NOTABLE DEATHS | January 19, 2017
Miguel Ferrer (1955 - 2017) ›
Actor best known for starring as Owen Granger on “NCIS: Los Angeles”…
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | January 5, 2017
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DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | January 19, 2017
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Hedy Lamarr is best remembered as a Hollywood star, but did you know...
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What’s the difference between a funeral and a memorial service? A memorial service is held without the remains present.
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INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Jill Saward
Rape victim became an advocate for victims of sexual assault
Anne Jennings
First African-American registered nurse to graduate from Hartford Hospital School
Mary Louise "Lou" Rodeen
The first woman to be accepted into the Northwestern University Band.
Allan Williams
The first manager of the Beatles
Joyce Brock
Created one of the first modeling agencies and schools for African-Americans
Willie Evans
Buffalo football star whose 1958 team refused to play in a bowl game banning black players
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Where there is love there is life.
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Roberta Peters (1930 - 2017) ›
January 19, 2017
Opera star who was a 35-year veteran of The Metropolitan Opera in New York City…
Italy Hotel Avalanche Victims ›
January 19, 2017
At least 2 people dead after quakes rock region...
William Onyeabor (1946 - 2017) ›
January 18, 2017
Musician pioneered a heavily rhythmic style of funk…
Eugene "Gene" Cernan (1934 - 2017) ›
January 16, 2017
NASA astronaut was the last person to walk on the moon…
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka (1943 - 2017) ›
January 15, 2017
WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler….
Tommy Allsup (1931 - 2017) ›
January 15, 2017
Guitarist avoided Buddy Holly plane crash by losing a coin flip…