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Nigerian boxer dies after collapsing mid-bout
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Pacers clinch NBA playoff berth with seven games remaining after Hawks loss
The Atlanta Hawks' loss to the Portland Trailblazers on Tuesday night assured that the Paces will be in the playoffs for the second straight season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Filiz Akin, a celebrated Turkish screen actress, dies at 82
Turkey's Health Ministry says Filiz Akin, a screen actress and iconic figure of Turkish cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, has diedABC News - Mar. 22 -
Han Jong-Hee, who elevated Samsung's television business, dies
Samsung Electronics says the executive credited with elevating its television business has diedABC News - Mar. 25 -
Bruce Glover, 'Chinatown' actor and James Bond villain, dies at 92
Bruce Glover, known his roles in drama 'Chinatown' and James Bond film 'Diamonds Are Forever,' dies at 92.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
A Beloved Basketball Coach Died at 41. This Is How His Memories Live On.
Amir Abdur-Rahim was one of college basketball’s rocketing coaching stars when he died of complications from a medical procedure.The New York Times - 18h -
Richard Chamberlain, hero of Dr Kildare and ‘king of the miniseries’, dies aged 90
The actor died on Saturday night in Waimānalo, Hawaii of complications after a stroke, his publicist says. Richard Chamberlain – full obituary . Richard Chamberlain, the hero of the 1960s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Richard Chamberlain, star of "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds," dies at 90
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.CBS News - 3d -
Richard Chamberlain, TV actor who starred in 'Dr. Kildare,' dies at 90
Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series “Dr. Kildare” who found a second career as “king of the miniseries,” has died at age 90ABC News - 3d -
Miller Gardner may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning, official says
Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died March 21 at the age of 14 while on vacation with his family.CBS News - 1d -
9-year-old dies after going under anesthesia for dental procedure at San Diego office
A 9-year-old girl died hours after going under anesthesia for a dental procedure at a San Diego office where a dentist was previously investigated after a patient nearly died.NBC News - 2d -
Sian Barbara Allen, actor known for 'The Waltons' and 'You'll Like My Mother,' dies at 78
Sian Barbara Allen, who appeared in several TV series and TV movies through the early 1970s to late '90s, has died. The Golden Globe nominee died Monday at age 78, her family announced.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
A Myanmar Muslim organization says more than 700 worshipers died when earthquake collapsed mosques during Friday prayers
A Myanmar Muslim organization says more than 700 worshipers died when earthquake collapsed mosques during Friday prayersABC News - 3d -
Former African boxing champ Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, 40, dies after collapsing mid-fight
Former African boxing champion Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju died after collapsing during a fight on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘Remarkable’ Bletchley Park code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101
Veteran lauded for helping preserve history and legacy as well as vital role played during second world war. The Bletchley Park code breaker Charlotte “Betty” Webb has died at the age of 101, the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Di Vaio: ‘Historic Bologna, but we respect Empoli’ in Coppa Italia
Bologna director Marco Di Vaio assures they ‘respect Empoli a great deal’ in tonight’s Coppa Italia semi-final, but want to focus on both this tournament and Serie A.It kicks off at the Stadio C...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Scottish tourist dies in Rome hospital after suspected gas explosion
Grant Paterson, 54, from South Lanarkshire, was pulled out from rubble on final day of visit. A Scottish tourist who suffered severe burns in a suspected gas explosion at a building in Rome has ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ex-Roma man Luigi Di Biagio: “Conte would be perfect.”
Former Roma player Luigi Di Biagio weighed in on Roma’s search for their next head coach a few days before the match against Juventus.“I always thought that Roma was superior to Bologna, Fiorentin...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Val Kilmer, of 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' fame, dies at 65
Val Kilmer, the movie star known for roles in blockbusters like “Top Gun” and “Batman Forever,” died Tuesday night at age 65, his daughter told The Associated Press.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 15h -
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 - 13h -
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 - 8h -
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 - 39m -
Oregon abandoned its radical drug law. Then came the mass arrests
Last year, the state ended a trailblazing law decriminalizing possession. Drug users in some counties are now in and out of jail, without lawyers, struggling to get treatment. At 7.45am on a cool ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 14h -
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 - 6d -
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 - 1d -
Pakistan says it killed 10 civilians during anti-militant operation
Pakistan says 10 civilians died during an anti-militant operation in the northwestABC News - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 3d
