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Buddy MacKay, a Democrat who briefly served as Florida's governor, dead at 91

Buddy MacKay, a Democrat who briefly served as Florida's governor, dead at 91

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay, who lost to Jeb Bush in 1998 but still served 23 days in office after the sudden death of Gov. Lawton Chiles, has died. He was 91.
Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay dead at 91

Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay dead at 91

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay, who lost to Jeb Bush in 1998 but still served 23 days in office after the sudden death of Gov. Lawton Chiles, has died. He was 91.
Rosita Missoni, matriarch of Italian fashion house that made zigzag knitwear iconic, dies aged 93

Rosita Missoni, matriarch of Italian fashion house that made zigzag knitwear iconic, dies aged 93

ROME (AP) — Rosita Missoni, the matriarch of the iconic Italian fashion house that made colorful zigzag-patterned knitwear high fashion and helped launch Italian ready-to-wear, died Thursday, a company official said. She was 93.
Ágnes Keleti, Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner, dies at age 103

Ágnes Keleti, Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner, dies at age 103

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Ágnes Keleti, a Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner, has died. She was 103. Keleti died Thursday morning in Budapest, the Hungarian state news agency reported.
Former Estonian President Arnold Rüütel dies at age 96

Former Estonian President Arnold Rüütel dies at age 96

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Arnold Rüütel, the last communist leader of Soviet Estonia and the Baltic country’s second president after the restoration of independence, has died. He was 96.
Former Estonian President Arnold Rüütel dies at age 96

Former Estonian President Arnold Rüütel dies at age 96

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Arnold Rüütel, the last communist leader of Soviet Estonia and the Baltic country’s second president after the restoration of independence, has died. He was 96.
Harry Chandler, Navy medic who survived Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 103

Harry Chandler, Navy medic who survived Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 103

HONOLULU (AP) — Harry Chandler, a Navy medic who helped pull injured sailors from the oily waters of Pearl Harbor after the 1941 Japanese attack on the naval base, has died. He was 103.

Harry Chandler, Navy medic who survived Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 103

HONOLULU (AP) — Harry Chandler, a Navy medic who helped pull injured sailors from the oily waters of Pearl Harbor after the 1941 Japanese attack on the naval base, has died. He was 103.
Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75

Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75

MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The Most Interesting Man in Baseball” and was suspended for punching his Texas Rangers manager, has died.
Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75

Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75

MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed standup comedy, was dubbed “The Most Interesting Man in Baseball” and was suspended for punching his Texas Rangers manager, has died.
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