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Aug 25, 2023

Karol Bobko (1937–2023), first Challenger space shuttle pilot

Karol Bobko , aerospace engineer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut, was the first person to fly three different space shuttle missions, as well as the first pilot of both the Atlantis and the ill-fated Challenger.

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Aug 18, 2023

Rick Jeanneret (1942–2023), Hall of Fame NHL broadcaster 

Rick Jeanneret was a Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Buffalo Sabres, the longest serving play-by-play announcer in NHL history. 

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Aug 19, 2022

Randy Martin (2022), “Texas Flip N Move” star

Randy Martin was a professional home renovator and a star of the DIY Network’s reality show “Texas Flip N Move.”

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Aug 19, 2019

Cedric Benson (1982–2019), former NFL running back

Cedric Benson was a star running back for the University of Texas who was the first draft choice of the Chicago Bears in 2005. Benson was a legendary back in Texas who was a high school superstar at Midland Lee and rushed for over 5,000 yards at the University of Texas. Benson had a tough 3-year stint with the Bears due to injuries and disagreements with coaches. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2008 and rushed for over 1,000 yards three out of four seasons. He retired from injuries while with the Packers in 2012.

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Aug 18, 2017

Sonny Landham (1941 - 2017), Predator star

Actor co-starred in “Predator”…

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Aug 17, 2017

Barcelona Van Crash Victims

At least 14 dead in two attacks in Spain...

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Aug 17, 2016

Arthur Hiller (1923 - 2016), Love Story director

Arthur Hiller, the director of the movie “Love Story,” died Aug. 17, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 92.

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Mar 29, 2013

Pearl Bailey Riffs and Laughs

Pearl Bailey was so much more than an actress and singer.

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