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 switched from Democrat to Republican before his Senate term.
News Obituaries
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On TV, he was the sidekick and announcer on “The Martin Short Show.”
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He was the sixth winningest coach in NCAA history.
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His music was used by Martin Luther King Jr., Pete Seeger, and others.
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His first musical success came when Elvis Presley covered his song, “Without Him.”
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As a trombonist and singer, he pushed new ground in avant-garde jazz.
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He set a record with the Buccaneers by making 11 touchdowns in his rookie season.
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He played for the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic.
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At least 2,300 people have died, and many thousands of others are missing.
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He made important discoveries in how nitric oxide treats heart disease.