Arts Aug 17 Hayden Panettiere, who started her career as a child actor before starring in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36 The television star, who would have turned 37 on Friday, had been open about her struggles with alcohol addiction and depression, including after the birth of her daughter in 2014. By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Science Jul 27 Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who created the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81 During a "Body Worlds" show in London in 2002, the anatomist conducted Britain's first public autopsy in 170 years before a sellout crowd of hundreds, defying government warnings that it might be illegal. By Geir Moulson, Associated Press
Nation Jul 07 George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care empire, dies at 99 Johnson Products also was a national sponsor of the hit 1970s music and dance television show "Soul Train."… By Corey Williams, Aisha I. Jefferson, Associated Press
Arts Jun 25 David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of brass rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies at 84 Clayton-Thomas was a onetime street fighter and petty thief from Canada who briefly became a rock superstar. By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Dec 30 Khaleda Zia, first female prime minister of Bangladesh, dies at 80 By Julhas Alam, Associated Press Her rivalry with Sheikh Hasina defined Bangladeshi politics for a generation. Bangladesh's interim government has announced a three-day mourning period. Continue reading
Dec 25 Mohammad Bakri, renowned Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72 By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Over the years, Bakri made several films that spanned the spectrum of Palestinian experiences. Continue reading
Jan 07 Peter Yarrow of folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86 By John Rogers, Associated Press Peter, Paul and Mary rose to overnight fame in 1962 when they blended their voices in stunning harmonies as they sang out against war and social injustice. Continue reading
Sep 30 Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Fame NBA player and ambassador for the sport, dies at 58 from brain cancer By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, who was born in Cameroon, says "it's a sad day, especially for us Africans, and really the whole world."… Continue reading
Sep 30 Kris Kristofferson, prolific songwriter and superstar actor, dies at 88 By Andrew Dalton, Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press With his long hair and bell-bottomed slacks, he represented a new breed of country songwriters with his peers like Willie Nelson, John Prine and Tom T. Hall. Continue reading