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Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has died at 68

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has died at 68

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu , who served as the leader of the southern African nation from 2015-2021, died Thursday, his daughter said. He was 68.
Former astronaut, federal minister Marc Garneau dies at 76

Former astronaut, federal minister Marc Garneau dies at 76

OTTAWA — Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to become a high-profile federal politician, has died at 76 years old. MPs rose for a moment of silence in the House of Commons Wednesday evening to honour Garneau.

Niède Guidon, the archaeologist who discovered hundreds of cave paintings in Brazil, dies at 92

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Niède Guidon, the Brazilian archaeologist known for discovering hundreds of prehistoric cave paintings in northeastern Brazil and for her research challenging theories of ancient human presence in the Americas, died Wednesday at
Edmund White, a groundbreaking gay author, dies at 85

Edmund White, a groundbreaking gay author, dies at 85

NEW YORK (AP) — Edmund White , the groundbreaking man of letters who documented and imagined the gay revolution through journalism, essays, plays and such novels as “A Boy’s Own Story” and “The Beautiful Room is Empty,” has died. He was 85.
Edmund White, a groundbreaking gay author, dies at 85

Edmund White, a groundbreaking gay author, dies at 85

NEW YORK (AP) — Edmund White , the groundbreaking man of letters who documented and imagined the gay revolution through journalism, essays, plays and such novels as "A Boy's Own Story" and "The Beautiful Room is Empty," has died. He was 85.
Vikings' Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the 'all-time iron man,' dies at 87

Vikings' Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the 'all-time iron man,' dies at 87

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Shigeo Nagashima, known in Japan as 'Mr. Pro Baseball,' dies at 89

Shigeo Nagashima, known in Japan as 'Mr. Pro Baseball,' dies at 89

TOKYO (AP) — Shigeo Nagashima, who was known in Japan as “Mr. Pro Baseball” and was one of the most famous people in the country during his playing days, has died. He was 89.
Renée Victor, the voice of no-nonsense Abuelita in 'Coco,' dies at 86

Renée Victor, the voice of no-nonsense Abuelita in 'Coco,' dies at 86

Renée Victor, who voiced the no-nonsense, sandal-throwing Abuelita in Disney’s animated hit “Coco” and played the wisecracking Lupita on Showtime’s “Weeds,” has died. She was 86.
Actor Valerie Mahaffey, 'Northern Exposure' Emmy winner, dies after cancer battle, publicist says

Actor Valerie Mahaffey, 'Northern Exposure' Emmy winner, dies after cancer battle, publicist says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series “Northern Exposure,” died at age 71 after a battle with cancer, according to a statement released Saturday by

French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, inventor of the abortion pill, dies at 98

ROME (AP) — French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, best known as the inventor of the abortion pill, died on Friday aged 98 at his home in Paris, his institute said in a statement.
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