Cuba says ‘Commander of the Revolution’ Juan Almeida Bosque dead of heart attack at 82HAVANA — Juan Almeida Bosque, a comrade-in-arms of Fidel Castro since the start of his guerrilla struggle more than a half-century ago, has died of a heart attack. The 82-year-old was one of several Cuban vice presidents and had been among only three surviving rebel leaders who still bore the honorary title “Commander of the Revolution.” Larry Gelbart, writer of ‘M-A-S-H,’ “Tootsie,” other hit comedies, dies at 81LOS ANGELES — Larry Gelbart, the comedy writer famed for his work on “M-A-S-H” and “Tootsie,” has died. World’s oldest known person dies in her sleep at age 115 at Los Angeles nursing homeLOS ANGELES — Although she liked her bacon crispy and her chicken fried, she never drank, smoked or fooled around, Gertrude Baines once said, describing a life that lasted an astonishing 115 years and earned her the title of oldest person on the planet. Aage Bohr, Danish Nobel prize winner and son of nuclear physicist Niels Bohr, dies at 87COPENHAGEN — Aage Bohr, a nuclear physics professor and Nobel laureate like his father, has died. He was 87. Aage Bohr, Danish Nobel prize winner, son of nuclear physics giant Niels Bohr, diesCOPENHAGEN — Aage Bohr, a nuclear physics professor and Nobel laureate like his famed father Niels Bohr, has died at age 87. Correction: Greece-Obit-MakarezosATHENS, Greece — In an Aug. 5 obituary of Nikolaos Makarezos, a senior figure in the 1967-74 Greek dictatorship, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Makarezos was sentenced to death for treason after the fall of the military regime — a sentence later commuted to life imprisonment. Veteran entertainment industry columnist Army Archerd dies at 87LOS ANGELES — Veteran entertainment journalist Army Archerd, who wrote a column for the entertainment trade publication Variety for over 50 years, has died. He was 87. Veteran Australian actor Ray Barrett dies at age 82BRISBANE, Australia — Veteran Australian actor Ray Barrett, who became a star of British television in the 1960s, has died, his agent said Wednesday. He was 82. Jamaican dancehall innovator and hit-maker Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson dies in NY at 47NEW YORK — Wycliffe Johnson, a keyboardist and producer known as “Steely” who helped to steer Jamaican music for nearly two decades and to modernize the dancehall genre, has died. He was 47. Bob Marley keyboardist Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson dies in NY at 47; produced dancehall hitsNEW YORK — Jamaican reggae producer Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson, a keyboardist for Bob Marley, has died in New York at age 47. Former Tennessee Titans, Vols DT Jesse Mahelona dies in car wreck in HawaiiKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jesse Mahelona has died after being involved in a car accident. He was 26. Former Patriots RB John M. Stephens, 1988 Offensive Rookie of Year, killed in auto crashSHREVEPORT, La. — John M. Stephens, the 1988 Offensive Rookie of the Year for the New England Patriots, has been killed after his pickup truck ran off a highway and struck some trees, authorities said Wednesday. Walrus that was one of the few ever born in captivity dies at NYC aquarium at age 2NEW YORK — A young walrus that was among only a handful ever born in captivity has died at a New York City aquarium. Former Patriots running back John N, Stephens killed in crash near ShreveportSHREVEPORT, La. — John M. Stephens, the 1988 Offensive Rookie of the Year for the New England Patriots, has been killed after his pickup truck ran off a highway and struck some trees, authorities said Wednesday. Former US Rep. Bill Hefner from NC dead at age 79; also a gospel singer, owned radio stationHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Bill Hefner, a former 12-term Democratic congressman from North Carolina, Southern Baptist gospel singer and radio station owner, died of a brain aneurysm Wednesday. He was 79. Robert Decatur, former fighter pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen who became a judge, dies in Fla.BILOXI, Miss. — Former Tuskegee Airman Robert Decatur, who went on to become a judge and civil rights lawyer, has died. He was 88. Erich Kunzel, conductor of Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, dies at 74CINCINNATI — Erich Kunzel, the longtime conductor of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, has died. He was 74. Gospel legend Marie Knight, who toured with Sister Rosetta Tharpe in 1940s, dies in NYC at 84NEW YORK — Gospel legend Marie Knight has died in New York City at age 84. She came to prominence while touring with Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the 1940s and singing hits such as “Beams of Heaven.” Father of late Terri Schiavo, caught in right to life battle, dies in Fla. at 71MIAMI — The father of Terri Schiavo, who became a national symbol in a closely watched right-to-die fight, has died, his daughter said Saturday. Robert Schindler was 71. Celebrity disc jockey known as DJ AM, who battled drugs and survived plane crash, dies in NYCNEW YORK — DJ AM, the celebrity disc jockey who publicly acknowledged his history of drug addiction and had filmed a reality show in which he offered to help other addicts, was found dead in his apartment. He was 36. Richard Egan, former ambassador to Ireland, EMC data storage firm co-founder, dies in BostonBOSTON — Richard Egan, who rose from Boston street kid to the U.S. ambassador to Ireland after making millions of dollars founding data storage giant EMC Corp., has died. AP source: Celebrity disc jockey known as DJ AM found dead in NYC home with drug paraphernaliaNEW YORK — DJ AM, the sought-after disc jockey who became a celebrity in his own right with high-profile romances and a glamorous lifestyle and survived a plane crash just months ago, was found dead Friday at his apartment. He had a history of drug problems. Correction: Mikhalkov ObituaryMOSCOW — In an Aug. 27 obituary for Russian author Sergei Mikhalkov, The Associated Press misstated one of his positions. Mikhalkov was secretary of the Soviet Writers’ Union, not chairman. Guy von Dardel, who campaigned for his half-brother Raoul Wallenberg, dies in Geneva, age 90GENEVA — Guy von Dardel, a particle physicist who sought for years to find his half-brother Raoul Wallenberg in Soviet imprisonment, died Friday at his home in Geneva. He was 90. Sergei Mikhalkov, Stalin-backed author who wrote Soviet, Russian anthems, dies at 96MOSCOW — Sergei Mikhalkov, an author favored by Stalin who wrote the lyrics for the Soviet and Russian national anthems, persecuted dissident writers as part of the Soviet propaganda machine and fathered two noted film directors, has died at age 96. Sergei Mikhalkov, who wrote Soviet and Russian anthems, dies at 96MOSCOW — Sergei Mikhalkov, who wrote the lyrics to the Soviet and Russian national anthems, persecuted dissident writers and fathered two noted film directors, has died at age 96. Sergei Mikhalkov, who wrote lyrics for Soviet and Russian anthems, dies at 96MOSCOW — Sergei Mikhalkov, who wrote the lyrics for both the Soviet and Russian national anthems and fathered two famous film directors, has died at age 96. A torch goes out: Edward Kennedy, Senate legend and last in a storied line of brothersHYANNIS PORT, Mass. — The greatest heights eluded Ted Kennedy over a lifetime of achievement and pain. No presidency. No universal health care, chief among his causes. President Obama: Ted Kennedy was the greatest senator of our time who touched many livesCHILMARK, Mass. — A grieving President Barack Obama paid tribute to Sen. Edward M. Kennedy Wednesday, calling him a colleague, counselor and friend who etched his place in history as a “singular figure” on the American political landscape. Influential Iraqi Shiite leader who rose to power in post-Saddam era dies in Iran from cancerBAGHDAD — Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim, who channeled rising Shiite Muslim power after the fall of Saddam Hussein to become one of Iraq’s most influential politicians and maintained ties with both the U.S. and Iran, died Wednesday in Tehran. He was 59. |
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