Phil Hammer, 86, left his mark on San Jose arts, fought for free speech
Many people will remember Phil Hammer, who died Aug. 28 at age 86, as the husband of late San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer, but the family law attorney deserves his own accolades for his role in shaping San...
View ArticleWillard Scott, weatherman on NBC’s ‘Today’ show, dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Willard Scott, the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC’s “Today” show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality, has died. He was 87. His successor on the...
View ArticleJean-Paul Belmondo dies; ‘Breathless’ made him a star despite ‘ruffian’s mug’
PARIS (AP) — Jean-Paul Belmondo, star of the iconic French New Wave film “Breathless,” whose crooked boxer’s nose and rakish grin went on to make him one of the country’s most recognizable leading men,...
View ArticleMichael K. Williams dies at 54; Omar on ‘The Wire’
By Michael R. Sisak and Andrew Dalton | Associated Press NEW YORK — Actor Michael K. Williams, who as the rogue robber of drug dealers Omar Little on “The Wire” created one of the most beloved and...
View ArticleMichael K. Williams talked addiction struggle this year: ‘Being sober doesn’t...
Nearly seven months before Michael K. Williams’ death Monday, the dynamic actor, best known for playing quick-witted stickup man Omar Little in “The Wire,” talked extensively to podcaster Marc Maron...
View ArticleSkelton: Will Newsom release Bobby Kennedy’s killer? Not likely
Gov. Gavin Newsom is not likely to ever free Robert F. Kennedy’s killer from prison — nor should he. That’s just a guess based on Newsom’s stated admiration for Kennedy and the fact that he’s no...
View ArticleMichael K. Williams death: Police looking for drug dealer, report says
While officials aren’t ready to name the reason that Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment Monday, “The Wire” actor’s death has triggered a criminal investigation, with TMZ...
View ArticleSam Cunningham, USC football standout who later starred with the New England...
By Beth Harris | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Sam “Bam” Cunningham, an All-American fullback at Southern California whose performance against Alabama was credited with helping to integrate football...
View ArticleMichael Constantine, scene-stealing actor in ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding,’ dies...
Associated Press Michael Constantine, an Emmy Award-winning character actor who reached worldwide fame playing the Windex bottle-toting father of the bride in the 2002 film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,”...
View Article9/11: Bay Area events memorializing 20th anniversary of deadly attacks
This Saturday, Americans will commemorate the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 — the date of the deadliest foreign attacks ever on U.S. soil. All told, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the New...
View ArticleGeorge Wein, co-founder of Newport Jazz Festival, dead at 95
By Hillel Italie | Associated Press NEW YORK — George Wein, an impresario of 20th century music who helped found the Newport Jazz and Folk festivals and set the template for gatherings everywhere from...
View ArticleFormer 49ers linebacker Parys Haralson passes away at 37
Parys Haralson, a former 49ers linebacker and staff member, has passed away at age 37, the team confirmed Monday. The cause of death is not immediately known. “The 49ers are heartbroken and shocked by...
View ArticleComedian Norm Macdonald, who was a cast member on ‘SNL,’ dies at 61
By Lisa Respers France | CNN Norm Macdonald, a comic who was beloved as anchor of “Saturday Night Live’s” popular “Weekend Update” segments, died Tuesday, according to multiple reports, citing his...
View ArticleNorm Macdonald once ripped the term ‘battling cancer’
When Norm Macdonald died Tuesday, many obituaries had headlines or sentences that stated that his death came after a long and “private battle with cancer.” But as the comedian revealed in a 2011...
View ArticleJane Powell dies at 92; tiny actress brought big singing voice to movie musicals
By Carmel Dagan | Variety LOS ANGELES — Jane Powell, who starred as an angelically visaged young actress in a number of MGM musicals including “Royal Wedding” and “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”...
View ArticleAbdelaziz Bouteflika, former president of Algeria, dead at 84
Associated Press ALGIERS, Algeria — Former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who fought for independence from France, reconciled his conflict-ravaged nation and was then ousted amid...
View ArticleSouthern California Marine Kareem Nikoui remembered at funeral service
They came to say farewell to a local hero. U.S. Marine Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, 20, of Norco, was killed in the Kabul airport bombing Aug. 26, 2021. (Courtesy photo) Family, friends and members of the...
View ArticleMarine Hunter Lopez remembered in Palm Springs funeral service
One day years ago, Juan Carlos Lopez walked into his nephew’s bedroom and noticed a day circled on his calendar. Graduation. Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio was killed in the Kabul airport...
View ArticleAnthony ‘AJ’ Johnson dies at 55; actor and comedian had scene-stealing role...
By Marianne Garvey | CNN Anthony “AJ” Johnson, an actor and comedian best known for his performance as Ezal in “Friday,” has died, his representative LyNea Bell told CNN on Monday. He was 55. Johnson...
View ArticleJo Lasorda, wife of Dodgers icon Tommy Lasorda, dies at 91
A little over eight months after the passing of Dodgers icon Tommy Lasorda, his wife, Jo Lasorda, has also died. The Dodgers confirmed Jo Lasorda passed away Monday night at the home in Fullerton she...
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