Ron Ely, TV's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s, dies at 86

The tall, musclebound actor who played the title character in the 1960s NBC series “Tarzan,” Ron Ely's daughter says he died Sept. 29 in Los Alamos, California at age 86

Entertainment - ABC News - October 24

Ron Ely, Who Played an Updated Tarzan in the 1960s, Dies at 86

He later built a career as a reliable TV guest star. His life turned tragic in 2019 when his son killed Mr. Ely’s wife and was then shot to death by the police.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

The actor also appeared in hit 1980s television shows Wonder Woman and The Love Boat.

Ron Ely, television's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s who was later thrust back into headlines with family tragedy, dies at 86

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

Jack Jones, balladeer famous for 'Love Boat' theme and 1960s hits, dies at 86

Jack Jones, a singer who found fame and chart success on the easy-listening side of the street in the 1960s, and who later became etched in television-watching America’s psyche with the “Love Boat” ...

NASCAR legend Bobby Allison dies at 86

Allison is the fourth-winningest driver in NASCAR Cup Series history and was recently awarded an 85th victory.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at age 86

Bobby Allison, who was inducted into NASCAR's second Hall of Fame class in 2011, died Saturday at age 86.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

Bobby Allison, legendary NASCAR driver, dies at 86

Bobby Allison was a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and a three-time winner of the Daytona 500.

Jack Jones, a Suave, Hit-Making and Enduring Crooner, Dies at 86

With his smooth voice, he drew crowds to cabarets and music halls for six decades. He also sang the themes for films and TV shows, including “The Love Boat.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Jack Jones, Grammy-winning crooner of 'The Love Boat' theme, dies at 86

Jack Jones, the Grammy-winning singer of 'The Love Boat' theme — and hits 'Lollipops and Roses' and 'Wives and Lovers' — has died at 86.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24

Paul Morrissey, cult filmmaker and Andy Warhol collaborator, dies at 86

The director of films including Trash, Flesh and Women in Revolt has died in New York after a bout of pneumonia. Paul Morrissey, an early collaborator of Andy Warhol and the Velvet Underground and ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Bobby Allison, NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Allison won 85 races and the 1983 Cup Series championship on his way to becoming one of NASCAR's greatest drivers ever

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

John Prescott, British former deputy prime minister, dies aged 86

Former trade union activist, who had Alzheimer’s, died peacefully at care home, says family. John Prescott: a life in pictures UK politics live – latest updates John Prescott, the former ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

Former UK deputy prime minister John Prescott dies at 86

Politician was central to Tony Blair’s New Labour project

Business - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

John Prescott, Former UK Deputy Prime Minister, Dies at 86

He was a cruise ship waiter before rising in the trade union movement and becoming one of the country’s best-known Labour politicians under Tony Blair.

World - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Dallas Long, who won 2 Olympic medals while dominating the shot put in the 1960s, has died at 84

Dallas Long, a three-time NCAA shot put champion who won a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, has died

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for 'The Love Boat' theme song, dies at 86

Jack Jones, a Grammy-winning crooner known for "The Love Boat” television show theme song, has died

Entertainment - ABC News - October 25

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86

He helped put NASCAR on the map with more than his driving.

John Prescott, pugnacious deputy U.K. prime minister to Tony Blair, dies at 86

John Prescott, the pugnacious deputy prime minister to Britain’s Tony Blair during his 10 years in government, has died aged 86 after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family said on Thursday.

Eli Zabar’s Substack Night

A food king of Manhattan welcomes the newsletter crowd to a party celebrating the 50th anniversary of his Upper East Side cafe.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump's Cabinet moves hand Ron DeSantis a gift — but possibly with strings attached

Ron DeSantis will have a chance to put another stamp on state politics with a big appointment if Marco Rubio becomes secretary of state. But one major question hangs over that opportunity: How ...

Politics - NBC News - November 12

Jim Donovan, TV sports anchor, dies of cancer at 68

Jim Donovan called Cleveland's games since the team's expansion rebirth in 1999.

An Iranian Revolutionary Guard general dies in an autogiro accident, TV says

Iran’s state TV says a Revolutionary Guard commander and his pilot were killed in an autogiro accident during an operation near the Pakistani border

World - ABC News - November 4

Chauncy Glover, KCAL-TV anchor and mentor for Black youths, dies at 39

Chauncy Glover, an anchor for Los Angeles TV station KCAL News and three-time Emmy winner, died unexpectedly Tuesday at age 39.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

Chauncy Glover, Los Angeles TV news anchor, dies unexpectedly at 39

Three-time Emmy-winning journalist and Los Angeles TV news anchor Chauncy Glover died unexpectedly Tuesday, his family announced.

Eli among 25 modern-era semifinalists for HOF

Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, prolific tight end Antonio Gates and dominant pass rusher Jared Allen are among the 25 modern-era candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Ron DeSantis’ ‘Apprentice’: Governor announces how he’ll pick Marco Rubio’s replacement

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

1960s civil rights protesters who staged historic sit-in finally have arrest records cleared

Simon Bouie told his mother and grandmother he wasn’t going to get in trouble back in 1960.

Shel Talmy, produced hits by The Who, The Kinks and other 1960s British bands, dead at 87

Shel Talmy, a Chicago-born music producer and arranger who worked on such British punk classics as The Who’s “My Generation” and The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me,” helped oversee hits by Manfred Mann ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

With Eli Drinkwitz at the helm, Missouri begins to see itself differently

His unapologetic approach resonates with his players, who will look to make a splash Saturday against Alabama.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Shares in weight-loss drugmaker Eli Lilly fall on disappointing sales

US group revises down upper end of full-year revenue estimates

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Lilly’s Mounjaro, Zepbound drugs see strong demand. So why did sales disappoint?

Eli Lilly’s stock heads for biggest selloff in more than three years after sales of anti-obesity drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound came up well short of forecasts.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Eli Lilly's quarter was messy. What to do with the stock is more clear-cut

We're upgrading our rating on the drugmaker to a buy-equivalent 1.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Healthy Returns: Eli Lilly’s cholesterol pill impresses in mid-stage trial

Eli Lilly’s cholesterol pill impressed in a mid-stage trial. Meanwhile, Dexcom invested $75 million in Oura.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Bobby Allison, Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver, Is Dead at 86

A three-time winner of the Daytona 500, he was ranked as one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers, with 84 victories. But his career was darkened by tragedy and injuries.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Jim Donovan, Cleveland Browns play-by-play announcer and TV sports anchor, dies of cancer at 68

Jim Donovan, the beloved radio play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Browns and a TV sports fixture for more than four decades, died Saturday

Entertainment - ABC News - October 26

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