Former Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin dead at age 36 By Theresa Braine October 20, 2025 at 12:14 a.m. Doug Martin, who made a mark as an All-Pro running back for the Tampa Bay...
KISS guitarist Ace Frehley dead at 74 after suffering brain bleed By Brian Niemietz October 16, 2025 at 8:54 p.m. Original KISS singer and lead guitarist Ace Frehley has died at age 74 after reportedly falling...
Sister Jean Schmidt, Loyola chaplain of Final Four fame, dies at 106 By Tim Balk October 10, 2025 at 1:40 p.m. Sister Jean became a nationwide celebrity during Loyola's 2018 Final Four run.
Ron Dean, ‘The Fugitive’ and ‘Breakfast Club’ actor, dies at 87 By David Matthews October 9, 2025 at 5:33 p.m. Ron Dean, a prolific character actor with memorable roles in films like "The Fugitive" and...
Former NFL Pro Bowl running back Rudi Johnson dies by suicide at 45 By Brian Niemietz September 23, 2025 at 12:49 p.m. Former NFL Pro Bowl running back Rudi Johnson is dead at 45. He reportedly died...
Bobby Hart, who co-wrote numerous Monkees’ hits, dies at age 86 By Theresa Braine September 15, 2025 at 8:56 a.m. Musician-songwriter Bobby Hart, half of a composer duo who penned the Monkees’ theme song and...
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91 By Associated Press September 4, 2025 at 12:46 p.m. Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar...
Comedian Reggie Carroll shot dead in Mississippi, suspect arrested By Theresa Braine August 25, 2025 at 3:34 p.m. A suspect is behind bars for the murder of comedian Reggie Carroll, who was gunned...
Ira Ellenthal, former Daily News publishing exec, dies at 88 By Leonard Greene August 2, 2025 at 3:14 p.m. Publishing executive and former Daily News manager Ira Ellenthal left journalism behind for the business...
‘Papa Jake’ Larson, D-Day vet turned TikTok star, dead at age 102 By Theresa Braine July 20, 2025 at 10:06 p.m. “Papa Jake” Larson, a World War II D-Day veteran who catapulted to TikTok stardom with...
Former NY Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, a leading voice for gun control, dies at 81 By David Matthews June 26, 2025 at 5:03 p.m. Carolyn McCarthy, a former congresswoman from Long Island and fierce advocate for gun control, has...
Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82 By Associated Press June 9, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, had been in poor health in recent years
Classic rock guitarist, ‘Real American’ singer Rick Derringer dies at 77 By David Matthews May 27, 2025 at 3:16 p.m. Classic rock guitarist and "Real American" singer Rick Derringer has died. He was 77 years...
Sharpe James, former mayor of Newark who served five terms, dies at 89 By David Matthews May 12, 2025 at 3:27 p.m. Sharpe James, a five-term mayor of Newark, has died. He was 89 years old.
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, dies at 85 By Associated Press May 9, 2025 at 11:15 a.m. Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who...
‘Dallas’ actress Priscilla Pointer, mother of Amy Irving, dies at 100 By David Matthews April 29, 2025 at 9:03 p.m. Priscilla Pointer, an actress known for "Dallas" and the mother of actress Amy Irving, has...
Daughter of longtime Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern dies at age 23 By Theresa Braine April 24, 2025 at 8:06 p.m. Longtime Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern said Thursday his daughter Molly McGovern, “the soul of our...
Legendary game show host Wink Martindale dies at 91 By David Matthews April 15, 2025 at 10:07 p.m. Wink Martindale, the host of game shows like "Tic-Tac-Dough," "Headline Chasers" and "High Rollers," has...
William Finn, Tony-winning Broadway writer and composer, dies at 73 By David Matthews April 8, 2025 at 3:21 p.m. William "Bill" Finn, the Tony Award-winning writer and composer of works like "Falsettos" and "The...
Veteran New York news reporter David Diaz dead at 82 By Jessica Schladebeck March 19, 2025 at 6:04 p.m. Beloved New York news man David Diaz, who spent his decades-long career delivering the latest...
The Jam drummer Rick Buckler dies at 69 By David Matthews February 19, 2025 at 2:21 p.m. Rick Buckler, the drummer for English rock band The Jam, has died. He was 69.
Paquita la del Barrio, passionate feminist singer-songwriter, dies at 77 By Joseph Wilkinson February 17, 2025 at 5:10 p.m. Paquita died at her home in Veracruz, her representatives said in a statement.
Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86 By Associated Press January 7, 2025 at 6:25 p.m. Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music...
Year in review: Influential people who died in 2024 By Associated Press December 28, 2024 at 3:26 p.m. From political leaders, activists and business pioneers to athletes, entertainers and change-makers, here's a list...
Woody Fraser, ‘Good Morning America’ creator, dies at age 90 By Theresa Braine December 23, 2024 at 3:23 p.m. Woody Fraser, best known for creating and producing “The Mike Douglas Show” and “Good Morning...
Arizona CBS news anchor Ana Orsini dead at 28 By Brian Niemietz December 17, 2024 at 5:41 p.m. Tucson news anchor Ana Orsini has died at 28. Her colleagues grieved the sudden loss...
Mentalist George ‘The Amazing Kreskin’ Kresge dead at 89 By Brian Niemietz December 11, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Mentalist George 'The Amazing Kreskin' Kresge dead at 89. He claimed to have appeared on...
2 U.S. Navy sailors die shortly after ship arrives in Japan By David Matthews December 4, 2024 at 8:36 p.m. Two U.S. Navy sailors died late last month within days of their ship's arrival at...
Female pitcher makes history as first woman to play Canadian pro baseball By Brian Niemietz December 4, 2024 at 6:21 p.m. A 34-year-old female pitcher has made history, becoming the first woman to play Canadian pro...
White House ‘monitoring’ South Korea after martial law declared By Dave Goldiner December 3, 2024 at 4:59 p.m. White House ‘monitoring’ South Korea after martial law declared The Biden administration had no immediate...
2 Delta flight attendants fail breathalyzer before flight to JFK By David Matthews December 2, 2024 at 3:27 p.m. Two Delta flight attendants failed a breathalyzer before an international flight from Amsterdam to New...
Princess of Wales releases plea for ‘love, not hate’ in Christmas letter ahead of carol service By Theresa Braine December 1, 2024 at 9:42 p.m. Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, issued a poignant plea to embrace “love, not fear" in...