Died 2017

Gene Michael, former Yankees shortstop and general manager who built 1990s dynasty, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, of a heart attack in Oldsmar, Florida, according to the Associated Press. He …

John “Jack” Keil, creator and voice of McGruff the Crime Dog, died Aug. 25 at home, according to The Associated Press. He was 94.

He recalled that day in 1955: ‘We had no idea what was going to happen.’

Stationery entrepreneur brought creativity to millions

Rich Piana, champion bodybuilder and controversial social media celebrity, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, two weeks after being placed in a medically induced coma, according to People.com. He was 46.

Actor known for recurring roles on “Cheers” and “Murphy Brown”…

John Abercrombie, renowned jazz-rock guitarist, has died at the age of 72, according to multiple news sources. His death was confirmed by ECM Records, stating that Abercrombie died on August …

Popular singer during the big band era…

Rafael “Felo” Ramirez, Hall of Fame Spanish-language radio voice of the Miami Marlins, has died at the age of 94, according to multiple news sources. The Miami Marlins announced today …

Janusz Glowacki, the renowned Polish-born U.S. playwright and screenwriter whose “Antigone in New York” won a 1998 critics award, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He …