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Helicopter crash kills television news pilot, meteorologist

Nov. 23 (UPI) -- A news helicopter crash near a North Carolina highway on Tuesday killed a Charlotte television station's meteorologist and pilot.

WBTV confirmed the loss of its meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag after the station's helicopter crashed off of Interstate 77 at around noon. No vehicles were involved in the crash.

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Man, 43, Writes Own Obituary Before Dying Of Cancer

For six years, Orus Coffield underwent treatment for a rare cancer. Before dying, he wrote his own obituary, a grateful reflection of his life that also includes his candid thoughts about how people talk about cancer.

“I’ll get this out of the way early: Cancer killed me. I know we all skim through the obits curious to know each person’s cause of death,” Coffield, 43, of Marlborough, Connecticut, wrote in his obituary. “After 6-plus years of treatments, anxiety, pain and occasional moments of hope it came down to the brutal truth that my body could no longer carry on.”

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The Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing Of Photographer Bob Mulrenin

The wrestling world lost one of its veteran photographers on Saturday, as Bob Mulrenin passed away. Pwinsider reports that Mulrenin, who regularly shot photos for WWE, AEW, and Impact, as well as indie events and conventions, passed on Saturday evening after a fight with cancer.

The site notes that Mulrenin learned he had cancer in April after WrestleMania 39. He went into treatment, but still covered events for the bigger promotions in cities like Las Vegas, Atlanta, Charlotte, and others. He had been moved into hospice earlier in the day after being hospitalized last weekend following a fall in his Brooklyn home.

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Salming mourned by Maple Leafs, hockey community

TORONTO -- Borje Salming was surrounded by family and friends as he sat in a wheelchair in the tunnel of Scotiabank Arena on Nov. 12, waiting to be honored by the Toronto Maple Leafs in a pregame ceremony.

No, he couldn't speak. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, had stripped him of that ability. But on this night, he didn't need to.

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Irene Cara, 'Fame' and 'Flashdance... What a Feeling' Singer, Dead at 63: 'A Beautifully Gifted Soul'

Irene Cara, the singer best known for performing the title tracks to the classic 1980s films Fame and Flashdance, has died. She was 63.

Cara's publicist, Judith A. Moose, confirmed the news of her death in a statement shared on the singer's Twitter account early Saturday morning.

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HOVAIN HYLTON, ONE OF HIP HOP'S MOST BELOVED MANAGERS, HAS DIED

Hovain Hylton, the beloved manager and music mogul, has passed away, his family have confirmed.

In a message shared to his official Instagram account, it was revealed that the Hip Hop manager (real name Jonathan “Hovain” Hylton) died at his home on Friday (November 25). A cause of death has not yet been revealed.

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Mexican actor Héctor Bonilla dies at 83

Mexico’s Ministry of Culture announced on social networks the unfortunate death of actor Héctor Bonilla at the age of 83, who died of kidney cancer, according to the report.

Mexican show business mourns the death of the first actor Héctor Bonilla, who was 83 years old.

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Russia's Lavrov postpones Belarus visit after sudden death of foreign minister Vladimir Makei

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has postponed a planned visit to Minsk following the death of his Belarusian counterpart Vladimir Makei, according to Russian media reports quoting the foreign ministry.

Belarus's state news agency Belta reported on Saturday that the long-standing foreign minister and associate of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko had died suddenly. The cause of death wasn't given and Makei wasn't known to suffer from any chronic illness.

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Don Newkirk, musician who collaborated with De La Soul, 3rd Bass, dead at 56

Don Newkirk, a musician, artist and producer known for his collaborations with De La Soul and 3rd Bass, died Friday. He was 56.

News of Newkirk’s death was announced on social media posts on his Facebook page by family members and by hip-hop artist Rahiem of the Furious Five.

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Astronomer, eclipse expert Jay Pasachoff dies at 79

Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Jay Pasachoff, the astronomer known for his expertise and fascination with solar eclipses, died Sunday at age 79.

Pasachoff traveled the world to observe solar eclipses over the course of his 50-year-career. He witnessed 74 overall, writing about the celestial phenomena among other space and earthly topics in his commentary pieces for the New York Times.

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Tiantian Kullander, Co-Founder Of $3 Billion Crypto Company, Dies At 30

The crypto industry now mourns the untimely death of Tiantian Kullander, the young and brilliant and visionary mind behind the Amber Group, a cryptocurrency company that achieved a milestone earlier this year after being valued at $3 billion.

Kullander, who was fondly called “TT” by his peers and those that were close to him, died in his sleep on November 23 and although it has been five days since his sudden demise, other important details pertaining to his passing such as the cause of it and the actual circumstances have not been made public.

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Mickie James Reveals Her Brother and Niece Have Died In An Accident

In a post on Twitter, Mickie James announced that she lost her brother and her niece in a car accident, with her sister-in-law in critical condition. Her niece was only sixteen. Another girl, fifteen, also died in the accident.

James also told fans to send support to the other driver involved, hoping that they will forgive themselves. She noted the other driver is not at fault and it was just a bad accident.

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Virginia Rep. McEachin dies at 61 after cancer battle

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Va., died Monday after a battle with colorectal cancer, his office said. He was 61.

Tara Rountree, McEachin's chief of staff, said in a statement late Monday: “Valiantly, for years now, we have watched him fight and triumph over the secondary effects of his colorectal cancer from 2013. Tonight, he lost that battle.”

