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Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson dead at age 86

Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson dead at age 86

Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson, a three-time All-Pro and member of the All-Decade Team of the 1970s, has died. He was 86.

Ramón Fonseca, partner in firm at center of "Panama Papers" scandal, dies

Ramón Fonseca, a partner in the Mossack Fonseca law firm at the center of the “Panama Papers” scandal over the hiding of wealth in offshore entities, has died, a lawyer from his firm confirmed Thursday. He was 71.
Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96

Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Pete McCloskey — a pro-environment, anti-war California Republican who co-wrote the Endangered Species Act and co-founded Earth Day — has died. He was 96.

Steve Albini, legendary producer for Nirvana, the Pixies and an alternative rock pioneer, dies at 61

Steve Albini, an alternative rock pioneer and legendary producer who shaped the musical landscape through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more, has died. He was 61.

The North Korean official whose propaganda helped build the Kim dynasty dies at 94

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Kim Ki Nam, a North Korean propaganda chief who helped build personality cults around the country’s three dynastic leaders, has died at 94, the North’s state media said.
Joe Collier, former Bills head coach and architect of Broncos' 'Orange Crush' defense, dies at 91

Joe Collier, former Bills head coach and architect of Broncos' 'Orange Crush' defense, dies at 91

DENVER (AP) — Joe Collier, the former Buffalo Bills head coach and architect of the Denver Broncos' famed “Orange Crush” defense, has died. He was 91.

Jeannie Epper, epic stuntwoman behind feats of TV's 'Wonder Woman,' dies at 83

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jeannie Epper, a groundbreaking performer who did stunts for many of the most important women of film and television action of the 1970s and '80s, including star Lynda Carter on TV's “Wonder Woman,” has died. She was 83.

Former Alabama star player, athletic director Hootie Ingram dies at age 90

Cecil “Hootie” Ingram, a former Alabama football star and athletic director, died Monday. He was 90.
César Luis Menotti, coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, dies at 85

César Luis Menotti, coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, dies at 85

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — César Luis Menotti, the charismatic coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, has died, the Argentine Football Association said Sunday. He was 85.
Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79

Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79

LONDON (AP) — Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and went down with the ship as the captain in “Titanic,” has died.
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