US former boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, whose wrongful conviction for murder caused an international outcry, has died at the age of 76. His friend and former co-defendant, John Artis, confirmed that he died Sunday at his home in Toronto, Canada.…
Introduction In Today’s fast-paced, technologically advanced world, it is easy to miss important news or updates that may directly impact our lives. This oversight becomes even more significant in the unfortunate event of someone’s passing. Enter WhoDiedToday.com, an online platform…
The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of one of its most talented and respected actors, James Rebhorn, who passed away at 65. Rebhorn, who appeared in over 100 television shows and films throughout his career, was perhaps best known…
(CHCH story) The House of Commons suspended its sitting before question period, as they learned of Flaherty’s death. Opposition MP’s also offered their condolences to Flaherty’s colleagues. Flaherty is being remembered as an astute politician, and dear friend by officials…
The Ultimate Warrior, the retired U.S. professional wrestler who just days ago was inducted into the WWE hall of fame, has died at the age of 54. The WWE released a statement on its website saying it is “deeply saddened”…
Mickey Rooney was born Joe Yule Jr. on September 23, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York. He first took the stage as a toddler in his parents vaudeville act at 17 months old. He made his first film appearance in 1926.…
John Pinette (/pɨˈnɛt/ pə-NET; March 23, 1964 – April 5, 2014) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. He toured the comedy club circuit beginning in the 1980s and appeared in cinema and on television. Besides stand-up, Pinette did impressions…
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Rev. Fred Phelps, the virulently antigay preacher who drew wide, scornful attention for staging demonstrations at military funerals as a way to proclaim his belief that God is punishing America for its tolerance of homosexuality, died…
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Former Principal of the St Joseph’s Academy (SJA) and Catholic Brother Patrick Paul McNiven was buried in Dominica yesterday. Brother McNiven, 79, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Roseau, Dominica, on February 21 after a…
It was twilight time at Dominica’s Botanic Gardens sometime in 1968, and the Baobab, Black Rosewood and Balata trees which embroidered the cricket pitch were quickly receding from easy view. Over to the west, the Caribbean Sea was sparkling beneath…
Amid silent sobbing and gentle funeral hymns, former carnival queen contestant Aisha Mark was laid to rest on Tuesday. Tears came easily to everyone in attendance as they said their final farewell to the young 33-year-old mother who succumbed to…
Philip Seymour Hoffman (July 23, 1967 – February 2, 2014) was an American actor and director. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for the 2005 biographical film Capote, and received three Academy Award nominations as Best Supporting Actor.…
