NOTABLE DEATHS | February 17, 2018
Tito Francona (1933 - 2018), former MLB All-Star ›
Father of Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona…
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | January 18, 2018
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DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | February 17, 2018
Died February 17 ›
Thelonious Monk and other other notable people who died this day in history...
Did You Know?
There are more than 200 euphemisms for death in the English language, from 'shuffled off this mortal coil' to 'with the ancestors'.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | February 14, 2018
They Carried the Olympic Torch — Now We Say Goodbye ›
These Olympic torch bearers died recently — but they lived remarkable lives.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | January 8, 2018
2018 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
Did You Know?
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.
Funny Obituaries
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
Louise A. Hutchinson
Reporter was the first woman to overnight at the South Pole.
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
Bob Sheridan
Beloved grandfather who appreciated family, humor, and good automobiles.
Ned Garver
One of only 2 MLB pitchers to win 20 games on a team that lost more than 100 games.
Victor Segura
Entered heaven at the age of 89. His last words: "I am ready to go dancing and romancing."
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Where there is love there is life.
NOTABLE DEATHS
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Lerone Bennett Jr. (1928 – 2018), former Ebony magazine editor ›
February 14, 2018
Author documented African-American history…
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting Victims (2018) ›
February 14, 2018
At least 17 people killed in school shooting…
Paul Bauer (2018) Chicago Police Commander ›
February 14, 2018
Shot and killed after confronting a suspect…
Marty Allen (1922 – 2018), Las Vegas legend ›
February 13, 2018
Comedian known for his catchphrase "hello dere"
Jan Maxwell (1956 – 2018), Broadway star ›
February 13, 2018
Five-time Tony Award nominee…
Wally Moon (1930 – 2018), National League Rookie of the Year in 1954 ›
February 12, 2018
His home runs were called “Moon shots”…
