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Toby Keith, a sometimes polarizing figure in country music who created an identity around his macho, pro-American swagger, died at 62 years old. According to a statement on the country singer’s website, Keith, who was battling stomach cancer, died peacefully surrounded by his family. The statement said, “He fought his fight with grace and courage.”…

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“Rocky” actor Carl Weathers has died at 76 years old, according to a statement from his family. His family said in the statement, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary…

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New England Patriots beat reporter Doug Kyed recently announced that his 2-year-old daughter, Hallie, died after a battle with leukemia. Kyed said she battled for nine months and had a successful transplant in October, but she “relapsed” after a bone marrow transplant. The Boston Herald writer said Hallie’s chemotherapy was “ineffective” and “her aggressive form…

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Glynis Johns, the Tony Award-winning screen and stage star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins” and introduced the world to the bittersweet standard-to-be “Send in the Clowns” by Stephen Sondheim, has died at 100 years old. Her manager, Mitch Clem, said she died of natural causes at an assisted living home…

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