National Obituaries

Doctor and self-exiled activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS epidemic in rural China dies at 95

Renowned Chinese doctor and activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS virus epidemic in rural China in the 1990s died Sunday at the age of 95 at her home in the United States.

Dec 11, 2023 4:25 AM Read more >

Frank Wycheck, who threw the lateral in 'Music City Miracle,' dies at age of 52

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Frank Wycheck, who threw the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” launching the Tennessee Titans' run to the franchise's lone Super Bowl appearance, has died. He was 52.

Dec 10, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Ryan O'Neal, star of 'Love Story,' 'Paper Moon,' 'Peyton Place' and 'Barry Lyndon,' dies at 82

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan O'Neal, the heartthrob actor who went from a TV soap opera to an Oscar-nominated role in "Love Story" and delivered a wry performance opposite his charismatic 9-year-old daughter Tatum in "Paper Moon," died Friday, his son sai

Dec 10, 2023 11:03 AM Read more >

Former Old Dominion basketball coach Paul Webb dies at 94

Paul Webb, who guided Old Dominion on a 22-game winning streak in its first season in Division I in 1976-77 and led the Monarchs to nine postseason tournament appearances in 10 seasons, has died. He was 94.

Dec 9, 2023 12:52 PM Read more >

British poet and self-professed 'anarchist' Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65

LONDON (AP) — Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge inspiration from his Caribbean roots, has died. He was 65.

Dec 7, 2023 10:38 AM Read more >

An appreciation: How Norman Lear changed television - and with it American life - in the 1970s

NEW YORK (AP) — In many American living rooms, the 1960s didn't really begin until Jan. 12, 1971. That was the night the comedy “All in the Family” debuted, almost instantly changing television and American society with it.

Dec 7, 2023 8:49 AM Read more >

'A master of storytelling' - Reaction to the death of pioneering TV figure Norman Lear

A collection of reactions to the death of Norman Lear , the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television, who died Tuesday night at 101. “I loved Norman Lear with all my heart. He was my second father.

Dec 6, 2023 4:56 PM Read more >

Juanita Castro, anti-communist sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul, dies in Miami at 90

MIAMI (AP) — Juanita Castro, the sister of Cuban rulers Fidel and Raúl Castro who worked with the CIA against their communist government, has died in Miami at 90. Florida had been her home since shortly after fleeing the island nearly 60 years ago.

Dec 6, 2023 3:14 PM Read more >

Norman Lear, producer of TV's 'All in the Family' and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear , the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with "All in the Family," “The Jeffersons” and “Maude,” propelling political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of TV sitcoms, h

Dec 6, 2023 2:33 PM Read more >

Norman Lear, producer of TV's 'All in the Family' and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear , the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with "All in the Family," “The Jeffersons” and “Maude,” propelling political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of TV sitcoms, h

Dec 6, 2023 12:18 PM Read more >