NOTABLE DEATHS | August 16, 2017
Jo Walker-Meador (1924 - 2017) ›
Country music advocate led the CMA for 29 years.
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My Un-Suicide Note ›
Your friend doesn’t want to die by suicide, and needs your help.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | August 16, 2017
Died August 16 ›
Elvis Presley transformed popular culture...
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Japan has one of the highest cremation rates in the world - 99.9% (compared to approximately 40% in the United States).
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They Fought Nazis ›
That's why everyone calls them the "Greatest Generation."
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2017 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
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Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
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.
Dane R. Balcon
Army specialist tragically died in Iraq; his legacy lives on in memorial scholarship fund
Victor Segura
Entered heaven at the age of 89. His last words: "I am ready to go dancing and romancing."
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.
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NOTABLE DEATHS
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Robert Yancy (1977 - 2017) ›
August 16, 2017
Musician was legendary singer Natalie Cole's only child...
Joi “SJ” Harris ›
August 15, 2017
Stunt performer died in an accident on the set of “Deadpool 2”…
Frank Broyles (1924 - 2017) ›
August 14, 2017
Former Arkansas head football coach led Razorbacks to a national title in 1964…
H. Jay Cullen ›
August 14, 2017
Trooper died in helicopter crash during white nationalist rally in Charlottesville…
Berke Bates ›
August 14, 2017
Trooper died in helicopter crash during white nationalist rally in Charlottesville…
Sierra Leone, Africa, Mudslide Victims ›
August 14, 2017
More than 300 people killed...
