Facts About the Charlie Hebdo Shooting in France

On Jan. 7, 2015, 12 people were shot and killed, and several more were wounded in and around the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

TransAsia Airways Disaster

By now many of us have seen the terrifying footage of TransAsia Airways Flight GE235 striking a highway and a taxi with its wingtip before crashing into the Keelung River in Taipei, Taiwan.

Remembering Bob Simon

It’s not typical for a person’s professional colleagues to mourn their death as deeply as their friends and family do. But Bob Simon was not a typical man.

Flowers For His Mother

Many have been inspired by Jak Trueman's journey, as well as his beautiful last gift to the women in his life.

Killed by an Uppercut from Batman

An obituary made national news thanks to its fantastical claim about the cause of death of 31-year-old Stephen Merrill.

French Olympians Perish in Helicopter Crash

Three French Olympic athletes were killed in Argentina when two helicopters collided and crashed.

8 Lessons from a Terminally Ill Superhero

Dov Siporin changed the way thousands of people think about death.

Steve Mack Dedicated His Life to Helping Others

At a young age, Steve Mack learned he had an ability to help others through one of the most difficult times in anyone’s life – the loss of a loved one.

Remembering Those Lost on Germanwings Flight 4U9525

On March 24, 2015, Germanwings Flight 4U9525 crashed in the Alps of France, killing all 144 passengers and all six crew members.

Coach Dez Merriweather's Legacy

Desmond Merriweather was just another middle school basketball coach … one who made national headlines for his work with inner-city children in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Life of an Obituary Writer

For decades Alana Baranick brought the recently deceased back to life on the page as an obituary writer for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland and other newspapers. "I actually thought that some people she wrote about were never more alive than they were in her gentle hands," said Chris Quinn, her former editor.

Remembering the Victims of the Philadelphia Amtrak Train Crash

Remembering the eight who died in the Philadelphia derailment of Amtrak train 188.

UCLA Professor Killed in Shooting

A professor was killed in a shooting on the UCLA campus.

Voices of Support After the Charleston Shooting

Although atrocities such as the June 17 massacre of nine people in a historic Charleston, South Carolina, church shake us to our core, it gives us hope to see people coming together online, offering support and sympathy.

A Global Tribute for Aylan Kurdi

Though they never met 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi in person, people across the globe are mourning his death.

Oregon Community College Shooting Victims

10 people were killed and more than 20 others injured in a shooting at Oregon's Umpqua Community College.

Brian Friel (1929 - 2015)

Brian Friel, the Tony Award-winning playwright who created "Dancing at Lughnasa" and more than 30 other plays, has died in Ireland, according to The Associated Press. He was 86. The government and the Arts Council of Ireland said Friel died Friday in his seaside home in County Donegal, northwest Ireland, the setting for most of his five decades of work, the AP said. No cause of death was given. "His mythical stories from Ballybeg reached all corners of the world from Dublin to London to Broadway and onto the silver screen," said Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who praised Friel as "the consummate Irish storyteller. His work spoke to each of us with humor, emotion and authenticity."

Don Edwards (1915 - 2015)

Former U.S. Representative Don Edwards has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 100.A leading congressional Democrat from California, he was a champion of civil rights and the environment during his three decades on the hill in Washington.

Henning Mankell (1948 - 2015)

Henning Mankell, the hesitant figurehead of Scandinavian crime fiction whose books about the gloomy, soul-searching police inspector Kurt Wallander enticed readers around the world, has died, according to The Associated Press.

Grace Lee Boggs (1915 - 2015)

Grace Lee Boggs, a longtime activist who was part of the labor, civil rights, black power, women's rights and environmental justice movements, died Monday at her Detroit home, The Associated Press reported. She was 100.

Chantal Akerman (1950 - 2015)

Belgian film director Chantal Akerman, a champion of feminism during the heady days of French filmmaking in the 1970s and beyond, has died, according to The Associated Press. She was 65.

Oregon School Shooting: The Names We Choose To Remember

These are the names we choose to remember in the aftermath of a school shooting tragedy.

Billy Joe Royal (1942 - 2015)

Billy Joe Royal, a country singer whose top-40 1960s hits included "Down in the Boondocks," has died, according to multiple news sources. He was 73. Royal's other '60s hits included "I Knew You When" and "Cherry Hill Park." In the '80s he reached the country charts with "Tell It Like It Is," "Burned Like a Rocket" and "I'll Pin a Note on your Pillow." Two years ago, Royal had a role in the 2013 film "Billy the Kid."

Kevin Corcoran (1949 - 2015)

Kevin Corcoran, the actor who played the youngest son in the 1957 Disney classic "Old Yeller," has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 66.

Lindy Infante (1940 - 2015)

Former NFL coach Lindy Infante has died in Florida, according to The Associated Press. He was 75.

Sam Adams

Former New England Patriots offensive lineman Sam Adams has died in Houston at the age of 67, according to the Associated Press.

