Temple assistant, ex-Cornell coach Bill Courtney dies at 55
PHILADELPHIA -- Temple assistant and former Cornell men's basketball coach Bill Courtney has died, the Owls announced Tuesday. He was 55.
Temple called Courtney's death a "sudden passing" and did not provide more details.
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Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86.
Her death was announced Tuesday by the Claudette Colvin Legacy Foundation. Ashley D. Roseboro of the organization confirmed she died of natural causes in Texas.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86.
Her death was announced Tuesday by the Claudette Colvin Legacy Foundation. Ashley D. Roseboro of the organization confirmed she died of natural causes in Texas.
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Renowned Cork singer Seán Ó Sé dies aged 89
The death has occurred of renowned Cork singer, educator and raconteur Seán Ó Sé, who has died three days shy of his 90th birthday.
He was a native of Ballylickey, which he described as “three miles outside Bantry to the west, on the Glengarrif Road, the most easterly inlet in Bantry Bay”.
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The death has occurred of renowned Cork singer, educator and raconteur Seán Ó Sé, who has died three days shy of his 90th birthday.
He was a native of Ballylickey, which he described as “three miles outside Bantry to the west, on the Glengarrif Road, the most easterly inlet in Bantry Bay”.
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Celebrated Musician and Chilmark Resident John Forté Dies at 50
Grammy-nominated artist and Island resident John Forté died suddenly Monday at his home in Chilmark. He was 50 years old.
Chilmark police on Tuesday confirmed Mr. Forté died, but there was no immediate determination into the cause. Police Chief Sean Slavin said no foul play was suspected.
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Grammy-nominated artist and Island resident John Forté died suddenly Monday at his home in Chilmark. He was 50 years old.
Chilmark police on Tuesday confirmed Mr. Forté died, but there was no immediate determination into the cause. Police Chief Sean Slavin said no foul play was suspected.
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‘Enigmatic’ Hollyoaks star Trevor A Toussaint dies aged 65
Trevor A Toussaint, the actor best known for playing Walter Deveraux on the popular soap opera Hollyoaks, has died at the age of 65.
The news was announced by his representatives, who shared a statement on social media.
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Trevor A Toussaint, the actor best known for playing Walter Deveraux on the popular soap opera Hollyoaks, has died at the age of 65.
The news was announced by his representatives, who shared a statement on social media.
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Nickelodeon 'All That' child star dead at 33 after Brooklyn hit-and-run accident
Kianna Underwood, a former child star who delighted audiences on the Nickelodeon sketch show All That throughout the 00s has tragically died at the age of 33.
The actress was sadly killed after being struck in a hit-and-run incident in the Brownville section of Brooklyn shortly before 7am on Friday January 16.
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Kianna Underwood, a former child star who delighted audiences on the Nickelodeon sketch show All That throughout the 00s has tragically died at the age of 33.
The actress was sadly killed after being struck in a hit-and-run incident in the Brownville section of Brooklyn shortly before 7am on Friday January 16.
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Phil Goyette, who won the Stanley Cup four times with Montreal Canadiens, dies at 92
MONTREAL - Former Montreal forward Phil Goyette, who won the Stanley Cup four times with the Canadiens over his 16-year NHL career, has died, the team said Sunday.
He was 92.
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MONTREAL - Former Montreal forward Phil Goyette, who won the Stanley Cup four times with the Canadiens over his 16-year NHL career, has died, the team said Sunday.
He was 92.
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Workhorse White Sox knuckleballer Wood dies at 84
Wilbur Wood, who spent 17 seasons in the Majors from 1961-78, passed away Saturday at 84 years old, the White Sox announced.
Wood, a knuckleballer who developed into one of the best pitchers in baseball with the White Sox in the 1970s, truly embodied the meaning of chewing up innings. At his peak from 1971-75 with Chicago, Wood threw a whopping 1,681 2/3 innings, nearly 100 more than any other pitcher during that time and an average of 336 2/3 per season.
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Wilbur Wood, who spent 17 seasons in the Majors from 1961-78, passed away Saturday at 84 years old, the White Sox announced.
Wood, a knuckleballer who developed into one of the best pitchers in baseball with the White Sox in the 1970s, truly embodied the meaning of chewing up innings. At his peak from 1971-75 with Chicago, Wood threw a whopping 1,681 2/3 innings, nearly 100 more than any other pitcher during that time and an average of 336 2/3 per season.
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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93
Italian fashion designer Valentino died Monday at his Roman residence. He was 93.
His foundation announced his death on Instagram.
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Italian fashion designer Valentino died Monday at his Roman residence. He was 93.
His foundation announced his death on Instagram.
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Roger Allers, 'The Lion King' co-director, dies at 76
Roger Allers, co-director of "The Lion King," has died at age 76.
The Walt Disney Company CEO Robert Iger remembered Allers in a social media post on Sunday.
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Roger Allers, co-director of "The Lion King," has died at age 76.
The Walt Disney Company CEO Robert Iger remembered Allers in a social media post on Sunday.
