Legendary Atlanta radio host Wanda Smith has died
ATLANTA — Legendary Atlanta radio personality Wanda Smith has sadly passed away.
Atlanta radio station V-103, the station that Smith most recently worked for, announced her death on social media late Saturday night.
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Lilly Ledbetter, Equal Pay Pioneer, Dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a pioneer in the fight for gender pay equity, died on Saturday, Oct. 12. She was 86.
“Lilly Ledbetter passed away peacefully last night at the age of 86,” her family said in a statement issued to CNN and AL.com, which was the first to report the news, on Sunday.
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Lilly Ledbetter, a pioneer in the fight for gender pay equity, died on Saturday, Oct. 12. She was 86.
“Lilly Ledbetter passed away peacefully last night at the age of 86,” her family said in a statement issued to CNN and AL.com, which was the first to report the news, on Sunday.
https://people.com/lilly-ledbetter-equa ... 86-8727855
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Lilly Ledbetter, Equal Pay Pioneer, Dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a pioneer in the fight for gender pay equity, died on Saturday, Oct. 12. She was 86.
“Lilly Ledbetter passed away peacefully last night at the age of 86,” her family said in a statement issued to CNN and AL.com, which was the first to report the news, on Sunday.
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Lilly Ledbetter, a pioneer in the fight for gender pay equity, died on Saturday, Oct. 12. She was 86.
“Lilly Ledbetter passed away peacefully last night at the age of 86,” her family said in a statement issued to CNN and AL.com, which was the first to report the news, on Sunday.
https://people.com/lilly-ledbetter-equa ... 86-8727855
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Holy Shit.
Tom Donohue, former longtime Chamber CEO, dies
Tom Donohue, who led the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for more than two decades before retiring in 2021, has died, the business lobbying giant announced Monday.
The Chamber represents big business in Washington, spending more money than anyone else on federal lobbying and operating out of an ornate building opposite the White House.
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Tom Donohue, former longtime Chamber CEO, dies
Tom Donohue, who led the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for more than two decades before retiring in 2021, has died, the business lobbying giant announced Monday.
The Chamber represents big business in Washington, spending more money than anyone else on federal lobbying and operating out of an ornate building opposite the White House.
https://thehill.com/lobbying/4932383-to ... -ceo-dies/
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Ka, Beloved Rapper of the Brooklyn Underground, Dies at 52
Ka, the storied Brooklyn rapper and proudly independent musician born Kaseem Ryan, has died, according to a statement posted to his official Instagram. A hero of drumless beats, hushed vocals and an effortlessly wordy flow, he “died unexpectedly” this past Saturday (October 12) in New York City. “We kindly ask that the privacy of Ka’s family and loved ones be respected as they grieve this incalculable loss,” the post reads. He was 52.
“Born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Ka lived a life of service—to his city, to his community, and to his music,” the statement continues. “As a 20-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department, he put his life on the line to protect his fellow citizens. Ka rose to the rank of FDNY captain and was a first responder on September 11, 2001 during the attacks on the World Trade Center. He leaves an extraordinary legacy as a recording artist, including eleven remarkable self-released solo albums.”
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Ka, the storied Brooklyn rapper and proudly independent musician born Kaseem Ryan, has died, according to a statement posted to his official Instagram. A hero of drumless beats, hushed vocals and an effortlessly wordy flow, he “died unexpectedly” this past Saturday (October 12) in New York City. “We kindly ask that the privacy of Ka’s family and loved ones be respected as they grieve this incalculable loss,” the post reads. He was 52.
“Born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Ka lived a life of service—to his city, to his community, and to his music,” the statement continues. “As a 20-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department, he put his life on the line to protect his fellow citizens. Ka rose to the rank of FDNY captain and was a first responder on September 11, 2001 during the attacks on the World Trade Center. He leaves an extraordinary legacy as a recording artist, including eleven remarkable self-released solo albums.”
https://pitchfork.com/news/ka-beloved-r ... ies-at-52/
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Oh No.
Liam Payne, One Direction Member, Dies at 31
Liam Payne, one of the five members of One Direction, has died at the age of 31.
