NOTABLE DEATHS | August 20, 2017
Jerry Lewis (1926 - 2017) ›
Legendary comedian known for hosting the MDA Telethon
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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?
Though used interchangeably today, gravestones and tombstones were once two different things: the marker on top of a gravesite and the coffin's stone lid.
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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?
Some Chinese funeral attendees are given a red thread, which they tie around their front doorknob to ward off bad luck.
Funny Obituaries
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.
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.
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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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"
Barcelona Van Crash Victims ›
August 17, 2017
At least 14 dead in two attacks in Spain...
