Muhammad Ali was by far the greatest American of the 20th Century. He embodied everything America is all about. RIP Champ.
WWII kiss lady dies... Woman in iconic WWII Times Square kiss photograph dies at 92 September 10, 2016 The woman kissed by an ecstatic sailor in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II has died.
Was Virginia Woolf about his mother?... Renowned US playwright Edward Albee dies aged 88 Saturday 17th September, 2016 | Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee, who challenged theatrical convention in masterworks such as Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? has died. He was 88.
possum thought he was spooky inna Exorcist... World Famous Exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth Dies at 91 9/16/2016 - The outspoken Pauline priest had performed over 70,000 exorcisms over the past 30 years.
Jose Fernandez Killed in Boating Accident... Miami Marlins Pitcher Fernandez Killed in Boating Accident September 25, 2016 - One of professional baseball's rising young stars, Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, has died along with two companions in a boating accident near the U.S. city of Miami. He was 24.
Golf great Arnold Palmer dies at 87... Arnold Palmer dies at 87, made golf popular for masses Sep. 25, 2016 - Arnold Palmer brought a country club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner's touch. At ease with both presidents and the golfing public, and on a first-name basis with both, "The King" died Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 87.
Another of the Greatest Generation passes on... Bataan Death March Survivor, Artist Ben Steele Dies at 98 Sep 27, 2016 Ben Steele's hold on his sanity as a prisoner of war after surviving the Bataan Death March relied on hidden scraps of paper, stolen pieces of charcoal and his artist's memory of scenes from his home in Montana.
`60's Singer Bobby Vee passes at 73... Bobby Vee: 1960s pop singer dies aged 73 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 - Bobby Vee, best known for 1960s hits including Rubber Ball and Take Good Care of my Baby, dies at the age of 73. See also: Pete Burns: Dead or Alive singer dies aged 57 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 - Dead or Alive singer Pete Burns dies aged 57 after suffering a cardiac arrest, his management says.
Boatin' an' drugs don't mix... Jose Fernandez: Baseball star had cocaine and alcohol in system Sat, 29 Oct 2016 - Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez had cocaine and alcohol in his system when he died in a boat crash, an autopsy finds.
Another of the 'Greatest Generation' passes on... Audley Coulthurst of Famed Tuskegee Airmen Dies in NYC at 92 Oct 31, 2016 A former member of the pioneering black aviation group the Tuskegee Airmen has died. Audley Coulthurst was 92.
Leonard Cohen dies at 82... Leonard Cohen, rock music's poetic visionary, dies at age 82 November 10, 2016 - Leonard Cohen, rock music's man of letters whose songs fused religious imagery with themes of redemption and sexual desire, earning him critical and popular acclaim, has died at age 82, a statement on his Facebook page said.
Leon Russell passes on... Leon Russell, musician known for dynamic performances, dies at 74 Sun Nov 13, 2016 | Leon Russell, who emerged in the 1970s as one of rock 'n' roll's most dynamic performers and songwriters after playing anonymously on dozens of pop hits as a much-in-demand studio pianist in the 1960s, died on Sunday at age 74.
Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' performed by SNL's Kate McKinnon (dressed as Hillary Clinton) from this past Saturday's SNL episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG-_ZDrypec
Granny says it sounds suspicious to her... Leonard Cohen: Singer died in sleep after fall Thu, 17 Nov 2016 - Canadian singer Leonard Cohen died in his sleep after a fall during the night, his manager says.
Dr. Denton Cooley famed U.S. heart surgeon dies at 96... Pioneering U.S. heart surgeon, Denton Cooley, dies at 96 Nov 18 2016 - Dr. Denton Cooley, who sparked controversy and a feud with another pioneering heart surgeon when he performed the world's first artificial heart implant in 1969, died on Friday at the age of 96, the Texas Heart Institute said.
Can anybody put up a youtube video of Drift Away?... Award-winning songwriter Mentor Williams dies at 70 Sun, Nov 20, 2016 - Mentor Williams, the award-winning songwriter behind the 1970s hit Drift Away, which became a soulful rock n roll anthem aired on radio stations for generations, has died in Taos, New Mexico, at age 70, his brother said on Friday.
Guy who invented the Big Mac passes away... Big Mac inventor dies at age 98 1 Dec 2016: The man who invented the quintessential American fast-food burger, the Big Mac, and inadvertently set off a race to create ever more expansive fast-food menus, has died.
Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer follows Keith Emerson into the Great Beyond... Guitarist/singer Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake and Palmer dies Dec 8,`16 -- Musician Greg Lake co-founded both King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer - bands that helped define the sprawling, influential but often-maligned genre known as progressive rock.
Queen of Gypsy music passes on... Esma Redzepova, Macedonia's 'Romany music queen', dies at 73 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 - Esma Redzepova, a former Eurovision entrant dubbed "Macedonia's Romany music queen", dies at 73.
A compassionate man passes on... Veteran Lawrence Colburn Dies; Helped End Vietnam's My Lai Massacre Dec 16, 2016 | Lawrence Manley Colburn, a helicopter gunner in the Vietnam War, has died at 67.
