Category Archives: Obituaries

Obituaries of people who have unfortunately passed away.

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.

Posted in Obituaries, Sports | Tagged Brooklyn Dodgers, Kansas City Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manager of the Year, Montreal Royals, NL Manager of the Year, Norristown Pennsylvania, Ogden Dodgers, Pocatello Chiefs, Spokane Indians, Tommy Lasorda, World Series | Leave a comment

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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Geoffrey Palmer has Passed Away

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Edward Brain

Famed actor Geoffrey Palmer has passed away at the age of 93. He was born on June 4th, 1927 in London England. After completing national service from 1946 to 1948 he would work as an unpaid stage manager prior to … Continue reading →

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Sir Sean Connery has Passed Away at 90

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Edward Brain

Famed Scottish actor Sir Sean Connery has passed away at the age of 90. Sir Sean was born on August 25th, 1930 in Edinburgh, the son of Joseph Connery and Euphemia “Effie” McBain McLean. He is also part Irish.

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John Turner has Passed Away

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Edward Brain

Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner has passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Turner was born in in London, England on June 7th, 1929. His family would move to Canada in 1932 after the death of his father. … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries, Politics | Tagged 17th Prime Minister of Canada, 91, Death, Dominion of Canada, House of Commons, John Turner, Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honorable | 1 Comment

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has Passed Away at 87

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Edward Brain

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the United States Supreme Court has passed away at the age of 87. Justice Ginsburg was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death and was known … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Obituaries

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

Geoffrey Palmer has Passed Away

Sir Sean Connery has Passed Away at 90

John Turner has Passed Away

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has Passed Away at 87

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