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Civil rights campaigner Dr Paul Stephenson dies age 87
His family issue a statement to say he died on Saturday after a "courageous battle" with Parkinson's disease.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Paul Stephenson, 87, Dies; Advanced Britain’s Civil Rights Movement
The bus boycott and one-man pub sit-in that he led in the mid-1960s helped pave the way for a law outlawing discrimination in public places.World - The New York Times - November 11 -
Snow Crash author Neal Stephenson on the ‘metaverse stock price’ | The DeanBeat
Neal Stephenson wants to see the open metaverse become reality. He coined the word "metaverse" in his novel Snow Crash that debuted in 1992.Tech - VentureBeat - November 8 -
Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math
A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
Actor Teri Garr dies at 79
Comedy actor Teri Garr, best known for roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis, her publicist confirmed. Garr was 79.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
World's largest crocodile in captivity dies
The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Man dies after motorcycle crash
A man has died after a collision on the Derrylin Road, police have said.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Democracy dies in darkness for rural Americans
Rural Democrats are struggling to gain power in rural areas due to a lack of infrastructure investment, high gas and food prices, and a lack of local news, while Democrats need to prioritize ...Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago -
Dodgers legendary pitcher Valenzuela dies at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, the impetus behind "Fernandomania" while starring for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1980s, has died at the age of 63.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as "El Toro," has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series title and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Gustavo Gutiérrez, Father of Liberation Theology, Dies at 96
Once considered revolutionary, his notion of empathy and advocacy for the poor has become a central tenet of Catholic social teaching.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
Julia Hawkins, Centenarian Sprinter, Dies at 108
She took up running after her 100th birthday at the encouragement of her children, and went on to set two world records in the 100-meter dash.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Ron Ely, TV's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s, dies at 86
The tall, musclebound actor who played the title character in the 1960s NBC series “Tarzan,” Ron Ely's daughter says he died Sept. 29 in Los Alamos, California at age 86Entertainment - ABC News - October 24 -
Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86
The actor also appeared in hit 1980s television shows Wonder Woman and The Love Boat.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Ex-Morocco, Marseille player Barrada dies at 35
Former Marseille midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada has died at the age of 35, the club said on Thursday, with the Moroccan federation (FRMF) describing his death as a "great tragedy."Sports - ESPN - October 25 -
Phil Lesh, bassist for Grateful Dead, dies at 84
Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh propelled many of the band's wilder explorations while taking a rare vocal turn on fan favorite 'Box of Rain.'Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25 -
Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist, dies at 84
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Phil Lesh, bassist for the Grateful Dead, dies at 84
The musician was a founding member of the influential band and died ‘surrounded by his family and full of love’. Phil Lesh, the influential bassist of the Grateful Dead who powered many of the ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh dies at 84
Original Grateful Dead member and longtime bassist Phil Lesh has died. He co-founded the band in the mid-1960s and played guitar with them for decades. Lesh was 84.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Donovan, Browns radio announcer, dies at age 68
Jim Donovan, the beloved radio play-by-play announcer for the Browns and a TV sports fixture for more than four decades, has died at the age of 68.Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent dies at 25
The Union selected Trent with the 28th overall pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
Man dies while trying to cross Channel to UK
Forty-year-old has cardiac arrest after boat carrying 50 people deflates shortly after leaving France. A 40-year-old man died on Sunday trying to cross the Channel from northern France to the UK.. ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Indian man dies in Channel crossing attempt
French authorities say the man died when a dinghy sank shortly after departing the coast.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals
Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Man, 26, dies at UK migrant removal centre
Security firm Serco said a 26-year-old man died at the West Sussex detention facility on Sunday.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Lisa Kudrow pays tribute to Friends mother Teri Garr
Kudrow says the Oscar-nominated actress, who played her on-screen mum, was "a comedic acting genius".Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Brother died waiting for lung transplant, says campaigner
A man whose brother died waiting on a double lung transplant says more work is needed to make Cystic Fibrosis drugs available.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Pioneering Indian designer Rohit Bal dies at 63
Bal, whose innovative creations were worn by stars and supermodels, had recently made a comeback after years.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63
She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Pedestrian dies after road incident in Crossmaglen
When police arrived at the scene in Cullaville Road, they found a man in the road with serious injuries.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia
The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91
As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
Quincy Jones has died at age 91Entertainment - ABC News - November 4