Actor James McCaffrey dies at 65; had roles in ‘Rescue Me,’ ‘Suits,’ ‘Blue...
NEW YORK — James McCaffrey, who voiced “Max Payne” in the popular video game franchise and also starred in television shows including “Rescue Me,” has died, according to his agent. He was 65....
View ArticleKuwait’s ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dies at 86
By Jon Gambrell | Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Kuwait’s ruling emir, died on Saturday after a three-year, low-key reign focused on trying to resolve...
View ArticleTom Smothers, one half of famed comedy duo, dies at 86
By Lisa Respers France | CNN Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died...
View ArticleBritish actor Tom Wilkinson, known for ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael...
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died, his family said. He was 75. A statement...
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Glynis Johns dies at 100; award-winning actress was best known for role in...
By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press NEW YORK — Glynis Johns, a Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in the classic movie “Mary Poppins” and introduced...
View ArticleActor Christian Oliver, two young daughters killed in Caribbean plane crash
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. actor Christian Oliver and his two daughters died in a plane crash near a tiny private island in the eastern Caribbean, according to police in St. Vincent and the...
View ArticleTrial scrutinizes lavish spending by ‘king of the NRA’
By Michael R. Sisak | Associated Press NEW YORK — The longtime head of National Rifle Association operated as the “King of the NRA,” spending lavishly on himself, punishing dissent and showering allies...
View ArticleAdan Canto dies at 42; actor had roles in ‘The Cleaning Lady,’ ‘Designated...
By Alli Rosenbloom | CNN Actor Adan Canto, known for his role in “The Cleaning Lady” and “Designated Survivor,” has died. He was 42. Canto died on Monday of appendiceal cancer, according to his...
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Ruth Ashton Taylor dies at 101; was first female TV newscaster on West Coast
SAN RAFAEL (AP) — Ruth Ashton Taylor, a trailblazing journalist who was the first female newscaster to work in television on the West Coast, has died. She was 101. Taylor died Thursday at an assisted...
View ArticleAdele Springsteen dies at 98; mom of rocker Bruce Springsteen was a fan favorite
By Kiley Armstrong and Andrew Dalton | Associated Press NEW YORK — Adele Zerilli Springsteen, the longtime legal secretary, musical muse and concert dance partner who captured countless hearts in her...
View ArticleWayne Kramer dies at 75; he co-founded the band the MC5, which ‘basically...
NEW YORK — Wayne Kramer, the co-founder of the protopunk Detroit band the MC5 that thrashed out such hardcore anthems as “Kick Out the Jams” and influenced everyone from the Clash to Rage Against the...
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Bob Beckwith dies at 91; retired firefighter was famed for photo with George...
By Philip Marcelo | Associated Press NEW YORK — Bob Beckwith, a retired firefighter who by chance became part of an iconic image of American unity after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has died. He was...
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Seiji Ozawa dies at 88; renowned Japanese conductor led symphonies in SF, Boston
By Mari Yamaguchi and Ken Moritsugu | Associated Press TOKYO — Seiji Ozawa, the Japanese conductor who amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during more than four decades at...
View ArticleMarathoner Kelvin Kiptum dies at 24; broke world record in October
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of long-distance running, was killed along with his coach in a car crash Sunday in Kenya. Related...
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At 116, America’s oldest person dies in Northern California
For 116 years, Edith “Edie” Ceccarelli called Willits home, and Willits called her their own. “Edie is truly a beloved person of our community and an inspiration to all,” 3rd District Supervisor John...
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Actor-comedian Richard Lewis, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ co-star, dies at 76
By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press NEW YORK — Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to...
View ArticleWidow of ex-MLB pitcher Tim Wakefield dies less than 5 months after husband
Stacy Wakefield, the widow of former Boston Red Sox pitcher and two-time World Series champion Tim Wakefield, has died. Her family said in a statement released through the Red Sox that she died...
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Brian Mulroney dies at 84; former Canadian prime minister forged strong ties...
By Charmaine Noronha and Rob Gillies | Associated Press TORONTO — Brian Mulroney, the former Canadian prime minister who forged closer ties with the United States through a sweeping free trade...
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Iris Apfel dies at 102; fashion icon was known for colorful outfits and round...
By Beth J. Harpaz | Associated Press NEW YORK — Iris Apfel, a textile expert, interior designer and fashion celebrity known for her eccentric style, has died. She was 102. Her death was confirmed by...
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Son of ‘Sister Wives’ stars Janelle and Kody Brown dead at 25
By Alli Rosenbloom | CNN Garrison Brown, whose large family is at the center of the long-running TLC reality series “Sister Wives,” has died. He was 25. His mother Janelle Brown and father Kody Brown...
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