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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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Stephen “Twitch” Boss, best known for his dancing on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and as the DJ on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show, has passed away at age 40 due to apparent suicide. His wife, Allison Holker, released a statement saying, “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and…

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Mike Leach, the eccentric longtime college football coach guiding the Mississippi State Bulldogs, has died. He was 61. The school announced his death on Tuesday. In a statement, Leach’s family said, “Mike was a giving and attentive husband, father and grandfather. He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of…

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Actress Kirstie Alley, star of the big and small screens known for her Emmy-winning role on “Cheers” and films like “Look Who’s Talking,” has died after a brief battle with cancer, her children True and Lillie Parker announced on her social media. She was 71. The statement read, “We are sad to inform you that our…

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‘Sesame Street’ veteran Bob McGrath has passed away at age 90, according to his loved ones. His family wrote on his official Facebook page, “Our father Bob McGrath, passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.” McGrath will best be remembered for his time on the popular children’s show, ‘Sesame Street,’…

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Clarence Gilyard Jr., best known for his roles in Hollywood action films, died at age 66. The actor played the role of a pastor in the original “Left Behind” movie and became a professor. His death was announced by Nancy J. Uscher, the dean of fine arts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where Gilyard taught…

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News surfaced earlier last week that Jason David Frank, most famous for his role as Tommy in the original “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” had died at the age of 49. His representative, Justine Hunt, confirmed the actor and martial artist’s death and other sources confirmed that Frank had committed suicide. According to TMZ, police responded…

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Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie has died at the age of 79, her family has said. A statement on Facebook said, “On behalf of Christine McVie’s family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine’s death. “She passed away peacefully at the hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, following a short illness. She…

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Country singer-songwriter Jake Flint, 37, passed away in his sleep just hours after his wedding to his fiancée, Brenda Flint. She shared a heartbreaking post on Facebook saying, “We should be going through wedding photos but instead I have to pick out clothes to bury my husband in. People aren’t meant to feel this much…
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