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Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63
She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.Top stories - BBC News - 3 hours ago -
Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragic experiences by cracking jokes
The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.Top stories - BBC News - 3 hours ago -
Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born Dodgers ace who inspired ‘Fernandomania,’ has died at age 63
Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born Dodgers ace who inspired ‘Fernandomania,’ has died at age 63Sports - ABC News - October 22 -
Dodgers legendary pitcher Valenzuela dies at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, the impetus behind "Fernandomania" while starring for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1980s, has died at the age of 63.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as "El Toro," has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series title and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Pioneering Indian designer Rohit Bal dies at 63
Bal, whose innovative creations were worn by stars and supermodels, had recently made a comeback after years.Top stories - BBC News - 21 hours ago -
Fernando Valenzuela, Pitcher Whose Screwballs Eluded Batters, Dies at 63
The Los Angeles Dodgers star won the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Awards in 1981, when “Fernandomania” made him a household name and filled ballparks.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Fernando Valenzuela, Dodgers pitcher that fueled 'Fernandomania,' dies at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who inspired “Fernandomania” in the early 1980s, has diedTop stories - ABC News - October 23 -
Fernando Valenzuela, hero for Dodgers and Mexican baseball fans, dies at 63
Pitcher won Cy Young and Rookie of Year in 1981 Valenzuela became broadcaster after retirement Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born star for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired “Fernandomania” ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86
The actor also appeared in hit 1980s television shows Wonder Woman and The Love Boat.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Donovan, Browns radio announcer, dies at age 68
Jim Donovan, the beloved radio play-by-play announcer for the Browns and a TV sports fixture for more than four decades, has died at the age of 68.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63: Dodgers legend was rookie sensation, became MLB's best Mexican-born player
Valenzuela will be honored when the 2024 World Series begins at Dodger Stadium on FridaySports - CBS Sports - October 23 -
South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinetBusiness - Financial Times - October 13 -
American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Ka, Brooklyn rapper and New York firefighter, dies aged 52
Kaseem Ryan, a member of Natural Elements and an FDNY captain, died unexpectedly, according to Instagram post. Ka, a Brooklyn rapper, producer and firefighter, died unexpectedly on Saturday at age ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies aged 31
British musician was found dead after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Liam Payne of One Direction – a life in pictures After One Direction, Liam Payne was just getting ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Mitzi Gaynor, dancer and actor from South Pacific, dies aged 93
One of the few survivors of the golden age of the Hollywood musical also appeared in We’re Not Married and There’s No Business Like Show Business. Mitzi Gaynor, the dancer and actor who starred as ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Paul Di’Anno, early frontman for Iron Maiden, dies aged 66
The vocalist, who went on to form Battlezone and Killers, had experienced a number of health issues in recent years. Paul Di’Anno, the journeyman heavy metal vocalist best known for fronting Iron ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
World's strongest man and British shot put record holder Capes dies
Geoff Capes, British shot put record holder and two-time world's strongest man dies aged 75.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
USF basketball coach Abdur-Rahim dies at age 43
South Florida men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, 43, died during a medical procedure Thursday, the school said.Sports - ESPN - October 25 -
Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh dies aged 84
The leading member of the US rock group passed away peacefully, his official Instagram account says.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Philadelphia Union GK Holden Trent dies aged 25
Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent died Saturday at the age of 25, the Major League Soccer club announced.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
Teri Garr, actor from Tootsie and Friends, dies aged 79
Oscar-nominated actor was also known for roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Young Frankenstein. Teri Garr, the actor known for roles in Tootsie, Young Frankenstein and Friends, has ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies aged 86
Ledbetter sued employer Goodyear in 1998 after finding out she was paid $6,500 less than lowest-paid male supervisor. Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay advocate whose lawsuit against her employer ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Liam Payne, One Direction star, dies aged 31 after falling from balcony in Argentina
Liam Payne, who rose to fame in the pop band One Direction, has died at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Mitzi Gaynor, 'South Pacific' star among the last actors of the Hollywood musical era's golden age, dies at 93
Mitzi Gaynor, 'South Pacific' star among the last actors of the Hollywood musical era's golden age, dies at 93Entertainment - ABC News - October 17 -
Navajo code talker who helped allies defeat Nazis dies aged 107
Death of John Kinsel Sr leaves just two living code talkers – men whose communication played vital role in war effort . One of the last remaining Navajo code talkers who helped the US and its ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Geoff Capes, Britain’s greatest shot putter and two-time World’s Strongest Man, dies aged 75
Athlete was twice the Commonwealth champion World’s Strongest Man title won in 1983 and 1985 Geoff Capes, who competed for Great Britain in the shot put at three Olympic Games, won two ...World - The Guardian - October 23