FedEx founder Fred Smith, a Marine Corps veteran who revolutionized package delivery, dies at 80
Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the...
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Edmund White, a groundbreaking gay author, dies at 85
His novels included 'A Boy’s Own Story' and 'The Beautiful Room is Empty.'
Actor Valerie Mahaffey, ‘Northern Exposure’ Emmy winner, dies after cancer battle, publicist says
Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the...
Alf Clausen, Emmy-winning composer who wrote music for ‘The Simpsons’ for 27 years, dies at 84
Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of...
Rick Derringer, who had a hit with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and produced ‘Weird Al,’ dies at 77
Derringer’s decades in the music industry spanned teen stardom, session work, production and more.
Indianapolis Colts’ music-loving owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65
On Wednesday, Irsay’s remarkable journey ended at age 65. Pete Ward, Irsay’s longtime right-hand man,...
Actor Joe Don Baker, of James Bond and ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
He appeared in three Bond films.
Norfolk radio visionary Bob Sinclair Sr., owner of Sinclair Communications, dies at 79
Bob Sinclair Sr. is credited for the company's growth from a single Norfolk station to...
Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition
Some takeaways about the life of Pope Francis, who died Monday.
Jay Sigel, considered America’s best amateur since Bobby Jones, dies of cancer at 81
Jay Sigel, who was widely viewed as America’s best amateur since Bobby Jones, has died...