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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 - 5d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 3d -
Bletchley code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101
Betty Webb MBE worked at Bletchley Park during World War Two intercepting enemy messages.BBC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 22h -
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 - 19h -
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 - 12h -
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 - 10h -
John Thornton, Venture Capitalist Who Founded The Texas Tribune, Dies at 59
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 - 8h -
Michael Hurley, hero of the US folk underground, dies aged 83
Singer-songwriter made more than 30 albums away from the mainstream, inspiring numerous artists in American alternative music. Michael Hurley, the American singer-songwriter whose unique path ...The Guardian - 5h -
The original hot priest! Farewell Richard Chamberlain, TV eye-candy extraordinaire
From vestment-ripper The Thorn Birds to the steamy Dr Kildare, the actor – who has died at 90 – was known for playing devastatingly attractive and unattainable men. Richard Chamberlain, who has ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ex-Chelsea manager urges Blues to sign 25-goal-a-season star + consider change in formation
Former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has suggested that the Blues could do with signing a new striker this summer.Although Di Matteo, who won the Champions League with Chelsea back in 2012, was ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What we know about deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa
Gene Hackman died of heart disease and Betsy Arakawa's cause of death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, officials said.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Man released without charge after three die in fire
Three people, including a four-year-old girl, died in the fire at a Grade II-listed house.BBC News - 4d -
Richard Chamberlain Was a Mega Star in TV Mini-Series ‘The Thorn Birds’ and ‘Shogun’
The actor, who died at 90, was the most compelling face of a maximalist, soapy television era.The New York Times - 4d -
Former New York Yankees Player Brett Gardner's 14-Year-Old Son Miller's Body Released to Family
The MLB player's teenage son died unexpectedly in his sleep while the family was on vacation in Costa RicaYahoo Sports - 4d -
'Perfect explosive mixture' was flagged years before fatal water plant blast
BBC West investigations uncover reports expressing serious concerns about parts of a site where four people died.BBC News - 3d
