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Pope Benedict XVI, whose original name is Joseph Alois Ratzinger, and former bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church for eight years, died December 31, 2022 at 95 years old. “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican,” wrote…

Pelé, the world-famous Brazilian soccer player, passed away on December 29, 2022, at 82 years old. The medical center where he had been hospitalized for the last month said he died of multiple organ failure as a result of cancer. During his time, Pele was the best-paid athlete in the world. He played on the…

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Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers running back known for making a miraculous grab in the AFC Divisional Playoffs against the Oakland Raiders in 1972, has died. He was 72. Harris’s death came days before the Steelers were set to retire his No. 32 jersey and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the “Immaculate Reception” at Acrisure Stadium.…

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It was announced that legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who worked with stars like Andre Agassi, the Williams sisters, Maria Sharapova and others during his career, has died at the age of 91. The announcement was made to the Associated Press through Bolletieri’s manager, Steve Shulla. “When he became sick, he got so many wonderful messages…

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