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Jan. 13, 2026Updated May 10, 2026, 12:11 p.m. ET
Turner Enterprises CEO Ted Turner address the Newsmaker Luncheon on renewable and alternative energy at the National Press Club April 19, 2011 in Washington, DC. Ted Turner, the maverick businessman and philanthropist who turned a financially struggling Atlanta TV station into a media empire around CNN, the first 24-hour cable news station, has died. He was 87. Turner Enterprises announced his death in a news release obtained by USA TODAY on May 6, sharing that Turner died "surrounded by his family." The garrulous broadcast entrepreneur, known as "The Mouth of the South," sold his father's successful billboard business to purchase Atlanta independent station WJRJ channel 17 in 1970. Turner expanded that purchase into Turner Broadcasting System, or TBS, which included Turner Network Television, or TNT, and the groundbreaking 24-hour news channel Cable News Network, or CNN, which launched its nonstop news coverage in 1980.
Turner Enterprises CEO Ted Turner address the Newsmaker Luncheon on renewable and alternative energy at the National Press Club April 19, 2011 in Washington, DC. Ted Turner, the maverick businessman and philanthropist who turned a financially struggling Atlanta TV station into a media empire around CNN, the first 24-hour cable news station, has died. He was 87. Turner Enterprises announced his death in a news release obtained by USA TODAY on May 6, sharing that Turner died "surrounded by his family." The garrulous broadcast entrepreneur, known as "The Mouth of the South," sold his father's successful billboard business to purchase Atlanta independent station WJRJ channel 17 in 1970. Turner expanded that purchase into Turner Broadcasting System, or TBS, which included Turner Network Television, or TNT, and the groundbreaking 24-hour news channel Cable News Network, or CNN, which launched its nonstop news coverage in 1980.
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Bobby Cox before Game 1 of the 1999 World Series. Bobby Cox, who turned the Atlanta Braves into a National League powerhouse during his decades-long stint as manager died at the age of 84, the team confirmed on Saturday, May 9. "While Bobby's passion for the game was unparalleled, his love of baseball was exceeded only by his love for his family," the team said in a statement. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we send our sincerest condolences to his beloved wife, Pam, and their loving children and grandchildren." Cox was Braves manager on two occasions. Atlanta hired him in December 1977 at age 36, making him the NL's youngest manager at the time. He went 266-323 in his first stint with the team from 1978-81.
Bobby Cox before Game 1 of the 1999 World Series. Bobby Cox, who turned the Atlanta Braves into a National League powerhouse during his decades-long stint as manager died at the age of 84, the team confirmed on Saturday, May 9. "While Bobby's passion for the game was unparalleled, his love of baseball was exceeded only by his love for his family," the team said in a statement. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we send our sincerest condolences to his beloved wife, Pam, and their loving children and grandchildren." Cox was Braves manager on two occasions. Atlanta hired him in December 1977 at age 36, making him the NL's youngest manager at the time. He went 266-323 in his first stint with the team from 1978-81.
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Patrick Muldoon attends the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on June 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, Calif. Patrick Muldoon, the actor best known for playing Austin Reed on "Days of Our Lives" and Richard Hart on "Melrose Place," has died. He was 57. Muldoon's manager confirmed the actor's death on Sunday, April 19, to Variety. USA TODAY has reached out to Muldoon's reps.
Patrick Muldoon attends the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on June 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, Calif. Patrick Muldoon, the actor best known for playing Austin Reed on "Days of Our Lives" and Richard Hart on "Melrose Place," has died. He was 57. Muldoon's manager confirmed the actor's death on Sunday, April 19, to Variety. USA TODAY has reached out to Muldoon's reps.
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US actor Chuck Norris attends Michael Bolton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in Hollywood, Calif. on Aug. 27, 2002.Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died, his family said on March 20, 2026. He was 86.
US actor Chuck Norris attends Michael Bolton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in Hollywood, Calif. on Aug. 27, 2002.Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died, his family said on March 20, 2026. He was 86.
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"Back to the Future " actor James Tolkan died at age 94, his representative John Alcantar confirmed to USA TODAY on March 27. Tolkan was best known as the strict vice principal Gerald Strickland in the time-traveling trilogy and as no-nonsense commander Stinger in "Top Gun."
"Back to the Future"actor James Tolkan died at age 94, his representative John Alcantar confirmed to USA TODAY on March 27.

Tolkan was best known as the strict vice principal Gerald Strickland in the time-traveling trilogy and as no-nonsense commander Stinger in "Top Gun."
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"Country Joe" McDonald , who became a Woodstock festival legend and fronted the band Country Joe and the Fish, has died at age 84. The singer, born Joseph Allen McDonald, died Saturday, March 7, in Berkeley, California, from complications from Parkinson's disease, according to a statement from the band posted to their official Facebook page. The band was "saddened" to share the news of McDonald's death and adds that he was "surrounded by his family."
