Chris Jasper, Who Helped Revitalize the Isley Brothers, Dies at 73
A classically trained pianist turned songwriter, he was a cornerstone of the soul group’s sound during its fertile second act in the 1970s.
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Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, dies at 73
Singer Chris Jasper, who sang with the Isley Brothers and pursued a solo music career as well, died this week at age 73. He was recently diagnosed with cancer.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 25 -
Laura Sessions Stepp, Who Reported on Teenage Sex, Dies at 73
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, she went on to write about “hookup culture” and young women’s sexual experiences for The Washington Post and in a best-selling book.The New York Times - 1d -
Scottish painter Jack Vettriano dies aged 73
The artist was found dead at his apartment in Nice in southern France on Saturday, his publicist says. The Scottish painter Jack Vettriano has been found dead at his apartment in Nice in the south ...The Guardian - 2d -
Eggheads star Chris Hughes dies aged 77
The show paid tribute to the "great" quizzer, who also won Mastermind and Brain of Britain.BBC News - 6d -
Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88
A real estate developer, he was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Lee's 21 help Princeton take down Columbia 73-68
Led by Xaivian Lee's 21 points, the Princeton Tigers defeated the Columbia Lions 73-68 to join three-way tie for second place in the Ivy LeagueABC News - 4d -
Clark's 20 help Merrimack beat Quinnipiac 73-63
Led by Adam Clark's 20 points, the Merrimack Warriors defeated the Quinnipiac Bobcats 73-63ABC News - 2d -
Chris Mason: Starmer is helping to shape talks but path to peace could be long
The gathering of European leaders took on greater significance after Trump and Zelenksy's flare up in the Oval Office, political editor Chris Mason writes.BBC News - 2d -
Self-taught painter Jack Vettriano dies in France at age 73
The publicist for Scottish painter Jack Vettriano says he has been found dead in his apartment in FranceABC News - 2d
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