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Bruce Lansbury (1930 - 2017) ›
TV producer, brother of actress Angela Lansbury...
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | February 16, 2017
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It is possible in some places to have your pet with you for eternity...
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | February 16, 2017
Died February 16 ›
"It's My Party" singer Lesley Gore other notable people who were born this day in history...
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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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CELEBRITY DEATHS | January 8, 2017
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Did You Know?
Some Victorian families hired professional mourners to attend a loved one’s funeral. Their loud and public wailing would encourage others to weep.
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INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
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.
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
Allan Williams
The first manager of the Beatles
Jill Saward
Rape victim became an advocate for victims of sexual assault
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Where there is love there is life.
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Stuart McLean (1948 - 2017) ›
February 16, 2017
Canadian humorist hosted CBC Radio's 'The Vinyl Cafe'...
Bobby Freeman (1940 - 2017) ›
February 14, 2017
R&B singer-songwriter was known best for his hit song 'Do You Want To Dance'…
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…