"Country Joe" McDonald, who became a Woodstock festival legend and fronted the band Country Joe and the Fish, has died at age 84. The singer, born Joseph Allen McDonald, died Saturday, March 7, in Berkeley, California, from complications from Parkinson's disease, according to a statement from the band posted to their official Facebook page. The band was "saddened" to share the news of McDonald's death and adds that he was "surrounded by his family."
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Singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka attends the premiere of Warner Bros. "Jersey Boys" during the 2014 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live, June 19, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif. Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind tracks like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Oh! Carol," has died at 86, his representative Victoria Varela confirmed on Feb. 27. "Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka," the family said in a statement to USA TODAY. The Brooklyn, New York, native grew up to become a beloved pop and rock musician with over 700 songwriting credits, including long-lasting, recognizable hits, such as "Laughter in the Rain" and OĢ€Calendar Girl."
Singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka attends the premiere of Warner Bros. "Jersey Boys" during the 2014 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live, June 19, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif. Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind tracks like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Oh! Carol," has died at 86, his representative Victoria Varela confirmed on Feb. 27. "Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka," the family said in a statement to USA TODAY. The Brooklyn, New York, native grew up to become a beloved pop and rock musician with over 700 songwriting credits, including long-lasting, recognizable hits, such as "Laughter in the Rain" and OĢ€Calendar Girl."
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Actor Robert Carradine attends the LA premiere of "Sentimental Value" at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) theatre in Los Angeles on Nov. 5, 2025. Carradine, best known for his roles in the Disney Channel sitcom and comedy classic "Revenge of the Nerds," died by suicide at age 71, Carradine's brother, "Nashville" actor Keith Carradine, confirmed to USA TODAY in a Feb. 24 statement.
Actor Robert Carradine attends the LA premiere of "Sentimental Value" at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) theatre in Los Angeles on Nov. 5, 2025. Carradine, best known for his roles in the Disney Channel sitcom and comedy classic "Revenge of the Nerds," died by suicide at age 71, Carradine's brother, "Nashville" actor Keith Carradine, confirmed to USA TODAY in a Feb. 24 statement.
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, in Nashville to address the 55th annual Mayor's Conference, is speaking at the Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church on June 14, 1987. Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at 84 following a lengthy battle with the progressive neuromuscular disease progressive supranuclear palsy, a condition similar to Parkinson's disease. He was a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, a presidential candidate and one of the world's best-known Black activists.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, in Nashville to address the 55th annual Mayor's Conference, is speaking at the Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church on June 14, 1987. Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at 84 following a lengthy battle with the progressive neuromuscular disease progressive supranuclear palsy, a condition similar to Parkinson's disease. He was a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, a presidential candidate and one of the world's best-known Black activists.
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Oscar and Emmy winner, Robert Duvall , 76, plays the police chief and father to a cop and a nightclub owner, in the motion picture "We Own the Night." Photographed at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sept. 29, 2007. Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in Hollywood classics such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," has died. He was 95. Duvall died "peacefully" at home on Feb. 15 in Middleburg, Va. a representative for the actor confirmed. He was with his wife, Luciana Duvall.
Oscar and Emmy winner, Robert Duvall, 76, plays the police chief and father to a cop and a nightclub owner, in the motion picture "We Own the Night." Photographed at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sept. 29, 2007. Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in Hollywood classics such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," has died. He was 95. Duvall died "peacefully" at home on Feb. 15 in Middleburg, Va. a representative for the actor confirmed. He was with his wife, Luciana Duvall.
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US actor James Van Der Beek arrives for the 71st Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, 2019. US actor James Van Der Beek, the star of the American TV series "Dawson's Creek," died on Feb. 11, 2026 at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," read a post on his Instagram page. Van Der Beek, who was married and had six children, announced his cancer diagnosis in 2024.
US actor James Van Der Beekarrives for the 71st Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, 2019. US actor James Van Der Beek, the star of the American TV series "Dawson's Creek," died on Feb. 11, 2026 at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," read a post on his Instagram page. Van Der Beek, who was married and had six children, announced his cancer diagnosis in 2024.
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Bud Cort arrives at the premiere of the new film "Upside Down" in Hollywood, Calif. March 12, 2013. Actor Bud Cort, best known for his 1971 film "Harold and Maude" has died at the age of 77.
Bud Cort arrives at the premiere of the new film "Upside Down" in Hollywood, Calif. March 12, 2013. Actor Bud Cort, best known for his 1971 film "Harold and Maude" has died at the age of 77.
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Catherine O'Hara attends The Hollywood Reporter 2019 Oscar Nominee Party at CUT on Feb. 4, 2019 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Catherine OOĢƒHara, star of "SchittOĢƒs CreekOĢ and OĢ€BeetlejuiceOĢ, has died at the age of 71 on January 30, 2026.
