obituaries

Comic star known for 'Roseanne' and 'Arrested Development' dead at 80

Martin Mull, a musician and actor best known for his work in comedies like "Clue," "Roseanne," and "Arrested Development," died Thursday after struggling with an unknown illness. He was 80.

‘Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings’ star Lizzy Musi dead at 33

“Surrounded by her Family, in the comfort of her own home, Lizzy was called to heaven at 11:25pm tonight,” Lizzy Musi's father wrote.  

Former NHL star dead at 52

Both the "heartbroken" NHL Alumni Association and the Maple Leafs described Berezin's death as "sudden" in posts on social media.

Actor known for 'The Bodyguard,' 'Night At the Museum,' dead at 90

“A beloved partner, big brother, uncle, surrogate parent, godfather and friend, Bill recently and happily celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by cherished loved ones," Bill Cobbs' brother shared.

Broadcast TV legend who gave Regis Philbin his iconic daytime start dead at 83

Amburg helped launch the careers of Regis Philbin and others.

WWE legend, father of Roman Reigns dead at 79

The WWE Hall of Famer and father of current superstar Roman Reigns died Tuesday.

Legendary actor Donald Sutherland dead at 88, son Kiefer pays tribute: 'A life well lived'

“With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” Kiefer Sutherland announced on Thursday.

'Bonnie and Clyde' actress Evans Evans dead at 91

Actress Evans Evans, best known for “Bonnie and Clyde,” has died at age 91. 

Rest in peace, Willie Mays

New York just lost the last living legend of its golden age of baseball: Hall of Famer Willie Mays, the “Say Hey Kid,” died Tuesday at age 93.

Willie Mays stickball video a reminder of Hall of Famer's NYC stardom

This rare footage of the "Say Hey Kid" playing stickball is a reminder how popular the Giants legend was in New York City during his career.

The sports world -- and beyond -- remembers Willie Mays: 'Changed the game forever'

Willie Mays, the "Say Hey Kid," died at the age of 93 on Tuesday, and tributes were quick to pour in for the baseball legend.

NYC's 16 Handles founder dead at 44

Solomon Choi, who founded New York City's self-serve frozen yogurt concept 16 Handles in 2008, died on Friday at 44.

Jerry West lived a basketball life to the fullest: 'The Logo'

It was a spectacular basketball life for The Logo, even if the NBA has never officially admitted that’s West, and even though West himself was to the end uncomfortable with...

Decorated Army officer from New York comes out as gay in obituary: 'I'll forever rest in peace'

"Now that my secret is known, I'll forever Rest in Peace."

Veteran NBC News analyst dies after brave cancer battle at 75

Howard Fineman, a longtime Washington scribe and television commentator for NBC and MSNBC, died on Tuesday at the age of 75.

Basketball Hall of Famer dead at 84

Chet Walker, a Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, died at age 84, according to a tweet by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday.

'Die Hard 2' and 'The Waltons' actor dead at 86

Tom Bower, an actor who had a five-decade career in Hollywood in films such as “Die Hard 2” and “Nixon” and the TV show "The Waltons," died last month, his...

102-year-old WWII vet from NY dies traveling to France for D-Day commemoration

Robert Persichitti, of Fairport, NY, passed away in a hospital in Germany last Friday after suffering a medical emergency, a veterans organization said. He was 102.

Ex-NBAer dead in car crash at 33

Former Philadelphia 76er Drew Gordon, the brother of Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, died in a car crash on Thursday night in Oregon, ESPN's Marc J. Spears first reported.

Sports world stunned by Bill Walton's death: 'An absolutely magnificent, beautiful person'

Walton, a Hall of Fame player who won two NBA and NCAA titles, died Monday at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with cancer.