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Irv Gotti, who shaped 1990s hip-hop, dies aged 54
The US music mogul transformed hip-hop with records by Ja Rule, Ashanti, DMX and Jennifer Lopez.BBC News - 14h -
Celebrity Bear Hunt review – the most fun jungle reality show in decades
Not since Ant and Dec’s early days in Australia has a TV competition been this enjoyable. The likes of Mel B, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Boris Becker are excellent value – and hugely funny. Bear ...The Guardian - 1d -
Aga Khan, philanthropist and leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88
Prince founded vast business development network focused on Africa and AsiaFinancial Times - 1d -
The Aga Khan, philanthropist and spiritual leader, dies aged 88
Considered a direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad, the Aga Khan spent billions on homes, hospitals and schools in developing countries. The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Man About The House star Brian Murphy dies aged 92
The actor and comedian had worked closely with theatre director Joan Littlewood in his early career.BBC News - 2d -
Barbie Hsu, star of popular drama "Meteor Garden," dies at age 48
Barbie Hsu, better known as "Da S" which means "Big S," caught the flu when she visited Japan with her family during the Lunar New Year, according to her sister.CBS News - 3d -
Four dead after vehicle crashes into building
Police appeal for more information after four people die at the scene of the crash.BBC News - 5d -
Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78
Singer and actor overcame drug addiction and homelessness to collaborate with everyone from the Rolling Stones and Metallica to Jean-Luc Godard. Tribute: Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, ...The Guardian - Jan. 30 -
William E. Leuchtenburg, Scholar of F.D.R. and the Presidency, Dies at 102
His writings, which stretched across eight decades, helped Americans understand a president who transformed the office and shaped the postwar years.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Flog It! antiques expert Baggott dies aged 51
Baggott's expertise on the show were focused around antique British silver, boxes and early spoons.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
Decades after Auschwitz liberation, spotlight is on dwindling survivors
The anniversary has taken on added poignancy due to the advanced age of the survivors, and an awareness that they will soon be gone.CBS News - Jan. 25 -
Valérie André, aviator and parachutist who became France's first female general, dies aged 102
Valérie André, a French aviator and parachutist who became the first woman to become a general officer in France, has diedABC News - Jan. 24 -
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Dortmund sack Sahin after four defeats in a row
Borussia Dortmund have sacked head coach Nuri Sahin after a disappointing start to the campaign.ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies aged 65
Whitesnake’s David Coverdale and Slash of Guns N’ Roses pay tribute to musician described as an ‘exceptional talent’. John Sykes, a guitarist with the rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Longtime Planned Parenthood head Cecile Richards dies at 67
Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, died at the age of 67 on Monday after a battle with cancer. “This morning our beloved Cecile passed away at home, surrounded by her ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Claire van Kampen, theatre director and composer, dies aged 71
Wife of actor Mark Rylance worked in various roles at Shakespeare’s Globe and had been diagnosed with cancer. The director and composer Claire van Kampen, the wife of the actor Mark Rylance, has ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Mike Tomlin trade rumors: Bears among NFL teams that explored deal for Steelers' longtime coach, per report
Pittsburgh has no plans to move on, howeverCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Man United legend Denis Law dies aged 84
Manchester United legend Denis Law has died at age 84, his family confirmed in a statement on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
Denis Law, Manchester United and Scotland legend, dies aged 84
Striker was part of United’s much-fabled ‘Holy Trinity’ Bryan Robson leads tributes to ‘one of football’s giants’ Great names from Manchester United and Scotland have paid tribute to Denis Law, ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Man Utd and Scotland legend Law dies aged 84
Former Scotland, Manchester City and Manchester United striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or award - has died at the age of 84.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Longtime racer Martin Truex Sr. dies at 66
Martin Truex Sr., a veteran racer in the former NASCAR Busch North Series whose sons became next-generation stars, has died. He was 66 years old. The news was announced Friday in a statement from ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Longtime baseball announcer Bob Uecker dies at 90
Bob Uecker, longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster known as "Mr. Baseball," died at the age of 90. Born and raised in Milwaukee, he spent six seasons as a catcher in the MLB. He later went on to ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Joan Plowright, celebrated star of stage and screen, dies aged 95
Actor helped shape British postwar theatre through her performances at the Royal Court, National Theatre and in the West End. • Michael Billington: Plowright was a dynamic force • Joan ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78
Film-maker who specialised in surreal, noir style mysteries made a string of influential, critically acclaimed works including Wild at Heart and Eraserhead. David Lynch: the great American ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer known as "Mr. Baseball," dies at age 90
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Bob Uecker, longtime voice of the Brewers and a star of 'Major League,' dies at 90
Bob Uecker's career in professional baseball started in 1956.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Quiksilver co-founder and surfwear pioneer Alan Green dies aged 77
Melbourne-born surfer turned fashion visionary credited with designing ‘yoke waist’ boardshorts. The surfing community is paying tribute to the Quiksilver founder Alan “Greeny” Green, who died from ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Singer Linda Nolan dies aged 65 after rollercoaster life of stardom
The turbulent life of one of the globally famous Nolan Sisters singing group.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
'Screamingly funny' Tony Slattery dies aged 65
Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Leslie Charleson, longtime star of 'General Hospital,' dies at 79
Leslie Charleson, who played Dr. Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital” for nearly half a century, has died, according to the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Oliviero Toscani, photographer behind provocative Benetton ads, dies aged 82
Tributes paid to Italian known for images that drew attention to social themes including HIV/Aids and racism. Tributes have been paid to Oliviero Toscani, the Italian fashion photographer renowned ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Oliviero Toscani, Benetton's shock photographer, dies aged 82
Toscani was the creative force behind shock ad campaigns of the 1990s including a priest and nun kissing.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
One of four lynx captured in the Scottish Highlands dies
Wildlife officials in Scotland say one of four lynx thought to have been released illegally in the Scottish Highlands has died the day after it was capturedABC News - Jan. 11 -
One of four lynx captured in Scottish Highlands dies
Postmortem will be carried out on wild cat, one of four humanely captured in Cairngorms after illegal release. One of the four lynx captured in the Scottish Highlands this week has died. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
'My mum died after four days on an A&E trolley'
As the NHS winter crisis continues to put pressure on hospitals, one daughter recounts how it impacted her family.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Robert Laemmle, longtime head of local art-house chain Laemmle Theatres, dies at 89
Robert Laemmle, who took over from his father, co-founder Max Laemmle, would eventually hand over the beloved local art-house chain to his son Greg.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
Climber's remains identified 6 decades after he fell from glacier
The German man has been identified after his bones, including part of a leg, were discovered in western Austria.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary, dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow, of the folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86. The group was responsible for songs like "Puff the Magic Dragon." Yarrow's career and political activism were marred ...CBS News - Jan. 7