Catherine O'Hara attends The Hollywood Reporter 2019 Oscar Nominee Party at CUT on Feb. 4, 2019 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Catherine OOĢƒHara, star of "SchittOĢƒs CreekOĢ and OĢ€BeetlejuiceOĢ, has died at the age of 71 on January 30, 2026.
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Claudette Colvin is pictured at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School in Montgomery, Alabama, on Feb. 3, 2005
Claudette Colvin is pictured at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School in Montgomery, Alabama, on Feb. 3, 2005
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Scott Adams, cartoonist and author and creator of "Dilbert", poses for a portrait with a life-sized Dilbert cutout in his home office on Monday, Jan.6, 2014 in Pleasanton, Calif. Adams has published a new memoir "How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life". Scott Adams, the author and cartoonist whose "Dilbert" comic strip satirized corporate life to wide acclaim before racist comments he made sidelined him, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 68.
Scott Adams, cartoonist and author and creator of "Dilbert", poses for a portrait with a life-sized Dilbert cutout in his home office on Monday, Jan.6, 2014 in Pleasanton, Calif. Adams has published a new memoir "How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life". Scott Adams, the author and cartoonist whose "Dilbert" comic strip satirized corporate life to wide acclaim before racist comments he made sidelined him, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 68.
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Yeison Jimenez performs during Premios Juventud 2021 at Wynwood on July 14, 2021 in Miami. The Colombian singer died in a plane crash just hours before a concert on Jan. 10,2026 in Colombia.
Yeison Jimenez performs during Premios Juventud 2021 at Wynwood on July 14, 2021 in Miami. The Colombian singer died in a plane crash just hours before a concert on Jan. 10,2026 in Colombia.
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Actor T.K. Carter, of "The L.A. Riots Spectacular", poses for a portrait during the Tribeca Film Festival at the Tribeca Grand Hotel April 25, 2005 in New York City. Actor T.K. Carter, known for roles in "The Thing" and "Punky Brewster," has died. He was 69. Carter was declared dead Friday evening at his home in Duarte, California. No foul play is suspected, representatives for Carter told USA TODAY.
Actor T.K. Carter, of "The L.A. Riots Spectacular", poses for a portrait during the Tribeca Film Festival at the Tribeca Grand Hotel April 25, 2005 in New York City. Actor T.K. Carter, known for roles in "The Thing" and "Punky Brewster," has died. He was 69. Carter was declared dead Friday evening at his home in Duarte, California. No foul play is suspected, representatives for Carter told USA TODAY.
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Bob Weir, at front, and Mickey Hart of Dead and Company performing at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2021. Bob Weir, one of the founding members of the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, has died from "underlying lung issues" at 78. Weir, who, after "courageously beating cancer," died "peacefully" on Jan. 10, according to a post shared on his Instagram. A representative for Weir confirmed the post's accuracy to USA TODAY, but had no further information at this time.
Bob Weir, at front, and Mickey Hart of Dead and Company performing at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2021. Bob Weir, one of the founding members of the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, has died from "underlying lung issues" at 78. Weir, who, after "courageously beating cancer," died "peacefully" on Jan. 10, according to a post shared on his Instagram. A representative for Weir confirmed the post's accuracy to USA TODAY, but had no further information at this time.
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Michael Reagan, radio host, author and adopted son of President Ronald Reagan is photographed in his Encino, Calif. office on Jan. 7, 2011. Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan, died at the age of 80, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced Jan. 6.
Michael Reagan, radio host, author and adopted son of President Ronald Reagan is photographed in his Encino, Calif. office on Jan. 7, 2011. Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan, died at the age of 80, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced Jan. 6.
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U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa listens to a question Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, during a town hall meeting in Red Bluff, Calif. Republican U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California died after suffering a medical emergency on Jan. 5, officials said. He was 65. Sheriff's deputies responded to LaMalfa's home at 6:50 p.m. on Jan. 5 for a report of a medical emergency, according to a statement from Butte County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Megan McMann. LaMalfa was taken to Enloe Hospital in Chico, California, where he died during surgery. A cause of death was not immediately released. LaMalfa represented California's 1st Congressional District, which stretches from the Oregon border down through Shasta, Butte and Yuba counties, and includes the cities of Redding and areas north of Sacramento. He served in the California State Assembly and State Senate before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012.
U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa listens to a question Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, during a town hall meeting in Red Bluff, Calif. Republican U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California died after suffering a medical emergency on Jan. 5, officials said. He was 65. Sheriff's deputies responded to LaMalfa's home at 6:50 p.m. on Jan. 5 for a report of a medical emergency, according to a statement from Butte County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Megan McMann. LaMalfa was taken to Enloe Hospital in Chico, California, where he died during surgery. A cause of death was not immediately released. LaMalfa represented California's 1st Congressional District, which stretches from the Oregon border down through Shasta, Butte and Yuba counties, and includes the cities of Redding and areas north of Sacramento. He served in the California State Assembly and State Senate before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012.
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