North Carolina Rep. Walter Jones dies at 76
North Carolina Republican Rep. Walter Jones died on Sunday at age 76, according to a statement on the congressman's website.
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Albert Finney, 5-time Oscar nominee, dead at 82
Albert Finney, the Oscar-nominated British actor best known for his roles in "Annie," "Erin Brockovich" and "Tom Jones," has died after a short illness, according to representatives of his family.
Young mom's powerful obituary sheds light on opioid addiction
A young Vermont mother who died as a result of opioid addiction is being memorialized by her family in a fearless obituary calling for a more open understanding of the illness that took her life.
Christopher Lawford, actor, author, JFK's nephew, dies at 63
Best-selling author, actor and addiction recovery advocate Christopher Kennedy Lawford died on Tuesday in Vancouver, British Columbia, according to a series of tweets from his cousin Patrick J. Kennedy. He was 63.
Inspirational speaker Claire Wineland dies one week after lung transplant
Cystic fibrosis did not define Claire Wineland. She did.
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King, co-writer of 'Sweet Home Alabama,' dies
Ed King, who co-wrote the Lynyrd Skynyrd hit "Sweet Home Alabama," the tune with the classic riff that became a Southern rock anthem, has died.
John Lewis: Aretha Franklin 'inspired us all' during civil rights movement
The music of Aretha Franklin "strengthened," "revived" and encouraged civil rights activists to "keep the faith" in their cause during the '60s, civil rights icon John Lewis said of the legendary singer who died Thursday.
Charlotte Rae -- Mrs. Garrett from 'The Facts of Life' -- dies at 92
Charlotte Rae, a gregarious actress with a prodigious career on stage, screen and TV, died Sunday at the age of 92, her son Larry Strauss said.
Sergio Marchionne, CEO who saved Fiat and Chrysler, dies at 66
Auto legend Sergio Marchionne, the charismatic executive who turned Fiat and Chrysler around before combining the companies as a profitable business, died Wednesday. He was 66.
Nicholas 'Duffy' Fudge, star of 'Wicked Tuna,' dead at 28
Nicholas S. "Duffy" Fudge, a cast member on National Geographic Channel's reality series about commercial tuna fisherman called "Wicked Tuna," died last week at age 28.
