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.
First commander of space shuttle Challenger…
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News Obituaries
George Young (1946–2017), co-wrote the hit song “Friday on My Mind” with the Easybeats
by Kirk FoxProducer for AC/DC on their first five albums.
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His signature song was “Sentimiento,” a ballad he wrote for his first wife.
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Brent Briscoe (1962 – 2017), actor brought genuine humanity to supporting roles
by Legacy StaffBrent Briscoe, a character actor who appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, following complications from a serious fall, according to multiple news sources. …
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Rita Henley Jensen, founder of Women’s eNews and the Jane Crow Project, died Oct. 18 of breast cancer, according to her daughter, Ariel Jensen-Vargas. She was 70.
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Danielle Darrieux (1917 – 2017), star glowed in French cinema for over 80 years
by Legacy StaffDanielle Darrieux, a lead actress of French cinema for over 80 years, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, according to multiple news sources. She was 100.
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Gord Downie (1964 – 2017), frontman for beloved Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip
by Kirk FoxSinger was known for his mesmerizing stage presence…
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Lifetime network star and clothing designer Mychael Knight made waves in Atlanta fashion scene.
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Harriette Thompson, three-time cancer survivor set marathon record at age 92
by Legacy StaffHarriette Thompson, three-time cancer survivor who began running marathons at age 76, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, according to The Associated Press. She was 94.
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Played trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey on the comedy series…