson, who noted that Silfies had been dealing with health issues prior to his death. He had been living in Florida and kept his health battle private.
For more than three decades, Silfies helped shape how millions of fans experienced wrestling on television. From the WWF’s national expansion in the 1980s to WWE’s global growth, his fingerprints were on the broadcast style and presentation that defined modern wrestling programming.
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Eric Dane, star of ‘Grey's Anatomy' and ‘Euphoria,' dead at 53
Eric Dane, star of hit television shows "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria," has died at 53.
Dane's family shared a statement confirming his death with NBC News late Thursday.
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Eric Dane, star of ‘Grey's Anatomy' and ‘Euphoria,' dead at 53
Eric Dane, star of hit television shows "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria," has died at 53.
Dane's family shared a statement confirming his death with NBC News late Thursday.
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Tampa Bay Times sportswriter Joey Knight passes away at 57
Joey Knight, who covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, University of South Florida, Florida Gators, and countless other teams for the Tampa Bay Times and Tampa Tribune across more than three decades, died this morning. He was 57.
Knight’s family announced his passing on Facebook this morning. Knight had been battling cancer for several years while continuing to report on the teams and athletes he covered throughout his career. Despite his illness, he remained a regular presence at University of Florida press conferences and games during the 2025 football season.
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Joey Knight, who covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, University of South Florida, Florida Gators, and countless other teams for the Tampa Bay Times and Tampa Tribune across more than three decades, died this morning. He was 57.
Knight’s family announced his passing on Facebook this morning. Knight had been battling cancer for several years while continuing to report on the teams and athletes he covered throughout his career. Despite his illness, he remained a regular presence at University of Florida press conferences and games during the 2025 football season.
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Bill Mazeroski, former Pirates World Series legend, dies at 89
Bill Mazeroski, the Pirates second baseman whose one swing of the bat nearly overshadowed his reputation as a wizard with the glove, died Friday. He was 89.
The Pirates announced his death Saturday morning.
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Bill Mazeroski, former Pirates World Series legend, dies at 89
Bill Mazeroski, the Pirates second baseman whose one swing of the bat nearly overshadowed his reputation as a wizard with the glove, died Friday. He was 89.
The Pirates announced his death Saturday morning.
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Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75
Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music and social activist, died Saturday. He was 75.
Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced more than 40 albums that sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. He collaborated with a wide range of artists, including the Fania All Stars, David Byrne and Celia Cruz.
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Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music and social activist, died Saturday. He was 75.
Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced more than 40 albums that sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. He collaborated with a wide range of artists, including the Fania All Stars, David Byrne and Celia Cruz.
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