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Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Dead at 91
Giorgio Armani
Is Dead at 91
Sep 4, 2025 8:54 AM CDT

Giorgio Armani Is Dead at 91

Iconic Italian fashion designer had amassed a $10B empire

(Newser) - Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, has died at home at the age of 91, his fashion house confirmed. Armani, one of the most recognizable names and faces in the global fashion industry, missed Milan Fashion Week in June...

Ernest Hemingway's Son Was a 'Larger Than Life Paradox'

Patrick Hemingway, 97, was author's last surviving child

(Newser) - Patrick Hemingway, the last surviving child of Ernest Hemingway who was inspired by his father to spend years in Africa and later oversaw numerous posthumous works by the Nobel laureate, died Tuesday at age 97. Hemingway, the second of the author's three sons, died at his home in Bozeman,...

Architect of Michael Jordan&#39;s Nike Deal Dies at 88
The Architect
of the Air Jordan
Dies at 88
OBITUARY
Sep 3, 2025 6:11 AM CDT

The Architect of the Air Jordan Dies at 88

Hall of Famer George Raveling 'blessed my life with wisdom,' says Jordan, helped change athletic apparel

(Newser) - George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who played a role in Michael Jordan signing a landmark endorsement deal with Nike, has died. He was 88. Raveling's family said Tuesday in a statement that he had "faced cancer with courage and grace," reports the AP . "...

Dances With Wolves Actor Dead at 73
Dances With Wolves
Actor Dead at 73
Sep 2, 2025 12:30 AM CDT

Dances With Wolves Actor Dead at 73

Graham Greene, Canadian First Nations actor, was nominated for an Oscar for the film

(Newser) - Graham Greene, a Canadian First Nations actor who fell into acting in the 1970s and had a Hollywood breakout role in Dances With Wolves, has died at age 73. Greene died in a Toronto hospital after a long illness. While working as a recording engineer, he started acting after a...

After Major Events Like 9/11, Obituaries Shifted in Tone

Researchers analyzed 38M US obituaries for clues to what makes a life well lived

(Newser) - What makes a life well lived? A new study led by Michigan State University researchers decided to mine the obituary pages for clues, analyzing 38 million US obituaries published over three decades. The researchers weren't interested in how people wanted to be remembered, but rather how family and...

Beauty Pioneer Who Pushed for Transparency Dies at 38

Uoma Beauty founder, diversity advocate Sharon Chuter was found dead on her patio on Aug. 14

(Newser) - Sharon Chuter, the visionary behind Uoma Beauty and a trailblazer for corporate transparency, has died at 38, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner. She was found dead on a patio on Aug. 14, with the death still under investigation, per People and USA Today . Chuter leaves a...

Comedian Reggie Carroll Murdered in Mississippi
Comedian Reggie Carroll
Killed in Mississippi
OBITUARY
Aug 25, 2025 5:54 AM CDT

Comedian Reggie Carroll Killed in Mississippi

Man charged in shooting death of Mo'Nique's 'brother in comedy'

(Newser) - Reggie Carroll, a Baltimore-based comedian who took his routine across the country, has died following a shooting in Mississippi. Police responded to a reported shooting on Burton Lane in Southaven on Wednesday evening, finding Carroll with gunshot wounds, per Deadline . The 52-year-old died later at a hospital. On Saturday, police...

Sopranos Actor Worked Backstage Until His 60s
Jerry Adler
Became
an Actor
in His 60s
obituary
Aug 24, 2025 10:00 AM CDT

Jerry Adler Became an Actor in His 60s

Longtime backstage worker had roles in The Sopranos , The Good Wife, and Rescue Me

(Newser) - Jerry Adler, who worked backstage on Broadway for decades before appearing in regular roles on TV's The Sopranos, The Good Wife, and Rescue Me, has died. He was 96 and died Saturday, his family announced. Referring to Adler's "iconic roles" in a post on X, per People...

Donald McPherson, 103, Was Last WWII Ace Pilot
Last Surviving WWII Ace
Is Dead at 103
obituary
Aug 22, 2025 4:10 PM CDT

Last Surviving WWII Ace Is Dead at 103

Donald McPherson shot down five Japanese planes

(Newser) - A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America's last surviving "ace" pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has died. He was 103. Donald McPherson served as a Navy fighter pilot aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex in the Pacific theater, where he engaged...

Brent Hinds Wanted to Be 'an Awesome Guitar Player'

Former Mastodon member, 51, dies in motorcycle accident

(Newser) - Brent Hinds, former lead guitarist and singer in the heavy metal band Mastodon, has died. He was killed Wednesday in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta, the Grammy-winning band announced. "We are heartbroken, shocked, and still trying to process the loss of this creative force with whom we've shared...

