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citizen.co.zaKenyan Rugby Community Mourns Former Shujaa Player Robert Aringo
Tributes have been issued following the death of former Impala RFC and Kenya Shujaa player Robert Aringo. The Kenya Rugby Union and several clubs have released statements recognizing his career.
ESPNNASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett dies at 93
Ned Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, died Thursday of natural causes at his home in Newton, North Carolina. He was 93.
France 24Marjane Satrapi, Author of 'Persepolis,' Dies at 56
The French-Iranian graphic novelist died Thursday in a statement from people close to her. She had refused France's highest civilian honor last year over its Iran policy.
breakingnews.ieFormer MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62
Sir Alex Younger, who led MI6 from 2014 to 2020, died at age 62 after cancer treatment. He joined the service in 1991 and held postings in Europe, the Middle East, and Afghanistan.
thesouthafrican.comPeabo Bryson, R&B Singer Known for Disney Hits, Dies at 75
Peabo Bryson died Tuesday evening at age 75 after suffering a stroke over the weekend. The two-time Grammy winner was known for the title songs from Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin.
EuronewsActress Kelly Curtis Dies at Age 69
Kelly Curtis, daughter of actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, died Saturday morning at her home in Idaho. Her sister, Jamie Lee Curtis, posted two statements online describing the death.
eonline.comKelly Curtis, Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69
@ABC reported that Kelly Curtis died May 31, 2026, at her home. Jamie Lee Curtis posted tributes describing her sister as her first friend and lifelong confidant.
hollywoodreporter.comActress Kelly Curtis Dies at Age 69
Kelly Curtis, daughter of actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, died Saturday morning at age 69. Her sister, Jamie Lee Curtis, announced the death on Instagram and described the passing as peaceful.
foxnews.comFormer NHL Player Found Dead at Florida Furniture Store
Authorities responded to an apparent suicide at a Lake Park, Florida, furniture store early Thursday. The victim was identified as a former professional hockey player who co-founded the business.
washingtonpost.comRafe Pomerance, Early Climate Change Activist, Dies at 79
Rafe Pomerance, who helped bring climate change to congressional attention and aided Kyoto Protocol talks, died Thursday at age 79. His son Benjamin Cooley confirmed the death from lung cancer.
washingtonpost.comRafe Pomerance, Environmental Lobbyist Focused on Climate, Dies at 79
Rafe Pomerance died Thursday in Washington at age 79. He worked as a lobbyist for Friends of the Earth and helped bring attention to climate change in the late 1970s and 1980s.
yahoo.comFormer Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank Dies at 86
Barney Frank, who served more than three decades in the House, died this week. He was the first member of Congress to come out as gay and helped shape financial reforms after the 2008 crisis.
nypost.comRapper Rob Base Dies at 59 After Cancer Battle
Rob Base, half of the 1980s hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, died Friday at age 59 following a private battle with cancer. His death was announced on his Instagram account.
vulture.comNASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Dies at Age 41
Kyle Busch, a longtime NASCAR driver, died at age 41. Fellow drivers and celebrities posted tributes on social media following the announcement.
The BbcSlow Food Founder Carlo Petrini Dies at 76 in Italy
Carlo Petrini, who founded the Slow Food movement in 1986 to promote sustainable and traditional food, died Thursday in his hometown of Bra in northern Italy. The organization said he had been a visionary leader who built a global network focused on good, clean and fair food.
Nbc NewsNASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Dies at Age 41
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died Thursday at age 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness. His family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement announcing the sudden passing.
Nbc NewsFormer LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman Dies at 74
Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles police detective who investigated the 1994 killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, died May 12 in Idaho at age 74. He was convicted of perjury after his testimony in the O.J. Simpson trial was discredited.
washingtonpost.comG. Robert Blakey, drafter of RICO and investigator of JFK assassination, dies at 90
G. Robert Blakey has died at the age of 90. He drafted the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and led a government investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Blakey later criticized the CIA in connection with that inquiry.
deadline.comJoe Sedelmaier, Director of Many 1970s and 1980s Television Commercials, Dies
Npr remembered the advertising director on May 15, 2026, in an obituary segment on All Things Considered. The 2:27 audio report by Mallory Yu and Jeanette Woods highlighted commercials whose characters and catchphrases entered popular culture.
artnews.comValie Export, Austrian Performance Artist Known for Provocative Feminist Works, Dies at 85
The Austrian performance artist and film-maker died three days before her 86th birthday. The artist’s own foundation announced her death on Thursday evening. Export’s provocative 1960s works, once scandalising Austria, are now recognised as milestones in feminist art.
nofilmschool.comDonald Gibb, Actor Known for Revenge of the Nerds, Dies at 71
Donald Gibb, who played the character Ogre in the 1984 film Revenge of the Nerds and its sequels, died on May 13, 2026. He was 71. A spokesperson for the family said he died from health complications at his home in Texas, surrounded by family.
