Actor enjoyed three-decade run on beloved children’s cartoon
Died 2017
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Bruce McCandless (1937–2017), first astronaut to fly untethered in space
by Legacy StaffTook his historic spacewalk in 1984.
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Dick Enberg (1935 – 2017), “Oh, my!” was sportscaster’s signature call
by Legacy StaffHall of Fame sportscaster…
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Reggie “Combat Jack” Ossé (1969–2017), host of the popular hip-hop podcast “The Combat Jack Show”
by Kirk FoxThe show featured interviews with hip-hop stars such as Common.
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Mamie “Peanut” Johnson (1935–2017), first woman to pitch in Negro Leagues
by Legacy StaffCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, one of three women to play baseball in the Negro Leagues, has died at 82. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick said …
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Cardinal Bernard Law, the disgraced former archbishop of Boston who was the central authority figure in the American Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, according to …
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Kevin Mahogany (1958 – 2017), jazz singer renowned for his rich baritone
by Legacy StaffAdmired for his ballad and scat singing…
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Keely Smith (1928 – 2017), singer known for her music and comedy act with Louis Prima
by Kirk FoxThe duo won a Grammy for the song “That Old Black Magic”…
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Frank Lary (1930 – 2017), Detroit Tigers pitcher dubbed the “Yankee Killer”
by Legacy StaffFrank Lary, former All-Star Detroit Tigers pitcher, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, after being hospitalized with pneumonia, according to The Associated Press. He was 87.
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Tommy Nobis, longtime Atlanta Falcons linebacker, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, following an extended illness, according to The Associated Press. He was 74.