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Mary Dawson, Canada's first conflict of interest and ethics commissioner dies at 81

Mary Dawson, Canada's first conflict of interest and ethics commissioner dies at 81

OTTAWA — Ask Dave Dawson what his mother, Mary Dawson, was most proud of after nearly 50 years spent as a civil servant and Canada's conflict of interest and ethics commissioner, and the answer comes easy.
David Soul, the actor who portrayed the blond half of TV's 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80

David Soul, the actor who portrayed the blond half of TV's 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80

LONDON (AP) — Actor-singer David Soul, a 1970s heartthrob who co-starred as the blond half of the crime-fighting duo “Starsky & Hutch” and topped the music charts with the ballad “Don't Give Up on Us," has died at the age of 80.
Glynis Johns, 'Mary Poppins' star who first sang Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns,' dies at 100

Glynis Johns, 'Mary Poppins' star who first sang Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns,' dies at 100

NEW YORK (AP) — Glynis Johns, a Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in the classic movie “Mary Poppins” and introduced the world to the bittersweet standard-to-be “Send in the Clowns” by Stephen Sondh
Don Read, the former Montana football coach who led Griz to first national title, dies at age 90

Don Read, the former Montana football coach who led Griz to first national title, dies at age 90

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Don Read, the former Montana football coach who retired after leading the Grizzlies to their first national title in 1995, died Wednesday, four days before the school plays for a third national title. He was 90.
Influential former Texas US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 89

Influential former Texas US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 89

DALLAS, Texas (AP) — Trailblazing longtime U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a nurse from Texas who helped bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars to the Dallas area as the region's most powerful Democrat, died Sunday. She was 89.
Rayner Pike, beloved Associated Press journalist known for his wit and way with words, dies at 90

Rayner Pike, beloved Associated Press journalist known for his wit and way with words, dies at 90

ARLINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Rayner Pike, a retired reporter for The Associated Press who contributed his encyclopedic knowledge of news and crafty writing skills to some of New York City's biggest stories for over four decades, has died. He was 90.
Dennis Edney, lawyer for former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr, dead at 77

Dennis Edney, lawyer for former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr, dead at 77

EDMONTON — Dennis Edney, a lawyer who played a critical role in the release of former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr, has died at 77. An obituary published in the Edmonton Journal said Edney had dementia and died Saturday.
St. John's basketball standout Gus Alfieri dies at 87

St. John's basketball standout Gus Alfieri dies at 87

NEW YORK (AP) — Gus Alfieri, a standout basketball player at St. John's who later became a very successful high school coach and an author, has died. He was 87. St. John's said a family member informed the school that Alfieri died Monday.

Former Packers center Ken Bowman, who played on three straight championship teams, dies at 81

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Ken Bowman, who played center for the Green Bay Packers from 1964-73 and was part of three consecutive championship teams, has died. He was 81.
Frank Ryan, the last quarterback to lead the Cleveland Browns to an NFL title, has died at 87

Frank Ryan, the last quarterback to lead the Cleveland Browns to an NFL title, has died at 87

CLEVELAND (AP) — Frank Ryan wasn't your average NFL quarterback. His arm helped make the Cleveland Browns champions. His intellect earned him wider acclaim off the field.
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