Clarence Avant, whose unofficial title of the “Black Godfather” spanned the worlds of music, sports, entertainment and politics, died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from his family. No cause of death was provided; he was 92. “It is with a heavy heart that the Avant/Sarandos family announce the passing of Clarence… Continue reading Clarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black entertainment,’ dies at 92
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Inmate dies in Atlanta following incarceration at a jail under federal investigation for dozens of prisoner deaths
ATLANTA — A Georgia inmate who was found unresponsive in a medical unit cell at a jail currently under federal investigation later died at an area hospital, authorities said Saturday. Medical personnel resuscitated Christopher Smith, 34, after a detention officer at the Fulton County Jail found him Thursday. He was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital… Continue reading Inmate dies in Atlanta following incarceration at a jail under federal investigation for dozens of prisoner deaths
3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies, officials say
AUSTIN, Texas — A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago, officials said Friday, the first time the state has announced a death since it began shuttling thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year. Texas authorities confirmed a child’s death in a statement Friday but did not… Continue reading 3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies, officials say
3-Year-Old Riding One Of Abbott’s Migrant Buses Dies On The Way To Chicago
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago, officials said Friday, the first time the state has announced a death since it began shuttling thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year. Texas authorities confirmed a child’s death in a statement Friday… Continue reading 3-Year-Old Riding One Of Abbott’s Migrant Buses Dies On The Way To Chicago
Teenage girl dies after being forced to stay in a ‘period hut’ in Nepal | Global development
A 16-year-old girl from Nepal has died as a result of the illegal practice of chhaupadi, where menstruating women are forced to stay in huts outside their homes. Anita Chand, from Baitadi district, in the west of the country, bordering India, is understood to have died on Wednesday from a snake bite while she was… Continue reading Teenage girl dies after being forced to stay in a ‘period hut’ in Nepal | Global development
Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, dies at 80
Robbie Robertson, a Canadian musician and songwriter who made his mark as the leader of the 1970s with the influential rock group The Band, died Wednesday after a long illness. He was 80. His death was announced by his longtime manager, Jared Levine. “Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death,… Continue reading Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, dies at 80
Man dies of heat stroke while on trip to spread dad’s ashes at Arches National park
SALT LAKE CITY — A Texas man whose body was found in Utah’s Arches National Park is believed to have died of heat stroke while on a trip to spread his father’s ashes, according to his sister. James Bernard Hendricks, 66 of Austin, was hiking in the park and likely became disoriented from a combination… Continue reading Man dies of heat stroke while on trip to spread dad’s ashes at Arches National park
Italy cheesemaker dies, crushed by falling wheels of cheese
ROME — The owner of a cheese factory in northern Italy has died after being crushed when thousands of his cheese wheels fell on him. 74-year-old Giacomo Chiapparini, a local producer of Grana Padano — a parmesan-style hard cheese that is popular in Italy — was in his warehouse near the city of Bergamo on… Continue reading Italy cheesemaker dies, crushed by falling wheels of cheese
William Friedkin, ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection’ director, dies at 87
William Friedkin, the maverick film director who helped revolutionize 1970s Hollywood with the electrifying, era-defining classics “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” died Monday, a representative from his office told the Associated Press. He was 87. The former Paramount Pictures head Sherry Lansing, Friedkin’s wife, confirmed his death to other news outlets. Friedkin was synonymous… Continue reading William Friedkin, ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection’ director, dies at 87
Liberty University freshman football player Tajh Boyd dies
Liberty University is mourning the death of Tajh Boyd, a 19-year-old freshman offensive lineman on the football team. The Christian university in Virginia said on Sunday that Boyd died only weeks before the season is set to begin on Sept. 2. No details or cause of death has been released. “We thank God for bringing… Continue reading Liberty University freshman football player Tajh Boyd dies