NOTABLE DEATHS | February 21, 2019
8 Classic Monkees Moments With the Great Peter Tork ›
Remembering Monkee Peter Tork
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | October 13, 2018
What to Do When Someone Dies ›
A practical checklist of tasks to get done immediately, soon, and later.
How to Write an Obituary ›
Learn how to preserve your loved one’s life story.
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 | February 19, 2019
Are We Becoming Less Kind? Our Obituaries Seem to Think So ›
Certain phrases aren't appearing with the same frequency in obituaries anymore.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | April 23, 2018
2018 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
Did You Know?
Japan has one of the highest cremation rates in the world - 99.9% (compared to approximately 40% in the United States).
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
Pat Quinn
Top ranked featherweight boxer was a double for Mickey Rooney
Victor Segura
Entered heaven at the age of 89. His last words: "I am ready to go dancing and romancing."
Louise A. Hutchinson
Reporter was the first woman to overnight at the South Pole.
Sylvia Jean Thogmartin
Beloved grandmother and community volunteer in Millersport, Ohio
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.
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Peter Tork (1942 - 2019), beloved Monkees musician ›
February 21, 2019
Reached superstardom as the offbeat member of the Monkees
Gene Littler (1930 - 2019), former U.S. Open golf champion ›
February 20, 2019
Called “Gene the Machine” for his smooth swing
Sean Milliken (2019), “My 600-lb Life” star ›
February 20, 2019
Starred on the TLC reality series in 2016
Kjell Rasten (2019), husband and manager of Charo ›
February 20, 2019
The couple had been married over 40 years...
Bruno Ganz (1941 - 2019), played Hitler in “Downfall” ›
February 20, 2019
Swiss actor was a favorite of director Wim Wenders
Don Newcombe (1926 - 2019), former Dodgers great ›
February 19, 2019
First black pitcher to start a World Series game
