One of the few remaining witnesses to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination dies
Clara Ester, an activist who rushed to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s side when he was shot in Memphis in 1968, has died.
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, one of President Trump’s closest allies in Congress, has died after a “brief and sudden illness,” at the age of 71.
Cause of death released for NASCAR star Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch’s family has released a statement saying how the two-time NASCAR Cup champion died.
911 Call: NASCAR’s Kyle Busch short of breath, coughing up blood before death
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt he was overheating and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call.
Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness.
Montgomery-born Clarence Carter, soul singer known for “Patches” and “Strokin,” dies at 90
Clarence Carter, the blues and soul musician and singer-songwriter with the raspy, emotional vocals whose hits included the sentimental “Patches” and the salacious “Strokin,’” has died at age 90.
Legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox dies at 84
Bobby Cox, whose Atlanta Braves teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and gave the city its first World Series title, has died at 84.
CNN founder, former Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner dies at 87
Ted Turner, who owned Atlanta sports teams, raced yachts, owned huge chunks of the American West and transformed the news business by launching CNN in 1980, has died at age 87.
Country music legend David Allan Coe dies at 86
David Allan Coe, whose hits include “You Never Even Called Me By My Name” and “The Ride,” has died at 86.
Tough-guy actor Chuck Norris dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents — has died at 86.
