News Topic: Obit

Thursday October 15 2009

Cocaine Did Not Kill TV Pitchman Billy Mays

The widow of TV pitchman Billy Mays says an independent medical examiner found no evidence of chronic cocaine use. The physician classified his death as "natural." more »

12:32 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by Jlynnsmom: An independent examiner really isn’t independent as they are being paid by the family. view »

Wednesday October 14 2009

Bear Bryant’s First QB At Alabama Dies

Bobby Jackson, who graduated from Murphy High School, was 73 years old. Jackson also played for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles. Hear Scott Hunter's comments.

11:34 AM

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By Randy Patrick

Sunday September 13 2009

Tennis Legend Jack Kramer Dies

A long-time promoter of the sport, Jack Kramer was a founding member of the ATP more »

1:54 PM

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By Associated Press

Wednesday August 26 2009

Dominick Dunne Dead At Age 83

The Best-selling author and journalist, who gained fame for his coverage of OJ Simpson's 1995 murder trial, lost his battle with bladder cancer. more »

3:30 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by BamaBob: I liked that program too. He was an interesting character. 2 Responses »

Monday August 17 2009

Former Auburn Pitcher Dead At Age 31

Auburn says former Tigers pitcher Brent Schoening has died after a lengthy battle with leukemia. Schoening was a 5th round pick of the Minnesota Twins in 1999 and spent seven seasons in the minor leagues. more »

10:55 AM

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By The Associated Press

Thursday August 13 2009

Father Of The Electric Guitar Dead At 94

BREAKING NEWS Les Paul died of complications from pneumonia at a hospital in White Plains, New York. more »

10:26 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by carl: As best i can remember the duo of Les Paul and mary ford were the top of the line ,for a long time.One of the greatest,if not the greatest! 1 Responses »

Thursday August 06 2009

‘80s Teen Flick Director John Hughes Dies

59-year-old Director of Coming-of-age Films like "The Breakfast Club" Had Heart Attack During Morning Walk in NYC.. more »

3:27 PM

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By Associated Press

Thursday July 23 2009

Walter Cronkite Funeral

Colleagues from CBS and throughout broadcast journalism gathered at a New York church for Cronkite's funeral. The longtime CBS News anchorman died Friday at 92. more »

9:16 AM

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By The Associated Press/CBS/WKRG Staff

Friday July 17 2009

Journalism Giant Walter Cronkite Dead At Age 92

BREAKING NEWS Cronkite, who anchored the CBS Evening News from 1962-1981, was so revered by Americans that he was once considered the "most trusted man in America." more »

6:31 PM

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By CBS

Comment by BamaBob: Back in those days people trusted Walter Cronkite and the news media to an extent. Now we have Katie Couric and most of the news media is just a… 3 Responses »

Monday July 13 2009

Auburn Trustee From Mobile Dies At 65

Jack Miller, a prominent Mobile attorney, died at his home on Dog River after losing his battle with cancer. more »

3:45 PM

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By The Associated Press/WKRG Staff

Thursday June 25 2009

Michael Jackson Dead Of A Heart Attack At Age 50

BREAKING NEWS Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors after arriving at a Los Angeles hospital in a deep coma. more »

3:42 PM

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By CBS News

Comment by minimay87: I just saw it. Adorable girl, but it makes you feel a little bad. I know that if they did find out how to expand life beyond what it already is, which… 99 Responses »

‘Charlie’s Angel’ Farrah Fawcett Dies At 62

BREAKING NEWS Fawcett had battled cancer for 2 1/2 years. more »

11:13 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by EdsweetP: I hope that she has found peace. Her entire life has been in the spotlight and now she is in the light. A true Angel has left us. 6 Responses »

Monday June 15 2009

Founder Of Mobile-Based Leroy Hill Coffee Company Dies

Hill passed away Friday at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. He was 76 years old. more »

2:58 PM

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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press

Comment by quiltez: It started out as HBG Coffee and then went to Hill and Brooks and then to Leroy Hill Coffee. It was started by ALL the brother, sisters and their husbands. 1 Responses »

Friday June 12 2009

Gulf Breeze Mayor Dies

Mayor Lane Gilchrist passed away Friday after a long battle with Leukemia. He was 72 years old. more »

9:35 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Thursday June 04 2009

Actor David Carradine Found Dead In Hotel Room

Carradine, star of the 1970s TV series "Kung Fu," found dead in Bangkok, Thailand. more »

8:47 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by bobcat: Some Actors have a different way of thinking than the average Joe. :(understatement) 20 Responses »

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