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Former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario David Onley Passes Away

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Edward Brain

David Onley, the former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, has passed away at age 72. Mr. Onley was the 28th Lieutenant-Governor and served from 2007 to 2014. Prior to that he had a long career in journalism.

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Tony Dow has Passed Away

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Edward Brain

Tony Dow, the actor famous for playing Wally Cleaver on the hit sitcom Leave It to Beaver, has passed away at the age of 77. Mr. Dow was born Anthony Lee Dow in Hollywood, California on April 15th, 1945.

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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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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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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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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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Actress Shirley Douglas has passed away at 86

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Edward Brain

Famed Canadian actress Shirley Douglas has passed away at the age of 86. Ms. Douglas is best remembered for her role as matriarch May Bailey in the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s (CBC) series Wind at My Back. She also appeared as … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up Appearances Star Clive Swift Dies at 82

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Edward Brain

The family of Clive Swift has announced that the actor has passed away on February 1st 2019, eight days prior to his 83rd birthday. The actor was best known for his portrayal of Richard Bucket in Keeping up Appearances, alongside … Continue reading →

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David Ogden Stiers has Passed Away at 75

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Edward Brain

It has been reported that actor David Ogden Stiers has passed away at 75. He is best remembered for his role as Major Charles Emerson Winchester on M*A*S*H. Mr. Stiers was born in 1945 and grew up in Oregon. He … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: dead

Former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario David Onley Passes Away

Tony Dow has Passed Away

Famed Mezzo Soprano Christa Ludwig Passes Away at 93

Maestro James Levine has Passed Away at 77

Christopher Plummer Passes Away at 91

Maple Leafs Legend George Armstrong has Passed Away at 90

Sir Sean Connery has Passed Away at 90

Actress Shirley Douglas has passed away at 86

Keeping Up Appearances Star Clive Swift Dies at 82

David Ogden Stiers has Passed Away at 75

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