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Jan 20, 2020
David Olney (1948–2020), acclaimed singer-songwriter
Acclaimed Americana singer-songwriter David Olney died while performing on stage at the 30A Folk Fest in Florida. According to fellow musicians, Olney was in the middle of a song when he said, I9m sorry, and put his chin to his chest. Musician Scott Miller said on Facebook,"He never dropped his guitar or fell (off) his stool, it was as easy and gentle as he was. Olney had a loyal following and had recorded over 20 albums. His songs were covered by Emmy Lou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and Steve Earle.
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Oct 17, 2019
Patrick Day (1992–2019), professional boxer
Professional boxer Patrick Day died from brain injuries four days after being knocked out in a fight against undefeated Charles Conwell onSaturday Oct. 12, 2019, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The knockout occurred in the 10th round of the junior middleweight fight after a left hook from Conwell caused Day to fall back and hit his head on the canvas. Day was an accomplished amateur boxer who had won the New York State Golden Gloves championship. He had a professional record of 17 wins, 4 losses, and one draw. He was from Freeport, Long Island, New York, and was well known in his hometown as a top boxer.
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Aug 28, 2019
Jessi Combs (1980–2019), “fastest woman on four wheels”
Co-host of “Xtreme 4x4” died attempting to break her own land speed record.
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Jul 2, 2019
Carlin Dunne (1982–2019), record-breaking motorcycle racer
Carlin Dunne was a motorcycle racer who was a star of the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, having won the motorcycle element of the motorcycle and auto race in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2018.
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May 23, 2019
Don Cash (2019), climber died descending Mount Everest
He had just reached his dream of climbing the tallest peak of each continent.
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May 14, 2019
Silver King (1968–2019), popular Lucha Libre wrestler dies during a match
Silver King (Cesar Cuauhtemoc Gonzalez Barron) was a popular Lucha Libre wrestler who co-starred in the Jack Black moviee2809cNacho Libre.e2949d He played a champion wrestler and funny villain named Ramses in the 2006 movie. At the match in London, Silver King was wrestling against Juventud Guerrerawhen he was knocked down to the ground. He was pinned and did not get up but most of the fans thought that was a staged part of the match. It is believed that he passed away from a cardiac arrest. Silver King comes from a wrestling family, both his father and brother were wrestlers.
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Apr 18, 2019
Dave Treadway (2019), Canadian professional freeskier
Died in an accident skiing backcountry in British Columbia.
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Apr 15, 2019
Ian Cognito (1958–2019), comedian died on stage during stand-up routine
The British comic had been compared to Lenny Bruce.
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Sep 24, 2017
Laudir de Oliveira (1940–2017), opened the door for Brazilian percussion in rock music
Former percussionist for the rock band Chicago.
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Aug 28, 2017
Died Doing What They Loved
Somehow, knowing that a person died doing what they loved gives us comfort.
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May 2, 2017
Bruce Hampton (1947–2017), Hampton Grease Band co-founder
Atlanta guitarist co-founded the 1960s Hampton Grease Band.
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Sep 4, 2006
Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter
If there's anyone who truly lived their dream to the fullest, it's got to be Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin.
