Linda L. Bean, a granddaughter of famed outdoor retailer L.L. Bean who became an entrepreneur, philanthropist and conservative activist, has died at age 82. Bean died Saturday, her business manager, Veronika Carlson, confirmed in a written statement Sunday. No cause was given. “Linda was known for her amazing work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit as well as… Continue reading Linda Bean, an entrepreneur, GOP activist and granddaughter of retailer LL Bean, dies at 82
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Peter Angelos, longtime Baltimore Orioles owner, dies at 94
BALTIMORE — Peter Angelos, owner of a Baltimore Orioles team that endured long losing stretches and shrewd proprietor of a law firm that won high-profile cases against industry titans, died Saturday. He was 94. Angelos had been ill for several years. His family announced his death in a statement released by the Orioles that thanked… Continue reading Peter Angelos, longtime Baltimore Orioles owner, dies at 94
1-year-old left in day care van dies as Nebraska temperatures soar in heat wave
OMAHA, Neb. — Scorching weather hitting nearly 100 million people across a huge swath of the U.S. forced schools and outdoor workers to scramble to adjust Tuesday — and claimed the life of a 1-year-old girl left in a Nebraska day care center’s van on one of the hottest days of the year. Officers and… Continue reading 1-year-old left in day care van dies as Nebraska temperatures soar in heat wave
Ron Cephas Jones, Emmy-winning ‘This Is Us’ actor, dies at 66
Ron Cephas Jones, known for his performance in “This Is Us,” has died, according to his manager. He was 66. Jones died of a long-standing pulmonary issue, manager Dan Spilo said in a statement to NBC News on Saturday. “I’m so saddened. What a gift he was to my life. What an honor to have known and… Continue reading Ron Cephas Jones, Emmy-winning ‘This Is Us’ actor, dies at 66
Lolita, popular Miami Seaquarium orca, dies ahead of planned release to her natural habitat
Lolita, a Miami Seaquarium whale with her own fan club, died Friday from an unspecified ailment related to her kidneys, a nonprofit group dedicated to her care announced. Also known as Tokitae and Toki, the orca captured in 1970 off the Washington state coast was to be returned to a custom enclosure in her home… Continue reading Lolita, popular Miami Seaquarium orca, dies ahead of planned release to her natural habitat
James Buckley, conservative ex-senator, dies at 100
His younger brother called his win “the crystallization of counterrevolutionary impulses” and often referred to James as “the sainted junior senator from New York.” Buckley, identifying himself as both a Republican and Conservative, represented New York in the Senate for one term, losing in 1976 to Democrat Daniel Patrick Moynihan. A conservative who supported free… Continue reading James Buckley, conservative ex-senator, dies at 100
Broadway actor Chris Peluso, known for ‘Mamma Mia!’ and ‘Wicked,’ dies at 40
Chris Peluso, a Broadway actor known for his work in ‘Mamma Mia!’ and ‘Wicked,’ died August 15 at age 40, a friend of the family told TODAY.com. Peluso’s death came one year after it was announced he would be stepping away from acting to seek treatment for a schizoaffective disorder, according to Playbill. A cause of death… Continue reading Broadway actor Chris Peluso, known for ‘Mamma Mia!’ and ‘Wicked,’ dies at 40
Pilot dies after mid-flight medical emergency, officials say
A veteran pilot for a Chilean airline died after a mid-flight medical emergency, the airline said. The pilot was one of three crew members in command, Latam Airlines said. The flight Monday from Miami to Santiago, Chile, was diverted to Tocumen International Airport in Panama because of a “medical emergency of one of the three… Continue reading Pilot dies after mid-flight medical emergency, officials say
Sixth person dies from injuries days after Pennsylvania house explosion
PLUM, Pa. — The co-owner of a home that exploded in western Pennsylvania last weekend has died from injuries he suffered in the blast, which also killed his wife and four other people. Paul Oravitz, 56, who had severe burns over most of his body, died Wednesday in a Pittsburgh hospital, four days after the… Continue reading Sixth person dies from injuries days after Pennsylvania house explosion
Former NFL running back Alex Collins dies at 28
Former NFL running back Alex Collins has died, the Baltimore Ravens announced Monday night. He was 28. Collins died Sunday might when his motorcycle hit a car in Oakland Park, Florida, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. The Ravens said in a statement: “With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Alex… Continue reading Former NFL running back Alex Collins dies at 28