Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has died
Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul" who sang with matchless style on such classics as "Think," ''I Say a Little Prayer" and her signature song, "Respect," and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died at age 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer.
Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul" who sang with matchless style on such classics as "Think," ''I Say a Little Prayer" and her signature song, "Respect," and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died at age 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer.
Ex-WWE wrestler Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart dead at 63
WWE wrestler Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart has died at the age of 63, according to a statement from the WWE.
WWE wrestler Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart has died at the age of 63, according to a statement from the WWE.
Nancy Sinatra Sr., first wife of Frank Sinatra, dies at 101
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nancy Sinatra Sr., the childhood sweetheart of Frank Sinatra who became the first of his four wives and the mother of his three children, has died.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nancy Sinatra Sr., the childhood sweetheart of Frank Sinatra who became the first of his four wives and the mother of his three children, has died.
Actor Tab Hunter, star of 'Damn Yankees' movie, dies age 86
Tab Hunter, the blond actor and singer who was a heartthrob for millions of teenagers in the 1950s with such films as "Battle Cry" and "Damn Yankees" and received new attention decades later when he revealed that he was gay, has died. He was 86.
Tab Hunter, the blond actor and singer who was a heartthrob for millions of teenagers in the 1950s with such films as "Battle Cry" and "Damn Yankees" and received new attention decades later when he revealed that he was gay, has died. He was 86.
Richard ‘Old Man’ Harrison of Pawn Stars dies at age 77
One of the beloved stars of the hit show “Pawn Stars” has passed away at the age of 77.
One of the beloved stars of the hit show “Pawn Stars” has passed away at the age of 77.
Iconic Northwest skateboarder and skatepark designer Mark 'Monk' Hubbard dies
SEATTLE -- Legendary Northwest skateboarder and skatepark designer Mark "Monk" Hubbard has died.Hubbard was the president and founder of Grindline Skateparks, headquartered in West Seattle.
SEATTLE -- Legendary Northwest skateboarder and skatepark designer Mark "Monk" Hubbard has died.Hubbard was the president and founder of Grindline Skateparks, headquartered in West Seattle.
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead in France at 61
Anthony Bourdain, a gifted storyteller and writer who took CNN viewers around the world, has died. He was 61.
Anthony Bourdain, a gifted storyteller and writer who took CNN viewers around the world, has died. He was 61.
Designer Kate Spade found dead in New York apartment, officials say
Fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead in her apartment Tuesday in an apparent suicide, law enforcement officials said.
Fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead in her apartment Tuesday in an apparent suicide, law enforcement officials said.
'Deadliest Catch' captain Blake Painter found dead in his Oregon home
“Deadliest Catch” captain Blake Painter was found dead in his Oregon home Friday, the Clatsop County Sheriff's Office confirmed. He was 38 years old.
“Deadliest Catch” captain Blake Painter was found dead in his Oregon home Friday, the Clatsop County Sheriff's Office confirmed. He was 38 years old.
The original 'Kiss Me, Kate' diva Patricia Morison dies at 103
Patricia Morison, who originated the role of an overemotional diva in the Broadway musical "Kiss Me, Kate," starred on stage opposite Yul Brynner in "The King and I" and appeared in films alongside Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, died Sunday at age 103.
Patricia Morison, who originated the role of an overemotional diva in the Broadway musical "Kiss Me, Kate," starred on stage opposite Yul Brynner in "The King and I" and appeared in films alongside Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, died Sunday at age 103.
‘Superman’ actress Margot Kidder passes away at 69
Margot Kidder, who starred as Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve in the "Superman" film franchise of the 1970s and 1980s, has died.
Margot Kidder, who starred as Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve in the "Superman" film franchise of the 1970s and 1980s, has died.
Legendary Seahawks coach Chuck Knox dies at 86
Chuck Knox, the former NFL coach who took the Los Angeles Rams to three straight NFC championship games and also led the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills, has died. He was 86.
Chuck Knox, the former NFL coach who took the Los Angeles Rams to three straight NFC championship games and also led the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills, has died. He was 86.
Actor Verne Troyer dead at 49
Actor Verne Troyer, best known for his role as Mini-Me in the "Austin Powers" films, has died
Actor Verne Troyer, best known for his role as Mini-Me in the "Austin Powers" films, has died
Dance music superstar Avicii dead at 28
Avicii, the Grammy-nominated electronic dance DJ who performed sold-out concerts for feverish fans around the world and also had massive success on U.S. pop radio, died Friday. He was 28.
Avicii, the Grammy-nominated electronic dance DJ who performed sold-out concerts for feverish fans around the world and also had massive success on U.S. pop radio, died Friday. He was 28.
Professional wrestling Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino dies at 82
Bruno Sammartino, professional wrestling's "Living Legend" and one of its longest-reigning champions, has died. Sammartino was 82.
Bruno Sammartino, professional wrestling's "Living Legend" and one of its longest-reigning champions, has died. Sammartino was 82.
'Full Metal Jacket' sergeant R. Lee Ermey dies at 74
R. Lee Ermey, a former marine who made a career in Hollywood playing hard-nosed military men like Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket," has died.
R. Lee Ermey, a former marine who made a career in Hollywood playing hard-nosed military men like Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket," has died.
Radio show host Art Bell dead at 72
PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) — Art Bell, a radio host best known for a paranormal-themed nightly show syndicated on hundreds of stations in the 1990s, died at his home in southern Nevada, authorities said Saturday.Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly announced in a Facebook video that Bell died Friday in Pahrump.
PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) — Art Bell, a radio host best known for a paranormal-themed nightly show syndicated on hundreds of stations in the 1990s, died at his home in southern Nevada, authorities said Saturday.Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly announced in a Facebook video that Bell died Friday in Pahrump.
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking dies at the age of 76
LONDON (AP) — Stephen Hawking, whose brilliant mind ranged across time and space though his body was paralyzed by disease, has died, a family spokesman said early Wednesday.The best-known theoretical physicist of his time, Hawking wrote so lucidly of the mysteries of space, time and black holes that his book, "A Brief History of Time," became an international best seller, making him one of science's biggest celebrities since Albert Einstein."He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years," his children Lucy, Robert and Tim said in a statement. "He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years.
LONDON (AP) — Stephen Hawking, whose brilliant mind ranged across time and space though his body was paralyzed by disease, has died, a family spokesman said early Wednesday.The best-known theoretical physicist of his time, Hawking wrote so lucidly of the mysteries of space, time and black holes that his book, "A Brief History of Time," became an international best seller, making him one of science's biggest celebrities since Albert Einstein."He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years," his children Lucy, Robert and Tim said in a statement. "He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years.
Evangelist Billy Graham dies at 99
The Rev. Billy Graham, who transformed American religious life through his preaching and activism, becoming a counselor to presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, died Wednesday. He was 99.
The Rev. Billy Graham, who transformed American religious life through his preaching and activism, becoming a counselor to presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, died Wednesday. He was 99.
'Glee' star Mark Salling, who pleaded guilty to child pornography charge, found dead of apparent suicide
Actor Mark Salling, best known for his appearance in the popular TV series “Glee," has been found dead of an apparent suicide.
Actor Mark Salling, best known for his appearance in the popular TV series “Glee," has been found dead of an apparent suicide.