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Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who became one of hockey’s most recognizable and beloved voices during nearly three decades at ESPN, has died at 70. Melrose died Wednesday after a battle with Parkinson’s disease, which prompted him to step away from ESPN in 2023. His wife, Cindy, confirmed his death to the…

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Dolly Parton spent a lifetime dreaming big, and even in her final days, the country music legend wasn’t finished. Just four days before her death at age 80, Parton spoke about the health struggles that had slowed her down — and the dreams that continued to push her forward. “I’ve dreamed myself into a corner…

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Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker and Super Bowl champion O.J. Brigance, whose unwavering Christian faith became central to his nearly two-decade battle with ALS, has died at 56. The Ravens announced Brigance’s death, remembering him not only for his accomplishments on the football field but also for the faith, courage and determination he displayed after being…

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Hayden Panettiere, the former child star who grew up before audiences and became best known for her roles in “Heroes,” “Nashville” and “Remember the Titans,” has died. She was 36. Panettiere died Sunday, Aug. 16, in Greenville, South Carolina, after she was found unresponsive at an apartment complex. Emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures, but she…

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‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star Ben Jones, the actor who brought beloved mechanic Cooter Davenport to life, has died at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy that stretched far beyond television. While millions will remember his warm smile, Southern charm and role on one of America’s most beloved family shows, those who knew Jones…

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Senator Lindsey Graham’s life is being honored this week after his funeral service on Tuesday. The funeral took place at the Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital, with many statesmen in attendance, including Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu. President Trump delivered a eulogy for the staple of the US Senate, who died…

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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died unexpectedly on Saturday at age 71 from a “sudden illness” after emergency personnel responded to a call at his Washington home. He is being remembered as a champion for the pro-life cause and an ally to persecuted Christians worldwide. Around 8:30 p.m., emergency services took a call about chest…

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Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose unmistakable raspy voice powered some of the biggest hits of the 1980s, has died at the age of 75 following a lengthy illness. Tyler, best known for the chart-topping anthem “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and the hit “Holding Out for a Hero,” died July 8 at a hospital…

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The Christian music community and longtime fans of Sixpence None the Richer are mourning the loss of bassist Justin Cary, who died June 18 after suffering a stroke. He was 50. Cary, a member of the Grammy-nominated band for nearly three decades, passed away with his wife, Linda, by his side, according to an update…

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The music world is mourning the loss of one of its most influential figures. Clive Davis, the legendary record executive whose career helped launch and shape the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen to Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, and Carrie Underwood, has died at 94. According to multiple reports, Davis passed…
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