Every day, Legacy publishes tributes to people from all walks of life. Here in our daily news section, we say goodbye to those headline names known across the nation.
He was nicknamed “Big Cat” for his speed and size.
News Obituaries
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News Obituaries
Gerda Weissmann Klein (1924–2022), Holocaust survivor profiled in Oscar-winning film
She was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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She had recurring TV roles on “All in the Family” and “Soap.”
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News Obituaries
Nehemiah Persoff (1919–2022), character actor known for “Yentl,” “The Twilight Zone”
He was unforgettable in “Some Like it Hot,” “The Untouchables,” and many more.
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Her Newbery Medal-winning classic has been beloved by generations.
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He starred with Ann-Margaret in the movie “Bye Bye Birdie.”
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He played on Motown hit songs for more than a decade.
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He was the first National League batting champion in Dodgers history.
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She played waitress Jan Hoffmeyer Gray on every episode of the series.
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He served on the Hart-Rudman Commission on national security.