Category Archives: Obituaries

Obituaries of people who have unfortunately passed away.

Former Ontario Premier Bill Davis Passes Away at 92

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Edward Brain

William ‘Bill’ Davis, the 18th Premier of Ontario and former MPP from Peel Region has passed away at the age of 92. Mr. Davis served as Premier of Ontario from 1971 to 1985. Bill Davis was born William Grenville Davis … Continue reading →

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Famed Mezzo Soprano Christa Ludwig Passes Away at 93

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Edward Brain

Famed mezzo-sporano Christa Ludwig has passed away at the age of 93. Her career spanned almost 50 years, performing opera, Lieder, oratorio, masses, and passions. She was born March 16th, 1928 in Berlin, Germany to Anton Ludwig and Eugenie Besalla-Ludwig, … Continue reading →

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Prince Phillip Passes Away at 99

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Edward Brain

Buckingham Palace has announced the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99. Prince Phillip was born June 10th 1921 in Mon Repos, Corfu, Kingdom of Greece to Prince Andrew of Greece and … Continue reading →

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Maestro James Levine has Passed Away at 77

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Edward Brain

It was announced on March 17th, 2021 that longtime Metropolitan Opera (‘The Met’) Music Director James Levine passed away on March 9th, 2021 at the age of 77 in Palm Springs, California.

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Johnny Briggs has Passed Away

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Edward Brain

The actor Johnny Briggs, famous for his portrayal of Mike Baldwin on Coronation Street, has passed away at 85. Mr. Briggs played factory owner Mike Baldwin from 1976 to 2006 on Coronation Street, making him a household to many.

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Christopher Plummer Passes Away at 91

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Edward Brain

Renowned Canadian actor Christopher Plummer has passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Plummer was born in Toronto, Ontario on December 13th, 1929, but grew up in Senneville, Quebec. He was well known as a Shakespearen actor, appearing at … Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs Legend George Armstrong has Passed Away at 90

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Edward Brain

George Armstrong, the four time Stanley Cup Champion Hall of Famer, and former Toronto Maple Leafs Captain, has passed away at the age of 90. Mr. Armstrong was a Canadian whose heritage was part Irish and part Ojibway. He would become … Continue reading →

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Hank Aaron has Passed Away at 86

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Edward Brain

Legendary baseball player Hank Aaron has passed away at the age of 86. Mr. Aaron was a right fielder and played 23 season in the Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1954 to 1976. He spent the majority of his career … Continue reading →

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Tommy Lasorda has Passed Away at 93

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Edward Brain

Long time Los Angeles Dodgers Manager, Tommy Lasorda, has passed away at the age of 93. Mr. Lasorda was born on September 22nd, 1927 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the second of five sons.

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Alex Trebek has Passed Away at 80

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Edward Brain

Alex Trebek, the long time host of Jeopardy! has passed away at the age of 80 after a 20 month fight with pancreatic cancer. Mr. Trebek was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada on July 22nd, 1940 and grew up speaking … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Obituaries

Former Ontario Premier Bill Davis Passes Away at 92

Famed Mezzo Soprano Christa Ludwig Passes Away at 93

Prince Phillip Passes Away at 99

Maestro James Levine has Passed Away at 77

Johnny Briggs has Passed Away

Christopher Plummer Passes Away at 91

Maple Leafs Legend George Armstrong has Passed Away at 90

Hank Aaron has Passed Away at 86

Tommy Lasorda has Passed Away at 93

Alex Trebek has Passed Away at 80

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