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Ken Squier, a longtime NASCAR announcer and broadcaster, dies at 88

Ken Squier, a longtime NASCAR announcer and broadcaster, dies at 88

WATERBURY, Vt. — Ken Squier, a longtime NASCAR announcer and broadcaster, has died. He was 88. Squier died Wednesday night in Waterbury, Vermont, according to the management of the local WDEV radio, which he owned.
Karl Tremblay, singer with Quebec's Les Cowboys Fringants, dies from cancer at 47

Karl Tremblay, singer with Quebec's Les Cowboys Fringants, dies from cancer at 47

MONTREAL — Karl Tremblay, the lead singer with one of Quebec's most beloved bands, has died at the age of 47. His group, Les Cowboys Fringants, shared the news of his death in a social media post this afternoon.
Terry Taylor, trailblazing Associated Press sports editor, dies at age 71

Terry Taylor, trailblazing Associated Press sports editor, dies at age 71

NEW YORK (AP) — Terry R.
San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, who spent big in pursuit of a World Series title, dies at 63

San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, who spent big in pursuit of a World Series title, dies at 63

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Peter Seidler loved to dream out loud about a World Series parade for his San Diego Padres and their long-suffering fans.
Maryanne Trump Barry, the former president's older sister and a retired federal judge, dies at 86

Maryanne Trump Barry, the former president's older sister and a retired federal judge, dies at 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Maryanne Trump Barry , a retired federal judge and former President Donald Trump 's oldest sister, has died at age 86 at her home in New York. Until her retirement in 2019, Barry was a senior judge on the 3rd U.S.
Gambling pioneer Steve Norton, who ran first US casino outside Nevada, dies at age 89

Gambling pioneer Steve Norton, who ran first US casino outside Nevada, dies at age 89

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Steve Norton, who ran the first U.S. gambling facility outside Nevada — Resorts casino in Atlantic City — and gave advice around the world on how to set up and operate casinos, has died. He was 89.
High-ranking Mormon leader M. Russell Ballard dies at age 95. He was second-in-line to lead faith

High-ranking Mormon leader M. Russell Ballard dies at age 95. He was second-in-line to lead faith

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95. He died Sunday surrounded by family at his home, according to a church statement Monday morning.
Karel Schwarzenberg, former Czech foreign minister and nobleman, dies at 85

Karel Schwarzenberg, former Czech foreign minister and nobleman, dies at 85

PRAGUE (AP) — Karel Schwarzenberg, a former Czech foreign minister and a member of a European noble family has died. He was 85. Milroslav Kalousek, his long-term political ally, and the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Sunday his death.

John Bailey, who presided over the film academy during the initial #MeToo reckoning, dies at 81

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Bailey, a cinematographer who led the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the initial #MeToo reckoning, died Friday at 81.
Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died at age 95

Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died at age 95

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded Apollo 8's historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon 10 times and paved the way for the lunar landing the next year, has died. He was 95.
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