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Long-time Chicago meteorologist Jerry Taft, age 77, has died, the station where he spent the bulk of his professional life announced this week. A trusted voice in the storm Taft became a familiar figure for viewers of WLS‑TV (ABC7) in Chicago, where he served as a meteorologist for 33 years before his retirement in January … Read more
Manitoba, CA – Veteran Filipino actor and public servant Patrick Dela Rosa, age 64, has died, his passing announced on Monday by the Provincial Information Office of Oriental Mindoro (PIO) via social media. A life in contrast: screen & service Dela Rosa rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s with roles in action films … Read more
Nova Scotia – In a deeply saddening announcement this week, the golf-media world learned of the unexpected passing of Cody “Beef” Franke, age 31, who died over the weekend from a “sudden medical issue,” according to his team on the podcast Fore Play. Franke had recently joined Barstool Sports as a head golf professional and … Read more
Jack DeJohnette, Miles Davis Collaborator and Rhythmic Innovator, Dies at 83 NEW YORK — Jack DeJohnette, the visionary jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader whose dynamic style reshaped modern jazz and fusion, died Sunday in Kingston, New York, at the age of 83. His assistant, Joan Clancy, confirmed that DeJohnette passed away from congestive heart failure … Read more
Canal Winchester, Ohio – In a heartbreaking incident that has sent ripples through the Central Ohio pet-care community, 33-year-old dog-training professional Allison Marie Marcum of Canal Winchester, Ohio, lost her life following a traffic collision on October 18, 2025. According to her obituary, the trainer and business owner passed away unexpectedly — a phrase that … Read more
West Virginia – A Sunday morning tragedy unfolded in Santa Cruz when a vehicle drove off the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and plunged into the Pacific Ocean, killing the driver and prompting a large-scale rescue response. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred around 9:44 a.m., drawing emergency crews from multiple agencies to the popular waterfront. According … Read more
A fatal crash has rocked Toms River, New Jersey, after a motorcyclist was found lying in the roadway on Route 37 East near Coolidge Avenue, according to early reports. Local traffic cameras and emergency notices indicate that all lanes remain closed while law enforcement conducts a motor vehicle collision investigation. What We Know So Far … Read more
Actor Chance Perdomo, known for his breakout roles in Prime Video’s Gen V and Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, has died following a motorcycle accident. He was 27 years old. Perdomo’s family and representatives confirmed the news on Saturday, noting that no other individuals were involved in the crash. In a statement, they remembered him … Read more
Ohio, US – The football world has lost one of its stalwart figures. Former Nick Mangold, who anchored the offensive line for the New York Jets for 11 seasons, died on October 25, 2025, at the age of 41 from complications of chronic kidney disease. A towering presence on the field Drafted 29th overall in … Read more
Canada’s historical and cultural community is mourning the loss of Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum and one of the country’s most influential voices on military history. Cook died at 54, the museum confirmed in a statement on Sunday. No cause of death was disclosed. Cook was remembered by colleagues as … Read more
