Obituary

Wizards Owner Abe Pollin Dead at 85

Michael Santo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:59:08 -0600

The Washington Wizards of the NBA marked the passing of one of their own today. Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin passed away on Tuesday. Pollin, 85, owned the NBA team for more than 40 years. His death was announced by his company, Washington Sports & Entertainment. No details were disclosed.

Art Lake R.I. WJAR-TV Weatherman and Newscaster Dead at 85

Donna Diegel — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:27:24 -0600

Channel 10's former meteorologist and anchorman Arthur E. Lake, died Sunday, November 22, 2009. Calling hours have been announced. Lake lived in Greenville, Rhode Island, and was surrounded by his family at the time of death. Art Lake was 85.

Stefanie Spielman, Wife of Former NFL LB Dies At 42

Michael Santo — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:00 -0600

Stefanie Spielman, wife of former Ohio State University and NFL linebacker Chris Spielman, has died. She was only 42, and died after a long fight against cancer.

Dead Again, Miley Cyrus? No

Michael Santo — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:26:24 -0600

If there's one thing that's great about the Internet, it's the ability to spread news when something breaks. One such example would be last year's Mumbai terror attacks. However, they can also be used to transmit misinformation, such as this Miley Cyrus dead rumor.

Robert Wiseman, Dr. No Actor, Dies at Age 91

Michael Santo — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:04:59 -0500

Joseph Wiseman, the actor who played Dr. No in the James Bond film of the same name, has died. He was 91.

Boyzone Singer Dies on Vacation

Michael Santo — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:30:13 -0500

A singer with the 1990s Irish boy band Boyzone has died while on vacation in Spain, the group said on its website on Sunday. Stephen Gately was 33.

First U.S. Test Tube Baby's Doctor Dies

Michael Santo — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:24:02 -0500

Dr. Frederick "Fred" Wirth, the physician to America's first in vitro fertilization or "test tube" baby and author of “Prenatal Parenting,” has died of pancreatic cancer in Carson City, NV on Oct. 5, 2009, it was reported on Friday. He was 68.

Famed Country Singer Rusty Wier Dies of Cancer

Michael Santo — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:18:05 -0500

Country singer-songwriter Rusty Weir died today, October 9, 2009. He fought cancer for two years, and passed away at the age of 65.

Rusty Weir, Dead of Cancer at 65. Here's His Big Hit

Michael Santo — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:17:26 -0500

Country singer-songwriter Rusty Weir died today, October 9, 2009. He fought cancer for two years, and passed away at the age of 65.

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Japan's Ex-finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa Found Dead

Michael Santo — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:13:37 -0500

Japan's former finance minister Shoichi Nakagawa, who was forced to resign over his apparently drunken behavior earlier this year, has been found dead at his home. He was 56.

Lucy of "Lucy in the Sky" Fame Dies

Michael Santo — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:31:47 -0500

You might (rightly) ask who Lucy Vodden is, but you probably already know of her. Or at least, you know of her as portrayed in the Beatles tune "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." She has died after a long battle with lupus. She was 46.

Lucy Vodden Dies

Michael Santo — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:27:03 -0500