Focus on the Family Founder James Dobson Dead at 89

Child psychologist who started a radio show was long a campaigner against abortion, gay rights

(Newser) - Dr. James Dobson , a politically influential child psychologist who started a radio show counseling Christians on how to be good parents, founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family, and was long a campaigner against abortion and gay rights, died on Thursday. He was 89. His death was confirmed...

Social Media Star and Judge Frank Caprio Dead at 88

Caprio was known for his compassion, folksy humor

(Newser) - Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of Caught in Providence, has died, the AP reports. He was 88. His official social media accounts said Wednesday that he "passed away peacefully" after "a long and courageous...

Terence Stamp, 87, Excelled in Superman , The Limey
Actor Excelled
as Heroes
and Villains
obituary
Aug 17, 2025 3:10 PM CDT

Actor Excelled as Heroes and Villains

Terence Stamp's films included Superman and The Limey

(Newser) - Terence Stamp, the English actor whose piercing presence defined villains and heroes alike in films such as Superman and The Limey, has died. He was 87. A statement from Stamp's family said he died Sunday, per the Washington Post . The actor also gave acclaimed performances in British cinema...

General Hospital &#39;s &#39;Robert Scorpio&#39; Is Dead
General Hospital
Has Lost Its Most
Famous Spy
OBITUARY
Aug 16, 2025 9:30 AM CDT

General Hospital Has Lost Its Most Famous Spy

Tristan Rogers, 'Robert Scorpio' on General Hospital, is dead at 79 after lung cancer battle

(Newser) - Tristan Rogers, the Emmy-winning actor who played legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC's General Hospital, died Friday, less than one month after he made a special appearance on the soap opera, reports the AP . He was 79. His longtime manager tells ABC7 that Rogers died after a battle with...

She Invested in Her Son&#39;s Startup, Called Amazon
30 Years Ago, Jackie Bezos
Made a Wise Investment
obituary
Aug 15, 2025 6:59 AM CDT

30 Years Ago, Jackie Bezos Made a Wise Investment

Mother of Jeff Bezos, who put early money into Amazon, dies at 78

(Newser) - Jackie Bezos, the mother of Jeff Bezos who helped launch Amazon with a family investment, has died at age 78 in Miami, reports People . She had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, a progressive neurological disorder, in 2020, according to a statement from the Bezos Family Foundation .
  • The elder
...

Lawyer&#39;s First Big Win Was Karen Silkwood Case
Lawyer's First Big Win
Was Karen Silkwood Case
obituary
Aug 14, 2025 5:40 PM CDT

Lawyer's First Big Win Was Karen Silkwood Case

Gerry Spence's clients also included Imelda Marcos and Randy Weaver

(Newser) - Gerry Spence, the fringe jacket-wearing trial lawyer from Wyoming known for a string of major court wins starting with a multimillion-dollar judgment against a plutonium processor in the landmark Karen Silkwood case, has died. Spence, 96, died Wednesday surrounded by friends and family at his home in Montecito, California, according...

&#39;Dee&#39; From What&#39;s Happening!! Dies at 60
'Dee' From What's Happening!!
Dies at 60
obituary
Aug 12, 2025 1:38 PM CDT

'Dee' From What's Happening!! Dies at 60

Danielle Spencer became a veterinarian after her acting career

(Newser) - A child acting star from the 1970s is gone: Danielle Spencer, who played Dee on ABC's What's Happening!! has died at age 60, reports People . No cause of death has been announced. One of her co-stars from the show, Haywood Nelson, announced the news on Instagram .
  • "Brilliance!
...

He Cofounded the Band That Brought You &#39;Layla&#39;
He Cofounded the Band
That Brought You 'Layla'
OBITUARY
Aug 11, 2025 7:43 AM CDT

He Cofounded the Band That Brought You 'Layla'

Bobby Whitlock of Derek and the Dominos dead at 77

(Newser) - Bobby Whitlock, a US singer-songwriter who cofounded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton in 1970, has died of cancer. Whitlock passed away Sunday morning surrounded by his family in Texas, said manager Carol Kaye, per CBS News . He was 77. In a statement, his wife, Coco Carmel Whitlock, said...

William Webster Led FBI and CIA Through Crises
William Webster
Led FBI and CIA
Through Crises
obituary
Aug 9, 2025 3:55 PM CDT

William Webster Led FBI and CIA Through Crises

Director helped restore public trust in both agencies

(Newser) - William Webster, who became the only person to run both the FBI and CIA and who is credited with restoring public faith in the agencies after they were mired in scandals, has died. He was 101. Webster died Friday in Warrenton, Virginia, a family spokesman said, per the New York ...

The Man Behind 'Houston, We Have a Problem' Has Died

Apollo 13 commander James Lovell uttered a variation of those words

(Newser) - James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a failed moon mission into a triumph of on-the-fly can-do engineering, has died. He was 97. Lovell died Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, NASA said in a statement on Friday. "Jim's character and steadfast courage helped our nation...

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