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Prolific blood donor who saved 2.4 million babies dies at 88
An Australian man credited with saving more than 2 million babies through decades of regular blood and plasma donations has died at age 88.NBC News - 3d -
Christian Holder, Longtime Star of the Joffrey Ballet, Dies at 75
He brought his elegance and power to boundary-pushing ballets in the 1960s and ’70s, and he was a presence at the storied company for 13 years.The New York Times - 3d -
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 -
Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart dies at 70, family says
Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a Republican who represented a south Florida district from 1993 to 2011, has died, as confirmed by his brother, Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart.The Hill - 3d -
M. Paul Friedberg, Landscape Architect Who Celebrated the City, Dies at 93
He made his mark as a designer of experimental playgrounds in New York City and then used the same ideas to reinvent urban parks across the country.The New York Times - 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 -
Laura Sessions Stepp, Who Reported on Teenage Sex, Dies at 73
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, she went on to write about “hookup culture” and young women’s sexual experiences for The Washington Post and in a best-selling book.The New York Times - 3d -
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, dies at 82
Singer, who met Dean when she was 18, says ‘words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years’. Carl Dean, devoted husband of Dolly Parton and also the inspiration behind Parton’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, dies at 82
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, has died. He was 82.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
"Chappy," baby seal found stranded on street near Yale, dies
"Chappy," a baby seal found stranded on a street near Yale University, has died from severe digestive issues, a local aquarium says.CBS News - 2d -
James Harrison, whose blood plasma saved 2.4M babies, dies at 88
James Harrison, who was credited with saving 2.4 million babies through blood plasma donations over six decades, has died at 88ABC News - 2d -
James Harrison, record-breaking blood donor "with the golden arm," dies at 88
James Harrison, an Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died, his family says. He was 88.CBS News - 2d -
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband of Nearly 60 Years, Dies at 82
Mr. Dean, who inspired songs including “Jolene” and “From Here to the Moon and Back,” was known to shy away from the spotlight as his wife rose to fame.The New York Times - 2d -
Spitting Image and Dead Ringers creator Bill Dare dies
Tributes have been paid to the 64-year-old comedy writer, who died in an "accident overseas".BBC News - 2d -
Chris Jasper, Who Helped Revitalize the Isley Brothers, Dies at 73
A classically trained pianist turned songwriter, he was a cornerstone of the soul group’s sound during its fertile second act in the 1970s.The New York Times - 2d -
Peter Sichel, Wine Merchant With a Cloak-and-Dagger Past, Dies at 102
He played a crucial role in the early days of the C.I.A., as a station chief in Cold War Berlin and Hong Kong, before shifting gears to popularize Blue Nun wine.The New York Times - 2d -
Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a ‘Free Cuba’ Republican in Congress, Dies at 70
The Florida scion of an anti-communist political family, he served in the House for 18 years at a time when Cuban Americans exerted peak influence on U.S. policies.The New York Times - 2d -
Baby Seal Who Was Rescued From a Busy Connecticut Street Has Died
The seal named Chappy, which had been found flat on its stomach on a cold, snow-encrusted street in New Haven, Conn., had an intestinal disease, a necropsy showed.The New York Times - 2d -
Selwyn Raab, Tenacious Reporter Who Covered the Mob, Dies at 90
At The Times and elsewhere, he wrote about wrongful convictions, fake methadone clinics and the five powerful Mafia families in New York.The New York Times - 2d -
Fiancée of Faster Pussycat's singer dies after falling overboard on an '80s cruise
Kimberly Burch died after falling overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise liner, where Faster Pussycat was slated to perform on the '80s Cruise.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at 70, weeks after taking office
The cause of death is unclear. Turner took office weeks ago, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.CBS News - 1d -
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 -
James Harrison, Whose Antibodies Helped Millions, Dies at 88
James Harrison earned the nickname “The Man With the Golden Arm” because his blood had a rare antibody that may have helped more than two million babies in Australia.The New York Times - 1d -
Sylvester Turner, Congressman and Former Houston Mayor, Dies at 70
A former mayor of Houston, he was in attendance at the president’s speech on Tuesday night and was later taken to a hospital.The New York Times - 1d -
Child dies after being hit by car on sports pitch
A second child is being treated after being struck by a car at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club.BBC News - 1d -
YouTuber Andrew Cross dies weeks after car accident
Andrew Cross, known to his YouTube audience as “Desert Drifter,” died Tuesday after being removed from life support after he sustained a serious brain injury while involved in a car accident last ...NBC News - 21h -
Boy, 15, dies after being found injured on street
Police in Glasgow are treating the death of the teenager as suspicious.BBC News - 12h -
Rangers fan dies in Istanbul traffic accident before Europa League game
Ibrox club announced news in statement on Thursday Rangers are playing Fenerbahce in Europa League match A Rangers supporter has died in a road traffic accident in Istanbul before the team’s ...The Guardian - 13h -
Roy Ayers, legendary 'Everyone Loves the Sunshine' musician, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the legendary vibraphonist and musician behind 1976’s album “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” has died.NBC News - 11h -
Roy Ayers, Everybody Loves the Sunshine musician, dies at 84
Ayers was a huge influence on other artists including Pharrell Williams, Mary J Blige and Common.BBC News - 10h -
Hal Hirshorn, Artist of Otherworldly Photos and Paintings, Dies at 60
A ubiquitous presence in New York’s art world, he also existed outside it, using 19th-century techniques to create ethereal, haunting images.The New York Times - 9h -
Juan Hamilton, Georgia O’Keeffe’s Companion and Contested Heir, Dies at 79
As a young potter, he turned up on the doorstep of an octogenarian master of modern painting. They grew so close it became a scandal.The New York Times - 9h -
Roy Ayers, Vibraphonist Who Injected Soul Into Jazz, Dies at 84
He helped introduce a funkier strain of the music in the 1970s. He also had an impact on hip-hop: His “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has been sampled nearly 200 times.The New York Times - 7h -
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 - 7h -
Pamela Bach, Baywatch actor and David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife, dies
Actor also known as Pamela Hasselhoff died on Wednesday and the cause is still under investigation, authorities say. Pamela Bach, an actor and the ex-wife of the Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, has ...The Guardian - 6h -
Girl, 4, who died in suspected arson attack named
Lesma-Rose Wibier's family describe the four-year-old as "the most beautiful girl, inside and out".BBC News - 4h -
L. Clifford Davis, Who Fought to Desegregate Texas Schools, Dies at 100
As a civil rights lawyer who faced resistance and threats, he challenged school districts that tried to defy the Supreme Court’s 1954 ban on school segregation.The New York Times - 2h -
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections
Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night voteABC News - Feb. 21 -
Reeling Texas Democrats Get a Rare Sight: Their National Chair
Though victory in the state feels farther away than ever, some Democrats, including their new leader, say Texas could still be a key part of their party’s future.The New York Times - Feb. 21