NOTABLE DEATHS | September 11, 2016
Alexis Arquette (1969 - 2016) ›
Transgender actress and sister of David, Patricia and Rosanna Arquette...
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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 12, 2016
Died September 12 ›
Johnny Cash was the Man in Black, one of the greatest and most influential country musicians of all time.
Did You Know?
Ancient Greeks and Romans placed a coin in the mouth of the deceased as payment to the ferryman Charon for passage across the river Styx to the afterlife.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | August 29, 2016
9/11 Charities ›
We take a look at charitable organizations created in the wake of 9/11.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | January 10, 2016
2016 Celebrity Deaths ›
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Did You Know?
To prepare it for burial, Muslim tradition requires that same-sex family members wash the body an odd number of times before covering it with a shroud.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Joyce Brock
Created one of the first modeling agencies and schools for African-Americans
Duncan Gray Jr.
Episcopal bishop and civil-rights advocate from Mississippi
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 "Bill" Covington
One of the first African Americans to integrate the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Force.
William Ziegler
Former New Orleans firefighter whose humorous obituary went viral
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Prince Buster (1938 - 2016) ›
September 8, 2016
Legendary pioneer of ska music...
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...