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'Walker, Texas Ranger' actor Clarence Gilyard Jr dies

Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr. has died.

Gilyard, 66, was known for his roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger," and "Matlock," as well as movies "Die Hard," and "Top Gun."

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China's Jiang Zemin dies at 96, prompting wave of nostalgia

BEIJING, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who led the country for a decade of rapid economic growth after the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989, died on Wednesday at the age of 96, prompting a wave of nostalgia for the more liberal times he oversaw.

Jiang died in his home city of Shanghai just after noon on Wednesday of leukaemia and multiple organ failure, Xinhua news agency said, publishing a letter to the Chinese people by the ruling Communist Party, parliament, Cabinet and the military.

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Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie dies at age 79
Family say the musician, who was in one of the best-known rock bands of the 1970s and 80s, died after a short illness
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John Hadl, former NFL quarterback for the San Diego Chargers in the 60s, has died at age 82.
Longtime NFL quarterback John Hadl, who starred for his hometown Kansas Jayhawks before embarking on a professional career that included six Pro Bowl appearances and an All-Pro nod, died Wednesday. He was 82

“John Hadl had a generational impact on Kansas football," Jayhawks athletic director Travis Goff said. “He was a once-in-a-lifetime Jayhawk student-athlete, a coach and mentor, a prolific fundraiser who developed profound relationships with countless, and the ultimate ambassador for KU. In short, our university and athletic program has been transformed by John and his legacy will forever be cemented. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with (wife) Diana and the Hadl family.”

Hadl was chosen 10th overall by the Detroit Lions in 1962 in the NFL draft and 24th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the AFL draft, where he chose to pursue his career. Hadl would spend 11 seasons with the Chargers, taking them to three AFL title games before the merger with the NFL, before finishing his career with the Packers, Rams and Oilers.
As a Charger fan since 1966, I remember John Hadl as their quarterback and hearing the announcer on the radio describing his passes to future Hall of Fame wide receiver Lance Alworth for touchdowns. Hadl was one of the rare quarterbacks in that he could not only run and pass the ball but he was also a kicker making him a triple-threat.
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Longtime former Red Wings executive Dan Belisle dies at 85

Former Detroit Red Wings front-office member Dan Belisle has died at age 85. The team released a statement announcing his death Wednesday night.

While his name may not be well-known across hockey circles now, Belisle helped put together one of the greatest modern-day dynasties we’ve seen in the turn-of-the-century Red Wings. While Belisle last served as an assistant coach for the Red Wings in 1987, he stayed on with the team’s front office as a pro scout. He was vital in adding players via free agency that bolstered the 1997, 1998 and 2002 Stanley Cup-winning teams.

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Oklahoma, Red Dirt singer-songwriter Jake Flint, 37, dies just hours after his wedding

Oklahoma singer-songwriter Jake Flint and his bride, Brenda, didn't seem to let the wet weather dampen their spirits as they exchanged vows on Saturday at a remote homestead between Claremore and Owasso.

"It was rainy, but he'd rented a 40-by-60 circus tent. ... They put up a bunch of carpets over the mud and then got two pieces of three-and-a-quarter-inch plywood and set it on the ground — and that was my stage. Jake goes, 'Is that gonna be all right for you?' And I go, 'Jake, that's perfect.' A piece of plywood or a flatbed trailer is where I shine," said Norman-based one-man band Mike Hosty, who played the wedding.

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Famed Giants pitcher Gaylord Perry passes away at age 84

Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry, who made his MLB debut with the Giants and pitched for them from 1962 to 1971, passed away Thursday. H

Perry died of natural causes at his home in Gaffney, S.C., around 5 a.m. Thursday, Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said. No additional details were provided.

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ap215 wrote: Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:40 am Famed Giants pitcher Gaylord Perry passes away at age 84

Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry, who made his MLB debut with the Giants and pitched for them from 1962 to 1971, passed away Thursday. H

Perry died of natural causes at his home in Gaffney, S.C., around 5 a.m. Thursday, Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said. No additional details were provided.

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Oh no one of my favorites. Saw him pitch maybe a dozen times when he was with the Indians.
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Number6 wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:20 pm John Hadl, former NFL quarterback for the San Diego Chargers in the 60s, has died at age 82.


As a Charger fan since 1966, I remember John Hadl as their quarterback and hearing the announcer on the radio describing his passes to future Hall of Fame wide receiver Lance Alworth for touchdowns. Hadl was one of the rare quarterbacks in that he could not only run and pass the ball but he was also a kicker making him a triple-threat.
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ap215 wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 3:43 pm 'Walker, Texas Ranger' actor Clarence Gilyard Jr dies

Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr. has died.

Gilyard, 66, was known for his roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger," and "Matlock," as well as movies "Die Hard," and "Top Gun."

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I remember him he was so good in the NFL may he RIP.

Brad William Henke, 'Orange Is the New Black' Actor and Former NFL Star, Dead at 56

Brad William Henke, a former NFL player and Orange Is the New Black actor, has died. He was 56.

The Screen Actors Guild Award winner died in his sleep on Monday, his family told Deadline. A cause of death was not made available, and a rep for Henke did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.

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US Medal of Honor recipient Hiroshi Miyamura dies at 97

PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) — Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura, the son of Japanese immigrants who was awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor for holding off an attack to allow an American squad to withdraw during the Korean War, has died.

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announced that Miyamura died Tuesday at his home in Phoenix. He was 97.

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