NOTABLE DEATHS | September 8, 2016
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Legendary pioneer of ska music...
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | September 7, 2016
9/11: The Grief of Ordinary Americans ›
In the wake of 9/11, Legacy created a Guest Book for each of the thousands of victims. Fifteen years later we look back at the grief, gratitude, and hope shared over the years.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | September 8, 2016
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Dorothy Dandridge was the first African-American nominated for a best actress Oscar...
Did You Know?
Though used interchangeably today, gravestones and tombstones were once two different things: the marker on top of a gravesite and the coffin's stone lid.
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We take a look at charitable organizations created in the wake of 9/11.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | January 10, 2016
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Did You Know?
Japan has one of the highest cremation rates in the world - 99.9% (compared to approximately 40% in the United States).
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Duncan Gray Jr.
Episcopal bishop and civil-rights advocate from Mississippi
Carolyn Berkley
Founder and Superintendent of A+ Arts Academy in Columbus, OH
Mary Crocker Fassett
An accomplished artist whose work has been featured in galleries in America and France
Penni Pearson Beuf
Award-winning pastel artist and actress
William Ziegler
Former New Orleans firefighter whose humorous obituary went viral
William "Bill" Covington
One of the first African Americans to integrate the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Force.
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The Lady Chablis (1957 - 2016) ›
September 8, 2016
Entertainer played role in the film “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”...
John Hostetter (1946 - 2016) ›
September 8, 2016
Veteran character actor played stage manager on CBS' "Murphy Brown"...
Cary Blanchard (1968 - 2016) ›
September 8, 2016
Former NFL All-Pro kicker for the Indianapolis Colts...
Bobby Chacon (1951 - 2016) ›
September 7, 2016
Former two-time world boxing champion...
Anna Dewdney (1965 - 2016) ›
September 6, 2016
Best-selling children's author was known for her "Llama Llama" stories...
Leslie H. Martinson (1915 - 2016) ›
September 6, 2016
TV, film director helmed "Batman: The Movie"...