Nov 11 Kevin Conroy, a defining voice of Batman, dies at 66 By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Kevin Conroy has died at 66. The prolific voice actor's gravelly delivery on the "Batman: The Animated Series" was for many Batman fans the definitive sound of the Caped Crusader. Continue reading
Nov 05 Aaron Carter, singer and rapper, dies at 34 in California By Associated Press Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead Saturday at his home in Southern California. He was 34. Continue reading
Oct 29 Gerald Stern, prize-winning American poet, dies at 97 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Gerald Stern, one of the country’s most loved and respected poets who wrote with spirited melancholy and earthly humor about his childhood, Judaism, mortality and the wonders of the contemplative life, has died. He was 97. Continue reading
Oct 14 Robbie Coltrane, ‘Cracker’ and ‘Harry Potter’ actor, dies at 72 By Associated Press Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played a crime-solving psychologist on TV series “Cracker” and the half-giant Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” movies, has died. He was 72. Continue reading
Oct 11 Angela Lansbury, ‘Murder, She Wrote’ actress, dies at 96 By Associated Press Lansbury died Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from her three children. She died five days shy of her 97th birthday. Continue reading
Sep 13 Ken Starr, whose criminal investigation led to Bill Clinton’s impeachment, dies By Associated Press Ken Starr, a former federal appellate judge and a prominent attorney whose criminal investigation of Bill Clinton led to the president's impeachment, died Tuesday at age 76, his family says. Continue reading
Aug 30 Mikhail Gorbachev, leader of Soviet Union and ‘perestroika’ reform efforts, dies at 91 By Larisa Epatko As leader of the Soviet Union in the 1980s, Gorbachev introduced a policy of greater transparency of government institutions and freedom of information. Continue reading
Aug 08 Grammy-winning superstar Olivia Newton-John, who played Sandy in ‘Grease,’ dies at 73 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Newton-John, a longtime resident of Australia whose sales topped 100 million records, also won countless hearts as everyone's favorite Sandy in the blockbuster film version of "Grease."… Continue reading
Jul 31 Nichelle Nichols, actress of ‘Star Trek’ fame, dies at 89 By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Her role in the 1966-69 series as Lt. Uhura earned Nichols a lifelong position of honor with the series’ rabid fans, known as Trekkers and Trekkies. It also earned her accolades for breaking stereotypes that had limited Black women to… Continue reading
Jul 31 Bill Russell, NBA great who anchored Celtics dynasty, dies at 88 By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press A Hall of Famer, five-time Most Valuable Player and 12-time All-Star, Russell in 1980 was voted the greatest player in the NBA history by basketball writers. He remains the sport’s most prolific winner and an archetype of selflessness who won… Continue reading