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Apr 23, 2024

Rev. Cecil Williams (1929–2024), San Francisco pastor and humanitarian

Rev. Cecil Williams was the pastor of Glide Church in San Francisco for 60 years, turning it from a small congregation to San Francisco’s largest social services provider, one years ahead of its time in welcoming LGBTQ members.

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Apr 24, 2023

Herb Douglas (1922–2023), oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist

Herb Douglas was a track and field star who won a bronze medal in long jump at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

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Apr 24, 2023

Len Goodman (1944–2023), Dancing with the Stars judge 

Len Goodman was a ballroom dancer and instructor best known for his long tenure as a judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing.” 

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Apr 24, 2023

Barry Humphries (1934–2023), comedian known for Dame Edna persona 

Barry Humphries was an Australian comedian and actor best known for his characters, the flamboyant Dame Edna Everage and the boorish Sir Les Patterson.

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Apr 22, 2022

Guy Lafleur (1951–2022), Montreal Canadiens legend 

Guy Lafleur was a legendary Hall of Fame winger for the Montreal Canadiens who helped the team win five Stanley Cup Championships.

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Apr 23, 2021

Shock G (1963–2021), frontman for Digital Underground

Shock G was the frontman for the hip-hop group Digital Underground, whose hits included “The Humpty Dance.”

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Apr 22, 2020

Shirley Knight (1936–2020), “Sweet Bird of Youth” star

Shirley Knight wasan actress best known in the 1960s who was nominated for two Best Supporting Actress Oscars for her work in Sweet Bird of Youth and1aThe Dark at the Top of the Stairs.

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Apr 23, 2018

Davey Nelson (1944–2018), former All-Star infielder

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Davey Nelson, a Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster and former All-Star infielder who also coached in the majors, has died. He was 73.

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Apr 23, 2017

Erin Moran (1960 - 2017), played Joanie on Happy Days

Erin Moran, the actress best known for her role as Joanie Cunningham on the 1970s sitcom “Happy Days,” died Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was 56.

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Jul 28, 2010

Ansel Adams: Father of American Photography

Though he died more than 25 years ago, Ansel Adams’ name has been all over the news this week thanks to a lucky garage sale find.

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