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Betsy Arakawa, a Classical Musician and the Wife of Gene Hackman, Dies at 65
As the spouse of a two-time Oscar winner, she avoided interviews and stayed off social media. But in private, she typed up Mr. Hackman’s novels and helped edit them.The New York Times - 6d -
TV presenter Henry Kelly dies aged 78
Irish journalist hosted gameshows including Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh in the 1980s and 90s. Henry Kelly, the Irish journalist and presenter best known for hosting UK TV shows such as ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Eggheads star Chris Hughes dies aged 77
The show paid tribute to the "great" quizzer, who also won Mastermind and Brain of Britain.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Russian chess grandmaster Spassky dies aged 88
Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has died at the age of 88, international chess federation general director Emil Sutovsky told Reuters on Thursday.NBC News - 6d -
Spanish footballer Nico Hidaglo dies aged 32
Spanish footballer Nico Hidalgo has died aged 32 following a battle with lung cancer, his former clubs said on Saturday.ESPN - 4d -
Scottish painter Jack Vettriano dies aged 73
The artist was found dead at his apartment in Nice in southern France on Saturday, his publicist says. The Scottish painter Jack Vettriano has been found dead at his apartment in Nice in the south ...The Guardian - 3d -
Australian great Stolle dies aged 86
Australian tennis great Fred Stolle, who won two Grand Slam singles titles and 17 doubles titles, dies at the age of 86.BBC News - 19h -
Lynne Marie Stewart, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" actor, dies at age 78
The actor who played Charlie's mother in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and starred in "Pee-wee's Playhouse" died at age 78 on Friday, a spokesperson for the actress confirmed to CBS News.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer, dies at age 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer of "Killing Me Softly with His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits, has died at age 88.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Killing Me Softly singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88
The star's other hits included The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Feel Like Makin' Love.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Cleveland Guardians owner Larry Dolan dies at age 94, team announces
A lifelong Cleveland resident, Dolan purchased his hometown team in 2000.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer, dies at age 88
Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl and Buffy actress, dies aged 39
Trachtenberg, 39, found fame in television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and later Gossip Girl.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky dies aged 88
World champion will be remembered for the ‘match of the century’ against American Bobby Fischer in 1972. Soviet chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, who was famously defeated at the height of the cold ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Rose Girone, believed to be oldest living Holocaust survivor, dies aged 113
Born in 1912 in Poland, Girone was one of about 245,000 survivors living across more than 90 countries. Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor and a strong advocate for ...The Guardian - 6d -
David Johansen, frontman of New York Dolls, dies aged 75
Flamboyant singer helped point his city’s music scene towards punk, before a successful solo career and eye-catching acting roles. • Alexis Petridis: Johansen was wild and whip-smart • David ...The Guardian - 5d -
Self-taught painter Jack Vettriano dies in France at age 73
The publicist for Scottish painter Jack Vettriano says he has been found dead in his apartment in FranceABC News - 3d -
Singing Butler painter Jack Vettriano dies aged 73
The artist, best known for The Singing Butler, was found dead at his apartment in the south of France.BBC News - 3d -
Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dies aged 82
The "9-5" singer met Dean outside a laundromat on the first day she arrived in Nashville as an 18-year-old aspiring singer.BBC News - 3d -
Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at age 70 after medical emergency
Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, has died at the age of 70 after suffering a medical emergency. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona reports on the latest about the former Houston mayor and freshman ...NBC News - 1d -
Cult folk singer Bill Fay, writer of The Healing Day, dies aged 81
Songs by the reluctant live performer have been covered by the War on Drugs, Wilco, Pavement and Marc Almond. The folk singer Bill Fay, known for songs such as The Healing Day and Thank You Lord, ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88
Much-loved singer known for Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and duets with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, had suffered a stroke in 2016. Roberta Flack – a ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actor, dies aged 39
The actor was found at a New York apartment on Wednesday, with the cause of death unknown but not being treated as suspicious. Michelle Trachtenberg’s natural talent shone in everything from ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, died at age 82. Here's a look back at their love story
Dolly Parton announced on social media that her husband, Carl Dean, died Monday at age 82. While Parton kept most of her relationship with Dean private, here's what to know about their love story ...CBS News - 2d -
Roy Ayers, jazz-funk pioneer behind Everybody Loves the Sunshine, dies aged 84
Family announces on Facebook that the musician died in New York City after a long illness. Roy Ayers , the jazz-funk pioneer whose hit Everybody Loves the Sunshine has become a summer staple ...The Guardian - 18h -
Cleveland State defeats Detroit Mercy 73-65
Led by Tahj Staveskie's 22 points, the Cleveland State Vikings defeated the Detroit Mercy Titans 73-65ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Iona earns 65-60 victory over Manhattan
Led by Dejour Reaves' 18 points, the Iona Gaels defeated the Manhattan Jaspers 65-60ABC News - Feb. 21 -
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Trump says Zeldin plans to cut up to 65 percent of EPA staff
President Trump said Wednesday that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has floated cutting the agency’s workforce by up to 65 percent. Speaking at the inaugural Cabinet ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Trump Says E.P.A. Layoffs Will Cut Staff by 65 Percent
The president said Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, was planning mass layoffs. Several hours later, White House officials said the president was referring to budget cuts.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Deeper government cuts may include 65% reduction at EPA, Trump says
Surrounded by his cabinet, President Trump warned far deeper cuts are coming than the ones imposed so far, including potentially a 65% budget cut at the Environmental Protection Agency, which ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
White House says EPA will cut 65 percent of spending, not staff
Shortly after President Trump said Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin plans to cut 65 percent of the agency’s staff, the White House clarified and said Trump was ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Njie hits gamewinner with :03 left as Iona defeats Niagara 65-63
Adam Njie hit the game-winning jumper in the final secondsd as the Iona Gaels defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles 65-63ABC News - 5d -
'Wicked' choice: Cynthia Erivo will host the Tony Awards in June
“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo, who has been earning awards left and right, will next be handing them outABC News - Feb. 19 -
Cynthia Erivo's whirlwind year to continue with Tonys hosting gig
Cynthia Erivo will host the 2025 Tony Awards, continuing a banner year that included an Oscar nomination.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
How Tony winner Bill Berloni turns rescue dogs into stars of stage
His current roster of performers includes Bowdie, who starred as Nana in "Peter Pan Live," and Myrtle, who plays Charlotte York's dog in "And Just Like That ..."CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Site Is Counting Down To An Announcement
Earlier this week, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 had an update that teased the return of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater . In a skate park map called The Grind, there is a banner with the THPS logo and the ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
Trump compared to mobster Tony Soprano by former envoy to Panama
John Feeley launches stinging critique of US president’s bully-boy approach to Latin America. The former US ambassador to Panama has launched a stinging critique of Donald Trump ’s approach ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Tony Hawk 3+4 Remaster Is Seemingly All But Confirmed
The hints about the impending return of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater after a five-year hiatus started appearing earlier this month with the release of a new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 map . Shortly ...GameSpot - Feb. 25
