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Colin Powell Oct 18

VP Kamala Harris Says Colin Powell ‘Broke So Many Barriers'

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday talked about the accomplishments of former Secretary of State Colin Powell and how much he inspired others.

Raymond T. Odierno Oct 10

Army General Who Commanded in Iraq Dies of Cancer at Age 67

The family of Raymond T. Odierno, a retired Army general who commanded American and coalition forces in Iraq at the height of the war, says he has died of cancer.

Roger Michell Sep 23

‘Notting Hill,' ‘The Duke' Director Roger Michell Dies at 65

British director Roger Michell has died at age 65

Michael Constantine Sep 9

Michael Constantine of ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding' Dies at 94

Michael Constantine, an Emmy Award-winning character actor who reached worldwide fame playing the Windex bottle-toting father of the bride in the 2002 film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” has died

Ed Asner Aug 29

Actor Ed Asner, TV's Blustery Lou Grant, Dies at 91

Ed Asner, the burly and prolific character actor who became a star in middle age as the gruff but lovable newsman Lou Grant, first in the hit comedy “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and later in the drama “Lou Grant,” has died. He was 91.

Phil Valentine Aug 22

Phil Valentine, Radio Host Who Regretted Vaccine Skepticism, Dies of Covid-19

A conservative talk radio host from Tennessee who had been a vaccine skeptic until he was hospitalized from COVID-19 has died.

obituary Aug 8

Trevor Moore, Co-Founder of 'The Whitest Kids U Know' Dead at 41

Trevor Moore, co-founder of the comedy sketch group The Whitest Kids U Know, died on Friday at 41.

Markie Post Aug 9

Markie Post, TV Veteran Actor of ‘Night Court,' Dies at 70

Markie Post, who played the public defender in the 1980s sitcom “Night Court” and was a regular presence across several decades of television, has died

Kool & the gang Aug 8

Kool & the Gang Co-Founder Dennis Thomas Dead at Age 70

Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a founding member of the long-running soul-funk band Kool & the Gang, has died

JR Richard Aug 6

J.R. Richard, Power Pitcher for Astros in '70s, Dies at 71

J.R. Richard, a huge, flame-throwing right-hander who spent 10 years with the Houston Astros before his career was cut short by a stroke, has died.

Carl Levin Jul 30

Carl Levin, Michigan's Longest-Serving Senator, Dies at 87

Former Sen. Carl Levin, a powerful voice for the military during his career as Michigan’s longest-serving U.S. senator, has died

Ron Popeil Jul 29

Ron Popeil Was the Sizzle of American Ingenuity, Personified

Ron Popeil, an American original who died this week at 86, thrived in the world of infomercials and home-shopping channels.

Slipknot Jul 28

Slipknot Founding Member and Drummer Joey Jordison Dies at 46

Joey Jordison, the founding drummer of the band Slipknot, has died at age 46.

Mike Gravel Jun 27

Mike Gravel, Former US Senator for Alaska, Dies at 91

Mike Gravel, a former U.S. senator from Alaska who read the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record and later ran for president twice, has died.

Gavin McLeod May 30

Gavin MacLeod, ‘Love Boat' Captain, Dies at 90

Television actor Gavin MacLeod has died.

Samuel E. Wright May 28

Voice of Disney's ‘Sebastian the Crab' Dies at Age 72

Samuel E. Wright, the actor and singer who famously voiced “Sebastian the Crab” in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” has died. His family says Wright died Monday in New York after a three-year bout with prostate cancer.

Eric Carle May 26

‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Author Eric Carle Has Died at 91

Beloved children’s book author Eric Carle has died, according to statements from his family and publishing company. He was 91. Carle was the author of more than 70 books, including “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” a classic of children’s literature. It features his signature style of bright, almost collage-like images and a simple story. A message posted online from his family,…

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