Shecky Greene, a legendary stand-up comedian who became one of Las Vegas’ top headliners in the 1950s and ’60s has died. Greene died Sunday morning of natural causes at his home in Las Vegas, his wife Miriam Musso Greene confirmed to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He was 97. Born and raised on the North Side … Read more
Maxine Rizik Tanous, a Washington, D.C. specialty store doyenne who helped to dress first ladies, cabinet secretaries, Supreme Court justices and diplomats, died Dec. 13 at her home in Bethesda, Md. Tanous, 95, died of natural causes surrounded by her family, according to her son-in-law Paul Jacobson. Services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. … Read more
Colin Burgess, the original drummer of rock band AC/DC, has died at age 77. His death was confirmed by the band in a statement on Facebook. “Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess,” the statement said. “He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.” … Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at age 61. Braugher’s publicist Jennifer Allen told The Associated Press the actor died after a short illness. The Chicago-born actor had his breakthrough role in 1989’s “Glory,” … Read more
Ron Cohen, Women’s Wear Daily’s former longtime city editor and financial editor, died on Nov. 22 at his New York apartment. Cohen, 93, was under hospice care at the time of his death, which was due to natural causes following pulmonary and respiratory issues, according to his son Laurence Frazen. In addition to his 43-year … Read more
Norman Lear, producer of some of America’s most popular television shows, had died at 101. Mostly known for his comedies, the very long list of shows he created include “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons” and “Sanford and Son.” Lear worked until he passed away. A couple years before his death, journalist Steve Lopez interviewed … Read more
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor testifies during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “Ensuring Judicial Independence Through Civics Education” on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Bill Clark | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, has died. O’Connor was … Read more
