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  • Dorie Ann Ladner, Civil Rights Activist Who Fought for Justice in Mississippi and Beyond, Dies at 81

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    March 14, 2024

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    March 13, 2024

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    March 12, 2024

  • Tarako, Voice Actor for Maruko in ‘Chibi Maruko-chan,’ Dies at 63

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    March 9, 2024

  • Akira Toriyama, Mangaka Known for ‘Dragon Ball’ ‘Dr. Slump,’ Dies at 68 (UPDATE 2)

    Akira Toriyama, the mangaka immensely popular for “Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump” especially among ...

    March 8, 2024

  • Makoto Iokibe, Professor Emeritus of Kobe Univ., Former President of National Defense Academy, Dies at 80

    Makoto Iokibe, a political scientist and former president of the National Defense Academy, who se...

    March 7, 2024

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    March 4, 2024

  • Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who Forged Closer Ties with US, has Died at 84

    TORONTO (AP) — Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who forged close ties with two Repu...

    March 1, 2024

  • Former Elpida Memory Pres. Yukio Sakamoto Dies at 76

    TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Yukio Sakamoto, former president of Elpida Memory Inc., now Micron Memory Ja...

    February 28, 2024

  • José DeLeón, MLB Pitcher for 13 Seasons, Dies at Age 63

    SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — José DeLeón, a major league pitcher for 13 seasons who l...

    February 27, 2024

  • Hirotaka Kawai, Chairperson and President of Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing, Dies at 76

    Hirotaka Kawai, chairman and president of Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., died Frida...

    February 26, 2024

  • ‘Peetah’ Morgan, Lead Singer of Family Reggae Band Morgan Heritage, Dies at 46

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    February 26, 2024

  • Prominent K-pop Composer, Known as ‘Shinsadong Tiger,’ Found Dead, South Korean Police Say

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    February 26, 2024

  • Yoko Yamamoto, Star of ‘The Hangman,’ Dies at 81

    Actress Yoko Yamamoto, who appeared in TV dramas, movies and stage performances, has passed away, it...

    February 22, 2024

  • Cool Five Singer Masaki Kobayashi Dies of Old Age at 81

    Masaki Kobayashi, a member of singer group Uchiyamada Hiroshi and Cool Five, died of old age at 4 a....

    February 22, 2024

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