Obituaries

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Abdul Ahad Momand, an Afghan air force pilot who served on the Mir space station, dies at 67

FILE – The Russian space station Mir is seen from space shuttle Atlantis during a fly around after Atlantis undocked…

July 1, 2026

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Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Carlos Santana, left, and producer Clive Davis pose with their Grammys at the 42nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, on…

June 26, 2026

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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Economist Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, is seen in his office in Washington, Friday,…

June 24, 2026

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Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100

In this May 31, 2006 file photo, film critic Gene Shalit is seen during a toast with “Today” show cast…

June 17, 2026

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49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36

Smith was a troubled but talented pass rusher

June 17, 2026

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Gordon S. Wood, eminent scholar of the American Revolution, dead at 92

President Barack Obama presents a National Humanities Medal to author, historian and Brown University professor emeritus, Gordon Wood, during a…

June 12, 2026

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Marjane Satrapi, Iranian French cartoonist and filmmaker known for ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

Director, illustrator and author Marjane Satrapi poses for photographers as she arrives to present the movie “La Bande des Jotas”…

June 10, 2026

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Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ has died at 72

Anthony Head arrives for the European premiere of 'The Iron Lady' on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Jonathan…

June 10, 2026

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Peabo Bryson, known for duets from Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ has died at 75

Peabo Bryson smiles at the European premiere of “Michael Jackson: The Life Of An Icon,” in London, Nov. 2, 2011.…

June 5, 2026

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NBA Hall of Famer Rick Adelman dies at 79

The coach won more than 1,000 games and took 2 teams to NBA Finals

June 4, 2026

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Oscar-winning ‘Star Wars’ editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80

Lucas was often called the unsung hero of the franchise

June 3, 2026

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Former Braves slugging 3rd baseman Bob Horner dies at 68

Horner once hit 4 homers in a game

May 29, 2026

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Claude Lemieux, the feisty four-time Stanley Cup champion for Avalanche, Devils and Habs, dies at 60

Retired Colorado Avalanche player Claude Lemieux waves to fans as he is honored for his years on the ice before…

May 29, 2026

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Manny Fernandez, key part to the 1972 perfect Dolphins season, dies at 79

Washington Redskins running back Larry Brown (43) is stopped in his tracks by Miami Dolphins defender Manny Fernandez (75) during…

May 27, 2026

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Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write ‘I Have A Dream’ speech, dies at 95

Jones was also King's personal attorney

May 27, 2026

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Barney Frank, a liberal congressman, dies at 86

Frank was a trailblazer for gay rights

May 21, 2026

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Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died

Los Angeles Police Detective Mark Fuhrman shows the jury in the O.J. Simpson double murder trial evidence during testimony Friday,…

May 21, 2026

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Craig Morton, who became the first quarterback to start Super Bowl for two franchises, dies at 83

Morton was voted into the Broncos' Ring of Fame in 1988

May 14, 2026

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Bobby Cox, manager of Braves’ teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84

Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox smiles while talking to reporters during team practice at Turner Field in Atlanta, Oct. 4,…

May 13, 2026

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Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder who helped reshape U.S. casual style, dies at 94

A window display shows current clothing styles at the headquarters of the Gap in San Francisco, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004.…

May 8, 2026

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CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

Ted Turner speaks during the CNN World Report Contributors banquet in Atlanta on May 4, 1995. John Bazemore/AP File Photo…

May 6, 2026

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Country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe dies at 86

Coe wrote ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ and other hits

April 30, 2026

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Former NFL defensive lineman Josh Mauro dies at 35

No cause of death given

April 29, 2026

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Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop trio the Ronettes, dies

Nedra Talley Ross appears in the press room after the induction of The Ronettes into the Rock & Roll Hall…

April 29, 2026