William Ruckelshaus, Who Defied Nixon In 'Saturday Night Massacre,' Has Died At 87
Ruckelshaus was a moderate Republican who held several posts in the Nixon administration. His loyalty to Nixon had its limits.
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Donald Clifford, Mount Rushmore Worker, Dies At 98
Donald "Nick" Clifford has died. He was said to be the last living worker who assisted in the construction of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Jake Burton Carpenter, Snowboarding Pioneer, Dies At 65
The founder of the massive snowboarding brand Burton Snowboards died Wednesday from complications due to cancer. He was 65.
Wataru 'Wat' Misaka, Broke NBA's Color Barrier, Dies At 95
Wataru "Wat" Misaka, the first non-white to play in the NBA, has died. His sportsmanship and other accomplishments left an indelible mark.
Jake Burton Carpenter, The Godfather Of Snowboarding, Dies At 65
The man known as "The Godfather of Snowboarding" died Wednesday at the age of 65. Jake Burton Carpenter brought the sport to the masses, through the company he founded.
Acclaimed Novelist Ernest J. Gaines Dies At 86
Gaines wrote of the struggles of African Americans in rural Louisiana before the civil rights era. He wrote The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, A Gathering of Old Men, and A Lesson Before Dying.
Novelist Ernest J. Gaines Dies at Age 86
He won awards for his depictions of rural Louisiana featuring universal themes of hard work, sacrifice and resilience. His book The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman became a much-honored TV movie.
Famed Puerto Rican Astrologer Walter Mercado Dies At 87
Walter Mercado, the popular astrologer who endeared himself to millions of Hispanic television viewers for more than three decades, died Saturday in Puerto Rico.
The Kid Bows Out: Movie Producer Robert Evans Dies At 89
The Hollywood legend was discovered in a swimming pool by the wife of a movie mogul and went on to helm Paramount Pictures, producing huge hits like Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown and The Godfather.
Champion Of Civil Rights, Ex-Rep. John Conyers Dies At 90
Former Democratic Rep. John Conyers of Michigan died Sunday in his Detroit home. At a rally for Sen. Bernie Sanders, lawmakers reflected on the congressman's legacy.