Former Senator Bob Dole Dies at Age 98
Former Senator and World War II (WWII) veteran, Robert "Bob" Joseph Dole has passed away in his sleep at the ...
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‘Laverne & Shirley’ Actor Eddie Mekka Dies at Age 69
Eddie Mekka, known best as Carmine "The Big Ragoo" Ragusa on "Laverne & Shirley," has passed away at the age ...
Disney Voice Actor Will Ryan Dies at Age 72
Veteran Disney voice actor, Will Ryan, died at the age of 72. He was the voice of Petrie in "The ...
Remembering Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins
Halyna Hutchins was a cinematographer who died during an accidental shooting during filming in New Mexico. On Oct. 21, 2021, ...
R. Allen Gardner Dies at 91
Robert Allen Gardner who, with the help of his wife Beatrix "Trixie" Tugendhut, taught Washoe the chimpanzee sign language; has ...
Rabies Kills Illinois Man for the First Time Since the 1950s
A man in Illinois has died from rabies. This is the first human case for the state since the 1950s. ...
Legendary Salsa Musician Roberto Roena Dies at Age 81
Legendary salsa musician, Roberto Roena, has passed away at the age of 81 on Sept. 23, 2021. According to the ...
Chicago Native Melvin Van Peebles Godfather of Black Cinema Dies at Age 89
Chicago native and African American auteur Melvin Van Peebles has passed away at the age of 89. He was the ...
Comedic Actor Norm MacDonald Dies at Age 61[Video]
Comedic actor Norm MacDonald has passed away from a private battle with cancer. The "Saturday Night Live" veteran's manager, Marc ...
‘The Wire’ Star Michael K. Williams Dies at Age 54
The man best known for his role in HBO's "The Wire," Michael K. Williams, has passed away at the age ...
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