Obituary

Humorously Morose Comedian Richard Lewis, Who Recently Starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' Dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname “The Prince of Pain,” has died. He was 76. Lewis, who revealed he had been... Read More

Charles Osgood, CBS TV and Radio Host and Network's Poet-in-Residence, Dies at 91

NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Osgood, a five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who anchored “CBS Sunday Morning” for more than two... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Osgood, a five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who anchored “CBS Sunday Morning” for more than two decades, hosted the long-running radio program “The Osgood File” and was referred to as CBS News’ poet-in-residence, has died. He... Read More

Norman Lear, Producer of TV's 'All in the Family,' Has Died at 101

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with "All in the... Read More

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with "All in the Family," “The Jeffersons” and “Maude,” propelling political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of TV sitcoms, has died. He... Read More

Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, First Woman on Supreme Court, Has Died at Age 93

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, has died. She was 93. The court says she died in Phoenix on... Read More

Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State Under Presidents Nixon and Ford, Dies at 100

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting... Read More

Rosalynn Carter, Outspoken Former First Lady, Dead at 96

ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their... Read More

ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center said she died Sunday after... Read More

2022-11-29 15:46:18
by Dan McCue
Rep. Donald McEachin Dies Just Weeks After Winning Reelection

WASHINGTON — Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Va., an ardent champion for environmental justice and for policies to mitigate climate change,... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Va., an ardent champion for environmental justice and for policies to mitigate climate change, died on Monday, just weeks after winning reelection to Congress. McEachin, who had been battling cancer and other health issues... Read More

2022-10-04 21:09:30
by Dan McCue
Former Congressman, Blue Dog Co-Founder, Bill Brewster Dies

MARIETTA, Okla. — Former Rep. Bill Brewster, who served three terms in Congress and was a co-founder of the Blue... Read More

MARIETTA, Okla. — Former Rep. Bill Brewster, who served three terms in Congress and was a co-founder of the Blue Dog Coalition of House Democrats, died Monday after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was 80. Brewster, a graduate of... Read More

2022-08-01 16:32:30
by Dan McCue
Samuel Sandoval, One of the Last ‘Navajo Code Talkers’ Dies

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Samuel Sandoval, one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers, a band of Native American heroes who... Read More

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Samuel Sandoval, one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers, a band of Native American heroes who transmitted messages during World War II using a code based on their native language, is dead. Sandoval reportedly died late... Read More

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