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Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93

Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — Faith Ringgold, an award-winning author and artist who broke down barriers for Black female artists and became famous for her richly colored and detailed quilts combining painting, textiles and storytelling, has died. She was 93.
Oldest living conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, die at 62

Oldest living conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, die at 62

READING, Pa. (AP) — Conjoined twins Lori and George Schappell, who pursued separate careers, interests and relationships during lives that defied medical expectations, died this month in Pennsylvania, according to funeral home officials.
Eddy Nolan, Montrealer who ran Terry Fox run every year for 43 years, dies at 67

Eddy Nolan, Montrealer who ran Terry Fox run every year for 43 years, dies at 67

MONTREAL — Every year for 43 years, Montrealer Eddy Nolan took to the streets for a Terry Fox Run, usually carrying a big red and white Terry Fox flag on a pole as packs of schoolchildren jogged behind him.
Don Donoher, the winningest basketball coach at Dayton, dies at 92

Don Donoher, the winningest basketball coach at Dayton, dies at 92

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Don Donoher, the winningest basketball coach at Dayton and a member of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, has died. He was 92. The university announced Donoher's death on Friday night. No cause of death was given.
Martin Wygod, former health care executive turned successful horse breeder and owner, dies at 84

Martin Wygod, former health care executive turned successful horse breeder and owner, dies at 84

LA JOLLA, Calif. (AP) — Martin Wygod, who parlayed his financial success as an executive in the healthcare industry into becoming a prominent owner and breeder in thoroughbred racing, has died. He was 84.
Robert MacNeil, creator and first anchor of PBS 'NewsHour' nightly newscast, dies at 93

Robert MacNeil, creator and first anchor of PBS 'NewsHour' nightly newscast, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert MacNeil, who created the even-handed, no-frills PBS newscast “The MacNeil-Lehrer NewsHour” in the 1970s and co-anchored the show with his late partner, Jim Lehrer, for two decades, died on Friday. He was 93.
Eleanor Coppola, matriarch of a filmmaking family, dies at 87

Eleanor Coppola, matriarch of a filmmaking family, dies at 87

Eleanor Coppola, who documented the making of some of her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic films, including the infamously tortured production of “Apocalypse Now,” and who raised a family of filmmakers, has died. She was 87.
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at age 83, his company says

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at age 83, his company says

ROME (AP) — Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli , known for a flamboyant, glamorous style and textile innovations, has died at age 83, his company announced Friday.
Legendary athlete, actor and millionaire: O.J. Simpson's murder trial lost him the American dream

Legendary athlete, actor and millionaire: O.J. Simpson's murder trial lost him the American dream

LAS VEGAS (AP) — For a long time, O.J. Simpson was the man who had it all. He lived the American dream as a sports legend, movie actor, commercial pitchman and millionaire.
O.J. Simpson, legendary football player and actor brought down by his murder trial, dies at 76

O.J. Simpson, legendary football player and actor brought down by his murder trial, dies at 76

LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson , the football star and Hollywood actor acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend in a trial that mesmerized the public and exposed divisions on race and policing in America, has died. He was 76.
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