NOTABLE DEATHS | August 21, 2017
Albert "Sonny" Burgess (1929 - 2017) ›
Rockabilly musician was a Sun Records veteran...
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | July 25, 2017
My Un-Suicide Note ›
Your friend doesn’t want to die by suicide, and needs your help.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | August 21, 2017
Died August 21 ›
We remember comedian and actress Danitra Vance and other notable people who died this day in history.
Did You Know?
Some Victorian families hired professional mourners to attend a loved one’s funeral. Their loud and public wailing would encourage others to weep.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | August 15, 2017
They Fought Nazis ›
That's why everyone calls them the "Greatest Generation."
CELEBRITY DEATHS | May 18, 2017
2017 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
Did You Know?
Ancient Greeks and Romans placed a coin in the mouth of the deceased as payment to the ferryman Charon for passage across the river Styx to the afterlife.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Victor Segura
Entered heaven at the age of 89. His last words: "I am ready to go dancing and romancing."
Bob Sheridan
Beloved grandfather who appreciated family, humor, and good automobiles.
Louise A. Hutchinson
Reporter was the first woman to overnight at the South Pole.
Ned Garver
One of only 2 MLB pitchers to win 20 games on a team that lost more than 100 games.
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
Dane R. Balcon
Army specialist tragically died in Iraq; his legacy lives on in memorial scholarship fund
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Where there is love there is life.
NOTABLE DEATHS
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Jerry Lewis (1926 - 2017) ›
August 20, 2017
Legendary comic was known for slapstick comedy and for hosting the MDA telethon…
Liz MacKean (1964 - 2017) ›
August 20, 2017
Ex-BBC journalist was known for her hard-hitting exposés…
Dick Gregory (1932 - 2017) ›
August 20, 2017
Legendary comedian and civil rights activist…
Turku, Finland Attack Victims ›
August 19, 2017
Two people have died in a knife attack…
Sonny Landham (1941 - 2017) ›
August 19, 2017
Actor co-starred in “Predator”…
Sir Bruce Forsyth (1928 - 2017) ›
August 18, 2017
British TV legend hosted "Strictly Come Dancing" and "The Generation Game"
