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Art Schallock, Oldest Surviving Major Leaguer, Dies at 100

A pitcher, he played for the Yankees and the Orioles. When Mickey Mantle was sent to the minors in 1951, Schallock was called up.

The New York Times - 5d

Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92

In works that included “Blood Knot,” “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” and “The Island,” he exposed the realities of racial separatism in his homeland.

The New York Times - 5d

Craig Wolfley, longtime Steelers offensive lineman, radio broadcaster, dies at 66

Wolfley played 10 seasons with the Steelers before moving into a broadcasting role with the team.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Jessie Mahaffey, Survivor of Pearl Harbor Attack, Dies at 102

He was cleaning the deck of the U.S.S. Oklahoma when it capsized under Japanese torpedo fire. Less than a year later, he survived the sinking of another Navy ship in the Pacific.

The New York Times - 4d

Flo Fox, 79, Dies; Street Photographer Overcame Blindness and Paralysis

She was legally blind and used a motorized wheelchair, but she managed to capture what she called the “ironic reality” of New York City on film.

The New York Times - 4d

2 more suspects arrested after student dies in alleged hazing incident

Two men were arrested this week on charges of criminal hazing, a felony, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday.

ABC News - 3d

Stanley R. Jaffe, 84, Oscar-Winning Producer and Hollywood Power, Dies

His “Kramer vs. Kramer” won for best picture in 1980, one of many high points in a career that saw him in top jobs, twice, at Paramount.

The New York Times - 3d

Oliver Miller, nine-year NBA veteran and Arkansas star, dies at 54

Miller, known as "The Big O," helped Arkansas to the Final Four before becoming a first-round NBA draft pick

CBS Sports - 2d

Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60

In a statement, Pearson's family confirmed he was being treated for diabetes and was on dialysis.

BBC News - 2d

Sofia Gubaidulina, Composer Who Provoked Soviet Censors, Dies at 93

Blacklisted at home but finding acclaim abroad, she sought to bridge East and West, the sacred and the secular, in vivid, colorful compositions.

The New York Times - 2d

Acclaimed sportswriter John Feinstein, author of 'A Season on the Brink,' dies at 69

Feinstein is perhaps best known for 1986's "A Season on the Brink," which followed Bob Knight and the 1985-86 Indiana men's basketball team.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Man dies after falling from ski chairlift at Montana resort

Jeffrey Zinne, 37, was riding alone in a three-person chair that carries skiers up the mountain when he fell from an unspecified height.

CBS News - 2d

David Raven, British Drag Performer Known as Maisie Trollette, Dies at 91

A mainstay of England’s drag circuit, he performed for over five decades and encouraged other drag queens to flourish.

The New York Times - 2d

Ron Nessen, Ford’s White House Press Secretary, Dies at 90

He pledged a new era of openness in the wake of the Watergate scandal, but his relationship with the press corps proved rocky.

The New York Times - 1d

Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva dies after battle with cancer

Grijalva had served in the House since 2003 and was a former co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus.

ABC News - 1d

John Feinstein, Sportswriter and Author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ Dies at 69

A longtime columnist for The Washington Post, he also wrote dozens of books about basketball, baseball, tennis, football and the Olympics.

The New York Times - 1d

Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh

An angry mob set fire to the house where the rape is alleged to have taken place.

BBC News - 1d

Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93

Relatives are remembering former U_S_ Sen_ Alan Simpson of Wyoming as “an uncommonly generous man” who was “gifted in crossing party lines.”

ABC News - 1d

Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93

A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.

The New York Times - 1d

Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86

The author of numerous studies, he urged patients to question their physicians and expressed concern about cancer treatment for older adults.

The New York Times - 1d

Herman Graf, Who Helped Sell ‘Tropic of Cancer,’ Dies at 91

A major figure in independent publishing, he promoted Henry Miller’s once-banned book and helped make “A Confederacy of Dunces” a best seller after the author’s death.

The New York Times - 1d

Carl Lundstrom, Who Financed the Pirate Bay, Dies in Plane Crash

Mr. Lundstrom was a supporter of far-right causes and, at one point, an unsuccessful candidate for office. He was convicted of aiding copyright infringement in 2009.

The New York Times - 1d

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 - 1d

Rep. Raul M. Grijalva of Arizona, a Democratic Progressive in the House, Dies at 77

The son of an immigrant, he represented a majority Hispanic district in Arizona for 12 terms but had lately been absent from Capitol Hill while being treated for cancer.

The New York Times - 1d

Selma Miriam, Founder of the Feminist Restaurant Bloodroot, Dies at 89

She and Noel Furie had just come out as lesbians when they opened an unusual gathering place for women in Connecticut. Nearly half a century later, it is still thriving.

The New York Times - 1d

A river ‘died' in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine

The spill happened on Feb. 18.

ABC News - 15h

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of starvation, dehydration

The report noted that the stomach of the dog that belonged to Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was mostly empty except for small amounts of hair and bile.

CBS News - 5h

Junior Bridgeman, N.B.A. Player Turned Mogul, Dies at 71

He became an entrepreneur during a solid career with the Milwaukee Bucks. He later bought hundreds of fast-food outlets, a Coca-Cola bottling business and Ebony and Jet magazines.

The New York Times - 3h

Slick Watts, former Seattle SuperSonics legend, dies at age 73

The point guard, known for his off-kilter headbands, was a fan favorite in the community and a devoted proponent of Seattle basketball.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Roy L. Prosterman, 89, Dies; Worked to Secure Land for the Rural Poor

Seeing land rights as the key to lifting up the impoverished, he pushed authoritarian governments as well as emerging democratic ones to distribute farmland.

The New York Times - 1h

Mothers demand justice as London case over Brazil dam collapse concludes

Nineteen people died in the Mariana disaster, prompting a claim of up to £36bn claim against the mining firm BHP. With tears in their eyes, mothers of children who died in Brazil’s worst ...

The Guardian - 2d

Formula 1 driver Lando Norris reveals his racing strategy ahead of 2025 championship

NBC News' Sahil Kapur caught up with Lando Norris as he looks ahead to competing for the 2025 F1 championship. Norris discussed his strategy for the upcoming season, his favorite parts of competing ...

NBC News - Mar. 5

Neil Young, The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners as Glastonbury reveals 2025 lineup

The Glastonbury Festival in southwest England is clearly aiming to go out with a bang this summer before it takes a year off to allow the farmland to recover

ABC News - Mar. 6

With 2 Simple Words, Luka Doncic Just Revealed the Secret to the Lakers’ Recent Success. It’s a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence

The Los Angeles Lakers are teaching a master class in how to get the most from your team. Business leaders should pay attention.

Inc. - Mar. 7

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