NOTABLE DEATHS | August 26, 2017
Rich Piana (1971 - 2017) ›
Champion bodybuilder and social media celebrity…
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DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | August 26, 2017
Died August 26 ›
Laura Branigan's voice was a staple of early 1980s radio.
Did You Know?
U.S. military tradition calls for a three-volley salute at a veteran’s funeral. A rifle party fires blank cartridges three times.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | August 15, 2017
They Fought Nazis ›
That's why everyone calls them the "Greatest Generation."
CELEBRITY DEATHS | May 18, 2017
2017 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
Did You Know?
What’s the difference between a funeral and a memorial service? A memorial service is held without the remains present.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Victor Segura
Entered heaven at the age of 89. His last words: "I am ready to go dancing and romancing."
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
Louise A. Hutchinson
Reporter was the first woman to overnight at the South Pole.
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.
Bob Sheridan
Beloved grandfather who appreciated family, humor, and good automobiles.
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Where there is love there is life.
NOTABLE DEATHS
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Roy Lunn (1925 - 2017), engineer of iconic autos ›
August 26, 2017
Oversaw Mustangs and Cherokees…
Jay Thomas (1948 - 2017) ›
August 24, 2017
Actor known for recurring roles on “Cheers” and “Murphy Brown”…
John Abercrombie (1944 - 2017) ›
August 24, 2017
Renowned jazz-rock guitarist…
Tony de Brum (1945 - 2017) ›
August 23, 2017
Advocate for climate change championed the Paris Climate Agreement…
Bea Wain (1917 - 2017) ›
August 22, 2017
Popular singer during the big band era…
Thomas Meehan (1929 - 2017) ›
August 22, 2017
Tony Award-winning book writer of “Annie” and “The Producers”…
