News Obituaries
Widow of ex-MLB pitcher Tim Wakefield dies less than 5 months after husband
Stacy Wakefield was well-known in Boston for her efforts to raise funds for community groups.
Actor-comedian Richard Lewis, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ co-star, dies at 76
The performer also had roles in the sitcom "Anything But Love" and the film "Robin...
Actor Kenneth Mitchell dies at 49; starred in ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and ‘Captain Marvel’
Mitchell was diagnosed with ALS in 2018 and occasionally shared health updates via social media....
Actor Chris Gauthier dies at 48; had roles in ‘Once Upon a Time,’ ‘Supernatural,’ many Hallmark movies
Some of Gauthier’s other credits include TV shows "Smallville," "Eureka," “A Series of Unfortunate Events”...
HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent dies at 39
Broadbent's father announced her death in a Facebook post, saying she had died unexpectedly "after...
William Post dies at 96; he was a co-inventor of Pop-Tarts
He was working as a plant manager when Kellogg executives sought ideas for a new...
Bob Edwards, longtime host of NPR’s ‘Morning Edition,’ dies at 76
Edwards began his 30-year tenure at NPR in 1974, when the network was still in...
Mojo Nixon, rock ‘n’ roll wild man, Sirius XM radio host and former MTV mainstay, is dead at 66
The uproarious singer of 'Elvis is Everywhere' and 'Don Henley Must Die' launched a presidential...
Carl Weathers dies at 76; ex-Raiders linebacker played Apollo Creed in ‘Rocky’ films
The athlete-turned-actor also was famed for roles in the films "Predator" and "Happy Gilmore" as...
Singer-songwriter Melanie dies at 76; had big hit with ‘Brand New Key’
She was one of only three female solo performers, along with Joan Baez and Janis...