NOTABLE DEATHS | February 14, 2017
Bobby Freeman (1940 - 2017) ›
R&B singer-songwriter was known best for his hit song “Do You Want To Dance”…
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | February 13, 2017
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Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to reach out to others...
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | February 15, 2017
Died February 15 ›
Nat King Cole and other notable people who died this day in history...
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A traditional New Orleans jazz funeral starts with somber music. It's only after the burial that the band cuts loose with raucous, celebratory tunes.
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CELEBRITY DEATHS | January 8, 2017
2017 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
Did You Know?
Some Chinese funeral attendees are given a red thread, which they tie around their front doorknob to ward off bad luck.
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Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Willie Evans
Buffalo football star whose 1958 team refused to play in a bowl game banning black players
Allan Williams
The first manager of the Beatles
Joyce Brock
Created one of the first modeling agencies and schools for African-Americans
Jill Saward
Rape victim became an advocate for victims of sexual assault
Mary Louise "Lou" Rodeen
The first woman to be accepted into the Northwestern University Band.
Anne Jennings
First African-American registered nurse to graduate from Hartford Hospital School
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Al Jarreau (1940 - 2017) ›
February 12, 2017
Legendary jazz singer won 7 Grammy awards…
Fab Melo (1990 - 2017) ›
February 12, 2017
Former Syracuse University basketball star…
Hal Moore (1922 - 2017) ›
February 12, 2017
Vietnam War officer and co-author…
Edward Tipper (1921 - 2017) ›
February 11, 2017
'Band of Brothers' World War II veteran…
Piet Keizer (1943 - 2017) ›
February 11, 2017
International soccer star played for Ajax Amsterdam…
Mike Ilitch (1929 - 2017) ›
February 11, 2017
Owner of Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Little Caesars founder…