Obituary

NBA Legend Bill Walton Dies at 71 After Long Health Battle

One of the most gregarious and beloved players in NBA history has died at the age of 71. Two-time NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton died on Monday, the NBA announced in a news release. The following has been released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/fdlty5X3F5 — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 27, 2024 […]

‘Grease’ Actress Dies at Age 72

Actress Susan Buckner, who played cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 film of the musical “Grease,” has died at the age of 72. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Buckner, best known to the moviegoing public as memorable, bubbly cheerleader Patty Simcox, who starred opposite John Travolta and the […]

Franklin Graham ‘Saddened’ to Announce Family Death

The Rev. Franklin Graham announced that his aunt and the only surviving sibling of his legendary father, the Rev. Billy Graham, died Thursday morning. Jean Graham Ford died at the age of 91, Franklin Graham announced in a lengthy tribute to his beloved aunt on his Facebook page. Franklin Graham said like him and his […]

Bill Post, the Inventor of Pop-Tarts, Has Died

The man who led the way to create the Pop-Tart has died. William Post died at the age of 96, according to WJBK-TV. His obituary summarized the saga of the Pop-Tart. “Bill as the plant manager of Hekman (later known as the Keebler Company) welcomed some executives from Kellogg’s who asked if he thought it […]

Country Music Icon Toby Keith Dies at Age 62

Country music legend Toby Keith died Monday at age 62. Keith, who had battled stomach cancer since 2022, passed peacefully surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted on the country singer’s website and social media accounts early Tuesday. “He fought his fight with grace and courage,” the statement said. pic.twitter.com/NfdLKGLQQe — Toby Keith […]

Prolific Actor Carl Weathers Dies at Age 76

News  By The Associated Press  February 2, 2024 at 12:43pm Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, has died. He was 76. Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. His family issued a statement saying he died “peacefully in his sleep.” Weathers playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed […]

GOP Senator Announces the Death of His Wife

Republican Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming lost his wife, Bobbi, on Thursday following her two-year battle against brain cancer. Barrasso’s office announced the death of Bobbi Barrasso in a statement. sad news from Sen. Barrasso: pic.twitter.com/tPX0FvSFwG — Nicholas Wu (@nicholaswu12) January 25, 2024 “After a courageous battle with cancer, Bobbi is now at peace and […]

Conservative ‘Star Trek’ Actor Dies at Age 73

A conservative actor who appeared in “Star Trek” has died at the age of 73. Gary Graham, who played the Vulcan ambassador Soval on “Star Trek: Enterprise,” died Monday, his ex-wife, Susan Lavelle, said in a Facebook post. “It is with deep profound sadness to say that Gary Graham, my ex husband, amazing actor and […]