NOTABLE DEATHS | October 19, 2017
Danielle Darrieux (1917 – 2017), star glowed in French cinema for over 80 years ›
Famous for acting skill, beauty, and career comebacks...
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | September 14, 2017
You Are Not Alone: Connect With Others Grieving the Loss of a Child ›
To all those who have lost a child, we invite you to visit our newest private Facebook grief support group, "Loss of a Child."
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | October 20, 2017
Died October 20 ›
Burt Lancaster built his acting career on an all-American image...
Did You Know?
A traditional New Orleans jazz funeral starts with somber music. It's only after the burial that the band cuts loose with raucous, celebratory tunes.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | October 1, 2017
Making Portraits That Capture a Life ›
How a photographer creates a picture worthy of remembrance.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | May 18, 2017
2017 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
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.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Louise A. Hutchinson
Reporter was the first woman to overnight at the South Pole.
Dane R. Balcon
Army specialist tragically died in Iraq; his legacy lives on in memorial scholarship fund
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
Ned Garver
One of only 2 MLB pitchers to win 20 games on a team that lost more than 100 games.
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.
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Where there is love there is life.
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Gord Downie (1964 – 2017), frontman for beloved Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip ›
October 18, 2017
Singer was known for his mesmerizing stage presence…
Mychael Knight (1978 - 2017), "Project Runway" fashion designer ›
October 18, 2017
Lifetime network star made waves in Atlanta fashion scene.
Harriette Thompson, three-time cancer survivor set marathon record at age 92 ›
October 17, 2017
Began running marathons at age 76...
John Dunsworth (1946 – 2017), actor starred on “Trailer Park Boys”… ›
October 16, 2017
Played trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey on the comedy series…
Roy Dotrice (1923 – 2017), British actor played Leopold Mozart in "Amadeus" ›
October 16, 2017
He portrayed Hallyne the Pyromancer in “Game of Thrones”…
Daniel Webb (1989 - 2017), former Chicago White Sox relief pitcher ›
October 16, 2017
The 28-year-old died in an ATV accident...
