Harry Stein dies; former Freeport postal worker and veteran was 93
Harry W. Stein, a former Freeport postal worker and World War II veteran, was a man of many talents -- artist, poet, singer and musician.
View ArticleLongtime country singer, songwriter Mel Tillis dies at 85
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Mel Tillis, the affable longtime country star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died.
View ArticleTurkish weightlifter known as 'Pocket Hercules' dies at 50
ANKARA, Turkey -- Naim Suleymanoglu, the Turkish weightlifter who won three Olympic gold medals and was known as "Pocket Hercules," died Saturday. He was 50.
View ArticleTennis great Pancho Segura dies at 96
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Pancho Segura, who rose from poverty to win six U.S. Pro singles and doubles championships and was one of the world's top amateur players in the 1940s and professionals in the...
View ArticleEarle Hyman, actor known for 'Cosby Show,' dies at 91
LOS ANGELES -- Earle Hyman, a veteran actor of stage and screen who was widely known for playing Russell Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," has died.
View ArticleGerald 'Jerry' Chiano dies; Vietnam vet from Valley Stream was 68
Gerald "Jerry" Chiano, a Vietnam War veteran who battled to raise awareness about a rare cancer linked to a waterborne parasite endemic in Southeast Asia, died Sunday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan.
View ArticleBoy, 9, with cancer dies after getting early Christmas
PORTLAND, Maine -- A 9-year-old Maine boy with cancer has died a week after his wish for a Christmas celebration was fulfilled.
View ArticleMadeline McCord, Glen Cove teacher and union leader, dies at 88
Madeline McCord played professional basketball in the 1940s, alternated child-rearing duties with her husband while pursuing three degrees in the 1950s and 1960s, and was a union leader in the 1980s....
View ArticleBob Malvagno dies; grandmaster of martial arts and 'Mayor of Oakdale' was 66
Bob Malvagno wanted to change your life. The martial arts grandmaster, who spent the majority of his life devoted to the spirt of self-defense, wasn't much interested in how many belts a person could...
View ArticleWayne Cochran, '60s rhythm-and-blues showman, dies at 78
For a few years in the 1960s and 1970s, one of the music world's most extraordinary showmen was a Georgia-born rhythm-and-blues singer named Wayne Cochran. Inspired by the vocal styles of soul...
View ArticleSteve Jones, former Portland Trail Blazers player dies at 75
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Steve "Snapper" Jones, the former ABA and NBA player who had a long career in broadcasting, died Saturday after a lengthy illness. He was 75.
View ArticleFashion designer Azzedine Alaia dies
PARIS -- Tunisian-born designer Azzedine Alaia, a fashion iconoclast whose clingy styles helped define the 1980s and who dressed famous women from Hollywood to the White House, has died.
View ArticleHarry Pregerson, senior federal appeals court judge, dies
Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Harry Pregerson, a Los Angeles-based jurist who embraced the underdog and let his conscience inform his rulings, has died. He was 94.
View ArticleBud Moore, NASCAR Hall of Famer, World War II vet, dies
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR Hall of Famer Bud Moore, a World War II veteran awarded five Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars, has died. He was 92.
View ArticleW. Marvin Watson Jr., aide to Lyndon Johnson, dies at 93
W. Marvin Watson Jr., a Texas businessman who became one of President Lyndon B. Johnson's most loyal confidants, served as his chief of staff in all but name and held the Cabinet post of postmaster...
View ArticleElie Mystal dead at 71; Suffolk legislator brought down by residency law
Elie Mystal, the Suffolk Legislature's first elected African-American and a key political operative who helped Democrats gain a legislative majority with his skill in crafting campaigns and legislative...
View ArticleEx-Syracuse running back Walter Reyes dies at 36
WARREN, Ohio -- Former Syracuse tailback Walter Reyes, second all-time on the school's rushing list, has died, according to the Trumbull County Coroner's office. He was 36.
View ArticleEgyptian actress, singer Shadia dies at 86
CAIRO -- Shadia, an Egyptian actress and singer who captivated millions for decades with memorable singles and iconic film roles, has died. She was 86.
View ArticleEx-presidential candidate, congressman John Anderson dies
CHICAGO -- Former longtime Illinois Congressman John Anderson, who ran for president as an independent in 1980, has died at age 95.
View ArticleLI's oldest nun, Sister Grace Regina Wingenfeld, dies at 106
The legendary math teacher was an inspiration for her students and for sisters in the Amityville-based order.
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