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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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Dame Angela Landsbury Passes Away at 96

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Edward Brain

Dame Angela Landsbury, known for her role as Jessica Fletcher on Murder, She Wrote, has passed away at 96 just days before her 97th birthday. Dame Angela was born on October 16th, 1925 in the St. Pancras area of London, … Continue reading →

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has Passed Away

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Edward Brain

Buckingham Palace has announced the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, and 14 other realms. Her Majestyy passed away at 96 at Balmoral Castle, her home in Scotland. Her Majesty reigned for over 70 after ascending … Continue reading →

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Nichelle Nichols has Passed Away

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Edward Brain

Veteran actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, has passed away at 89. Miss Nichols was born in Robbins, Illinois on December 28, 1932 to Samuel Earl and Lishia Nichols. … Continue reading →

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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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Sidney Poitier has Passed Away

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Edward Brain

Famed Bahamian-American actor Sidney Poitier, KBE has passed away at the age of 94, a month prior to his 95th birthday. Mr. Poitier was born on February 20th, 1927 in Miami, Florida to Reginald James and Evelyn Poitier who were … Continue reading →

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Betty White Passes Away at 99

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Edward Brain

Famed actress Betty White has passed away at the age of 99. Ms. White is well known as Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and as Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls and The Golden Palace, as … Continue reading →

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Martha Henry Passes Away at 83

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Edward Brain

American-Canadian actress Martha Henry has passed away at 83, just week after appearing at the Statford Festival. Ms. Henry was born Martha Buhs on February 17th, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to Kathleen and Lloyd Howard Buhs. Ms. Henry graduated from … Continue reading →

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Bernard Haitink has Passed Away

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Edward Brain

Bernard Haitink, the internationally known Dutch conductor, has passed away at age 92. Mr. Haitink was born in Amsterdam on March 4th, 1929 to Willem Haitink and Anna Clara Verschaffelt. Mr Haitink was a long time conductor, and would serve … Continue reading →

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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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