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Richard Rogers, the lauded British architect who was one of the forces behind the Pompidou Center in Paris and later designed London’s Millennium Dome, died at 88. Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, the company he founded, confirmed his death in…

The Rev. C. Herbert Oliver, a civil rights activist who documented police brutality against African Americans in Alabama in the early 1960s and later fought for public school reform in New York City, has died. He was 96. Oliver died…

Ford wrote, “Mel Lastman was a true leader and builder for (the City of Toronto.) He was a great mayor, and he touched many lives”.  A staunch defender of all things Toronto, the diminutive Mayor Mel wore his love for…

Rhonda Stubbins White, known for her recurring role as Lady Vi on Days of Our Lives, has died. She was 60. According to the New York Post, Rhonda Stubbins White had been battling ovarian cancer. The veteran TV actress’ manager confirmed…

Skilyr Hicks, former America’s Got Talent contestant, died Monday, Dec. 6, at age 23, TMZ reports. The singer-songwriter’s mom, Jodi, told the site that Hicks was found dead at a friend’s home in Liberty, S.C. She also shared that the young artist had struggled…

Bob Dole was born Robert Joseph Dole on July 22, 1923. He was an American politician and attorney who represented  Kansas in the United States Senate from 1969 to 1996. Before his 27 years in the Senate, Bob Dole served…

Darlene Hard,  born Darlene Ruth Hard on January 6, 1936, was a professional tennis player known for her volleying ability and strong serves. Hard captured singles titles at the French Championships in 1960 and the U.S. Championships during her tennis career in 1960 and 1961.  She died…

Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey, one of the NFL’s most fearsome pass rushers during the 1970s with the Atlanta Falcons but long-overlooked on mostly losing teams, has died at the age of 77. According to the Hall of…

Stephen Sondheim was born on March 22, 1930, into a Jewish family in New York City. His father manufactured dresses designed by his mother. He died on November 26, 2021.  According to Celebrity Net Worth, the American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s…