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Former Florida tennis coach Andy Brandi, who led the Gators to three national titles, dies at 72

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Former Florida women's tennis coach Andy Brandi, whose teams compiled a .914 winning percentage over 17 seasons and won three national championships, has died. He was 72.
Robert Badinter, who led France to end the death penalty and fought Holocaust denial, has died at 95

Robert Badinter, who led France to end the death penalty and fought Holocaust denial, has died at 95

PARIS (AP) Robert Badinter, who spearheaded the drive to abolish Frances death penalty, campaigned against antisemitism and Holocaust denial, and led a European body dealing with the legal fallout of Yugoslavia's breakup, has died. He was 95.

Former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife die 'hand in hand' by euthanasia at age 93

THE HAGUE (AP) Dries van Agt, the Christian Democrat prime minister of the Netherlands from 1977 until 1982, has died by euthanasia, hand in hand together with his wife, according to the human rights organization he founded. They both were 93.
Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra, dies at age 88

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra, dies at age 88

TOKYO (AP) Seiji Ozawa, the Japanese conductor who amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during three decades at the helm of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has died, his management office said Friday. He was 88.
Will Lester, longtime AP journalist in South Carolina, Florida and Washington, dies at age 71

Will Lester, longtime AP journalist in South Carolina, Florida and Washington, dies at age 71

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Will Lester, a longtime reporter and editor for The Associated Press who played a critical role in the news organizations 2000 election-night decision not to call the presidential race, died Wednesday. He was 71.
Henry Fambrough, last surviving original member of The Spinners, dies at 85

Henry Fambrough, last surviving original member of The Spinners, dies at 85

DETROIT (AP) Henry Fambrough, the last surviving original member of the iconic R&B group The Spinners, whose hits included Its a Shame, Could It Be Im Falling in Love" and The Rubberband Man, died Wednesday, a spokesperson for the group
Toby Keith, country singer-songwriter, dies at 62 after stomach cancer diagnosis

Toby Keith, country singer-songwriter, dies at 62 after stomach cancer diagnosis

NORMAN, Okla. Toby Keith, a hit country crafter of pro-American anthems who both riled up critics and was loved by millions of fans, has died. He was 62.
Former Chilean President Sebasti獺n Pi簽era dies in a helicopter crash. He was 74

Former Chilean President Sebasti獺n Pi簽era dies in a helicopter crash. He was 74

VIA DEL MAR, Chile (AP) Sebasti獺n Pi簽era , the two-time former president of Chile who faced social upheaval followed by a pandemic in his second term, died Tuesday in a helicopter crash. He was 74.
Jason Aldean, Ricky Skaggs and Kristin Chenoweth react to the death of Toby Keith

Jason Aldean, Ricky Skaggs and Kristin Chenoweth react to the death of Toby Keith

Fellow country artists and fans react to the death of singer-songwriter Toby Keith, who died Monday at 62. I was saddened to hear of Toby Keiths passing. He really was one of the good guys. He helped a lot of people get started in the business.
John Bruton, Irish leader who played a key role in Northern Ireland's peace process, dies at 76

John Bruton, Irish leader who played a key role in Northern Ireland's peace process, dies at 76

LONDON (AP) Former Irish Prime Minister John Bruton, who played a key role in bringing peace to Northern Ireland, has died at the age of 76. Brutons family said he died Tuesday in a Dublin hospital after a long illness.
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