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George Romero (1940 - 2017) ›
Director of the zombie classic “Night of the Living Dead”…
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Celia Cruz was known as the Queen of Salsa...
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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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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.
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Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Dane R. Balcon
Army specialist tragically died in Iraq; his legacy lives on in memorial scholarship fund
Ned Garver
One of only 2 MLB pitchers to win 20 games on a team that lost more than 100 games.
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
Victor Segura
Entered heaven at the age of 89. His last words: "I am ready to go dancing and romancing."
Bob Sheridan
Beloved grandfather who appreciated family, humor, and good automobiles.
Louise A. Hutchinson
Reporter was the first woman to overnight at the South Pole.
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Where there is love there is life.
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Babe Parilli (1930 - 2017) ›
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Former NFL and AFL quarterback…
Maryam Mirzakhani (1977 - 2017) ›
July 15, 2017
First woman to win the Fields Medal for mathematics…
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July 14, 2017
“The Walking Dead” stuntman…
Tod Sloan (1927 - 2017) ›
July 14, 2017
Former NHL forward helped Maple Leafs win the 1951 Stanley Cup...
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July 14, 2017
Two Israeli policemen killed in Old City...
Christopher Wong Won (1964 - 2017) ›
July 13, 2017
Rap legend co-founded the hip-hop group 2 Live Crew…
