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Hockey Hall of Famer who went by 'Mr. Goalie' dead at 94
Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.
Son of former President Ronald Reagan dead at 80
"Michael Reagan lived a life shaped by conviction, purpose, and an abiding devotion to President Reagan’s ideals," the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute Foundation said.
Four-time Stanley Cup winner dead
NHL great and Hockey Hall of Famer Bob Pulford died on Monday at the age of 89.?
First female to ride in Kentucky Derby dead at 77
Crump went on to win 228 races before riding her last race in 1998, a month shy of her 50th birthday and nearly 30 years after her trailblazing ride at...
Grammy-nominated gospel singer dead at 77
He was 77.
Former US senator from Colorado dead at 92
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the former senator and US representative of Colorado known for his passionate advocacy of Native American issues, died Tuesday.
Legendary Japanese golfer dead at 76
Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, whose 113 worldwide victories were the most of any player from Japan, died Wednesday in his home country after a battle with colon cancer, the Japan Golf...
Chuck Norris’ ex-wife dead: 'An incredible person'
“Even as our lives took different directions, we continued to care deeply for one another, and I will forever cherish the memories we built together,” the iconic action star said.
Four-term North Carolina gov and leader in education reform dead at 88
Four-term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt has died Thursday at the age of 88.
Record-setting college quarterback dead at 52
Steve Taneyhill, a record-setting quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks best known for his distinct long-flowing mullet and his homerun swing after touchdown passes, has died. He was 52.
Coach on wrong end of famous 'The Play' dead at 91
Paul Wiggin, the former Stanford and Cleveland Browns star who was on the losing end of “The Play” coaching star quarterback John Elway and the Cardinal, died Friday. He was...
Rob Reiner, famed director of 'When Harry Met Sally,' 'A Few Good Men,' dead at 78
Reiner first became a household name as Mike “Meathead” Stivic on the groundbreaking sitcom “All in the Family.”
Former SEC commissioner who helped devise historic BCS dead at 96
Pretty much every debate over who should play for the national title, every argument about the staggering amounts of money, every tirade about how college football is nothing like what...
Steve Cropper, songwriter and guitarist in Booker T and the M.G.'s, dead at 84
Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.’s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics “Green Onions,”...
Disgraced ex-CNN anchor who quit journalism after using N-word dead at 62
Hoff DeCarlo quietly tried to find her way back into the industry as a citizen reporter through her own blog, which has since been deleted.
Ex-Lakers star died after collapsing on Florida fishing trip, family says
The ex-Lakers center died after he collapsed following a fishing trip in Florida, his sister told The Post.
Former NBA champion dead at 57
He spent eight-and-a-half seasons in LA and averaged 10.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game during his career.?
'Winter's Bone' author who coined 'country noir' genre dead at 72
Even with Hollywood hot on his heels, Woodrell made a point to stay true to himself, his self-defined genre and his Ozarks roots.
Masters champ, who sparked ugly Tiger Woods controversy, dead at 74
The past Masters champ was praising Tiger's performance in a CNN interview when he ended it by saying: "So, you know what you guys do when he gets in here?...