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Michelle Trachtenberg dies at 39: Look back at life and career
Fans are devastated after Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in “Harriet the Spy,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” was found unresponsive by her mother Wednesday in a New York ...NBC News - 4d -
Obituary: Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of 'Superman' and 'Unforgiven,' dies at 95
Gene Hackman has died at 95 after he and his wife were found dead in their home Wednesday afternoon.ABC News - 4d -
Woman, 19, dies in suspected XL bully dog attack
Two people are arrested as police investigate reports the dog was an XL bully.BBC News - 4d -
Couple Had to Sit Next to Body After Woman Died Midflight
Flight attendants placed the body of a woman who died during a 14-hour flight in a seat next to a couple from Australia.The New York Times - 4d -
Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky dies aged 88
World champion will be remembered for the ‘match of the century’ against American Bobby Fischer in 1972. Soviet chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, who was famously defeated at the height of the cold ...The Guardian - 4d -
Boris Spassky, Chess Champion Who Lost ‘Match of the Century,’ Dies at 88
When Mr. Spassky, a Russian, played Bobby Fischer, an American, in Iceland at the height of the Cold War, the media attention reduced them to pawns in a wider drama.The New York Times - 4d -
Rose Girone, oldest known Holocaust survivor, dies at 113
Rose Girone, the woman believed to be the oldest known Holocaust survivor, has died, her family and a Jewish organization that secures compensation for Holocaust survivors said Thursday.NBC News - 4d -
Betsy Arakawa, a Classical Musician and the Wife of Gene Hackman, Dies at 65
As the spouse of a two-time Oscar winner, she avoided interviews and stayed off social media. But in private, she typed up Mr. Hackman’s novels and helped edit them.The New York Times - 4d -
Rose Girone, thought to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor, dies at 113
Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor and a strong advocate for sharing survivors' stories, has died. She was 113.CBS News - 4d -
Gene Hackman dies at 95: NFL had these unique connections with the legendary actor
The celebrated actor helped the NFL with a special Super Bowl project in 2006CBS Sports - 3d -
New investigation into death of mother-of-two who died after abuse by partner
Demi Hannaway died in May 2021 after being the subject of physical and mental abuse at the hands of Andrew Brown.BBC News - 3d -
Rose Girone, believed to be oldest living Holocaust survivor, dies aged 113
Born in 1912 in Poland, Girone was one of about 245,000 survivors living across more than 90 countries. Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor and a strong advocate for ...The Guardian - 3d -
Gene Hackman Most Likely Died on Feb. 17, Sheriff Says
The Santa Fe County sheriff said the actor’s pacemaker was inspected and last showed activity nine days before his and his wife’s bodies were found.The New York Times - 3d -
Joseph Wambaugh, cop-turned-best-selling-author, dies at 88
Unlike those on 'Dragnet' and other cop shows, Wambaugh's fictional officers were often compromised and deeply flawed charactersLos Angeles Times - 3d -
David Johansen, frontman of New York Dolls, dies aged 75
Flamboyant singer helped point his city’s music scene towards punk, before a successful solo career and eye-catching acting roles. • Alexis Petridis: Johansen was wild and whip-smart • David ...The Guardian - 2d -
David Johansen, punk icon and Buster Poindexter alter ego, dies at 75
David Johansen, the gravelly-voiced singer, was last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls.CBS News - 2d -
David Johansen, Who Fronted the New York Dolls and More, Dies at 75
In the 1970s, he and the transgressive Dolls were proto-punk pioneers. He later refashioned himself as the pompadoured lounge lizard Buster Poindexter.The New York Times - 2d -
Soul singer Angie Stone dies in a car crash at 63
The star, who had been in the Sequence before solo hit Wish I Didn’t Miss You, has died from her injuries in Alabama. Singer Angie Stone, known for her hit Wish I Didn’t Miss You, has died at the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Grammy-nominated singer Angie Stone dies at 63 following auto accident
Grammy-nominated artist Angie Stone, the lead singer of former hip-hop trio The Sequence and an R&B icon known for several hits including “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” died Saturday following a car ...NBC News - 2d -
David Johansen, flamboyant New York Dolls frontman, dies at 75
"In the history books, it would always say, 'They were trashy. They were flashy. They were drug addicts. They were drag queens,'" Johansen said. "I realized that, you know, it really is art."Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Angie Stone, Grammy-nominated R&B singer, dies in vehicle collision
The singer found success as part of the 1990s neo-soul movement that also included D'Angelo and Erykah Badu.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crash at 63
Singer Angie Stone is dead at 63 following a fatal car accident.ABC News - 2d -
'Our son died in Benidorm - we still don't know what happened'
Nathan Osman's family say attempts to use his bank cards were made the day after he died.BBC News - 2d -
Khalil Fong, Hong Kong Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 41
Singing in both Mandarin and English, he brought a soul and R&B sensibility to Chinese pop.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 21h -
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 - 22h -
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 - 18h -
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 - 18h -
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 - 16h -
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 - 13h -
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 - 14h -
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 - 10h -
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 - 9h -
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 - 10h -
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 - 10h -
"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 - 1h -
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 - 27m -
AI vs. endpoint attacks: What security leaders must know to stay ahead
Why enterprises must embrace an AI-first strategy that unifies endpoint, identity and network security within a zero-trust framework.VentureBeat - Feb. 20