Jamie Zimmerman (1983–2015)

ABC News medical doctor and reporter.

Cory Wells (1941–2015)

Founding member and vocalist of the 1970s hitmakers Three Dog Night.

Mark Murphy (1932–2015)

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. (AP) - Legendary jazz vocalist Mark Murphy has died in New Jersey after a lengthy illness that kept him from performing since 2012. He was 83.

Dr. Arnold Klein (1945–2015)

Dr. Arnold Klein, dermatologist to the late Michael Jackson and other Hollywood celebrities, has died in Palm Springs, California, according to The Associated Press. He was 70.

Jake Bailey (1978–2015)

Jake Bailey was amakeup artist for celebrities like Katy Perry, Mariah Carey and Gwen Stefani.

Flip Saunders (1955–2015)

Flip Saunders, the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves who notched more than 1,000 victories over a 35-year coaching career, died Sunday of cancer, according to ESPN. He was 60. He also coached the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards during a 17-season career as an NBA head coach that included 654 wins.

Canada Whale Tour Boat Victims

Five people died after awhalewatching boat with 27 people aboard sank off Vancouver Island Sunday and one person remained missing, Canadian authorities said, according to The Associated Press.

Fred Thompson (1942 - 2015)

Fred Thompson, a Republican U.S. senator from Tennessee for eight years who also acted in feature films and on television, has died, his family says in a statement, according to the Associated Press.

Adriana Campos (1979 - 2015)

Colombian actress Adriana Campos and her husband, Carlos Rincon, diedTuesday in a tragic car accident, according to Latin Times.

South Sudan Plane Crash Victims

A cargo plane that was reportedly overloaded crashed along the banks of the Nile River after taking off from the South Sudan's capital, killing at least 25 people, witnesses and officials said, according to The Associated Press. An Associated Press reporter at the scene of the crash saw the bodies, including those of women children. Parts of the plane were scattered in a bushy area on banks of the Nile with a few homes nearby. Packages of cheap sandals, cigarettes, beer and crackers were strewn amid the wreckage. The white tail section protruded from the brush.

George Barris (1925 - 2015)

George Barris, who created television's original Batmobile, along with custom vehicles for "The Munsters" and "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died at 89.

Ernst Fuchs (1930 - 2015)

Austrian painter Ernst Fuchs, whose works combined a love of color and texture with clear lines, mysticism and religious themes, died Monday, according to The Associated Press. He was 85. Though most of his work involved vivid paintings, Fuchs also was an internationally recognized sculptor, stage designer and print maker, composer and poet, the AP said.

Amman, Jordan, Shooting Victims

A Jordanian policeman opened fire Monday on foreign trainers at a police compound, killing two Americans and a South African before being shot dead, the government spokesman said, according to The Associated Press as well as CNN. Two American citizens and four Jordanians were wounded in the shooting at the police training center, which is on the outskirts of the Jordanian capital, Mohammed Momani told the state news agency Petra. He said one of the wounded is in critical condition. Momani portrayed the shooting as a "crime" and said an investigation has been launched.

Andy White (1930–2015)

Drummer known for playing on the Beatles' first single "Love Me Do."

Phil Taylor (1954–2015)

Former longtime drummer for the British heavy metal band Motorhead.

Bruce Dayton (1918 - 2015)

Bruce Dayton, the father of Minnesota's governor and a key figure in building his family's company into the massive retailing business that became Target Corp., has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 97. Dayton died at his home surrounded by family on Friday, according to the governor's spokesman, Matt Swenson.

Saeed Jaffrey (1929 - 2015)

Saeed Jaffrey, an Indian-born British actor acclaimed for his roles in international films including "Gandhi," ''A Passage to India" and "My Beautiful Laundrette," has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 86.

Tragedies That Went Under the Radar

2015 was a year of horrific tragedy, as attacks in Paris, Beirut, Niger, Baghdad and elsewhere left hundreds dead or wounded.

Milton Crenchaw (1919–2015)

Milton Pitts Crenchaw, a flight instructor who trained many of the U.S. military's Tuskegee Airmen, has died in Georgia, according to the Associated Press. He was 96.

Nicoletta Machiavelli (1944 - 2015)

Italian actress Nicoletta Machiavelli, who acted alongside Burt Reynolds in 1966's "Navajo Joe," has died, according to Seattle, King County, Washington, public records and othersources. She was 71.

Ramona Jones (1924 - 2015)

Ramona Jones, a traditional country music entertainer and the widow of fellow "Hee Haw" star Grandpa Jones, has died, according to multiple news sources. Jones, who died Tuesday in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, was 91. The cause of death was not announced.

Victims of Mali Hotel Attack

At least 21 people have died in an attack at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako, Mali.

Setsuko Hara (1920 - 2015)

Setsuko Hara, a Japanese actress known best in the United States for her roles in Yasujiro Ozu's films "Late Spring" and "Tokyo Story," has died, according to multiple news sources. She was 95.