Shigeko Sasamori, Hiroshima Survivor Who Preached Peace, Dies at 92

Remembrances: Those Who Died in 2024

From Alexei Navalny to Quincy Jones, a look at notable deaths in The Wall Street Journal during the year.

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Dame Maggie Smith, Liam Payne and the other famous people who died in 2024

Dame Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones and Liam Payne are among the well-known figures who died this year.

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Youth pastor identified as man who died after shark bite off Queensland coast

The 40-year-old school chaplain was bitten by the shark while fishing with family in waters off Keppel Islands on Saturday. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A ...

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Osamu Suzuki, 94, Who Turned Automaker Into a Powerhouse, Dies

He built Suzuki Motor into a Japanese global brand making small vehicles and motorcycles. Entering India’s market in the 1980s was one of his early successes.

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Richard Parsons, Who Led Time Warner and Citigroup, Dies at 76

Richard Parsons built a reputation for steering big companies through tough times.

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Osamu Suzuki, Small-Car Wizard Who Built India's Dominant Automaker, Dies at 94

Suzuki led the car and motorcycle maker that bears his name for more than four decades and was always looking for niches.

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Greg Gumbel, Who Called N.F.L. and N.C.A.A. Games, Dies at 78

A dignified presence on camera, most prominently for CBS, he became the first Black announcer to call a major U.S. sports championship, the 2001 Super Bowl.

The New York Times - 12h

Paul Bamba, who broke a Mike Tyson record that stood for 38 years, dies six days after 14th fight of 2024

Bamba broke Tyson's record of 14 fights and 14 knockouts in a 12-month span

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Warren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 105

HONOLULU — Warren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the last remaining survivor of the USS Utah, has died.

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Azerbaijan plane survivors recall moments before crash

Three survivors of the downed Azerbaijani plane have described the moments on the flight before the crash.

BBC News - 1d

Manmohan Singh, Indian Prime Minister, Dies at 92

The country’s first Sikh prime minister, he introduced free-market reforms that turned India into an economic powerhouse and sought reconciliation with Pakistan.

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'Shocking' footage shows handcuffed inmate who died after prison guards beat him

New York correctional officers are under investigation after "shocking" footage shows handcuffed inmate who died after prison guards beat him

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Warren Upton, oldest survivor of Pearl Harbor attack, dies aged 105

Last surviving member of USS Utah, moored at the harbor when the attack took place, died after a bout of pneumonia. Warren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl ...

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Warren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 105

The oldest living survivor of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the last remaining survivor of the USS Utah has died

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Osamu Suzuki, who led Japanese automaker into India, dies at 94

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Starmer pays tribute to brother who died on Boxing Day

Nick Starmer has died after being diagnosed with cancer.

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3 nonnegotiables in the quest for peace in Ukraine

A template for ending the armed hostilities between Russia and Ukraine is finally on the table. The devil will be in the details.

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Suzuki Motor ex-CEO Osamu Suzuki, who turned car maker into global player, dies at 94

Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has died

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Keir Starmer pays tribute to brother who died on Boxing Day

Nick Starmer, 60, who had cancer, ‘met all the challenges life threw at him with courage and good humour’, says PM. Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his brother, Nick, who had cancer and died on ...

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India’s former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of landmark nuclear deal, dies at 92

India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died.

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Putin open to Slovakia as mediator for Ukraine peace talks

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Manmohan Singh, India's former prime minister, dies at 92

A mild-mannered technocrat, Manmohan Singh became one of India's longest-serving prime ministers. He was chosen to fill the role by Sonia Gandhi, the widow of assassinated Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

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Richard Parsons, executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at age 76

Richard Parsons was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.

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Dorthy Moxley, Who Pursued Justice in Her Daughter’s Murder, Dies at 92

For decades after Martha Moxley’s gruesome death, Mrs. Moxley remained a compelling figure in a roller-coaster case that captured the world’s attention.

The New York Times - 2d

The Architect of India's Market Reforms, Manmohan Singh, Dies at 92

A respected economist who rose to prime minister from humble beginnings, Singh stood out in India’s often raucous politics with his quietly dignified demeanor.

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Dorthy Moxley, whose daughter Martha Moxley was killed in 1975 murder case, dies at 92

Dorthy Moxley, whose family name became linked with the Kennedys as the 1975 murder of her teenage daughter, Martha, became a decadeslong media sensation, died Tuesday after she was hospitalized ...

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India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies aged 92

India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died

ABC News - 2d

Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh dies aged 92

The ex-politician was admitted to hospital on Thursday after his health deteriorated. Manmohan Singh, India’s first Sikh prime minister and the architect of the big-bang economic reforms that set ...

The Guardian - 2d

Manmohan Singh, Indian ex-PM and architect of economic reform, dies at 92

Manmohan Singh was instrumental in bringing India out of economic and nuclear isolation.

BBC News - 2d

Peter Teeley, Who Coined the Term 'Voodoo Economics,' Dies at 84

He gave George H.W. Bush the phrase to level against Ronald Reagan—and ended up with a phrase that remains a go-to political criticism.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Denis Villeneuve isn't at peace. And he's OK with that

The director strives to make a perfect movie that stands the test of time. His holy grail, he calls it. And yet the quiet of the woods still calls to him.

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Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Gaza on Christmas

Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others.

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William Labov, Who Studied How Society Shapes Language, Dies at 97

He laid the foundation for sociolinguistics, and he showed that structures like class and race shaped speech as much as where someone lives.

The New York Times - 3d

Desi Bouterse, a dictator convicted of murder who twice ruled Suriname, has died at 79

Former Surinamese dictator Desi Bouterse has died at 79

ABC News - 3d

James Beckum, Who Taught Thousands of Kids Baseball and Discipline, Dies at 95

A former Negro Leagues player, Beckum started a Little League in one of Milwaukee’s most disadvantaged areas.

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Pope Francis marks Christmas with plea for peace

Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas Day blessing and address to the world this morning from his balcony at St. Peter's Basilica, after striking a somber tone at last night's Christmas Eve ...

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Israeli soldier who died 417 days after his Oct. 7 wounds becomes symbol of sacrifice

An Israeli soldier who died more than 400 days after being wounded in the attack that sparked the war in Gaza now symbolizes the sacrifice of fallen fighters

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