PBS NewsHour co-founder and longtime anchor Jim Lehrer died Thursday at age 85, the organization said in a press release. Lehrer, who made a name for himself covering the 1973 Senate Watergate … [Read more...] about Newsman Jim Lehrer dead at age 85
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Christopher Tolkien, son of ‘Lord of the Rings’ creator, dies at 95
Christopher Tolkien, a son of famed author J.R.R Tolkien and preserver of his father's legacy, has died at 95, according to the Tolkien Society.The organization, devoted to promoting the life and … [Read more...] about Christopher Tolkien, son of ‘Lord of the Rings’ creator, dies at 95
Obituary goes viral after journalist pens his own funny, touching tribute
The Des Moines Register published an obituary this week of one of its former journalists, who actually wrote his own tribute before his passing. The missive quickly went viral."Ken Fuson, born June … [Read more...] about Obituary goes viral after journalist pens his own funny, touching tribute
Buck Henry, screenwriter of ‘The Graduate,’ co-creator of ‘Get Smart,’ dies at 89
Buck Henry, the Hollywood screenwriter known for “The Graduate” and “What’s Up, Doc?” and who co-created the TV comedy series “Get Smart,” died Wednesday night in Los Angeles after suffering a heart … [Read more...] about Buck Henry, screenwriter of ‘The Graduate,’ co-creator of ‘Get Smart,’ dies at 89
Buck Henry, screenwriter of ‘The Graduate,’ co-creator of ‘Get Smart,’ dies at 89
Buck Henry, the Hollywood screenwriter known for “The Graduate” and “What’s Up, Doc?” and who co-created the TV comedy series “Get Smart,” died Wednesday night in Los Angeles after suffering a heart … [Read more...] about Buck Henry, screenwriter of ‘The Graduate,’ co-creator of ‘Get Smart,’ dies at 89
Jack Sheldon, voice of ‘I’m Just a Bill,’ former Merv Griffin sidekick, dies at 88
Jack Sheldon, once known to America’s schoolkids as the voice behind “I’m Just a Bill,” "Conjunction Junction" and other songs on “Schoolhouse Rock,” and to older TV viewers as a sidekick of talk-show … [Read more...] about Jack Sheldon, voice of ‘I’m Just a Bill,’ former Merv Griffin sidekick, dies at 88
Lee Mendelson, executive producer of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ dies at 86
Lee Mendelson, the producer who changed the face of the holidays when he brought “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to television in 1965 and wrote the lyrics to its signature song, “Christmas Time Is Here,” … [Read more...] about Lee Mendelson, executive producer of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ dies at 86
Michigan couple married 70 years dies minutes apart
JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan couple who family members say did everything together for 70 years up to their final breaths — died 20 minutes apart in the same hospice care.Les and Freda Austin, … [Read more...] about Michigan couple married 70 years dies minutes apart