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Jill Biden's Mother Bonny Jean Jacobs Died on Sunday - Joe Biden's Sched...
Bonny Jean Jacobs had been living in a hospice. Her death came on October 5, 2008, the same day her son-in-law Joe Biden saw his son Beau Biden off to Iraq with his National Guard unit. Bonny Jean Jacobs had been living in a hospice. Her death came on October 5, 2008, the same day her son-in-law Joe Biden saw his son ... more
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WWII tunnel digger 'Mole' dies
The World War Two tunnel digger John Fancy, whose actions inspired the film the Great Escape, has died aged 95.
Warrant officer Fancy helped dozens of his fellow inmates escape from prisoner-of-war camps in Poland, Lithuania and Germany. The World War Two tunnel digger John Fancy, whose actions inspired the film the Great Escape, has died aged 95. ... more -
Lieutenant in deadly taser case commits suicide
Last Thursday, Iman Morales, a Brooklyn man was tasered by police. This resulted in a fatal fall from a building. Early this morning there are reports that the lieutenant who ordered the tasing, Michael Pigott, has killed himself. Last Thursday, Iman Morales, a Brooklyn man was tasered by police. This resulted in a fatal fall from a building. Early this morning t... more
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Man Posts Photos and Obits on Website Then Kills Wife and Self (Photos)
A 61 year old Boston computer consultant named Christian Mogensen shot and killed his wife Sharon Glassman, 60, and then turned the gun on himself last night, September 28, 2008. Prior to carrying out his premeditated plan, Mogensen posted a wedding photo of the couple on his website and added their date of birth, marriage and death. A 61 year old Boston computer consultant named Christian Mogensen shot and killed his wife Sharon Glassman, 60, and then turned the gu... more
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Matthew Bryant and Family Grieve Death of Infant Son
Tampa Bay Buccaneer placekicker Matt Bryant and his wife Melissa Bryant are grieving the lose of their three month old son Matthew Tryson Bryant, who was discovered to be unresponsive in his crib on Wednesday morning. The infant, born on June 16, was the younger of two sons born to Matt and Melissa. A cause of death has not been released. Tampa Bay Buccaneer placekicker Matt Bryant and his wife Melissa Bryant are grieving the lose of their three month old son Matthew Try... more
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Robert Redford 'beyond words' over Newman’s death
Paul Newman’s lasting impact in Hollywood was more than evident Saturday, a day after the Oscar winner succumbed to cancer, as stars and pals alike expressed their sadness over his death.
"There is a point where feelings go beyond words," two-time costar Robert Redford said in a statement. "I have lost a real friend. My life – and this country – is better for his being in it."
The pair, who shared heartthrob status in their heyday, starred together in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in 1969 and again in The Sting, in 1973. A testament to their easygoing friendship: Redford famously gave Newman a dented, engine-less Porsche as a joke for his birthday one year. Newman repaid the favor by having the car crushed and sent back to the actor.
Newman's Absence of Malice costar Sally Field echoed the sentiment of fondness for the Oscar winner. "I was blessed to have known him," she said in a statement. "The world is better because of him. Sometimes God makes perfect people and Paul Newman was one of them."
Victoria Principal, who worked alongside Newman in the 1972 film The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean, referred to the actor as "my first leading man" in a statement. She added that he "set the bar impossibly high for everyone after that. His generosity was real and inspirational to everyone who knew him and the world was a better place while he was here."
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger saluted Newman for both his “cool” screen persona and his even greater sense of the world around him. “Paul Newman was the ultimate cool guy, who men wanted to be like and women adored," he said. "He was an American icon, a brilliant actor, a Renaissance man and a generous but modest philanthropist."
He continued, “He entertained millions in some of Hollywood’s most memorable roles ever, and he brightened the lives of many more, especially seriously ill children, through his charitable works. Paul was one of a kind. The beloved film star will be missed by a world of fans and admirers. Maria and I send our thoughts and prayers to his wife, Joanne Woodward, his entire family and his many friends.”
Sen. Hillary Clinton and former President Clinton also acknowledged Newman's good deeds in a statement: “Paul was an American icon, philanthropist and champion for children. We will miss our dear friend, whose continued support always meant the world to us. Our prayers and thoughts are with Joanne and the Newman family and the many people who Paul impacted through his endless kindness and generosity.” Paul Newman’s lasting impact in Hollywood was more than evident Saturday, a day after the Oscar winner succumbed to cancer, as stars a... more -
Paul Newman Greatest Movie Roles (Photo Gallery)
The actor’s 60+ film career began in 1954 and continue to 2007. His directed a dozen movies from 1968-2005. We’ve got photos from Hud, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Harper, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Blaze, Cool Hand Luke, The Verdict, The Long Hot Summer, The Drowning Pool and Sweet Bird of Youth. The actor’s 60+ film career began in 1954 and continue to 2007. His directed a dozen movies from 1968-2005. We’ve got photos from Hu... more
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Paul Newman Dead at 83 1925-2008
Paul Newman, who has been battling lung cancer, passed away in his home in Westport, Connecticut on Friday.
