Arts Apr 02 Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star, dies at 65 By Mark Kennedy, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Politics Mar 14 Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with quick wit, dies at age 93 Relatives are remembering former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming as "an uncommonly generous man" who was "gifted in crossing party lines." The Republican died Friday at age 93 after struggling to recover from a broken hip in December. By Mead Gruver, Associated Press
Arts Jan 16 David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78 David Lynch has died at 78. The filmmaker was celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks.”… By Associated Press
Nation Sep 30 Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Fame NBA player and ambassador for the sport, dies at 58 from brain cancer 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."… By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press
Politics Mar 27 Former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82 Lieberman came tantalizingly close to winning the vice presidency in the contentious 2000 presidential contest that was decided by a 537-vote margin victory for George W. Bush in Florida after a drawn-out recount, legal challenges and a Supreme Court decision. By Associated Press
Feb 06 Toby Keith, country music icon, dies at 62 after stomach cancer diagnosis By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Keith worked as a roughneck in the oil fields of Oklahoma as a young man, then played semi-pro football before launching his career as a singer. Keith learned good lessons in the booming oil fields, which toughened him up, but… Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 12:11 Remembering Sen. Dianne Feinstein and her trailblazing career By Geoff Bennett, Alexis Cox, Eliot Barnhart, Ian Couzens, Matt Loffman Trail-blazing Sen. Dianne Feinstein died at her home in Washington Thursday night. Hours before, she cast what would be her final vote on the Senate floor, raising her hand in favor of a short-term spending bill aimed at preventing a… Continue watching
Jun 30 Actor Alan Arkin, who won Oscar with ‘Little Miss Sunshine,’ dies at 89 By Associated Press Oscar winner Alan Arkin has died at age 89. The popular character actor was nominated three times for Academy Awards and finally won in 2007 as the foul-mouthed grandfather in the surprise hit "Little Miss Sunshine."… Continue reading
Jun 08 Pat Robertson, religious broadcaster and GOP political influencer, dies at 93 By Ben Finley, Associated Press For more than a half-century, Robertson was a familiar presence in American living rooms. Money poured in as he solicited donations, his influence soared, and when he moved directly into politics by seeking the GOP presidential nomination in 1988, he… Continue reading
May 24 Watch 2:50 Remembering Tina Turner’s extraordinary life and legendary career A legendary performer in the music industry has died. Tina Turner passed away Wednesday at her home in Switzerland at the age of 83. Stephanie Sy looks back on her life and career. Continue watching