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Donald McPherson
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The last ‘ace’: World War II fighter pilot Donald McPherson, who shot down 5 enemy planes, dies at 103
By The Associated PressAugust 24, 2025
Frank Caprio
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Frank Caprio, Rhode Island’s friendly and folksy municipal judge turned YouTube star, dies at 88
By Steve LeBlanc and The Associated PressAugust 23, 2025
Ron Turcotte
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Hall of fame jockey Ron Turcotte, the man who rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown, dies at 84
By Stephen Whyno and The Associated PressAugust 23, 2025
Greg Iles
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Greg Iles, author of ‘Natchez Burning’ trilogy, dies at 65 after decades-long battle with cancer
By The Associated PressAugust 16, 2025
Gerry Spence, legendary trial lawyer who fought to ‘free the people of this country from the slavery of its new corporate masters,’ dies at 96
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Gerry Spence, legendary trial lawyer who fought to ‘free the people of this country from the slavery of its new corporate masters,’ dies at 96
By Mead Gruver and The Associated PressAugust 15, 2025
Wallis Annenberg
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Wallis Annenberg, whose family made billions from selling to Rupert Murdoch and poured them back into California, dead at 86
By The Associated PressJuly 30, 2025
Hulk Hogan
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Hulk Hogan, giant of professional wrestling, dies of cardiac arrest at 71
By Curt Anderson, Ed White and The Associated PressJuly 24, 2025
D-Day veteran ‘Papa Jake’ Larson, who garnered 1.2 million TikTok followers by sharing WWII stories, dies at 102
Lifestyle
D-Day veteran ‘Papa Jake’ Larson, who garnered 1.2 million TikTok followers by sharing WWII stories, dies at 102
By Angela Charlton and The Associated PressJuly 21, 2025
Felix Baumgartner
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The first skydiver to break the speed of sound has died in a paraglider crash in Italy
By Colleen Barry, John Seewer and The Associated PressJuly 17, 2025
Connie Francis
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‘My personal life is a regret from A to Z’: Connie Francis, whose roofing contractor, accordion-playing father was just her first obstacle, dies at 87
By Bob Thomas and The Associated PressJuly 17, 2025
Alan Hassenfeld
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Former Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfeld, last member of the founding family to sit on the board, dies at 76
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressJuly 9, 2025
FedEx founder Fred Smith, a Marine Corps veteran who revolutionized package delivery, dies at 80
Leadership
FedEx founder Fred Smith, a Marine Corps veteran who revolutionized package delivery, dies at 80
By The Associated PressJune 22, 2025
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys visionary and poet laureate of summer, dies at 82
Arts & Entertainment
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys visionary and poet laureate of summer, dies at 82
By Hillel Italie and The Associated PressJune 12, 2025
Funk revolutionary and dynamic Sly and the Family Stone showman Sly Stone dies at 82
Arts & Entertainment
Funk revolutionary and dynamic Sly and the Family Stone showman Sly Stone dies at 82
By Hillel Italie and The Associated PressJune 10, 2025
Former Rep. Charles Rangel, who represented Harlem in Congress for 47 years, dies at 94
Politics
Former Rep. Charles Rangel, who represented Harlem in Congress for 47 years, dies at 94
By Deepti Hajela, Cedar Attanasio and The Associated PressMay 27, 2025
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By Joshua HongAugust 27, 2026
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