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Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, dies in crash in Italy

Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, dies in crash in Italy

MILAN (AP) — Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound during a 24-mile leap through the stratosphere more than a decade ago, died in a crash Thursday along the eastern coast of Italy. He was 56.
Connie Francis, whose hit songs included 'Who's Sorry Now?' and 'Pretty Little Baby,' dies at 87

Connie Francis, whose hit songs included 'Who's Sorry Now?' and 'Pretty Little Baby,' dies at 87

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and ‘60s whose hits included “Pretty Little Baby” and “Who’s Sorry Now?” — the latter would serve as an ironic title for a personal life filled with heartbreak and tragedy — has d
Dr. David Altchek, Mets medical director and Tommy John surgery pioneer, dies at 68

Dr. David Altchek, Mets medical director and Tommy John surgery pioneer, dies at 68

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. David Altchek, who performed more than 2,000 Tommy John surgeries and was the New York Mets longtime medical director, died Thursday. He was 68.
Connie Francis' 'Pretty Little Baby' became an unexpected TikTok hit - 63 years after its release

Connie Francis' 'Pretty Little Baby' became an unexpected TikTok hit - 63 years after its release

Connie Francis was a giant of 1950s and '60s sugary-sweet pop, notching more than a dozen hits.
Former Eagles special teams ace Bryan Braman dies from rare form of cancer at 38

Former Eagles special teams ace Bryan Braman dies from rare form of cancer at 38

Bryan Braman, a key special teams player for the Philadelphia Eagles’ first Super Bowl championship team, has died from a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 38.
Groenvold, ski cross medallist at Vancouver Olympics, dies after lightning strike

Groenvold, ski cross medallist at Vancouver Olympics, dies after lightning strike

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49. Groenvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
Wayne Thomas, ex-NHL goalie, assistant and executive dies at 77

Wayne Thomas, ex-NHL goalie, assistant and executive dies at 77

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Former NHL goaltender Wayne Thomas, who went on to have a lengthy career in hockey as a coach and an executive, has died from cancer. He was 77.
Death of Australia's 'Outback Killer' leaves whereabouts of British backpacker's body unknown

Death of Australia's 'Outback Killer' leaves whereabouts of British backpacker's body unknown

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police fear Bradley John Murdoch, known as the “Outback Killer,” has taken to his grave the secret of how he disposed of the body of British backpacker Peter Falconio who was murdered in arid central Australia 24 years ago
Wayne Thomas, ex-NHL goalie, assistant and executive dies at 77

Wayne Thomas, ex-NHL goalie, assistant and executive dies at 77

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Former NHL goaltender Wayne Thomas, who went on to have a lengthy career in hockey as a coach and an executive, has died from cancer. He was 77.
World's oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car

World's oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car

LONDON (AP) — Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114.
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