The singer reportedly died after falling from a hotel in Argentina, according to Good Morning America and La Nacion.
https://variety.com/2024/music/news/lia ... 236180399/
Liam Payne, One Direction Member, Dies at 31
Liam Payne, one of the five members of One Direction, has died at the age of 31.
The singer reportedly died after falling from a hotel in Argentina, according to Good Morning America and La Nacion.
https://variety.com/2024/music/news/lia ... 236180399/
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Mitzi Gaynor, Showbiz Dynamo and Star of ‘South Pacific,’ Dies at 93
Mitzi Gaynor, the leggy entertainer whose saucy vitality and blond beauty graced the big screen in South Pacific and on Las Vegas stages and in spectacular TV specials, has died. She was 93.
Gaynor, who received top billing over The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show on Feb. 16, 1964, and was famed costume designer Bob Mackie‘s first celebrity client, died Oct. 17 of natural causes, her team announced in a statement.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie ... 236034187/
Mitzi Gaynor, the leggy entertainer whose saucy vitality and blond beauty graced the big screen in South Pacific and on Las Vegas stages and in spectacular TV specials, has died. She was 93.
Gaynor, who received top billing over The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show on Feb. 16, 1964, and was famed costume designer Bob Mackie‘s first celebrity client, died Oct. 17 of natural causes, her team announced in a statement.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie ... 236034187/
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Joe Koff’s Obituary Released, Services To Be Held On Sunday
Legacy.com has released the obituary for former ROH COO Joe Koff. The services will be taking place on Sunday in Maryland.
As we reported yesterday here on WrestlingHeadlines.com, Koff passed away on Tuesday at the age of 73.
https://wrestlingheadlines.com/joe-koff ... on-sunday/
Legacy.com has released the obituary for former ROH COO Joe Koff. The services will be taking place on Sunday in Maryland.
As we reported yesterday here on WrestlingHeadlines.com, Koff passed away on Tuesday at the age of 73.
https://wrestlingheadlines.com/joe-koff ... on-sunday/
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John Kinsel Sr., one of the last Navajo Code Talkers who served in WWII, dies at 107
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — John Kinsel Sr., one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II based on the tribe’s native language, has died. He was 107.
Navajo Nation officials in Window Rock announced Kinsel’s death on Saturday.
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — John Kinsel Sr., one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II based on the tribe’s native language, has died. He was 107.
Navajo Nation officials in Window Rock announced Kinsel’s death on Saturday.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/joh ... ies-at-107
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Fethullah Gülen, US-based cleric accused of Turkish coup attempt, dies at 83
The US-based cleric Fethullah Gülen, who built a powerful Islamic movement in Turkey and beyond but spent his later years mired in accusations of orchestrating an attempted coup against the Turkish leader, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has died. He was 83.
Herkul, a website that publishes Gülen’s sermons, posted on X that Gülen had died on Sunday evening in the US hospital where he was being treated.
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The US-based cleric Fethullah Gülen, who built a powerful Islamic movement in Turkey and beyond but spent his later years mired in accusations of orchestrating an attempted coup against the Turkish leader, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has died. He was 83.
Herkul, a website that publishes Gülen’s sermons, posted on X that Gülen had died on Sunday evening in the US hospital where he was being treated.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/ ... dies-at-83
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Christine Boisson Dies: ‘Emmanuelle’, ‘Exterior, Night’ Actress Was 68
French actress Christine Boisson, who got her big-screen break as a 17-year-old in Emmanuelle, has died at the age of 68 in Paris.
Boisson had just left school and was still a minor when Just Jaeckin cast her in his 1974 erotic classic as the sexually adventurous teenager Marie-Ange, who introduces Emmanuelle (Sylvia Kristel) to the shady libertine figure of Mario.
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French actress Christine Boisson, who got her big-screen break as a 17-year-old in Emmanuelle, has died at the age of 68 in Paris.
Boisson had just left school and was still a minor when Just Jaeckin cast her in his 1974 erotic classic as the sexually adventurous teenager Marie-Ange, who introduces Emmanuelle (Sylvia Kristel) to the shady libertine figure of Mario.
https://deadline.com/2024/10/christine- ... 236122064/
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'Vibrant' ITV Coronation Street star Cheryl Murray dies aged 71
Coronation Street actress Cheryl Murray has died at the age of 71. ITV released a statement expressing their condolences and paid tribute to the popular actress.
