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Indianapolis Colts' music-loving owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65

Indianapolis Colts' music-loving owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts owner who leveraged the popularity of Peyton Manning into a new stadium and a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday at age 65.
Gerry Connolly, a Democratic congressman and fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75

Gerry Connolly, a Democratic congressman and fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) U.S. Rep. Gerald Gerry Connolly, an outspoken Democrat who sought key reforms in the federal government while bringing transformational development to his populous Virginia district, died Wednesday. He was 75.
George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on 'Cheers' and found another home onstage, dies at 76

George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on 'Cheers' and found another home onstage, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy Cheers and later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in Art, Hairspray and Elf, has died.
Gadi Kinda, who played pro soccer in Israel and for Sporting KC, dies at 31 of undisclosed condition

Gadi Kinda, who played pro soccer in Israel and for Sporting KC, dies at 31 of undisclosed condition

HAIFA, Israel (AP) Gadi Kinda, a midfielder on the Israeli national soccer team who previously played for Sporting Kansas City in the MLS, died Tuesday. He was 31.
Larry Demeritte, trainer who realized his dream of running a horse in the Kentucky Derby, dies at 75

Larry Demeritte, trainer who realized his dream of running a horse in the Kentucky Derby, dies at 75

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Larry Demeritte , a trainer who realized his dream of running a horse in the Kentucky Derby last year, has died. He was 75.
Italian boxing champion Nino Benvenuti, who took gold at Rome Olympics, dies at age 87

Italian boxing champion Nino Benvenuti, who took gold at Rome Olympics, dies at age 87

ROME (AP) Nino Benvenuti, an Italian former boxer who won gold at his home Olympics in 1960 before earning world championship titles in two weight classes as a pro, has died at age 87.
Former US Census Bureau director John Thompson, who guided preparations for 2020 head count, dies

Former US Census Bureau director John Thompson, who guided preparations for 2020 head count, dies

BEND, Ore. (AP) John Thompson, who guided preparations for the 2020 census as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, has died. Thompson died May 9 at his home in Bend, Oregon. He was 73.

Rapper Werenoi, Frances biggest-selling music artist in recent years, dies at age 31

PARIS (AP) Rapper Werenoi, Frances biggest-selling music artist in recent years, has died at the age of 31, his producer and record company said.

Cameroon soccer great Emmanuel Kund矇 dies at age 68

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) Emmanuel Kund矇, Cameroon's defensive anchor on the first African team to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup, has died, the countrys soccer federation said. He was 68.
Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96

Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96

NEW YORK (AP) Three-time Tony Award-winner Charles Strouse, Broadway's industrious, master melody-maker who composed the music for such classic musical theater hits as "Annie," "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Applause," died Thursday. He was 96.
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