Henry Heimlich who invented the Heimlich maneuver passes on... Heimlich manoeuvre inventor dies aged 96 Sat, 17 Dec 2016 - US doctor Henry Heimlich, who invented the manoeuvre used to help victims of choking, dies at 96. Related: Who, What, Why: How easy is it to do the Heimlich manoeuvre? 11 February 2014 - Hollywood actor Clint Eastwood has been credited with saving the life of another man who was choking on a piece of cheese. But how easy is it to do? See also: Dog saves US owner with Heimlich technique Wednesday, 28 March 2007 - A dog owner in the US state of Maryland says her golden retriever Toby saved her from choking to death by performing the Heimlich manoeuvre.
Former astronaut Piers Sellers joins John Glenn in the Great Beyond... Piers Sellers, NASA Climate Scientist, Former Astronaut, Dies at 61 December 24, 2016 | WASHINGTON Piers Sellers, a climate scientist and former astronaut who gained fame late in life for his eloquent commentary about the earths fragility and his own cancer diagnosis, has died. He was 61. Sellers died Friday morning in Houston of pancreatic cancer, NASA said in a statement.
It wasn't her time - until now... Vesna Vulovic, stewardess who survived 33000ft fall, dies 24 December 2016 - Vesna Vulovic, an air stewardess who survived the highest ever fall by a human being after her plane broke up at 33,000ft (10,000m), has died aged 66.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38432862 George Michael: Pop superstar dies at 53 40 minutes ago Media captionAndy Moore takes a look back at George Michael's career Singer George Michael has died at the age of 53, his publicist has said. The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and continued his success as a solo performer, is said to have "passed away peacefully at home". Thames Valley Police said South Central Ambulance Service attended a property in Goring in Oxfordshire at 13:42 GMT on Christmas Day. Police say they were treating the death as unexplained but there were no suspicious circumstances. In a statement, Michael's publicist said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period. "The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage." Obituary: George Michael George Michael: A life in pictures How the world reacted On Instagram, Sir Elton John posted a photograph of himself with Michael, writing: "I am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend - the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fans." Thames Valley Police said: "At this stage the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. "A post-mortem will be undertaken in due course. There will be no further updates from Thames Valley Police until the post-mortem has taken place." Treatment for pneumonia Michael, who was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in north London, sold more than 100 million albums throughout a career spanning almost four decades. He first found fame with his schoolfriend Andrew Ridgeley in duo Wham! before going on to release solo albums, including the multi-million selling Faith and follow-up Listen Without Prejudice Vol 1. It outsold Faith in the UK but led to Michael losing a court case with record label Sony over his frustration over how the album has been marketed. From teen idol to long-term stardom George Michael in 1986Image copyrightPA His talents as a singer, songwriter and music producer made George Michael one of the world's biggest-selling artists. Blessed with good looks and a fine singing voice, his stage presence made him a favourite on the live concert circuit as he matured from teen idol to long term stardom. But there were times when his battle with drugs and encounters with the police made lurid headlines that threatened to eclipse his musical talents. Read more in George Michael's obituary George Michael: A life in pictures Excluding his Wham! hits, Michael scored seven number one singles in the UK with songs including Careless Whisper and Faith, and won three Brit Awards and two Grammys. But as his career faded, Michael faced headlines for the wrong reasons. In October 2006 he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving, and in 2008 he was cautioned for possession of class A drugs, including crack cocaine. In September 2010, Michael received an eight-week prison sentence following an incident the previous July in which he crashed his Range Rover into a shop in north London. Image caption George Michael and Andrew Ridgely first found fame with Wham! in the 1980s Pop stars from Michael's heyday were joined by more contemporary names in paying tribute on Twitter. ABC frontman Martin Fry said: "Absolutely devastated to hear of the loss of @GeorgeMichael Truly brilliant talent #sad #sad #sad." Martin Fry tweetImage copyrightTWITTER Duran Duran referred to the the so-called "curse of 2016" - following the deaths of David Bowie, Prince and Rick Parfitt - posting on their official Twitter account: "2016 - loss of another talented soul. All our love and sympathy to @GeorgeMichael's family." The band included a picture of Michael with singer Simon Le Bon, Sting and Bob Geldof. Duran Duran tweetImage copyrightTWITTER Singer Pixie Lott tweeted: "Grew up listening to the beautiful and talented @GeorgeMichael - my mama's favourite! was a pleasure to meet him so sad to hear the news." Fellow pop star La Roux wrote: "Another one gone.... What a voice, what a songwriter." DJ Tony Blackburn said: "Unbelievable, George Michael has died at the age of 53. RIP.This dreadful year goes on and on. So sad, a real talent."
Helped find powerful evidence of dark matter... Vera Rubin, who did pioneering work on dark matter, dies December 26, 2016 — Vera Rubin, a pioneering astronomer who helped find powerful evidence of dark matter, has died, her son said Monday. She was 88.
