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Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, defrocked due to sex abuse allegations, dies at age 94

By David Crary, Associated Press

Theodore McCarrick, a once-powerful Catholic cardinal who was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after a Vatican investigation determined he had molested adults and children, has died.

Actor Richard Chamberlain, who starred in ‘Dr. Kildare’ and ‘Centennial,’ dies at 90

By Bob Thomas, Associated Press

Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series "Dr. Kildare" who found a second career as an award-winning "king of the miniseries," has died.

Kitty Dukakis, former first lady of Massachusetts, dies at 88

By Associated Press

Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, who spoke openly about her struggles with depression and addiction, has died.

Beloved heavyweight champion George Foreman dies at 76

By Greg Beacham, Associated Press

George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before an inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, has died, his family said.

Whistleblower Mark Klein, who brought NSA’s mass surveillance of Americans to light, dies at 79

By Dan Cooney

Mark Klein, a whistleblower who exposed a National Security Agency program of mass government spying on American internet traffic in the 2000s, has died.

Remembering John Feinstein

By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Winston Wilde

We want to take a moment to frequent News Hour guest John Feinstein. The author and sportswriter passed away at the age of 69.

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Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies of complications from cancer treatment at 77

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona, who championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress, died Thursday of complications from cancer treatments, his office said.

Sports writer John Feinstein, author of ‘A Season on the Brink’ and other bestsellers, dies at 69

By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press

John Feinstein, one of the country's foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, died unexpectedly Thursday.

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crash at age 63

By Associated Press

Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song “Wish I Didn't Miss You,” was killed early Saturday in a car crash.

Singer David Johansen, last surviving member of the New York Dolls, dies at 75

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls who later performed as his campy, pompadoured alter ego, Buster Poindexter, has died.