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Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz dies at 71 after cancer battle: 'Our hearts are shattered'
The musician's family confirmed his death on Thursday, Jan. 22 in a Facebook post the following day
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The musician's family confirmed his death on Thursday, Jan. 22 in a Facebook post the following day
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Uncle Floyd, beloved comedian and TV personality, dies at 74
Floyd Vivino, best known as the beloved comedian, musician and TV personality "Uncle Floyd," has died. He was 74.
His brother Jerry Vivino confirmed his Jan. 22 death on social media.
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Uncle Floyd, beloved comedian and TV personality, dies at 74
Floyd Vivino, best known as the beloved comedian, musician and TV personality "Uncle Floyd," has died. He was 74.
His brother Jerry Vivino confirmed his Jan. 22 death on social media.
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Yvonne Lime Fedderson, 'I Was a Teenage Werewolf' star and anti-child abuse advocate, dies at 90
Yvonne Lime Fedderson, an actress best known for starring opposite Michael Landon in 1957's "I Was a Teenage Werewolf," has died. She was 90.
Fedderson's nonprofit organization, Childhelp, which helps prevent and raise awareness regarding child abuse, confirmed the news Friday, sharing in a statement that the Hollywood veteran "passed away peacefully" earlier that day.
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Yvonne Lime Fedderson, an actress best known for starring opposite Michael Landon in 1957's "I Was a Teenage Werewolf," has died. She was 90.
Fedderson's nonprofit organization, Childhelp, which helps prevent and raise awareness regarding child abuse, confirmed the news Friday, sharing in a statement that the Hollywood veteran "passed away peacefully" earlier that day.
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Homeless former Eagles player stabbed to death in Los Angeles
Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson was found dead near a homeless encampment in Los Angeles earlier this week.
Police are investigating the death of Johnson, 55, as a homicide, according to a record from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, via Newsweek.
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Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson was found dead near a homeless encampment in Los Angeles earlier this week.
Police are investigating the death of Johnson, 55, as a homicide, according to a record from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, via Newsweek.
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Bobby Duncum Sr., bruising, brawling pro wrestling villain, dies at 81
Bobby Duncum Sr., a bruising pro wrestler who excelled as a villain during his career, has died at the age of 81.
The wrestler’s death was announced by WWE in a news release on Jan. 21.
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Bobby Duncum Sr., a bruising pro wrestler who excelled as a villain during his career, has died at the age of 81.
The wrestler’s death was announced by WWE in a news release on Jan. 21.
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49ers QB great John Brodie, former NFL MVP, dies at 90
Legendary San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie died Friday at the age of 90, the team announced.
Brodie is a 49ers Hall of Famer and one of the most revered players in team history after spending his entire 17-year NFL career with the team. He won the NFL MVP award in 1970, made two Pro Bowls, earned Comeback Player of the Year honors in 1965 and led the league in passing touchdowns in three seasons.
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Legendary San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie died Friday at the age of 90, the team announced.
Brodie is a 49ers Hall of Famer and one of the most revered players in team history after spending his entire 17-year NFL career with the team. He won the NFL MVP award in 1970, made two Pro Bowls, earned Comeback Player of the Year honors in 1965 and led the league in passing touchdowns in three seasons.
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Dr. William Foege, leader in smallpox eradication, dies
ATLANTA (AP) — Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity’s greatest public health victories — the global eradication of smallpox — has died.
Foege died Saturday in Atlanta at the age of 89, according to the Task Force for Global Health, which he co-founded.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity’s greatest public health victories — the global eradication of smallpox — has died.
Foege died Saturday in Atlanta at the age of 89, according to the Task Force for Global Health, which he co-founded.
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Rafael Pineda, journalist who reported to Hispanics in New York for more than 40 years, has died.
NEW YORK – Spanish-language journalism is in mourning. Rafael Pineda, a veteran news anchor and one of the most recognized voices in tri-state news, died at the age of 88 on the night of January 25 in Florida, where he had lived for several years.
His death leaves a deep void in the N+ Univision New York family and among generations of viewers who accompanied him for decades.
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NEW YORK – Spanish-language journalism is in mourning. Rafael Pineda, a veteran news anchor and one of the most recognized voices in tri-state news, died at the age of 88 on the night of January 25 in Florida, where he had lived for several years.
His death leaves a deep void in the N+ Univision New York family and among generations of viewers who accompanied him for decades.
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‘Produce Pete,' a weekend mainstay on NBC New York for more than 30 years, dies at 80
NBC New York is mourning the loss of a member of our News 4 family. “Produce Pete,” a longtime fixture of our weekend morning news, has died at the age of 80.
He was born Peter Napolitano in Bergenfield, New Jersey, in February 1945. But in the decades to come, everyone — including members of his own family — would end up calling him "Produce Pete."
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NBC New York is mourning the loss of a member of our News 4 family. “Produce Pete,” a longtime fixture of our weekend morning news, has died at the age of 80.
He was born Peter Napolitano in Bergenfield, New Jersey, in February 1945. But in the decades to come, everyone — including members of his own family — would end up calling him "Produce Pete."
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Shirley Raines, Beauty 2 The Streetz founder who cared for Skid Row's homeless, dies at 58
LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Shirley Raines, the beloved nonprofit founder and CEO who helped care for the homeless on L.A.'s Skid Row, has died, her organization said Wednesday morning. She was 58.
