NEW YORK (AP) — William ‘Poogie’ Hart, a founder of the Grammy-winning trio the Delfonics who helped write and sang a soft lead tenor on such classic “Sound of Philadelphia” ballads as “La-La (Means I Love You)” and “Didn’t I…
Ivana Trump, a former model and businesswoman, died at age 73. She was the ex-wife of ex-president Donald Trump. “I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that Ivana Trump has…
Larry Storch, the comedic character actor who also did voiceover work and impressions and was best known for his role as Corporal Randolph Agarn on “F Troop,” has died. He was 99. His family released a statement on his Facebook page:…
LISBON, Portugal (A.P.) — José Eduardo dos Santos, once one of Africa’s longest-serving rulers, died at age 79. During almost four decades as president of Angola, he fought the continent’s longest civil war and turned his country into a major…
NARA, Japan (AP) — Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a divisive arch-conservative and one of his nation’s most powerful and influential figures, has died after being shot during a Friday campaign in western Japan hospital officials said. Abe, 67,…
Legendary actor James Caan, who starred in the Godfather trilogy and other renowned movies like Misery and The Gambler, died on July 6, according to a tweet posted to his official account. “It is with great sadness that we inform…
Patrick Watson, a broadcasting legend whose work in the industry spanned over five decades and helped create a trove of iconic Canadian content, has died. He was 92. Through work as a producer, author, television host and more, Watson helped…
Toronto: Larry Hillman, who was part of six Stanley Cup-winning teams over a lengthy and well-travelled pro hockey career, has died at age 85. Hillman was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and coach. He was born Lawrence Morley Hillman on February 5.…
The veteran actor Bo Hopkins died at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys after suffering a heart attack this May. Veteran actor Bo Hopkins, known for his roles in classics such as American Graffiti, The Wild Bunch, and Midnight Express, has died at…
Ronald Hawkins, (Ronnie Hawkins) OC, was born on January 10, 1935, in Huntsville, Arkansas, two days after the birth of Elvis Presley. He was an American -Canadian rock and roll musician whose career spanned more than half a century. His career began…
LONDON (AP) — Lester Piggott, a jockey who won the English Derby nine times in his haul of victories in horse racing’s top events, has died at age 86. On Sunday, Piggott’s death was confirmed to Britain’s PA news agency…
Ray Liotta was born on December 18, 1954, and died on May 26, 2022. He was an American actor and producer. Liotta was known for playing Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams (1989), Henry Hill in Goodfellas (1990), and Tommy Vercetti in the video game Grand Theft…
