Tag Archives: Death

Graham Greene Passes Away at 73

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Edward Brain

Famed Canadian actor Graham Greene has passed away at 73. Born June 22nd, 1952 on the Six Nations Reserve, in Ohsweken, Ontario, he would grow up in Hamilton and worked as a draftsman, civil technologist, steelworker, and rock-band crew member … Continue reading →

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‘Hulk Hogan’ Passes Away at 71

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Edward Brain

Famed wrestler Terry Bollea, known professionally as ‘Hulk Hogan‘ has passed away following a cardiac arrest. He was born Terry Bollea on August 11th, 1953 in Augusta, Georgia to Pietro “Peter” and Ruth V. Bollea. Hogan began wrestling in 1977, … Continue reading →

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Loretta Swit Passes Away at 87

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Edward Brain

Actress Loretta Swit, well known for her role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan the long running television show M*A*S*H, has passed away at the age of 87. She was born Loretta Jane Szwedon November 4th, 1937 to Lester and … Continue reading →

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George Foreman Passes Away at 76

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Edward Brain

Former two time heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman has passed away at 76. Mr. Foreman was born George Edward Foreman on January 10th, 1949 in Marshall, Texas. He would win the Gold Medal as a heavyweight in the 1968 Summer … Continue reading →

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Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Edward Brain

Famed British actress Dame Maggie Smith has passed away in London, U.K. at the age of 89. Dame Maggie was born in Ilford, Essex on December 28th, 1934. She would begin her career in acting at 17 as Viola in … Continue reading →

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James Earl Jones has Passed Away at 93

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Edward Brain

It was announced today that James Earl Jones has passed away at the age of 93. Mr. Jones was born January 17th, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi to Robert and Ruth Earl Jones. In 1955, he would graduate from the University … Continue reading →

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Alice Munro Passes Away at 92

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Edward Brain

Famed Canadian author Alice Munro has passed away at the age of 92. Mrs. Munro was born Alice Laidlaw on July 10th, 1931 to Robert and Anne Laidlaw in Wingham, Ontario. She started writing as a teenager, publishing her first … Continue reading →

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Sir Andrew Davis Passes Away at 80

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Edward Brain

Sir Andrew Davis, the internationally recognized conductor, has passed away at the age of 80 after a battle with leukemia. Sir Andrew was born February 2nd, 1944 in Ashridge, Hertfordshire, England to Robert J. and Florence Joyce Davis. He studied … Continue reading →

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Roy McMurtry Passes Away at 91

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Edward Brain

Former Ontario Attorney General of Ontario and Chief Justices of Ontario Roy McMurtry has passed away at the age of 91. He also served as High Commissioner of Canada to the United Kingdom. He was born in Toronto on May … Continue reading →

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Norman Lear Passes Away at 101

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Edward Brain

Famed television producer Norman Lear passed away this week at 101. Mr. Lear was well known as the producer of a number of hit TV shows, including All in the Family, Maude, Sanford and Son, One Day at a Time, … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Death

Graham Greene Passes Away at 73

‘Hulk Hogan’ Passes Away at 71

Loretta Swit Passes Away at 87

George Foreman Passes Away at 76

James Earl Jones has Passed Away at 93

Alice Munro Passes Away at 92

Sir Andrew Davis Passes Away at 80

Roy McMurtry Passes Away at 91

Norman Lear Passes Away at 101

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