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Paul Oreffice, a Combative Chief of Dow Chemical, Dies at 97
He led the company as it flourished in the ’70s and ’80s while confronting veterans and environmentalists over its toxic products like Agent Orange and dioxin.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
TikTok ban goes before Supreme Court. Here’s where the app’s $10 billion in ad revenue could go if it dies.
The end of TikTok in the U.S. could mean a sizeable boost for its publicly traded American competitors.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Lynx dies after being captured in Cairngorms
Four of the wild cats have been captured in recent days, after they were illegally released into the Highlands.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89 due to surgery complications
Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Soul Man singer Sam Moore dies aged 89 from surgery complications
Half of 1960s duo Sam & Dave is also remembered for the hit Hold On, I’m Comin’. Sam Moore – the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89
Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has diedABC News - Jan. 11 -
Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has died
Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has diedABC News - Jan. 11 -
Bill McCartney, former championship-winning head coach at Colorado, dies at age 84
McCartney, who led the Buffaloes to three Big Eight titles and a national title in 1990, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Peter Fenwick, Leading Expert on Near-Death Experiences, Dies at 89
He was a neuropsychiatrist who was studying consciousness when a patient explained what had happened to him. He came to believe the phenomenon was real.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
'My mum died after four days on an A&E trolley'
As the NHS winter crisis continues to put pressure on hospitals, one daughter recounts how it impacted her family.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Zebra dies after 'incident' with rhino at zoo
A spokesperson from Colchester Zoo says they are devastated by what has happened.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Anita Bryant, a former beauty queen turned anti-gay crusader, dies at 84
Bryant was perhaps most well-known for her 1977 “Save Our Children” campaign that painted gays and lesbians as a threat to the country’s youth.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies
A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Actor Steve Guttenberg on charred LA neighborhood: 'It’s like when someone dies suddenly'
Actor Steve Guttenberg weighed in on the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have ravaged the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, billowing luxurious homes into grim ashes in its wake. “Just this ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Carole Wilbourn, 'Cat Therapist,' Dies at 84
For half a century, she treated cats and their humans in columns, books and house calls.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered for breaking barriers
Columbus, Ohio, attorney and former state Sen. Ben Espy will be remembered at a service for his decades of service to the state and cityABC News - Jan. 10 -
Richard M. Cohen, 76, News Producer Who Wrote of Health Challenge, Dies
When he was 25, he learned that he had multiple sclerosis. He coped with the disease throughout a long career at several networks, recalled in a best-selling memoir.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
1 victim of LA fires identified: Man died with garden hose in hand, family says
The extent of the devastation caused by the Southern California wildfires remains unclear, but Victor Shaw has been identified as a victim of the Eaton Fire.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Robert Laemmle, longtime head of local art-house chain Laemmle Theatres, dies at 89
Robert Laemmle, who took over from his father, co-founder Max Laemmle, would eventually hand over the beloved local art-house chain to his son Greg.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
Otto Schenk, director known for traditional opera productions, dies at 94
Otto Schenk, an actor who became a noted director praised for traditional opera productions and criticized by advocates of contemporary approaches, died ThursdayABC News - Jan. 9 -
Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84
When cats bite or scratch, they’re trying to tell you something. Ms. Wilbourn, a cat therapist, was a pioneer in the art of listening to them.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Teenager dies after bus station stabbing
A murder investigation begins and parts of a town centre are cordoned off after a 17-year-old dies.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
‘We will glorify war – and scorn for women’: Marinetti, the futurist Mussolini sidekick who outdid Elon Musk
He was the brilliant yet alarming writer of the Futurist Manifesto, a bohemian poet jailed with Mussolini who helped forge the modern world. As a new show re-examines his troubling legacy, we ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Peggy Caserta, Arbiter of Hippie Fashion in the 1960s, Dies at 84
She lent clothes to the Grateful Dead, was Janis Joplin’s lover and threw away her fortune on drugs.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Former O's pitcher, No. 4 pick Matusz dies at 37
Left-hander Brian Matusz, a 2008 first-round draft pick who spent most of his eight-year career with the Orioles, died Monday at 37.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
2 people have died and 20 injured in snow and ice storm in northern France
Authorities in northern France say two people have died and 20 others are injured from a cold snap bringing snow and iceABC News - Jan. 9 -
Marie Winn, Who Wrote of a Famous Central Park Hawk, Dies at 88
She chronicled the melodrama of Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who became an avian sensation as it took up residence atop a Manhattan apartment building.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84
He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Former Baltimore Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz dies at 37, no cause of death announced
Former major league left-hander Brian Matusz has diedABC News - Jan. 8 -
Brian Matusz, former Baltimore Orioles pitcher, dies at 37
Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, a first-round draft pick and popular teammate during his eight seasons in big league ball, died at the age of 37, the club said Tuesday.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Pippa Garner, Conceptual Artist With a Satirical Streak, Dies at 82
Her witty drawings, arresting sculptures and outlandish gadgets commented on consumerism, gender relations (she had transitioned), American car culture and more.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Bob Veale, two-time All-Star and World Series champion with Pirates, dies at 89
Veale spent 13 seasons in the majorsCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
'How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies' is no comic romp but a touching Thai drama
The movie's underlying economic circumstances — society-wide financial straits driving people to extreme measures — rings true for the filmmaker.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died at age 37, team announces
Matusz, a former first-round pick, played for the Orioles from 2009 to 2016.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Brian Matusz dies at 37: Former Orioles pitcher, No. 4 pick in 2008 MLB draft, was 'cherished teammate'
Matusz spent parts of eight seasons with the Orioles, last appearing in the majors in 2016CBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Perry the Donkey, Model for ‘Shrek,’ Dies at 30
As Perry’s health declined, fans rallied behind the animal and his companions living in a Bay Area park.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
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 -
Richard Cohen, Meredith Vieira's journalist husband, dies at 76 after living with MS for 50 years
Richard Cohen, the journalist husband of broadcaster Meredith Vieira, has died at 76, more than 50 years after an MS diagnosis. He also beat colon cancer twice.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
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