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Last surviving pilot from the Battle of Britain, John Hemingway, dies at age 105
John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving pilot who flew during the Battle of Britain, has died at the age of 105ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Sports columnist, author Feinstein dies at age 69
John Feinstein, whose career as a columnist and bestselling author of sports books made him one of the most notable sportswriters of his time, died Thursday.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
An ‘Aggressive’ Trip to Greenland, and the Pope’s First Appearance Since Falling Ill
Plus, how George Foreman transformed American kitchens.The New York Times - 1d -
Democratic congressman Raúl Grijalva dies aged 77
Grijalva, who backed environmental causes during 12 terms in Congress, dies from cancer treatment complications. Democratic US representative Raúl M Grijalva of Arizona , who championed ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Eddie Jordan, ex-F1 team owner and media personality, dies at 76
Ex-Formula 1 team owner and media personality Eddie Jordan has died, according to a statement by his family.NBC News - 5d -
Woman drops lawsuit accusing boxing champion Mike Tyson of 1991 rape
A woman who accused Mike Tyson of raping her in a limousine in 1991 is dropping her lawsuit against the former heavyweight boxing championABC News - Mar. 11 -
Award-winning Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies aged 43
Dequenne, who won best actress at Cannes for her first role in the Dardenne film Rosetta, died of a rare adrenal cancer on Sunday. Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne died of a rare cancer on Sunday in a ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Eddie Jordan, charismatic Formula One team owner who sold up and became a popular pundit
Eddie Jordan, who has died of cancer aged 76, was the charismatic Dublin-born founder and former owner of the Jordan Grand Prix team (JGP), and one of Formula One’s great characters – and talent ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
George Foreman showed every gesture is political – especially for Black athletes | Bryan Armen Graham
At the 1968 Olympics, Foreman’s flag-waving was seen as deference if not betrayal. But the reaction to it reveals the limited ways we allow Black athletes to express themselves. When a teenager ...The Guardian - 2d -
In his own words: Pope Francis has long been up front about his health problems and eventual death
Pope Francis has written and spoken at length about sickness, aging and deathABC News - Mar. 11 -
‘Boxing let me be angry’: Anna Whitwham
After her mum died, Anna Whitwham was drawn to martial arts, and found an outlet for her grief in the ring. I am standing in the middle of the boxing ring, a stage lit up like a theatre. I’ve hit ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Jon Jones signs with Dirty Boxing Championship as upstart promotion's co-owner
Jon Jones is now co-owner of Dirty Boxing Championship. The UFC heavyweight champion has signed a deal to co-own the striking fight promotion founded by BKFC star and former UFC fighter Mike Perry ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last Battle of Britain pilot, dies aged 105
The pilot, whose squadron shot down 90 enemy aircraft in an 11-day period in 1940, called himself the ‘lucky Irishman’. The last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, John “Paddy” Hemingway, has died ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey has died at the age of 87ABC News - Mar. 16 -
Former NFL player Matt Stevens dies at 51
Matt Stevens starred at Appalachian State befoe playing for five NFL teams. He died at the age of 51Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Seattle Sonics legend Slick Watts dies at 73
Watts played six seasons in the NBA, including the first four and a half with the Seattle SuperSonics, who he signed with as a free agent out of Xavier University of Louisiana.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Boxing legend Frank Bruno falls ‘seriously ill’ mid-flight
Frank Bruno was rushed to hospital after falling ill during a long-haul flight.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ex-F1 team owner and media personality Eddie Jordan has died at 76
Ex-Formula 1 team owner and media personality Eddie Jordan has died, according to a statement by his family to the PA news agencyABC News - 5d -
Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62
The actor and ex-wife of “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach has died at age 62ABC News - Mar. 6 -
Junior Bridgeman, businessman and former NBA player, dies at 71
Junior Bridgeman, a basketball standout who went on to an even more successful career in business, has died at the age of 71ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Sports journalist, best-selling author John Feinstein dies at 69
Well known sportswriter, highly regarded commentator, and best selling book author John Feinstein has died at the age of 68.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Kenneth Sims, the No. 1 overall pick of the Patriots in 1982, dies at 65
Kenneth Sims, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1982 draft, died Friday at the age of 65, Chip Brown of 247Sports reports.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Derrick Gaffney, former Florida Gators, NY Jets, Raines High wide receiver, dies at age 69
Derrick Gaffney, a Jacksonville football standout at Raines High, the University of Florida and the New York Jets, has died.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Ex-NBA player, entrepreneur Bridgeman dies at 71
Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA sixth man who became a billionaire philanthropist and Bucks minority owner, has died at the age of 71.ESPN - Mar. 12 -
Man Accused of Shoplifting Dies at Brooklyn Courthouse
The cause of death was not immediately clear. Four other people have died this year in city jails or just after being released from custody.The New York Times - 3d -
Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has diedABC News - Mar. 6 -
The Papers: 'Reeves wields axe on Civil Service' and 'boxing says bye George'
A mix of stories make up the front of the Sunday papers.BBC News - 2d -
Death Toll in 1999 Columbine School Shooting Climbs to 14 With Homicide Ruling
Anne Marie Hochhalter, who was paralyzed from the waist down when she was shot in the chest and back, died on Feb. 16. A coroner classified the death as a homicide.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
George Lowe, the voice behind Space Ghost on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, dies at 67
The man who was the voice behind the irreverent animated superhero on Adult Swim’s “Space Ghost Coast to Coast,” has diedABC News - Mar. 7 -
First migrant worker dies building a World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia
Muhammad Arshad, from Pakistan, was a foreman building Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar, one of 11 new venues for 2034. A migrant worker has died while working on a new stadium being built for the 2034 ...The Guardian - 4d -
Athletics players to wear No. 24 in honor of Rickey Henderson during home opener
Henderson died in December of pneumonia at the age of 65Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Melody Beattie, Author of a Self-Help Best Seller, Dies at 76
Her “Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself,” a guide to shedding toxic relationships, has sold more than seven million copies.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Anthony Dolan, Speechwriter Who Gave Reagan ‘Evil Empire,’ Dies at 76
As a conservative presidential speechwriter, he also relegated communism to “the ash heap of history.” Earlier, he won a Pulitzer Prize as a young reporter.The New York Times - 6d -
New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed
An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, though the virus has not been confirmed as the causeABC News - Mar. 6 -
Texas high school football legend known as 'The Sugar Land Express' dies at 89
Legendary Texas high school football player "The Sugar Land Express," who held national rushing record from 1953-2012, has died. Kenneth Hall was 89.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died after taking cocktail of drugs, inquest hears
The Hollyoaks and reality TV star died at the age of 46 at his home in Bristol on 16 January.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Bob Long, member of Packers teams that won Super Bowls I and II, dies at 83
Bob Long, a wide receiver who was on the Packers' teams that won the first two Super Bowls, has died at the age of 83.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee, 63, dies of heart attack
South Korea's Samsung Electronics said Tuesday that its co-CEO Han Jong-hee has died at the age of 63.CNBC - 14h -
Former US Soccer Federation secretary general Hank Steinbrecher dies at age 77
Hank Steinbrecher, who helped revive the U.S. Soccer Federation during a decade in charge as its women's team became the world's dominant power, died Tuesday at his home in Tucson, Arizona. The ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Schallock, oldest living ex-MLB'er, dies at 100
Pitcher Art Schallock, who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer, has died at age 100.ESPN - Mar. 9
