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Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed Toronto Symphony Orchestra for 13 years, dies

Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed Toronto Symphony Orchestra for 13 years, dies

Andrew Davis, an acclaimed British conductor who served as music director at orchestras on three continents, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for 13 years, has died. He was 80.
Terry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, has died at 76

Terry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, has died at 76

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥 Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America鈥檚 longest-held hostages after he was snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years, has died at 76.
'Great bravery and resolve.' Reaction to the death of Terry Anderson, AP reporter held hostage

'Great bravery and resolve.' Reaction to the death of Terry Anderson, AP reporter held hostage

A courageous correspondent who reported from the world's trouble spots. A supporter of humanitarian causes. A good friend.
Dave McCarty, 11-year MLB veteran and member of the 2004 Red Sox championship team, dies at 54

Dave McCarty, 11-year MLB veteran and member of the 2004 Red Sox championship team, dies at 54

BOSTON (AP) 鈥 Dave McCarty, a member of the Boston Red Sox championship team in 2004 who played with seven MLB teams in an 11-year career, has died. He was 54.
Roman Gabriel dies at 83. The first Filipino-American quarterback in NFL was MVP in 1969

Roman Gabriel dies at 83. The first Filipino-American quarterback in NFL was MVP in 1969

Roman Gabriel had big size and a big arm when he was the No. 2 draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962. Even while playing in an era of grinding it out on the ground, he still holds the Rams鈥 team record with 154 touchdown passes .
Longtime AP journalist, newspaper publisher John Brewer dies at age 76

Longtime AP journalist, newspaper publisher John Brewer dies at age 76

PORT ANGELES, Wash. 鈥 John Brewer, whose coast-to-coast journalism career spanned 50 years, including nearly two decades at The Associated Press, has died. He was 76.
David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89

David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) 鈥 Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, a Democrat who was one of the state鈥檚 most beloved political figures and remained active in public service in the state long after he left office, has died. He was 89.

Bill Tobin, a longtime NFL executive who helped build the 1985 Bears championship team, has died

CHICAGO (AP) 鈥 Bill Tobin, a longtime NFL executive who helped construct the Chicago Bears' famed 1985 championship team and later built a playoff team as the Indianapolis Colts' general manager, has died. He was 83.
Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and 'American Idol' alum, dies at 47

Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and 'American Idol' alum, dies at 47

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) 鈥 Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on 鈥淎merican Idol鈥 and won a Grammy for her 2013 album 鈥極vercomer鈥, has died. She was 47.

Archie Cooley, the college football coach whose innovative offense launched Jerry Rice, has died

Archie Cooley, the innovative Black college football coach whose offense helped Jerry Rice become a star at Mississippi Valley State, has died, his family announced through the school Thursday. He was 84.
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