Reports of Newman’s illness began in March when it was learned that he had been seeing an oncologist at New York’s Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Photographs taken of Newman in May and June showed him looking gaunt. Paul Newman, who has been battling lung cancer, passed away in his home in Westport, Connecticut on Friday. ... more -
Paul Newman dies leaving $120M to charity
Spokeswoman Marni Tomljanovic said Newman died yesterday.
Newman finished chemotherapy treatment for cancer in August and it was widely reported in the US that he had only weeks to live.
In June this year, a neighbour and business partner said the actor told him about the disease the previous year.
In May, Newman pulled out of directing John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men for unspecified health reasons.
The actor's representative Toni Howard had previously dismissed the cancer claims as simply "not true".
Newman retired from acting in 2006 after a 50-year career that included Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid (1969), The Sting (1971), The Hustler (1961), Hud (1963) and Cool Hand Luke (1967).
Newman was nominated for 10 Oscars, winning best actor for his role in The Color Of Money in 1986. Spokeswoman Marni Tomljanovic said Newman died yesterday. ... more -
7 time Washington Senator All Star, '46 and '53 batting champ Mickey Ver...
Mickey Vernon truly the great hitter in D.C. Baseball history has passed away...
One of the greatest hitters ever to sport the old Senator's uniform, he played for the Washington Senators from 1939-1948, serving two years in World War II from 1944 to 1945.
His first year back from the war, in 1946, he shocked the league hitting .356 winning the AL batting title beating out Ted Williams who hit .342 that year.
He later went on the win the batting title again in 1953 in a neck and neck race with eventual MVP Al Rosen who would have otherwise won the triple crown if not for Vernon
Was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 1948, but traded back to Washington in 1950...
The Senators never played in the postseason during any of his playing years on the club.
He was however a player-coach on the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates team that defeated the heavily vaunted Yankees in the the most unforgettable World Series in history in 1960 where he earned his only World Series ring.
After the first Washington Senators franchised moved out to Minnesota, Washington was given a second Washington Senators franchise with whom he was named the inaugural manager, where he coached from 1961-1963.
The Senators lost 100 games in each of the full seasons he did manage in 1961 and 1962...
He holds the major league career record for most double plays he'd taken part in at first base with 2,044 and the American League record for career games played 2,227.
Only two players in baseball history have played in more career games total than Vernon.
In the book "Baseball's Famous First Basemen", Ira Smith quipped, "Mickey Vernon is as silent as a night watchman, as conservative as a banker, and as well-behaved as a vicar."
Baseball has truly lost a legend. Mickey Vernon truly the great hitter in D.C. Baseball history has passed away... ... more -
Richard Wright Pink Floyd Keyboardist Died 1943-2008
Richard William Wright was a self taught pianist and keyboardist, best known for his long career with Pink Floyd. He wrote significant parts of the music for classic albums such as Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here. His bandmates included Syd Barrett, Roger Waters and David Gilmour. Richard William Wright was a self taught pianist and keyboardist, best known for his long career with Pink Floyd. He wrote significan... more
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In Honor of Peter Miguel Camejo
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Peter Miguel Camejo, a civil rights leader, socially responsible investment pioneer, and magnanimo caballero for third party politics in the US, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning at his home in Folsom, CA with his wife Morella at his side -- only days after completing his autobiography.
The 68-year-old justice fighter had been battling a reoccurrence of lymphoma cancer, and his condition had rapidly deteriorated over the past few days.
Peter was a student leader, civil rights advocate, leader in the socially responsible investment industry with his own investment firm, Progressive Asset Management, Inc., and author of books on investment and history including Racism, Revolution, Reaction, 1861-1877, The Rise and Fall of Radical Reconstruction, California Under Corporate Rule, and his recent book, The SRI Advantage: Why Socially Responsible Investing Has Outperformed Financially.
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Among the many causes Peter forcefully championed were a living wage, healthcare for all, and making the US the world leader in renewable energy. He was also a passionate advocate for electoral reform, pressing for proportional representation and instant run-off voting (allows voters to rank their top choices) in an effort to overturn the "200-year-old dysfunctional money-dominated winner take-all system that disrespects the will of the people."
Peter was a friend, colleague and politically courageous champion of the downtrodden and mistreated of the entire Western Hemisphere. Everyone who met Peter, talked with Peter, worked with Peter, or argued with Peter, will miss the passing of a great American. (excerpts) ... more -
Last living member of the 1944 World Series St. Louis Browns has passed away.
The great 3rd baseman for the 1944 World Series Browns, Don Gutteridge has passed away.
That was the the last and only time in baseball history where two St. Louis teams faced each other in a world series as the St. Louis Browns lost to the St. Louis Cardinals.
He later played in the World Series with the 1946 Boston Red Sox team that lost the St. Louis Cardinals again.
