Nikki Giovanni Poet and Literary Celebrity Dies at Age 81
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How to Stream Roberta Flack's 'Celebration of Life' memorial
The Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack died last monthABC News - 1d -
Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62
The actor and ex-wife of “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach has died at age 62ABC News - 5d -
K-pop singer Wheesung found dead at home aged 43
Tributes have been paid to singer who had a string of hits in South Korea including a cover of Craig David’s Insomnia. The South Korean singer Wheesung has died aged 43, with police reportedly ...The Guardian - 13h -
Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died after taking cocktail of drugs, inquest hears
The Hollyoaks and reality TV star died at the age of 46 at his home in Bristol on 16 January.BBC News - 8h -
Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92
A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island. The South African playwright and director Athol Fugard, whose works ...The Guardian - 2d -
Fred Stolle, Golden-Age Australian Tennis Star, Dies at 86
In addition to winning 19 Grand Slam titles, including two singles championships, he was a coach, a club pro and a television commentator.The New York Times - 1d -
Schallock, oldest living ex-MLB'er, dies at 100
Pitcher Art Schallock, who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer, has died at age 100.ESPN - 2d -
Former MLB pitcher Art Schallock dies at 100
Art Schallock, former pitcher for the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 100. Before his death, he was the oldest surviving major leaguer. Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson have more.CBS News - 18h -
Roy Ayers, jazz-soul legend whose music was heavily sampled by younger artists, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the jazz-soul vibraphonist and bandleader behind 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine,' whose music became the backbone for younger artists, dies at age 84.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Simon Fisher-Becker, British actor known for 'Doctor Who' and 'Harry Potter,' dies at 63
'Doctor Who' and 'Harry Potter' actor Simon Fisher-Becker has died at age 63. He was 'always kind, gracious and interested in everyone,' his agent said.Los Angeles Times - 20h -
Dent, Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 83-81 in double OT
James Dent Jr. scored 36 points to lead the Northern Illinois Huskies, including the game-winning jump shot with one second remaining in double overtime, and the Huskies defeated the Central ...ABC News - 3d -
Aging Women’s Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies
Researchers identified a gene that seems to help slow brain aging in women, and studied links between hormone therapy, menopause and Alzheimer’s.The New York Times - 5d -
Success Has No Age Limit
10 entrepreneurs who made it big later in lifeInc. - 22h -
Purim in Casablanca: Celebrating in Gaza’s shadow
For Morocco’s Jews, the festival of Purim, beginning March 13, has contemporary resonance, illustrating the tenuous existence of diaspora Jewish communities throughout history and the world.The Hill - 1d -
Singapore's population is aging fast. It hopes AI can help manage its elderly care
By 2030, a quarter of Singaporeans will be 65 or over. Societies around the world are "dismally unprepared" for an aging population, said one expert.CNBC - 10h -
An Australian Wedding So Nice They Celebrated It … Three Times
Ahead of their civil ceremony, Mishti Rahman and Philip Kanis wanted to pay tribute to their Bangladeshi and Greek cultures, as well as their friends.The New York Times - 4d -
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their homeABC News - 3d -
Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of rare respiratory virus
Cause of Betsy Arakawa’s death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome while Hackman died of heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributing. The actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Hot Place to Be Seen for Young Indians: Book Festivals
From beaches to hilltops, young people are driving a boom in literary events as they read more in India’s dozens of native languages.The New York Times - 3d -
Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day
From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence. Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark ...The Guardian - 3d -
Supersized pearls and crystal bows: Chanel lures celebrity crowd to Paris
Fashion week also brings Louis Vuitton showcasing cinematic romance of train travel. Chanel came gift-wrapped in black ribbon at Paris fashion week. The ribbon was made of steel, not silk. It was ...The Guardian - 5h -
Transfer rumors, news: Dortmund's Reyna linked with summer move
Several European clubs are eyeing a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.ESPN - 3d -
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder
Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.CBS News - 1d -
The body of a Kenyan officer who died in Haiti arrives home for burial
The body of a Kenyan police officer who died in Haiti’s UN-backed multinational mission to combat violent gangs has been returned homeABC News - 8h -
Former NFL offensive lineman turned broadcaster Craig Wolfley dies at 66
Craig Wolfley, a former NFL offensive lineman who spent most of his 12-year career playing for Chuck Noll in Pittsburgh before becoming a fixture on the Steelers radio broadcast team, has diedABC News - 1d -
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disease
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died at 22 after years of struggling with the rare mitochondrial disease PolG, according to a statement issued by his parents, Prince Robert and Princess Julie, on ...NBC News - 1d -
New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed
An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, though the virus has not been confirmed as the causeABC News - 4d -
George Lowe, the voice behind Space Ghost on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, dies at 67
The man who was the voice behind the irreverent animated superhero on Adult Swim’s “Space Ghost Coast to Coast,” has diedABC News - 4d -
Who would want to be a museum patron in our age of scrutiny?
Protests have led to donors’ names being scrubbed from gallery walls — but private money is needed now more than everFinancial Times - 3d -
The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan review – are we really getting sicker?
A neurologist discusses the dangers of overdiagnosing conditions from Lyme disease to ADHD in an era where technology meets pathology. For many years, people living in Lyme, Connecticut, were ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump loves the Gilded Age. It was a great time for the rich but not for the many
In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890sABC News - 1d -
European football: Barcelona game called off after club doctor dies
Osasuna match postponed by death of Carles Miñarro Garcia Barcelona extend ‘heartfelt condolences’ to his family Barcelona called off their match against Osasuna on Saturday night after ...The Guardian - 3d -
Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has diedABC News - 5d -
Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of 'Baywatch' icon David Hasselhoff, dies by suicide
Actor Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, who appeared in several TV series and was the ex-wife of 'Baywatch' star David Hasselhoff, died of suicide this week. She was 62.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies after private cancer battle
D'Wayne Wiggins, who founded soul trio Tony! Toni! Toné! with Raphael Saadiq and Timothy Christian Riley, died after a private battle with bladder cancer. He was 64.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
As Jews celebrate Purim, let us end the slaughter in Gaza committed in our name | Peter Beinart
Our refusal to reckon with the dark side of Purim reflects a refusal to reckon with the dark side of ourselves. Later this month, on the holiday of Purim, Jewish people will dress in silly ...The Guardian - 9h -
Syrian Kurds celebrate deal with Damascus as coastal residents remain wary after violence
In northeast Syria, revelers took to the streets after the announcement of a breakthrough deal between the central government in Damascus and local Kurdish-led authoritiesABC News - 6h -
14 Best Sleep Week Deals on Mattresses, Sheets, and More (2025)
Have sweeter dreams with these deals to celebrate National Sleep Awareness Month.Wired - 1d -
Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes days apart, officials say
Officials have revealed a tragic timeline for how legendary actor Gene Hackman spent his final days. Both Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes, with her dying days before him ...CBS News - 3d -
In his own words: Pope Francis has long been up front about his health problems and eventual death
Pope Francis has written and spoken at length about sickness, aging and deathABC News - 8h