Elmer C. (Andy) Anderson, Jr., of Mequon, WI, passed away on February 2, 2023. Andy was born on November 19, 1930 in Excelsior, WV. He was preceded in death by his father Elmer C. Anderson, Sr., his mother Edythe Hyatt Anderson, and his brother Robert Anderson. Andy was an active participant in various community organizations, such as the Community Brainstorming Conference. … [Read more...] about Elmer C. Anderson, Jr. passes
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Franco Harris, legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running back, dead at 72
Iconic Pittsburgh Steelers running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris died on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, CBS News reported. He was 72. Harris' death was confirmed to the station by his family. No cause of death was provided. The four-time Super Bowl champion and nine-time Pro Bowler was drafted by the Steelers and 13th overall pick in 1972 after playing … [Read more...] about Franco Harris, legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running back, dead at 72
Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters dies at age 74
Anita Pointer, one of the founding members of the R&B group The Pointer Sisters, has died at age 74, according to her publicist Roger Neal. Pointer passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at her home in Los Angeles where she was surrounded by her family, Neal said in a statement to CNN. The cause of death was cancer, he said. “While we are deeply saddened by the loss … [Read more...] about Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters dies at age 74
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ for ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ dead at 40
Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the amiable DJ for “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and dancer who rose to fame on “So You Think You Can Dance,” has died, his wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker Boss, confirmed in a statement to CNN. He was 40. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Holker Boss said in a statement. “Stephen lit up every room … [Read more...] about Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ for ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ dead at 40
Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 66
Clarence Gilyard, the actor best known for playing computer hacker Theo in “Die Hard” and naval flight officer Marcus “Sundown” Williams in “Top Gun,” has died at the age of 66. His death was announced on Monday, November 28, 2022, in a statement from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he had been working as an associate professor at the College of Fine … [Read more...] about Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 66
Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, dead at 59
Coolio, the ’90s rapper who lit up the music charts with hits like “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died, his friend and manager Jarez Posey, told CNN. He was 59. Posey said Coolio died Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Details on the circumstances were not immediately available. When contacted by CNN, Capt. Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department … [Read more...] about Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, dead at 59
Refe Perry, Jr., first unionized African American caterer, passes
Rafe Perry, Jr., a long-time Milwaukee resident, who in 1983 became the first unionized African American caterer and was instrumental in integrating the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, died on Friday September 16, 2022. He was 62 years old. Perry was a graduate of MATC’s Culinary Arts School. In the 1980’s he and brother Vincent A. Dawson, got the contract for the food … [Read more...] about Refe Perry, Jr., first unionized African American caterer, passes
Former MVP, steals king Maury Wills dies at 89
LOS ANGELES -- Maury Wills, whose daring thievery on the basepaths revolutionized baseball, died on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was 89. “I know he passed peacefully, and I am going to have a heavy heart,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who wears No. 30 because of Wills. “Maury was very impactful to me personally, professionally. He’s going to be missed. This one is … [Read more...] about Former MVP, steals king Maury Wills dies at 89
Mary Alice, ‘A Different World’ and ‘Sparkle’ actress, dead at 85: ‘A Shoulder We All Stood On’
Mary Alice, the actress best known for her roles in A Different World and Sparkle, has died. She was 85. Alice died on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at her home in Manhattan, a spokesperson for the NYPD confirmed. A cause of death was not provided. The actress's death was also confirmed by "one of her close friends," according to Philip Lewis of HuffPost, who announced the … [Read more...] about Mary Alice, ‘A Different World’ and ‘Sparkle’ actress, dead at 85: ‘A Shoulder We All Stood On’
Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing ‘Star Trek’ actress, dies at 89
Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series," has died at age 89, according to a statement from her son, Kyle Johnson. "Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, … [Read more...] about Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing ‘Star Trek’ actress, dies at 89