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Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at 102

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, has died. She was 102.

Illinois pitching coach Mark Allen dies at 49 after battling cancer

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Mark Allen, who had been Illinois pitching coach for the last five seasons, has died. He was 49. Illinois said in a statement Thursday that Allen died Wednesday, according to his family.
Irv Gotti, music executive who create Murder Inc. Records, dies at 54

Irv Gotti, music executive who create Murder Inc. Records, dies at 54

NEW YORK (AP) Irv Gotti, a music mogul who founded Murder Inc. Records and was behind major hip-hop and R&B artists such as Ashanti and Ja Rule, has died. He was 54. Def Jam Recordings, which was the parent company of Murder Inc.
Paul Plishka, whose Metropolitan Opera career spanned 51 years, dies at age 83

Paul Plishka, whose Metropolitan Opera career spanned 51 years, dies at age 83

Paul Plishka, a powerful bass with a ready smile and hearty laugh who sang 1,672 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over 51 years, has died. He was 83.
Paul Plishka, whose Metropolitan Opera career spanned 51 years, dies at age 83

Paul Plishka, whose Metropolitan Opera career spanned 51 years, dies at age 83

Paul Plishka, a powerful bass with a ready smile and hearty laugh who sang 1,672 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over 51 years, has died. He was 83.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88

PARIS (AP) The Aga Khan , who became the spiritual leader of the worlds millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and poured a material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into building homes, hospitals and schools
Decorated pilot Harry Stewart, Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 100

Decorated pilot Harry Stewart, Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 100

Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr, a decorated World War II pilot who broke racial barriers as a Tuskegee Airmen and earned honors for his combat heroism, has died. He was 100.
Decorated pilot Harry Stewart, Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 100

Decorated pilot Harry Stewart, Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 100

Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr, a decorated World War II pilot who broke racial barriers as a member of Tuskegee Airmen and earned honors for his combat heroism, has died. He was 100.
Gene Barge, renowned sax man and producer known as 'Daddy G,' dies at 98

Gene Barge, renowned sax man and producer known as 'Daddy G,' dies at 98

NEW YORK (AP) Gene Daddy G Barge, an admired and durable saxophone player, songwriter and producer who worked on hits by Natalie Cole, oversaw recordings by Muddy Waters, performed with the Rolling Stones and helped inspire the dance classic Qua

Gene Barge, renowned sax man and producer known as 'Daddy G,' dies at 98

NEW YORK (AP) Gene Daddy G Barge, an admired and durable saxophone player, songwriter and producer who worked on hits by Natalie Cole, oversaw recordings by Muddy Waters, performed with the Rolling Stones and helped inspire the dance classic Qua
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