Russ Hewitt, Emmy-Winning Guitarist and Master Composer, Dies at 60

Russ Hewitt, Emmy-Winning Guitarist and Master Composer, Dies at 60

CARROLLTON, Texas — The music world mourns the loss of Russ Hewitt, an Emmy Award-winning guitarist and composer whose life’s work redefined contemporary guitar performance. Known for blending Spanish, classical, flamenco, jazz, Latin, Cuban, and Brazilian styles into a seamless virtuoso expression, Hewitt passed away peacefully at his Carrollton home at the age of 60. … Read more

Patrick Tillman, NFL Standout-Turned-Army Ranger, in Afghanistan Friendly-Fire Incident, Dies at 27

Patrick Tillman, NFL Standout-Turned-Army Ranger, in Afghanistan Friendly-Fire Incident, Dies at 27

April 22, 2004 – Spera, Afghanistan — Patrick Daniel Tillman Jr., known to fans as Pat Tillman, the Arizona Cardinals safety who walked away from a lucrative football career to serve his country, was tragically killed at age 27 while serving as an Army Ranger during Operation Mountain Storm in eastern Afghanistan. His death, caused … Read more

Deadly Rip Current: Claims Life of Chase Childers, Former Baseball Player-Turned-Officer, During Rescue Attempt in South Carolina

Deadly Rip Current Claims Life of Chase Childers, Former Baseball Player-Turned-Officer, During Rescue Attempt in South Carolina

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Chase Childers, a former professional baseball player and police officer from Georgia, died on Sunday, July 14, 2025, while trying to rescue swimmers caught in a rip current off the South Carolina coast. He was 38. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. near Pawleys Island, a popular beach town just south … Read more

Car Accident: Ercole Chila, Legendary Pitmaster of Uncle Pig’s Barbecue, Dies in New Jersey

Car Accident Ercole Chila, Legendary Pitmaster of Uncle Pig’s Barbecue, Dies in New Jersey

New Jersey – It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Ercole Chila, founder, pitmaster, and guiding force behind Uncle Pig’s Barbecue, who died suddenly in a car accident on July 17, 2025, in New Jersey. Known throughout the competitive barbecue circuit as a grill champion and master teacher, Ercole’s warmth and … Read more

Felix Baumgartner Obituary: Daredevil Who Defied Gravity, Dies at 56 in Paragliding Crash in Italy

Felix Baumgartner Obituary Daredevil Who Defied Gravity, Dies at 56 in Paragliding Crash in Italy

PORTO SANT’ELPIDIO, Italy – Salzburg-born daredevil Felix Baumgartner—celebrated worldwide for his record‑breaking stratosphere jump and fearless base‑jumping feats—died Thursday, July 17, 2025, following a tragic paragliding accident on Italy’s Adriatic coast. A Final Flight Turned Tragedy At approximately 4 p.m. local time near Porto Sant’Elpidio in the province of Fermo, Italy, Baumgartner, 56, was enjoying a … Read more

Obituary: Connie Francis, Chart-Topping Pop Icon of the 1950s and ’60s, Dies at 87 in United States

Obituary Connie Francis, Chart-Topping Pop Icon of the 1950s and ’60s, Dies at 87 in United States

July 2025 — Connie Francis, the trailblazing pop vocalist whose voice defined a generation with timeless hits like “Stupid Cupid,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” and “Pretty Little Baby,” died Wednesday night at the age of 87. Her death was confirmed by longtime friend and label president Ron Roberts of Concetta Records. The cause of death has … Read more

Mark Andol of Elma, New York Obituary: Made in America Store Founder and Motorcoach Industry Ally, Dies at 58

Mark Andol of Elma, New York Obituae Made in America Store Founder and Motorcoach Industry Ally, Dies at 58

Elma, New York –  Mark Andol, the visionary founder of the Made in America Store and a devoted advocate for group travel, tour operators, and American manufacturing. Andol, 58, died earlier this week, leaving behind a legacy built on patriotism, resilience, and personal connection. Known nationwide for creating a unique destination just outside Buffalo in … Read more