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Michael Jackson, British General Who Disobeyed U.S. Superior, Dies at 80
Labeled “the Prince of Darkness,” he refused to follow an order by NATO’s commander during the Balkans war, saying, “It’s not worth starting World War III.”World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Skull found in Batavia home in 1978 identified as teen who died in 1866
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Phil Lesh, Bassist Who Anchored the Grateful Dead, Dies at 84
One of the first rock bassists whose instrument regularly took a lead role, he also had a hand in writing some of the band’s best-known songs.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Here’s who bought the L.A. home where Matthew Perry died
The Los Angeles home where Matthew Perry died last year has been sold for $8.55 million in an off-market deal, property records reveal.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
John McQuown, Who Pioneered Index Funds and Transformed Investing, Dies at 90
The Illinois native jumped from family farm to mechanical engineering and then led a ‘Manhattan Project’ of finance.World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Family of grandfather who died after eating Quarter Pounders is heartbroken
There has been one death in a severe E. coli outbreak that affected dozens of people. That victim lived in Grand Junction, and his family there says they have not filed a lawsuit against McDonald's ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Lily Ebert, Holocaust Survivor Who Found Fame on TikTok, Dies at 100
Hungarian-born Jewish woman hesitated to tell her story. Then a great-grandson introduced her to social media.World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
Steve Mariotti, Who Used Entrepreneurship to Connect With Young People, Dies at 71
The entrepreneur-turned-teacher gained national acclaim for bringing business lessons to underprivileged students.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Richard A. Cash, Who Saved Millions From Dehydration, Dies at 83
He worked alongside another doctor to show that a simple rehydration therapy could check the ravages of cholera and other diarrhea-inducing diseases.Science - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies aged 86
Ledbetter sued employer Goodyear in 1998 after finding out she was paid $6,500 less than lowest-paid male supervisor. Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay advocate whose lawsuit against her employer ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Bodies of 5 Russian climbers who died on Nepal peak have been retrieved
The bodies of five Russian mountaineers who died on the world’s seventh-highest peak were retrieved from the mountain and flown to KathmanduWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
The bodies of 5 Russian climbers who died on a Nepal peak have been retrieved
The bodies of five Russian mountaineers who died on the world’s seventh-highest peak were retrieved from the mountain and flown to KathmanduSports - ABC News - October 16 -
9 monkeys who died in Hong Kong's zoo in 2 days had been infected with melioidosis, officials say
Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said on FridayWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Sister Sally Butler, Nun Who Blew the Whistle on Sex Abuse, Dies at 93
In the 1960s, she worked with priests to serve residents of housing projects in Brooklyn. Decades later, she learned that those priests had been abusing young boys.Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
Navajo code talker who helped allies defeat Nazis dies aged 107
Death of John Kinsel Sr leaves just two living code talkers – men whose communication played vital role in war effort . One of the last remaining Navajo code talkers who helped the US and its ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in Oscar-winning movie 'The Pianist,' dies at 72
Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in the 2002 Oscar-winning movie “The Pianist,” has died aged 72World - ABC News - October 21 -
Celebrated musician Janusz Olejniczak, who played piano parts in The Pianist film, dies at 72
Polish musician and teacher, whose hands starred in the Oscar-winning film, was remembered as an outstanding performer of Chopin. Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born Dodgers ace who inspired ‘Fernandomania,’ has died at age 63
Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born Dodgers ace who inspired ‘Fernandomania,’ has died at age 63Sports - ABC News - October 22 -
Ron Ely, television's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s who was later thrust back into headlines with family tragedy, dies at 86
Ron Ely, television's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s who was later thrust back into headlines with family tragedy, dies at 86Entertainment - ABC News - October 23 -
DNA testing reveals skull found in a wall belonged to teen who died 150 years ago
DNA testing has revealed that a skull found decades ago in the wall of an Illinois house belonged to an 18-year-old woman who died just after the American Civil War.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Alan 'Sky' Magary, an Airline Executive Who Said No to Smoking on Planes, Dies at 82
Ditching cigarettes thrust him into the center of a public-health debate, but it also allowed him to change the narrative around Northwest Airlines.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Rudy May, 1980 American League ERA champion who pitched for Yankees, Angels, others, dies at 80
May pitched in parts of 16 MLB seasons across his careerSports - CBS Sports - October 25 -
Phil Lesh, Bassist Who Brought 'Box of Rain' to the Grateful Dead, Dies at 84
An untraditional bass player who was enamored of John Coltrane, Lesh gave the band a unique twist on rock ’n’ roll.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 26 -
DJ Clark Kent, Who Introduced Jay-Z to the Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 58
He was a producer and club D.J. who helped rappers find their voices and fortunes, and who later became known as a raconteur of hip-hop history.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
UK D-Day veteran George Chandler, who escorted American troops to Normandy beaches, dies at 99
D-Day veteran George Chandler, who sought to counter sometimes glamorous depictions of the landings by recalling the horrors he witnessed escorting U.S. troops to the beaches of northern France as ...World - ABC News - October 28 -
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has diedEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
'We all know someone who has died' - the town in Valencia devastated by floods
The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81
Colm McLoughlin, an Irishman who landed in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates and helped lead Dubai Duty Free into becoming an airport retail behemoth generating billions of dollars a year, ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Family of Georgia mother who died takes steps to file lawsuit over delayed abortion care
The family of Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old mother who died following delayed abortion care, have taken steps to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. According to a ProPublica investigation, doctors ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Family of mom who died after delayed abortion care says death was preventable
CBS News' Jericka Duncan spoke to Amber Thurman's family and the ProPublica reporter whose investigation found doctors waited 19 hours before performing surgery on Thurman.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Janey Godley, Scottish Comic Who Brought Humor to Harrowing Topics, Dies at 63
A Scottish performer, she said she believed there were “funny sides” to terrible experiences, including some that she drew from her own times of loss and hardship.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Dub Jones, Who Scored 6 Touchdowns for Browns in One Game, Dies at 99
A 6-foot-4 halfback and flanker, he was a tall, reliable target for Browns quarterback Otto Graham as Cleveland rolled to titles in the late 1940s and ’50s.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and countless other artists, dies at 91
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and countless other artists, dies at 91Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday