Great Britain's Prince Philip Dies At Age 99
As Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip was the longest-serving consort in British history. He died Friday at Windsor Castle.
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What Is The End Of An Era? 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Dies At 80
"I love spending time with bright people," said the longtime game show host. Trebek began hosting the trivia show in 1984 and continued for nearly four decades, even through bouts of chemotherapy.
Fred Willard, Scene Stealer Extraordinaire, Dies At 86
The actor best known for roles in mockumentaries such as Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman died Friday, according to his daughter. The daytime Emmy winner had a knack for improvisation.
Former Sen. Tom Coburn, Fiscal Hawk And 'Dr. No,' Dies At 72
The Republican from Oklahoma died Saturday after a fight with prostate cancer. During his time in Congress, Coburn earned a reputation for fighting spending, no matter whom he crossed in the process.
Elizabeth Wurtzel, Who Stirred Conversation With 'Prozac Nation,' Dies At 52
The 1994 memoir opened a national dialogue about clinical depression and introduced readers to Wurtzel's brash, unapologetic voice. Wurtzel died of breast cancer at a Manhattan hospital Tuesday.
Friends Remember One Of Dorian's Victims On Grand Bahama
P.J. Thomas was an experienced boat captain and harbor pilot who guided some of the world's largest cruise ships to the dock. During the hurricane, he died saving his wife.
Tony Horwitz, Pulitzer-Winning Journalist And Historian, Dies At 60
Horwitz's publisher says he died of apparent cardiac arrest. A Pulitzer Prize winner for covering the hardships of low-wage workers, the peripatetic writer sought truths obscured by history's cliches.
Binyavanga Wainaina, Kenyan Writer And LGBTQ Activist, Dies At 48
The author founded a platform for young Kenyan authors and came out as gay in a place where homosexuality has long been illegal. "Binyavanga was unbound in his imagining," said a friend and colleague.
John Singleton, Pioneering Director Of 'Boyz N The Hood,' Dies At 51
The 1991 film earned him two Oscar nods and a spot in history as the youngest person and first African American ever nominated for best director. Singleton died in Los Angeles after a stroke.
Hal Blaine, 'Most Recorded Drummer In History,' Dies At 90
The session musician's ubiquitous drums beat a path through rock history. As a member of the Wrecking Crew, Blaine can be heard backing everyone from Frank Sinatra to Neil Diamond and the Beach Boys.