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News Articles: Obituaries

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Lillie, 68, Norbert, 70, and Lorenz Pechuli, 50: 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough'

Three members of the Pechuli family, who all died within a few weeks of each other, are remembered by their son and brother.

August 14, 2022
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Albert Daniel Sanchez and family

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Albert Daniel Sanchez, 82: Eric Clapton's 'Tears in Heaven'

A "Super Dad" and "Grand Paw," married for 59 years, who loved classical guitar and could fix anything, including broken hearts.

August 14, 2022
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Angel E. Nieto

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Angel E. Nieto, 63: 'Píllaro Viejo'

A great dancer with a sense of humor to match, Angel Nieto always danced to "Píllaro Viejo" with his wife at family parties.

August 14, 2022
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Jim Parker, 68: The Beatles' 'Blackbird'

A father who learned and shared the lessons of The Beatles' "Blackbird" with his daughters.

August 14, 2022
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A man takes a picture of a poster paying homage to veteran stock market investor and Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala in Mumbai, India, on Sunday. Jhunjhunwala, died at the age of 62.

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Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, nicknamed India's Warren Buffett, dies at 62

Jhunjhunwala, a chartered accountant from the northern state of Rajasthan, began investing in the stock market while he was still in college, starting off with capital of just 5,000 rupees ($63).

August 14, 2022
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Anne Heche legally dead at 53, a week after a fiery car crash

The actress, best known for her roles in 'Donnie Brasco' and the 1998 'Psycho' remake, leaves behind two sons.

August 12, 2022
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Abdul Wadud.

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Abdul Wadud, expressive cellist who blazed a trail in improvised music, dies at 75

Although much of his work was as a sideman, Wadud was one of the most important jazz musicians of the 1970s, '80s and '90s.

August 12, 2022
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  • Martin Johnson
Historian David McCullough, shown here in 2013, has died at 89. He wrote extensively and compellingly about American history and won two Pulitzer Prizes.

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Pulitzer Prize winning historian David McCullough has died

He wrote acclaimed books about Harry Truman and John Adams, along with the Brooklyn Bridge and the Panama Canal. He also was the authoritative voice narrating TV films such as The Civil War in 1990.

August 10, 2022
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  • Neda Ulaby and
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Issey Miyake is shown at the National Art Center in Tokyo on March 15, 2016.

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Famed Japanese designer Issey Miyake dies at 84

Miyake defined an era in Japan's modern history, reaching stardom in the 1970s with his origami-like pleats that transformed usually crass polyester into chic.

August 09, 2022
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Olivia Newton-John arrives for G'Day USA's Los Angeles Black Tie Gala January 27, 2018.

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1980s pop goddess Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73

English-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73. She was one of the the biggest pop stars in the 1970's and early 1980's.

August 08, 2022
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Albert Woodfox was a former member of the Black Panthers who was put in solitary confinement at the Louisiana State Penitentiary for over 43 years.

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The Angola 3's Albert Woodfox, who survived decades of solitary confinement, dies

A wrongful murder conviction forced Woodfox to spend 43 years and 10 months in solitary confinement at Louisiana's Angola Prison. He has died at the age of 75.

August 05, 2022
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Charlie Loudermilk

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Businessman, philanthropist Charles Loudermilk dies at 95

Atlanta businessman and philanthropist Charles Loudermilk died at age 95 following complications from a stroke, according to his family.

August 04, 2022
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Mo Ostin.

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Music industry titan Mo Ostin who worked with Sinatra, Hendrix and Prince dies at 95

Ostin signed deals with major pop and rock talent over the decades, including Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac and R.E.M. He said the industry didn't have to prioritize sales over artistic freedom.

August 03, 2022
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For a half-century, Vin Scully was the broadcast voice of the Dodgers (first in Brooklyn and then Los Angeles). His style and delivery were one of a kind.

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Vin Scully, the famed Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster, dies at 94

The longtime Dodgers broadcaster was known for his quick wit, keen insight and deep baseball knowledge. His distinct voice was a joy to listen to and for a half-century he was Dodgers baseball.

August 03, 2022
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Nichelle Nichols made history for her role as communications officer Lt. Uhura on <em>Star Trek. </em>

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Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies at 89

Nichols broke ground and paved the way for Black actors in Hollywood as Uhura. Her castmate George Takei wrote, "We lived long and prospered together."

August 01, 2022
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