Tag Archives: Celebrity Deaths

  • News sobiech

    Teen featured in viral video dies

    Zach Sobiech, 18, passed away this morning, surrounded by family and friends.

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    Ex-Ms. editor Mary Thom killed in motorcycle crash

    Journalist Mary Thom, a prominent feminist who was an editor of Ms. magazine in its early years, has been killed.

  • News Richie Havens

    Folk singer Richie Havens dead at 72

    Havens, who retired three years ago, toured for more than 30 years and recorded 30 albums.

  • News Richard LeParmentier as Adm. Motti

    Richard LeParmentier, ‘Star Wars’ actor, dies at 66

    Star Wars actor Richard LeParmentier, who memorably felt the force of Darth Vader’s wrath as Adm. Motti in 1977′s “Star Wars,” has died.

  • News Pat Sumerall

    NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall dies

    Former NFL player and legendary broadcaster Pat Summerall has died.

  • News Jonathan Winters

    Iconic comedian Jonathan Winters dead at 87

    Winters died Thursday evening of natural causes.

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    Roger Ebert dies at 70 after decade-long battle with cancer

    The last hand in the “two thumbs up” film critic team, Roger Ebert, died Thursday, two days after revealing cancer returned to his body.

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    Gordon Stoker dies

    Gordon Stoker, who as part of the vocal group the Jordanaires sang backup on hits by Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, George Jones and countless others, died Wednesday.

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    Deke Richards dies

    Deke Richards, a producer and songwriter who was part of the team responsible for Motown hits like “I Want You Back” and “Maybe Tomorrow,” has died.

  • News Michael and Katherine Jackson

    Alleged ‘smoking gun’ e-mail revealed in Michael Jackson death suit

    A “smoking gun” e-mail allegedly connecting a concert promoter to Michael Jackson’s death was revealed this week.

  • News Funeral Flowers -- Yellow and White Lily

    Miracles singer Bobby Rogers dead at 73

    Bobby Rogers, one of the original members of Motown staple The Miracles, has died, longtime Miracles frontman Smokey Robinson announced Sunday.

  • News On April 25, 2004, an estimated million people came to Washington DC to participate in the March for Women's Lives. Bonnie Franklin at e March for Women's Lives in April 2004. (SOURCE: Patty Mooney /WikiMedia Commons )

    Actress Bonnie Franklin dies from pancreatic cancer

    Actress Bonnie Franklin, star of the long-running TV show “One Day at a Time,” has died Friday due to complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 69.