The soap said: "We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Cheryl Murray, our thoughts are with her family and friends. Her vibrant portrayal of Gail's best friend and Elsie Tanner's lodger Suzie Birchall lived on in the memories of Coronation Street fans long after Suzie left the cobbles for the bright lights of London."
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Coronation Street actress Cheryl Murray has died at the age of 71. ITV released a statement expressing their condolences and paid tribute to the popular actress.
The soap said: "We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Cheryl Murray, our thoughts are with her family and friends. Her vibrant portrayal of Gail's best friend and Elsie Tanner's lodger Suzie Birchall lived on in the memories of Coronation Street fans long after Suzie left the cobbles for the bright lights of London."
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news ... ar-9624752
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Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, a Dodgers icon whose "Fernandomania" fame swept through all of baseball in the 1980s, has died at age 63.
The team confirmed his death on X, posting "The Los Angeles Dodgers mourn the passing of legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela."
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, a Dodgers icon whose "Fernandomania" fame swept through all of baseball in the 1980s, has died at age 63.
The team confirmed his death on X, posting "The Los Angeles Dodgers mourn the passing of legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela."
https://abc7.com/post/los-angeles-dodge ... /15386512/
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Iron Maiden's First Singer Dead at 66
Paul Di'Anno, the lead singer on Iron Maiden's first two albums, has died at age 66. Di'Anno was part of the English heavy metal band from 1978 until 1981, providing lead vocals for such classics as "Running Free" and "Sanctuary" on the band's self-titled debut album and its follow-up, Killers, Variety reports. After Bruce Dickinson replaced him as Iron Maiden's lead singer, Di'Anno went on to front the bands Battlezone and Killers, as well as to release solo albums, USA Today reports. In a statement, his family says that "severe health issues" had restricted Di'Anno to a wheelchair in recent years, but that he continued to perform, "racking up well over 100 shows since 2023."
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Paul Di'Anno, the lead singer on Iron Maiden's first two albums, has died at age 66. Di'Anno was part of the English heavy metal band from 1978 until 1981, providing lead vocals for such classics as "Running Free" and "Sanctuary" on the band's self-titled debut album and its follow-up, Killers, Variety reports. After Bruce Dickinson replaced him as Iron Maiden's lead singer, Di'Anno went on to front the bands Battlezone and Killers, as well as to release solo albums, USA Today reports. In a statement, his family says that "severe health issues" had restricted Di'Anno to a wheelchair in recent years, but that he continued to perform, "racking up well over 100 shows since 2023."
https://www.newser.com/story/358167/for ... at-66.html
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Ron Ely Dies: Star Of TV’s ‘Tarzan’ Was 86
Ron Ely, best known for his starring role as Tarzan in the 1960s NBC television series Tarzan, has died, his daughter Kirsten confirmed to TMZ, telling the outlet her father passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on September 29. He was 86.
His daughter shared an emotional tribute to her father on Instagram.
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Ron Ely, best known for his starring role as Tarzan in the 1960s NBC television series Tarzan, has died, his daughter Kirsten confirmed to TMZ, telling the outlet her father passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on September 29. He was 86.
His daughter shared an emotional tribute to her father on Instagram.
https://deadline.com/2024/10/ron-ely-de ... 236156747/
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Elizabeth Francis, oldest living person in US, dies at 115
HOUSTON — Elizabeth Francis, the oldest living person in the United States, died on Tuesday at age 115, according to LongeviQuest, a database that tracks the world's oldest individuals.
Her granddaughter and caregiver, Ethel Harrison, told ABC News that Francis died peacefully on Tuesday night while surrounded by family.
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article ... nt%20homes.
HOUSTON — Elizabeth Francis, the oldest living person in the United States, died on Tuesday at age 115, according to LongeviQuest, a database that tracks the world's oldest individuals.
Her granddaughter and caregiver, Ethel Harrison, told ABC News that Francis died peacefully on Tuesday night while surrounded by family.
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article ... nt%20homes.
