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Investigative journalist Stevie Cameron dies at home in Toronto, age 80

Investigative journalist Stevie Cameron dies at home in Toronto, age 80

An investigative journalist who authored books that tackled topics ranging from a prime minister's involvement in jet purchases to the murders of women on a British Columbia pig farm has died.
Linda Deutsch, AP trial writer who had a front row seat to courtroom history, dies at 80

Linda Deutsch, AP trial writer who had a front row seat to courtroom history, dies at 80

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linda Deutsch, a special correspondent for The Associated Press who for nearly 50 years wrote glittering first drafts of history from many of the nation’s most significant criminal and civil trials — Charles Manson, O.J.
Linda Deutsch, AP trial writer who had front row to courtroom history, dies at 80

Linda Deutsch, AP trial writer who had front row to courtroom history, dies at 80

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linda Deutsch, a special correspondent for The Associated Press who for nearly 50 years wrote glittering first drafts of history for many of the nation’s most significant criminal and civil trials — Charles Manson, O.J.
Former Cardiff and Ivory Coast soccer player Sol Bamba dies aged 39

Former Cardiff and Ivory Coast soccer player Sol Bamba dies aged 39

ISTANBUL (AP) — Souleymane “Sol” Bamba, who played for Cardiff in the English Premier League, has died. He was 39. Bamba was coaching at Turkish club Adanaspor, which said Saturday he had died in the city of Manisa.

Rapper Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut

NEW YORK (AP) — Fatman Scoop, who topped charts in Europe with “Be Faithful” two decades ago and later contributed to hits by other artists, died after collapsing on stage at a show Friday in Connecticut, according to officials and his family.
Cree writer and teacher Darrel J. McLeod has died, publisher says

Cree writer and teacher Darrel J. McLeod has died, publisher says

Award-winning Cree writer and teacher Darrel J. McLeod has died at the age of 67. Corina Eberle, Mcleod's publicist at Douglas & McIntyre, says he died Thursday, adding his death was "sudden and unexpected.
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother were killed on the eve of their sister’s wedding when they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey, police said Friday.
Johnny Gaudreau put family first, never forgot South Jersey roots even as NHL career blossomed

Johnny Gaudreau put family first, never forgot South Jersey roots even as NHL career blossomed

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Johnny Gaudreau was finally home in New Jersey, the NHL star with showstopping skills back again this week for a big assist for his family as a groomsman in the wedding of baby sister Katie.
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother have died after their bicycles were hit by a car

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother have died after their bicycles were hit by a car

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau of the Columbus Blue Jackets was killed Thursday night when he was hit by a car while riding a bicycle in his home state of New Jersey. He was 31.
New Zealand's Māori King dies after 18-year reign

New Zealand's Māori King dies after 18-year reign

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AP) — New Zealand’s Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, died Friday at age 69, days after the celebration of his 18th year on the throne.
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