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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 -
Longtime Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bob Veale dies at 89
Bob Veale spent 11 seasons with the Pirates and helped lead the team to a World Series title in 1971.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow, folk singer of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86
Folk singer Peter Yarrow — writer of the timeless classic "Puff the Magic Dragon" and one-third of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary — died Tuesday, a family representative said.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of '60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
The singer and songwriter who helped popularize folk music in the 1960s died of bladder cancer at his home in New York.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies aged 86
Known for his political songs as well as Puff, the Magic Dragon, the group’s co-songwriter died of bladder cancer. Peter Yarrow, a vocalist with the US folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died aged ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Meredith Vieira's husband Richard Cohen dies at 76
Former "Today" anchor Meredith Vieira's husband, journalist Richard Cohen, died on Christmas Eve at 76, the talk show's current hosts said Tuesday.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow, the Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
The folk trio he formed with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers became a pop phenomenon, scoring hits like “If I Had a Hammer” and “Puff the Magic Dragon.”The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
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Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96
Politician was founder of France’s far-right National Front partyFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96
Le Pen - an unrepentant extremist on race, gender and immigration - founded the far-right National Front in 1972.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies at 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread ...ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Richard Cohen, journalist and Meredith Vieira's husband, dies at 76
Richard Cohen, an accomplished journalist and husband of former TODAY anchor Meredith Vieira, died on Christmas Eve at 76. Cohen lived with multiple sclerosis for more that 50 years, and survived ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Hermit guardian of Budelli dies after three decades on paradise island
Mauro Morandi stumbled upon island off Sardinia in 1989 after catamaran broke down. Mauro Morandi, an Italian man nicknamed “Robinson Crusoe” by the media after living alone on a paradise island ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
How Myles Smith wrote 2024's biggest British hit
The Luton-born singer-songwriter has taken fourth place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Mel Shapiro, Director Whose Specialty Was John Guare, Dies at 89
He directed the playwright’s “The House of Blue Leaves,” and they helped turn “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” into a hit musical.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Jean Milant, founder of Cirrus Gallery and Cirrus Editions, dies at 81
Jean Milant, founder of Cirrus Gallery and Cirrus Editions, worked with artists Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari and many others, dies at 81.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
Jocelyne Wildenstein, Socialite and Tabloid ‘Catwoman,’ Dies at 79
Her lurid divorce from the wealthy scion of an art-world dynasty earned headlines. Her elaborate plastic surgeries brought even more attention.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
The Vivienne, star of 'RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.,' dies at 32
British reality show "RuPaul’s Drag Race UK" winner James Lee Williams, aged 32, popularly known as The Vivienne, has died, publicist Simon Jones said on Sunday.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Six-month-old girl dies after car park crash
Sophia Kelemen died in hospital on Friday, a day after the crash in a multi-storey car park.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
The day friendshoring died
Joe Biden blocking Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel is a sad end for an unloved ideaFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dies aged 32
James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne, died aged 32 over the weekend.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Welsh Lib Dem Baroness Randerson dies aged 76
She was the first ever female Welsh Lib Dem to hold ministerial office at Westminster.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
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The Vivienne, Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Dies
James Lee Williams was best known by their stage name and also built a career in musical theater.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Monday Briefing: How Trump Re-Wrote Jan. 6
Plus, the end of an era for Hong Kong’s cabbiesThe New York Times - Jan. 5 -
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne dies aged 32
Tributes flood in for ‘warm-hearted and amazing’ drag artist James Lee Williams. James Lee Williams, known as drag artist The Vivienne, has died at the age of 32, their public relations ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
‘Titan’ of Welsh politics Jenny Randerson dies aged 76
Tributes paid to Lib Dem peer and former Wales culture minister who introduced free entry to museums. Tributes have been paid to Jenny Randerson, a “titan” of Welsh politics who introduced free ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Costas Simitis, 2-Time Prime Minister of Greece, Dies at 88
Mr. Simitis imposed financial measures to prepare for Greece’s entry into the eurozone and laid the groundwork for the Olympic Games’ return to Athens.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88
Costas Simitis, former prime minister of Greece and the architect of the country’s joining the common European currency, the euro, has died at 88, state TV ERT reportsABC News - Jan. 5 -
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Jeff Baena, Film Director and Husband of Aubrey Plaza, Dies at 47
Mr. Baena, who was married to the actress Aubrey Plaza, co-wrote the existential comedy “I Heart Huckabees,” and wrote and directed films including “Life After Beth” and “The Little Hours.”The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Father of UGA's Smart dies after Sugar Bowl fall
Georgia coach Kirby Smart's father, Sonny, died Saturday morning after suffering complications from hip surgery he underwent following a fall in New Orleans before the Allstate Sugar Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
She wrote Carter a letter when she was 4. Now, she's director of his library.
Dr. Meredith Evans says Jimmy Carter's compassion and authenticity are woven throughout the museum, starting with his childhood in the rural farm communities of Plains and nearby Archery.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Tom Johnson, Minimalist Composer and Village Voice Critic, Dies at 85
He charted the rise of musical minimalism on New York’s downtown scene in the 1970s. He later gained notice for abstract works of his own.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Richard A. Easterlin, ‘Father of Happiness Economics,’ Dies at 98
He put forth the so-called Easterlin paradox, finding that the richer you are doesn’t mean the more satisfied you’ll be with your life.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Jeff Baena, indie filmmaker and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dies at 47
Jeff Baena, an independent filmmaker who worked with his wife, Aubrey Plaza, has died. His last project was 2022's 'Spin Me Round.'Los Angeles Times - Jan. 4 -
Indie film-maker Jeff Baena dies aged 47
Husband of actor Aubrey Plaza was known for writing and directing Life After Beth and co-writing I Heart Huckabees. Independent director and screenwriter Jeff Baena – who was known for quirky hits ...The Guardian - Jan. 4