BBC NewsNigerian Actor Alexx Ekubo Dies at 40 After Cancer Battle
The award-winning Nollywood star, known for roles in Weekend Getaway and Yemi Alade's Johnny music video, passed away on Monday night after a long battle with cancer. Tributes poured in from industry colleagues including Funke Akindele and filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen, who gave him…
winnipegfreepress.comRex Reed, Longtime Film Critic, Dies at 87
Rex Reed, a writer for the New York Observer for many years, died Tuesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 87. Reed was known for his direct style of film criticism over a career that lasted more than six decades.
foxnews.comCary Elwes Gave His 'Princess Bride' Sword Prop to Director Rob Reiner on Final Day of Filming
Elwes disclosed the fate of the iconic prop in a May 5, 2026, Wall Street Journal interview, weeks after marking what would have been the director's 79th birthday. The revelation comes months after the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. Their son Jake recently returned to his podc…
jns.orgAbe Foxman, Longtime ADL Leader, Dies at 86
Abraham “Abe” Foxman, who served as national director of the Anti-Defamation League for 28 years, died at age 86. The organization confirmed his death on Sunday. Israeli officials and Jewish American groups paid tribute to his decades of advocacy against antisemitism and support…
fortune.comAbraham H. Foxman, Longtime Anti-Defamation League Director, Dies at 86
Abraham H. Foxman, who served as national director of the Anti-Defamation League for nearly 30 years, died at age 86. A Holocaust survivor, he built the organization into a major voice against antisemitism and prejudice while counseling world leaders. The ADL announced his death…
upworthy.comSally Field Recalls Not Laughing at Robin Williams' Improvisation on Mrs Doubtfire Set
The actress told Stephen Colbert this week that she never laughed at Williams' improvisations during filming of the 1993 comedy, a stance that drove him to keep trying new material. Field also described how Williams halted production on a custody-battle scene after she learned of…
Nbc NewsBobby Cox, Hall of Fame Manager Who Led Braves Dynasty, Dies at 84
Bobby Cox, who managed the Atlanta Braves for 25 seasons and guided the team to 14 consecutive division titles, a 1995 World Series championship and five National League pennants, has died. He finished with 2,504 career wins, fourth all-time, and held the record for most manageri…
The GuardianBetty Broderick, Convicted in 1989 Double Murder, Dies at 78
Betty Broderick died at age 78 while serving a life sentence in California for the 1989 killings of her ex-husband and his new wife. She had been transferred to a medical center in April after falling and developing sepsis. The case gained national attention and inspired multiple…
nypost.comElisabeth 'Betty' Broderick, Who Killed Ex-Husband and His Wife in 1989, Dies at 78 in Prison
Broderick died Friday of natural causes at the California Institution for Women while serving a sentence of 32 years to life. She had been moved from the prison three weeks earlier for higher-level medical care. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirme…
New York PostJoni Lamb, Daystar Television Network President and Co-Founder, Dies at 65
Joni Lamb, who co-founded the Daystar Television Network with her late husband Marcus Lamb, died Thursday at age 65 after a back injury worsened ongoing serious health issues. The network, which reaches 2.3 billion homes worldwide, said programming will continue uninterrupted und…
thehindu.comFormer Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern Dies at 81
Aryeh Stern, who served as Jerusalem chief rabbi from 2014 to 2019, died at age 81, the Religious Services Ministry and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion announced on Thursday. Israeli leaders including Religious Service Minister Yariv Levin and Mayor Moshe Lion praised his legacy of un…
The Free PressTed Turner, Founder of CNN and TBS, Dies at 87
The media mogul who launched the first 24-hour cable news network on June 1, 1980, in Atlanta died Wednesday. President Donald Trump and current CNN leaders paid tribute to his transformative career in broadcasting, sports and philanthropy. Turner built an empire from a small UHF…
680news.comGap Co-Founder Doris Fisher Dies at 94 After Building Retail Empire
Doris Fisher, who co-founded The Gap Inc. in 1969 with her husband Don, died on May 2, 2026, at age 94. She served as the company's fashion merchandiser for nearly four decades and helped expand it into a global brand generating over $15 billion in annual sales. Fisher is survive…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewActor Rif Hutton Dies at 73 After Battle with Brain Cancer
Actor Rif Hutton, known for roles in television series including Doogie Howser, M.D., JAG, and General Hospital, died on April 18, 2026, at his home in Pasadena. He had been diagnosed with Glioblastoma a year earlier. His death was announced by family members to TMZ and by close…