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Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86

Bobby Allison, founder of racing's “Alabama Gang” and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday. He was 86. NASCAR released a statement from Allison's family that said he died at home in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Longtime Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler dies at 62

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler, the radio voice of the team from 1998-2019, has died. He was 62.

Longtime Winnipeg sports reporter Ted Wyman dies at age 58

Winnipeg Sun sports editor Ted Wyman lived his life to the fullest, building a reputation in Canadian sports media for his passion — in and out of the stadiums and arenas where he worked.
Actor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie 'Candyman' and other films, dies at 69

Actor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie 'Candyman' and other films, dies at 69

Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman” and roles in many other films and television shows, has died, his longtime manager confirmed. He was 69.

Actor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie 'Candyman' and its sequel, dies at 69

Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman” and roles in many other films and television shows, has died, his longtime manager confirmed. He was 69.
Elwood Edwards, the man behind the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' greeting, dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, the man behind the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' greeting, dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, who voiced America Online’s ever-present “You’ve got mail” greeting, has died. He was 74. He died Tuesday at his home in New Bern, North Carolina, said his daughter Heather Edwards.

Elwood Edwards, the man behind the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' greeting, dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, who voiced America Online’s ever-present “You’ve got mail” greeting, has died. He was 74. He died Tuesday at his home in New Bern, North Carolina, said his daughter Heather Edwards.
Don Bosseler, an AP All-American at Miami and 8-year NFL back, dies at 88

Don Bosseler, an AP All-American at Miami and 8-year NFL back, dies at 88

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Don Bosseler, an All-American fullback who led Miami to the No.
Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died. He was 95.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and only full sibling, dies at 64

Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and only full sibling, dies at 64

NEW YORK (AP) — Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday at North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, her son President Nelson confirmed to The Associated Press. She was 64.
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