Paul Allen Microsoft co-founder is dead at age 65 from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He had revealed the disease’s return only two weeks ago, after previously being treated for it in 2009. He had said he and his doctors were “optimistic” about treatment. His Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said: “I am heartbroken by the passing of…
US rapper Mac Miller found dead at his California home, a Los Angeles a coroner confirmed on Saturday, September 8th, 2018. According to media reports, the 26-year-old, who was open about his substance abuse, died from a possible overdose. The rapper, whose real name was Malcolm James McCormick, rose to fame after topping US charts…
Actor Burt Reynolds has died at the age of 82 years old. Nobody was more prominent than Burt Reynolds back in the late 1970s. He stared in many movie and films during his long acting career. Born Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. on February 11, 1936, was an American actor, director, and producer. He first rose…
Playwright Neil Simon died at 91. The master of comedy most famous works included Tony Award-winning The Odd Couple, Biloxi Blues and Lost in Yonkers Neil’s. His laugh-filled hits also included Barefoot in the Park and his Brighton Beach trilogy dominated Broadway for decades. According to Bill Evans, Neil’s longtime friend and spokesperson for the Shubert Organization, Simon died early…
John McCain, prisoner of war, presidential candidate and one of the most influential American politicians of his generation, has died after suffering from brain cancer. The six-term senator from Arizona had been absent from Washington since last December but remained outspoken to the end, railing against Donald Trump and urging defense of the post-war liberal…
United Nations Former secretary-general Kofi Annan died today Saturday, August 18, 2018, at the age of 80. He received the Nobel Peace Prize laureate jointly with the United Nations (UN) for their for a better organized and more peaceful world., The Ghanaian diplomat passed away at a hospital in the Swiss capital, Bern, on Saturday…
Legendary Soul Singer Aretha Franklin Died The lady best known as the queen of soul died at her home in Detroit at the age of 76. Aretha Franklin, born to a preacher, developed to be a powerhouse in the music world. She is known for hits like Respect and Think. The legendary soul singer was diagnosed with…
STATEMENT BY THE CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION ON THE PASSING OF WILLIAM ‘BILL’ HOWARD PRESIDENT, WEST INDIAN AMERICAN DAY CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION (WIADCA) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (13 August 2018) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) expresses its sadness at the sudden passing of William ‘Bill’ Howard, the president of the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA).…
Charlotte Rae was an American character actress, comedienne, singer and dancer whose career spanned some six decades. Charlotte Rae dead at 92 years old She was recognized for her portrayal of Edna Garrett in the sitcoms Diff’rent Strokes and its spin-off, The Facts of Life (in which she held the starring part from 1979–1986). She…
Comic book legend Steve Ditko has died. He was 90. Ditko, who co-created Marvel characters Spider-Man (in 1962) and Doctor Strange (in 1963) with Stan Lee, died in New York, according to multiple reports A spokesperson for the New York Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment The comic book artist was found…
JOE JACKSON HAS DIED. HE WAS THE PATIRACH BEHIND THE INTENSELY TALENTED “JACKSON” FAMILY. ANDREW: JACSKON WAS HOSPITALIZED LAST WEEK WITH TERMINAL CANCER. HE PASSED AWAY INSIDE HIS LOS ANGELES HOME THIS MORNING. JACKSON HELPED LAUNCH THE MUSIC CAREERS OF HIS CHILDREN, MOST NOTABLY MICHAEL, THE REST OF THE JACKSON FIVE AND JANET. HIS DEATH…
Charles Krauthammer has spent some beautiful moments as a much loved and appreciated Fox News Channel commentary personality. He sacrificed a career in psychiatry to take on his new exciting tasks, but that ended up getting him a Pulitzer prize. His words were heard or read by millions and enjoyed throughout the years, but it…
