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L.J. Smith, whose 'Vampire Diaries' books inspired CW series, dies at 66
Author L.J. Smith, who created the 'Vampire Diaries' otherwordly book series that inspired the CW drama of the same name, died this month. She was 66.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 27 -
Richard Chamberlain, who soared to fame as Dr. Kildare on TV and gained acclaim in 'Shogun,' dies
Richard Chamberlain, who won fame as 'Dr. Kildare' and high praise for the miniseries 'Shogun' and 'The Thorn Birds,' has died at age 90.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 30 -
Ex-Detroit Lions OL Bill Cottrell, NFL's first Black center, dies at 80
Bill Cottrell played four seasons for the Lions in 1967-70 and finished his career with the Denver Broncos, and died this week at the age of 80.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
9-year-old girl dies after dental surgery under anesthesia in California
A 9-year-old girl in California died after a dental surgery during which she was under anesthesia, according to the medical examiner.CBS News - 3d -
Parents of football player who died last year file wrongful death suit against Bucknell
Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr. was an 18-year-old freshman when he died last July, two days after collapsing during football practice.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US soldiers who died during training exercise
A procession carrying the coffins of four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania will proceed past the capital’s cathedral square ThursdayABC News - 3d -
Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 U.S. soldiers who died during training exercise
A procession carrying the coffins of four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania will proceed past the capital’s cathedral square Thursday.NBC News - 3d -
Nursing influencer Hailey Okula died of rare complication after childbirth, husband says
The husband of nursing influencer Hailey Okula said she died of a rare complication after giving birth to their son and first child, Crew.NBC News - 1d -
‘I’d been singing the wrong word for 30 years’: Deacon Blue on how they made Dignity
‘It’s become a sort of folk song. It’s played at weddings and funerals. Dundee United play it when we win. I’ve met people who’ve told me, “I was a worker for the council for 20 years” – just like ...The Guardian - 6d -
🔬 The Debrief from a dramatic Saturday night in MLS
MLS returned with another bang Saturday with some massive results around the grounds on Matchday 7. Buckle up, folks. Here is what you missed. What happened 📸 Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Richard Norton, stunt veteran who sparred with Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, dies at 75
Richard Norton, a veteran stunt performer and martial artist whose credits include 'The Suicide Squad' and 'The Octagon,' has died. James Gunn says 'the film world will be a less vibrant place ...Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Brett Gardner's son may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning, officials say
Costa Rican officials said Monday night that the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning.NBC News - 5d -
5-year-old dies after drinking bottle of apple juice allegedly containing meth, mother charged
A 5-year-old Florida boy died after drinking apple juice that authorities said contained methamphetamine in it, and his mother has been charged in connection with his death.NBC News - 3d -
High school sports: Longtime Frontier League director and advocate Kowalick dies at 88
Apr. 3—Bob Kowalick, the man who shaped and steered the Frontier League behind the scenes for almost 50 years, died Monday at the age of 88. Kowalick, a native of Watertown, served as Frontier ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Toxicology tests show Brett Gardner's son died of carbon monoxide poisoning, agency says
The 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner died of carbon monoxide poisoning while on vacation in Costa Rica last month, an investigative agency in the Central American ...NBC News - 3d -
The death toll in the North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 60 after a burn victim dies
North Macedonia's health minister says a critically injured burn victim from a nightclub fire last month in an eastern town has died while receiving treatment in LithuaniaABC News - 2d -
Cedric Dempsey, the former NCAA president who led in time of transition and growth, dies at 92
Cedric Dempsey, the former NCAA president who helped turn Arizona into a national power as athletic director before leading the national organization through key years of transition and growth, ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Cedric Dempsey, the former NCAA president who led in time of transition and growth, dies at 92
Cedric Dempsey, the former NCAA president who helped turn Arizona into a national power as athletic director before leading the national organization through key years of transition and growth, ...ABC News - 9h -
Pilar Viladas, Architecture and Design Journalist, Dies at 70
Schooled in art history, she brought authority and a human perspective to her writing and editing for Architectural Digest, HG, The Times and other publications.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Scottish tourist dies after Rome holiday explosion
Grant Paterson was on a break in Rome when the B&B in the city's Monteverde area collapsed on 23 March.BBC News - 5d -
Pakistan says it killed 10 civilians during anti-militant operation
Pakistan says 10 civilians died during an anti-militant operation in the northwestABC News - Mar. 30 -
Cardiff City star Andy Rinomhota pays emotional tribute following brother’s tragic death in boxing match
Rinomhota’s brother reportedly died following a Muay Thai fightYahoo Sports - 6d -
Horace Hale Harvey III, Early Abortion Rights Advocate, Dies at 93
A religious organization recruited him to help open New York City’s first independent abortion clinic, though it was unaware that Louisiana had taken away his license.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Richard Carlson, former KABC reporter and father of Tucker Carlson, dies at 84
Carlson caused a global sensation when he outed Renée Richards as having undergone gender reassignment.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 27 -
Gai Gherardi, Who Made Eyeglass Frames Fashion Statements, Dies at 78
Her L.A. Eyeworks boutique, which she opened with a friend and fellow optician, was a pioneer in turning ordinary frames into bold, artistic accessories.The New York Times - Mar. 29 -
Richard Chamberlain: Heartthrob king of the TV mini-series dies aged 90
Dashing American actor who was unrivalled in his ability to hold a television audience.BBC News - Mar. 30 -
Richard Chamberlain, Actor in ‘Shogun’ and ‘Dr. Kildare,’ Dies at 90
An overnight star as Dr. Kildare in the 1960s, he achieved new acclaim two decades later as the omnipresent leading man of mini-series.The New York Times - 6d -
'My husband nearly died because nurses missed signs of sepsis'
Carole Williams says nurses treating John missed signs that he was becoming dangerously ill.BBC News - 6d -
Man, 84, dies weeks after XL bully attack
The man had been critically injured as he walked home on 24 February, Cheshire Police say.BBC News - 6d -
Man, woman and girl, 4, who died in house fire are named
The house fire broke out at a Grade II listed converted former railway station.BBC News - 6d -
Richard Carlson, Journalist Who Led Voice of America, Dies at 84
The father of the conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, he won a Peabody Award for television reporting that uncovered a car company’s fraud.The New York Times - 5d -
Gananath Obeyesekere, 95, Dies; Anthropologist Bridged East and West
His wide-ranging work drew on field research in his native Sri Lanka as well as his extensive study of English literature and Christian mysticism.The New York Times - 5d -
40-Year-Old Nigerian Boxer Dies After Collapsing Mid-Fight
Oluwasegun Olanrewaju was known in the boxing community as 'Success'Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Hank Steinbrecher, Who Helped Elevate Soccer in the U.S., Dies at 77
He was also a key figure in raising American soccer’s profile on the world stage. Earlier, as a marketer, he saw opportunities in the football ritual of dousing coaches with Gatorade.The New York Times - 5d -
Boxer dies after collapsing during light heavyweight fight
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju was pronounced dead after losing consciousness during a fight in Accra, Ghana, boxing officials said.CBS News - 5d -
Bletchley code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101
Betty Webb MBE worked at Bletchley Park during World War Two intercepting enemy messages.BBC News - 5d -
Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85
PC Lock was awarded for his bravery after it emerged he had tackled a gunman and saved the life of an SAS soldier.BBC News - 4d
