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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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
'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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
40-Year-Old Nigerian Boxer Dies After Collapsing Mid-Fight
Oluwasegun Olanrewaju was known in the boxing community as 'Success'Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 - 2d -
Bletchley code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101
Betty Webb MBE worked at Bletchley Park during World War Two intercepting enemy messages.BBC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Betty Webb, Who Helped Bletchley Park Code Breakers, Dies at 101
Sworn to secrecy about the goings-on at Britain’s storied World War II decryption operation, she only later recounted the efforts to crack German signals.The New York Times - 2d -
Val Kilmer, star of 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors,' dies at 65
Val Kilmer rose to fame in the 1980s as a Juilliard-trained prodigy with leading-man potential on par with 'Top Gun' co-star Tom Cruise. At his peak, he made $6 million per movie and earned a ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star, dies at 65
Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and underwent a tracheotomy, which made talking difficult for the actor.ABC News - 1d -
Richard Bernstein Dies at 80; Times Correspondent, Critic and Author
He wrote from Europe and Asia, served as a book critic and produced a raft of books, on subjects ranging from the French condition to multiculturalism.The New York Times - 1d -
Grand Forks Red River coaching pioneer Ken Hallgrimson dies at 96
Apr. 2—GRAND FORKS — A few weeks ago, Jeff Bakke, current Grand Forks Red River head boys track and field coach, visited former Roughriders coach Ken Hallgrimson in a Grand Forks assisted living ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Star VII, Anchorage’s Famous Reindeer, Dies Weeks After Poisoning
In February, security camera footage showed a masked figure spraying the reindeer with an unknown liquid. The police have no leads.The New York Times - 1d -
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.CBS News - 1d -
Miller Gardner died of carbon monoxide poisoning, Costa Rica says
Costa Rica authorities confirmed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.CBS News - 16h -
Reinaldo Herrera, Arbiter of Style for Vanity Fair, Dies at 91
Both old school and Old World and married to a celebrated fashion designer, he helped define Manhattan’s high life for many years.The New York Times - 12h -
Ralph Holloway, Anthropologist Who Studied Brain’s Evolution, Dies at 90
It wasn’t the size of human brains that distinguished people from apes, he theorized, but the way they were organized. He found a creative way to prove it.The New York Times - 9h -
John Thornton, Venture Capitalist Who Founded The Texas Tribune, Dies at 59
An idealist, he founded The Texas Tribune, a model for nonprofit grass-roots news organizations nationwide, and the American Journalism Project, which supports them.The New York Times - 5h -
Michael Hurley, singer-songwriter and 'Godfather of freak folk,' dies at 83
Hurley, a favorite of Cat Power and Lucinda Williams, was 'the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit.'Los Angeles Times - 2h -
Leonardo Patterson, 82, High-Flying Antiquities Dealer Brought Low, Dies
Born into rural poverty, he climbed to the top of the art market. But he fell after being convicted of selling fake and stolen items.The New York Times - 18m -
Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson just before prison surrender
Ozy had falsely claimed to have deals with Google and Oprah Winfrey before the company and CEO Watson were criminally charged.CNBC - 5d -
Musk says he is giving out two $1 million checks to 'get attention' from 'legacy media'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk handed out oversized $1 million checks to two attendees of his town hall in Wisconsin on Sunday evening, saying the stunt is cheaper and more effective than paying for ...The Hill - 4d -
Social media is awash with ‘heteropessimism’. Do young women really think so poorly of men? | Rachel Connolly
The cliche of the loutish, emotionally inadequate boyfriend is everywhere. The truth is more complicated. How is the ideal heterosexual girlfriend supposed to behave? This played on my mind after I ...The Guardian - 3d -
France's Marine Le Pen barred from running for public office for 5 years after embezzlement conviction: Media
Marine Le Pen on Monday was found guilty of misappropriating EU funds in an historic trial that could halt her future presidential election hopes.CNBC - 3d -
Dolphins' Mike McDaniel addresses Tyreek Hill speculation following WR's cryptic social media posts
Could Hill be on the move?CBS Sports - 3d -
The NHL and Rogers reportedly agree on 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights deal in Canada
The contract is the latest source of revenue for the league as the salary cap continues to climb.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
CM: Zlatan returns to face the media – clarity on role needed amid ‘four-headed system’
There has been a lot written and said about Zlatan Ibrahimovic over the past few weeks, but he still wants to have his say at AC Milan.Calciomercato.com recall his comments to DAZN before the game ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What Stephen A. Smith said about Kim Mulkey's media interaction following UCLA loss
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith had strong words for LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey. See what Smith said after LSU's loss to UCLA.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
New York Giants' John Mara breaks tradition, dodges media at NFL owners meetings
New York Giants co-owner John Mara, for the first time in recent memory, refused to meet with reporters at the annual NFL owners meetings.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Social media reacts to Denver losing despite Nikola Jokic's 61-point triple-double: 'Westbrook is a Laker legend'
Nikola Jokic scored 61 points and recorded the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history, yet the Denver Nuggets lost at home in a double-overtime thriller against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Video: 'UFC on ESPN 65: Emmett vs. Murphy' media day live stream
LAS VEGAS – UFC on ESPN 65 takes place Saturday at UFC Apex with a card that airs entirely on ESPN and streams onYahoo Sports - 1d -
Sean O'Malley says he's cut out social media, masturbation and marijuana before UFC 316
Sean O'Malley claims to be a new man with a clearer mind and enhanced focus going into his UFC 316 rematch with Merab Dvalishvili. O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) has kept a relatively low profile ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump Media shares drop after warning the president's trust and other insiders could sell stock
Insiders and major stakeholders, including the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, can sell stock "from time to time," the company disclosed in a filing.CNBC - 1d
