Posts Tagged ‘dies’
Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NY (AP)
AP – Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” on Broadway and the film “The Big Lebowski,” has died at age 81.
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Pastors split on when to go home; 1 lives, 1 dies (AP)
AP – A split decision between two pastors regarding when to return to the Atlanta area from Florida was the difference between life and death.
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‘How Not to Look Old’ author dies of breast cancer at 58
Charla Krupp, a popular author and fashion and beauty commentator who appeared on NBC’s “Today” show more than 100 times, passed away in her Manhattan apartment yesterday.
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JoePa dies at 85 after battle with lung cancer
Joe Paterno, the former Penn State football coach and holder of the most wins in major college football, died from complications related to his two-month battle with lung cancer Saturday night at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Pa. He was 85.
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Amid scandal, revered PSU coach Joe Paterno dies (AP)
AP – Happy Valley was perfect for Joe Paterno, a place where “JoePa” knew best, where he not only won more football games than any other major college coach, but won them the right way: with integrity and sportsmanship. A place where character came first, championships second.
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Legendary blues singer Etta James dies in Calif. (AP)
AP – Etta James’ performance of the enduring classic “At Last” was the embodiment of refined soul: Angelic-sounding strings harkened the arrival of her passionate yet measured vocals as she sang tenderly about a love finally realized after a long and patient wait.
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Champion skier Burke dies from Jan. 10 injuries
Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke died Thursday morning at the University of Utah Hospital from injuries sustained during a Jan. 10 training run on the Park city superpipe course. She was 29.
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