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Dick Butkus, the legendary Chicago Bears linebacker and Hall of Famer, died at 80 years old. He became a Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer in his nine-year career, which started in 1965. The middle linebacker was a ferocious tackler whose intimidating presence put some players on their heels before the ball was…

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The small town of Palatka, FL, is mourning the loss of a teenage girl after she was struck by lightning. Baylee Holbrook, 16, was hunting with her father, Matthew Holbrook, late afternoon last Tuesday when lightning struck a tree near them. The strike rendered both father and daughter unconscious. When Matthew awoke, he found Baylee…

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Michael Gambon, the Irish actor best known for his roles as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” movies, died at 82 years old. A statement from his publicist reads, “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon. Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with…

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The Baltimore Orioles announced that franchise legend Brooks Robinson died at 86. Nicknamed “the Human Vacuum Cleaner,” Robinson was possibly the greatest defensive third baseman in baseball’s history, winning 16 Gold Glove Awards in his Hall of Fame career, all of which came consecutively. Robinson won two World Series and was named an All-Star 18…

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Actor David McCallum, who played medical examiner “Ducky” on “NCIS,” died at 90 years old of natural causes at New York Presbyterian Hospital, according to his representative. In a statement, CBS said, “David was a gifted actor and author and beloved by many around the world. He led an incredible life, and his legacy will…

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Jimmy Buffett, the mogul and musician whose hit song “Margaritaville” became a way of life for legions of devoted fans, died at 76. The singer-songwriter, whose new album “Equal Strain on All Parts” was set to be released later this year, died with friends and family around him, according to a statement on his website…

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Sarah Young, the best-selling author of the favored devotional book, “Jesus Calling,” has died at 77 years old. Her passing was publicly announced in a statement from her publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Mark Schoenwald, President and CEO of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, said in a statement shared on the “Jesus Calling” Instagram account, “Sarah was a…

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Bob Barker, the beloved former host of “The Price Is Right” and animal advocate, has died at 99 years old. In a statement, Nancy Burnet, Barker’s friend and the co-executor of his estate, said, “I am so proud of the trailblazing work Barker and I did together to expose the cruelty to animals in the…

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Over 2,000 people filled the pews of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan to bid a final farewell to a man whose special brand of writing, intellectual preaching, and speaking changed their lives. At the same time, thousands watched the streamed service online. Dr. Timothy Keller was senior pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York…

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Robin Williams’ son Zak Williams took to Instagram to share a touching tribute to his father on the ninth anniversary of his death. He shared a photo of the “Mrs. Doubtfire” actor walking a cross a tennis court, waving his racket to the crowd. In the caption, Zak joked about his father’s fashion sense and…

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