"Ms. Shirley dedicated her life to serving others and made an immeasurable impact on homeless communities throughout Los Angeles and Nevada," the nonprofit, Beauty 2 The Streetz, said in a statement. "Through her tireless advocacy, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment, she used her powerful media platform to amplify the voices of those in need and to bring dignity, resources, and hope to some of the most underserved populations."
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LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Shirley Raines, the beloved nonprofit founder and CEO who helped care for the homeless on L.A.'s Skid Row, has died, her organization said Wednesday morning. She was 58.
"Ms. Shirley dedicated her life to serving others and made an immeasurable impact on homeless communities throughout Los Angeles and Nevada," the nonprofit, Beauty 2 The Streetz, said in a statement. "Through her tireless advocacy, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment, she used her powerful media platform to amplify the voices of those in need and to bring dignity, resources, and hope to some of the most underserved populations."
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Catherine O'Hara, actress best known for roles in 'Beetlejuice' and 'Home Alone' dies
Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin's beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt's Creek” — died Friday at 71.
The Canadian-born O'Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency, CAA. Further details were not immediately available.
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Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin's beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt's Creek” — died Friday at 71.
The Canadian-born O'Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency, CAA. Further details were not immediately available.
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Pedro Torres, famous Mexican producer, has died: cause of death and net worth
Pedro Torres, the legendary Mexican television producer and former husband of actress Lucía Méndez, has died at the age of 72. His passing was confirmed on Tuesday, January 30, 2026, through an official statement shared on his verified Instagram account. The announcement sparked an outpouring of condolences from entertainment industry figures and fans across Latin America.
What was Pedro Torres’ cause of death? While the official cause of death was not explicitly disclosed, Pedro Torres had reportedly been battling a serious illness for several months. His health had deteriorated considerably, and his condition had been described as “very complicated” by his former spouse Lucía Méndez.
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Pedro Torres, the legendary Mexican television producer and former husband of actress Lucía Méndez, has died at the age of 72. His passing was confirmed on Tuesday, January 30, 2026, through an official statement shared on his verified Instagram account. The announcement sparked an outpouring of condolences from entertainment industry figures and fans across Latin America.
What was Pedro Torres’ cause of death? While the official cause of death was not explicitly disclosed, Pedro Torres had reportedly been battling a serious illness for several months. His health had deteriorated considerably, and his condition had been described as “very complicated” by his former spouse Lucía Méndez.
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Woodie King Jr., Godfather of Black Theatre and Founder of New Federal Theatre, Dies at 86
Woodie King Jr., the pioneering producer, director, and cultural architect who reshaped the landscape of American theatre by centering Black stories on and off Broadway, has died. He passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was 86.
His son, Michael King, announced his passing on his Facebook page, “Numb! Numbness is the only way to describe this day. S.I.P. to The King of the Stage, best father a kid from Harlem could ever wish for… Woodie King Jr.
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Woodie King Jr., the pioneering producer, director, and cultural architect who reshaped the landscape of American theatre by centering Black stories on and off Broadway, has died. He passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was 86.
His son, Michael King, announced his passing on his Facebook page, “Numb! Numbness is the only way to describe this day. S.I.P. to The King of the Stage, best father a kid from Harlem could ever wish for… Woodie King Jr.
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Grady Demond Wilson, Beloved ‘Lamont’ on 'Sanford and Son,' Dead at 79
Grady Demond Wilson, the actor best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the NBC sitcom "Sanford and Son," has died at the age of 79 due to cancer.
Wilson starred on "Sanford and Son" from 1972 to 1977, appearing opposite Redd Foxx, who played his on-screen father, Fred Sanford. The series, adapted from the British show "Steptoe and Son," centered on a father and son who operated a junkyard in Los Angeles and became one of the highest-rated television comedies of the 1970s.
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Grady Demond Wilson, the actor best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the NBC sitcom "Sanford and Son," has died at the age of 79 due to cancer.
Wilson starred on "Sanford and Son" from 1972 to 1977, appearing opposite Redd Foxx, who played his on-screen father, Fred Sanford. The series, adapted from the British show "Steptoe and Son," centered on a father and son who operated a junkyard in Los Angeles and became one of the highest-rated television comedies of the 1970s.
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Chuck Negron, lead singer on ‘Joy to the World’ and other Three Dog Night hits, dies at 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Negron, a founding member of the soul-rock sensations Three Dog Night who sang lead on such hits as “One” and “Just an Old Fashioned Love Song” and hollered the immortal opening line “Jeremiah was a bullfrog!” on the chart-topping “Joy to the World,” died Monday. He was 83.
He died of complications from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at his home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to publicist Zach Farnum.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Negron, a founding member of the soul-rock sensations Three Dog Night who sang lead on such hits as “One” and “Just an Old Fashioned Love Song” and hollered the immortal opening line “Jeremiah was a bullfrog!” on the chart-topping “Joy to the World,” died Monday. He was 83.
He died of complications from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at his home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to publicist Zach Farnum.
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