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ap215 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 12:12 am Elizabeth Francis, oldest living person in US, dies at 115
HOUSTON — Elizabeth Francis, the oldest living person in the United States, died on Tuesday at age 115, according to LongeviQuest, a database that tracks the world's oldest individuals.
Her granddaughter and caregiver, Ethel Harrison, told ABC News that Francis died peacefully on Tuesday night while surrounded by family.
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article ... nt%20homes.
Dammit 115 is the age I date
" I am a socialist " Bernie Sanders
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Hopefully, she had a pension and not a 401(k).
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Hopefully the company she was getting her pension from wasn't ran out of business because of the union
" I am a socialist " Bernie Sanders
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The problem with being the oldest person in the U.S. or any country is you never hold that title for very long.ap215 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 12:12 am Elizabeth Francis, oldest living person in US, dies at 115
HOUSTON — Elizabeth Francis, the oldest living person in the United States, died on Tuesday at age 115, according to LongeviQuest, a database that tracks the world's oldest individuals.
Her granddaughter and caregiver, Ethel Harrison, told ABC News that Francis died peacefully on Tuesday night while surrounded by family.
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article ... nt%20homes.
115 years was a long life and I hope it was a good one.
When you vote left, you vote right.
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Jack Jones, “Wives and Lovers” and ‘Love Boat’ Theme Singer, Dies at 86
Jack Jones, the silky Grammy-winning crooner who had hits with “Lollipops and Roses,” “Wives and Lovers” and “The Impossible Dream” before inviting TV viewers to set a course for adventure on The Love Boat, has died. He was 86.
Jones died Wednesday night at Eisenhower Medical in Rancho Mirage, California, after a two-year battle with leukemia, his stepdaughter Nicole Whitty told The Hollywood Reporter.
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Jack Jones, the silky Grammy-winning crooner who had hits with “Lollipops and Roses,” “Wives and Lovers” and “The Impossible Dream” before inviting TV viewers to set a course for adventure on The Love Boat, has died. He was 86.
Jones died Wednesday night at Eisenhower Medical in Rancho Mirage, California, after a two-year battle with leukemia, his stepdaughter Nicole Whitty told The Hollywood Reporter.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ ... 236044634/
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Tom Jarriel, former ABC News correspondent and anchor, dies at 89
Tom Jarriel, former ABC News correspondent and anchor whose impactful reporting earned him numerous accolades, has died at the age of 89.
During his 38-year tenure at the network, Jarriel was the kind of person and journalist many at ABC aspired to be.
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Tom Jarriel, former ABC News correspondent and anchor whose impactful reporting earned him numerous accolades, has died at the age of 89.
During his 38-year tenure at the network, Jarriel was the kind of person and journalist many at ABC aspired to be.
https://abc7.com/post/tom-jarriel-forme ... /15465126/
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Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Bassist, Dead at 84
Phil Lesh, the classically trained musician who co-founded the Grateful Dead and whose unconventional bass playing steered the band into some of its most experimental directions, died Friday at the age of 84.
Lesh’s death was announced on social media, with a short statement reading: “Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.” No cause of death was given.
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Phil Lesh, the classically trained musician who co-founded the Grateful Dead and whose unconventional bass playing steered the band into some of its most experimental directions, died Friday at the age of 84.
Lesh’s death was announced on social media, with a short statement reading: “Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.” No cause of death was given.
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DJ Clark Kent Dies At 58, Cause Of Death Revealed
DJ Clark Kent, an influential figure in hip-hop with production credits for artists like Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., and Mariah Carey, has passed away at 58.
Known for shaping hip-hop culture over decades, Kent died following a three-year battle with colon cancer. He was celebrated not only as a musician but also as a tastemaker who bridged gaps in hip-hop culture.
https://www.newsx.com/entertainment/dj- ... revealled/
DJ Clark Kent, an influential figure in hip-hop with production credits for artists like Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., and Mariah Carey, has passed away at 58.
Known for shaping hip-hop culture over decades, Kent died following a three-year battle with colon cancer. He was celebrated not only as a musician but also as a tastemaker who bridged gaps in hip-hop culture.
https://www.newsx.com/entertainment/dj- ... revealled/