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Pearl Harbor survivor Jack Holder dies in Arizona at age 101

Pearl Harbor survivor Jack Holder dies in Arizona at age 101

PHOENIX (AP) — Jack Holder, a Pearl Harbor survivor who went on become a decorated World War II flyer who flew over 100 missions in the Pacific and European theaters, has died in Arizona. He was 101.
2-time Olympic pole vault champion Bob Richards dies at 97

2-time Olympic pole vault champion Bob Richards dies at 97

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bob Richards, a two-time Olympic pole vault gold medalist who also became an ordained minister, died Sunday. He was 97. USA Track and Field confirmed his death.
Terry Holland, who transformed Virginia basketball, dies

Terry Holland, who transformed Virginia basketball, dies

Terry Holland, who elevated Virginia basketball to national prominence during 16 seasons as coach and later had a distinguished career as an athletic administrator, has died, the school announced Monday. He was 80.
Gérard Latortue, former interim Haitian premier, dies at 88

Gérard Latortue, former interim Haitian premier, dies at 88

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Gérard Latortue, a former interim prime minister of Haiti who helped rebuild and unite the country after a violent coup in the mid-2000s, has died. He was 88.
Betty Boothroyd, 1st female UK Commons speaker, dies at 93

Betty Boothroyd, 1st female UK Commons speaker, dies at 93

LONDON (AP) — Betty Boothroyd, the first — and so far only — female speaker of Britain’s House of Commons, has died, parliamentary authorities said Monday. She was 93.
Kremlin image-maker turned critic Gleb Pavlovsky dies at 71

Kremlin image-maker turned critic Gleb Pavlovsky dies at 71

MOSCOW (AP) — Gleb Pavlovsky, a Soviet-era dissident who served as a Kremlin political consultant helping burnish President Vladimir Putin's image, has died, his family said Monday. He was 71.
Walter Mirisch, Oscar-winning producer, dead at 101

Walter Mirisch, Oscar-winning producer, dead at 101

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Walter Mirisch, the astute and Oscar winning film producer who oversaw such classics as “Some Like It Hot,” “West Side Story” and “In the Heat of the Night,” has died of natural causes, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scienc
Gordon Pinsent, award-winning Canadian actor, dies at 92

Gordon Pinsent, award-winning Canadian actor, dies at 92

Gordon Pinsent, an award-winning Canadian actor acclaimed for his performance as a heartbroken husband in the film “Away From Her," has died at 92. His family said in a statement that Pinsent died in his sleep Saturday.

Madonna's older brother has died at age 66, family says

Madonna’s eldest sibling, Anthony Ciccone, has died, a family member said Saturday. He was 66. The announcement was made on Instagram by musician Joe Henry, who is married to Madonna's sister Melanie Ciccone.
Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, who starred in 'Away From Her,' has died at 92

Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, who starred in 'Away From Her,' has died at 92

Gordon Pinsent, the adored Canadian actor whose career hit its peak well into his 70s with an award-winning performance as the heartbroken husband in “Away From Her,” has died.
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