Obituaries
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Japanese Art Historian Shuji Takashina Dies at 92
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese art historian Shuji Takashina, professor emeritus at the University o...
October 24, 2024
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela Whose Feats Fueled ‘Fernandomania,’ Dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who i...
October 23, 2024
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Japanese TV Personality Peeco Dies at 79
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese television personality and fashion critic Peeco died of multiple orga...
October 21, 2024
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Popular Children’s Book Author Rieko Nakagawa Dies at 89; ‘Guri and Gura’ Series Loved for Stories About Twin Mice (Update 1)
Rieko Nakagawa, a famous author of children’s books such as the “Guri to Gura” (“Guri and Gura”) ...
October 17, 2024
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Toshiyuki Nishida Dies at 76; Actor and Singer Was Known for Role in ‘Tsuribaka Nisshi’ Films (Update2)
Actor Toshiyuki Nishida, known for roles including Hama-chan in the “Tsuribaka Nisshi” (Fishing m...
October 17, 2024
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Liam Payne, Former One Direction Member, Dies at 31 in Argentina Hotel Fall
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, was found dead after f...
October 17, 2024
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Lilly Ledbetter, An Icon of the Fight for Equal Pay, Has Died at 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Lilly Ledbetter, a former Alabama factory manager whose lawsuit against her emplo...
October 15, 2024
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‘Doraemon’ Voice Actress Nobuyo Oyama Dies at 90; Also Voiced Katsuo in Anime ‘Sazae-san’ (UPDATE 1)
Voice actress Nobuyo Oyama, known for providing the voice of the popular anime character Doraemon...
October 11, 2024
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Ratan Tata, the Former Chairman of Indian Conglomerate Tata Sons, Dies at 86
NEW DELHI (AP) — Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons hailed as a visio...
October 10, 2024
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Cissy Houston, a Grammy-winning Gospel Singer and Whitney Houston’s Mother, Dies at 91
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang with ...
October 8, 2024
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Japanese Food Critic Yukio Hattori Dies at 78
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prominent Japanese food critic Yukio Hattori, who also appeared on televisio...
October 6, 2024
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Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame Player and Tireless Advocate, Dies at 58 from Brain Cancer
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA hist...
October 1, 2024
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Japanese Illustrator Shoji Yamafuji Dies at 87
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese illustrator Shoji Yamafuji, known for his popular caricatures of poli...
October 1, 2024
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Pete Rose, Baseball’s Banned Hits Leader, Has Died at Age 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose, baseball's career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his histo...
October 1, 2024
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Kris Kristofferson, Singer-Songwriter and Actor, Dies at 88
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough chari...
September 30, 2024
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