Andrew “Bart” Simpson Dies; Sailing Gold Medalist Was 36
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSailing gold medalist Andrew “Bart” Simpson has died. The 72-foot-long sailboat he was on capsized in San Francisco Bay. He …
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Ottavio Missoni Dies; Fasion Pioneer Was 92
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOttavio Missioni, the founder of the Italian fashion brand world famous for its colorful designs and zigzag patterns, died Thursday …
Teacher Dies at Cubs Game, Leaves Community in Mourning
Reading Time: 2 minutesMaureen Oleskiewicz, a 28-year old teacher at Independence Junior High School in Palos Heights, died on Sunday after choking on …
Jeanne Cooper Dies; Soap Opera Star was 84
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJeanne Cooper, a soap opera star best known for her long-running role on The Young and the Restless, passed away …
Margaret Groening Dies; Real-Life Marge Simpson Inspiration Was 94
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMargaret Groening, the mother of The Simpsons creator Matt Groening and the basis for the beloved Fox animated family matriarch …
Cedric Brooks Dies; Reggae Great Was 70
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCedric Brooks, a Jamaican saxophone player and influential roots musician lauded by many as a reggae great, has passed away …
Mario Machado Dies; Scarface Actor Was 78
Reading Time: < 1 minuteActor/Newscaster Mario Machado has died. He passed away this weekend at the age of 78, from complications due to pneumonia. …
John Williamson Dies; “Messiah of Sex” Was 80
Reading Time: 2 minutesJohn Williamson, widely considered to be a leading pioneeer of the sexual revolution that took place in the 1960s, has …
Jeff Hanneman Dies; Slayer Guitarist Was 49
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJeff Hanneman of the thrash metal band Slayer has died. He was just 49. The monstrous guitar player died of …
Chris Kelly Dies; Kris Kross Rapper Was 34
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChris Kelly, one half of 1990s pop duo Kris Kross, was found unconscious at home and later pronounced dead at …