NOTABLE DEATHS | August 20, 2016
Brian Rix (1924 - 2016) ›
British actor and learning disability campaigner...
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | March 3, 2016
Comforting the Bereaved Through Supportive Listening ›
Lending an ear might be the kindest thing you can do for someone grieving a loss.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | August 21, 2016
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Danitra Vance was the first black woman in the repertory company of "Saturday Night Live"...
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What’s the difference between a funeral and a memorial service? A memorial service is held without the remains present.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | July 11, 2016
Twilight Wish Foundation is Like Make-a-Wish for Seniors ›
This nonprofit makes dreams come true for elders nearing the end of life. Here are some of our favorite wishes they've granted.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | January 10, 2016
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To prepare it for burial, Muslim tradition requires that same-sex family members wash the body an odd number of times before covering it with a shroud.
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Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Penni Pearson Beuf
Award-winning pastel artist and actress
William Ziegler
Former New Orleans firefighter whose humorous obituary went viral
Margaret Heldt
Hairdresser who created the iconic Beehive hairstyle
Duncan Gray Jr.
Episcopal bishop and civil-rights advocate from Mississippi
Dr. Ben Branscomb
One of the founders of modern pulmonary medicine and early clean air activist
Carolyn Berkley
Founder and Superintendent of A+ Arts Academy in Columbus, OH
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NOTABLE DEATHS
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August 19, 2016
Prolific comic actor who appeared on “The Bob Newhart Show”…
Preston Hubbard ›
August 18, 2016
Former bass player for the Fabulous Thunderbirds...
James Woolley (1966 - 2016) ›
August 17, 2016
Former keyboardist for Nine Inch Nails...
Arthur Hiller (1923 - 2016) ›
August 17, 2016
Director of the movie “Love Story”...
Gita Hall (1933 - 2016) ›
August 17, 2016
Model, film actress starred in 1958's "The Gun Runners" and "Wolf Larsen"...
Bobby Hutcherson (1941 - 2016) ›
August 16, 2016
Legendary jazz vibraphonist...