by Jim Heath | Oct 12, 2020 | Headlines, McCain, Obit
Sen. John McCain’s mother Roberta, who joined him on the 2008 campaign trail aged 96, has died at the of age 108. John’s wife Cindy tweeted: ‘It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my wonderful Mother In-law, Roberta McCain. ‘I...
by Jim Heath | Oct 6, 2020 | Entertainment, Headlines, Obit
Eddie Van Halen — the legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen — has died after a long battle with throat cancer. Van Halen died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica this morning. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son,...
by Jim Heath | Sep 18, 2020 | Headlines, Obit, Supreme Court
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the demure firebrand who in her 80s became a legal, cultural and feminist icon, died today. The Supreme Court announced her death, saying the cause was complications from metastatic cancer of the pancreas. The court, in a statement, said...
by Jim Heath | Sep 2, 2020 | Headlines, MLB, Obit
Tom Seaver — one of the greatest Mets players of all time — died Monday after a battle with dementia and COVID-19. He was 75. “We are heartbroken to share that our beloved husband and father has passed away,” his wife Nancy and daughters Sarah...
by Jim Heath | Aug 31, 2020 | Entertainment
Harrison Ford on Monday paid tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, whom he co-starred alongside in the celebrated 2013 film 42. Boseman died Friday at age of 43. His death sent shockwaves through both the entertainment industry and the sports world. In 42, Boseman...