He was a longtime coach with the Chicago White Sox before taking over as manager in 1969 and was later fired in 1970.
His hometown of Pittsburg, Kansas celebrates Don Gutteridge day every June 19 which is his birthday.
Baseball has truly lost a great man today. The great 3rd baseman for the 1944 World Series Browns, Don Gutteridge has passed away. ... more -
Silent movie star dies aged 98
Anita Page, who starred in some of the earliest silent films, has died aged 98.
Her first role was as an extra in 1924, but she retired in 1936 after meeting her husband: amazingly however, after he died in 1991 she made a return to acting, starring in suspense thriller Sunset after Dark, in 1994. Anita Page, who starred in some of the earliest silent films, has died aged 98. ... more -
Jerry Reed Dies 1937-2008 (Photos)
Jerry Reed, 71, died of complications from emphysema early Monday, September 1, 2008. His longtime booking agent, Carrie Moore-Reed gave the following statement: “He’s one of the greatest entertainers in the world. That’s the way I feel about him.” Jerry Reed, 71, died of complications from emphysema early Monday, September 1, 2008. His longtime booking agent, Carrie Moore-Reed g... more
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Steve Jobs Still iLive!
The financial newswire Bloomberg is saddened to report the death of Steve Jobs. More saddened: the very much still living Steve Jobs.
Apparently, while updating the obituary the newswire was saving for publication at a later date, they accidently pushed the "publish" button instead of "save. "
Citing Jobs as the "Arbiter of Cool Technology," the 12-section tribute to the Apple founder is actually quite touching... The financial newswire Bloomberg is saddened to report the death of Steve Jobs. More saddened: the very much still living Steve Jobs. ... more -
Steve Jobs obituary accidentally published
The story, marked “Hold for release – Do not use”, was sent in error to the news service’s thousands of corporate clients.
The stock obituary was published "momentarily" after a routine update by a reporter, and was "immediately deleted", Bloomberg said.
Jobs was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2003, but there is no suggestion that the news wire has recent news on his health. Most media organisations regularly update their pre-prepared obituaries of newsworthy figures.
The obituary, which has been obtained by a US gossip blog, contained blank spaces for Jobs’s age and cause of death to be inserted.
The opening sentence described Jobs as the man who “helped make personal computers as easy to use as telephones, changed the way animated films are made, persuaded consumers to tune into digital music and refashioned the mobile phone.”
The 2,500-word piece also included praise for Jobs from his rival Microsoft boss Bill Gates, details of his rise from college drop-out to technology billionaire, and a list of his family “survivors”.
Details of friends and colleagues of the Apple founder to be contacted by Bloomberg in the event of his death were also published with the obituary.
Bloomberg, which was founded by New York mayor Michael Bloomberg and prides itself on its accuracy and transparency, later published a note acknowledging the story's retraction on its wire.
“An incomplete story referencing Apple Inc. was inadvertently published by Bloomberg News at 4:27 p.m.New York time today,” the message read.
“The item was never meant for publication and has been retracted.”
A Bloomberg spokeswoman said: "This was a routine update of a biography by the obits department, meant for the internal system and not meant for publication.
"It was momentarily posted on the external wire, in error, and immediately deleted."
Jobs has been reluctant to publicly discuss his health, but recently denied claims that his cancer had returned. The story, marked “Hold for release – Do not use”, was sent in error to the news service’s thousands of corporate clients. ... more -
Punk producer Jerry Finn has died
Jerry Finn has died of a brain hemorrhage on August 21st. He is responsible for producing Blink-182's 'Enema of the State', Rancid's '...And out come the Wolves', and Morrissey's forthcoming 'Years of Refusal'.
'...And out come the Wolves' is possibly my favorite album ever. Jerry Finn has died of a brain hemorrhage on August 21st. He is responsible for producing Blink-182's 'Enema of the State�... more -
Adrian Sudbury, Bone Marrow Campaiger passes away.
News is coming in this morning that Adrian Sudbury, the 26 year old author of "baldy blog" and the bone marrow campaigner from Sheffield in South Yorkshire, has passed away last night from the leukaemia he was fighting.
Adrian who had recently visited number 10 Downing Street to present his petition to the Prime Minister was instrumental in raising the awareness of what it is actually like to give a bone marrow donation. He has single handedly ensured that thousands of people have registered as donors in the UK in recent months.
He will be sadly missed but his legacy will live on. News is coming in this morning that Adrian Sudbury, the 26 year old author of "baldy blog" and the bone marrow campaigner fr... more -
Legendary Kentucky Derby winning filly Genuine Risk passes away
A true champion...
Lived to the ripe old age of 31, the second filly to ever the Kentucky Derby in 1980...
After Regret won it in 1915, and later on Winning Colors won it in '88...
Genuine Risk is in the racing Hall of Fame, elected in '86...
Racing lost a true champion A true champion... Lived to the ripe old age of 31, the second filly to ever the Kentucky Derby in 1980... ... more
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