Sid ‘Vicious’ Eudy, Pro Wrestling Star In 1990s, Dies At 63
Sidney Raymond Eudy, a professional wrestler known as Sid Vicious who was known for his intense persona and imposing stature, has died, his …
Peter Dykstra, Pioneering CNN Climate Journalist, Dies At 67
A former Greenpeace official, he drew on his command of environmental subjects to persuade his bosses at the cable channel to cover climate …
Groundbreaking TV Talk Show Host Phil Donahue Dies
Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre that brought success to Oprah Winfrey, Montel …
John Lansing, The Steady CEO Who Led NPR Through The Pandemic’s Crises, Dies
Former NPR chief executive John Lansing died just six months after relinquishing his role at the network and just two weeks after turning …
Gena Rowlands, Acting Powerhouse, Dies
In addition to her two Oscar nominations, Rowlands earned three Primetime Emmy Awards, one Daytime Emmy and two Golden Globes. She was 94. …
Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO And Leading Google Exec, Dies At 56
She was instrumental in Google’s decision to buy the video platform in 2006. Wojcicki died Friday following a two-year battle with cancer.
Christophe Deloire, Head Of Media Freedom Group Reporters Without Borders, Dies At 53
PARIS (AP) — Christophe Deloire, who negotiated to free imprisoned journalists around the world and offered refuge to reporters under threat …
Body Of Missing British TV Presenter Michael Mosley Found On Greek Island
ATHENS (AP) — The body of missing British TV presenter and author Dr. Michael Mosley was found on a Greek island Sunday morning after a …
Janis Paige, Star Of Hollywood And Broadway, Dies At 101
NEW YORK (AP) — Janis Paige, a popular actor in Hollywood and in Broadway musicals and comedies who danced with Fred Astaire, toured with …
Jonathan Blake, Communications Lawyer, Dies At 85
At Covington & Burling, he was at the forefront of law related to satellite communications, cellular phone service and broadband …
Martin Starger, First ABC Entertainment President, Dies At 92
Martin Starger, a producer for such films as Robert Altman’s Nashville and Peter Bogdanovich’s Mask, died Friday. As the first president …
Former ‘General Hospital’ Actor Johnny Wactor Killed In Downtown Los Angeles Shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted thieves stealing the …
Bill Walton, Hall Of Fame Player Who Became A Star Broadcaster, Dies
Basketball Hall of Fame legend Bill Walton laughs during a practice session for the NBA All-Star basketball game in Cleveland, Feb. 19, …
Dabney Coleman, Actor Who Specialized In Curmudgeons, Dies
For two decades Coleman labored in movies and TV shows as a talented but largely unnoticed performer. That changed abruptly in 1976 when he …
Mary Wells Lawrence, High-Profile Advertising Pioneer, Dies At 95
She was the first woman to own and run a major national advertising agency. Her company, Wells Rich Greene, was best known for the “I ♥ NY” …