Mitchell Wiggins, ex-NBA guard and dad of Andrew Wiggins, dead at 64
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Mitchell Wiggins, ex-NBA guard and dad of Andrew Wiggins, dead at 64

Mitchell Wiggins, a former NBA guard and father of Golden State Warriors star Andrew Wiggins, has died this week at 64, the Rockets announced on Friday. The cause of death was not provided. “Today we mourn the passing of former Houston Rockets guard, Mitchell Wiggins. Our sincerest condolences go out to…

James Earl Jones, actor and voice of Darth Vader, has died aged 93 | Obituaries News

James Earl Jones, actor and voice of Darth Vader, has died aged 93 | Obituaries News

Actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence whose commanding voice defined Star Wars villain Darth Vader, has died. He was 93. Jones, who had had diabetes for many years, died on Monday at home, his agent Barry McPherson said. He was surrounded by family members. The pioneering…

Uruguayan soccer player Juan Izquierd dies after collapsing on field
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Uruguayan soccer player Juan Izquierd dies after collapsing on field

SAO PAULO — Uruguayan soccer player Juan Izquierdo died Tuesday at a hospital in Brazil five days after collapsing during a game at Sao Paulo. He was 27. Hospital Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo said in a statement that the Nacional defender died at 9:38 p.m. local time following “cardiorespiratory…

Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies aged 76 | Football News

Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies aged 76 | Football News

Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who coached England’s team from 2001 to 2006, has died at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Eriksson became the first foreigner to lead the England national team – and also led Swedish, Portuguese and Italian clubs to major trophies in…

Joe D’Alessandris, Ravens offensive line coach, dead at 70
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Joe D’Alessandris, Ravens offensive line coach, dead at 70

Joe D’Alessandris, a longtime college and NFL offensive line coach who was in his eighth season with the Baltimore Ravens, died early Sunday morning, the team announced. He was 70. D’Alessandris was hospitalized earlier this month with an acute illness. “Our hearts ache with grief and sadness upon learning of…

Former Cowboys running back, Super Bowl champion Duane Thomas dead at 77
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Former Cowboys running back, Super Bowl champion Duane Thomas dead at 77

Former Dallas Cowboys running back Duane Thomas, who rushed for 95 yards in the team’s first Super Bowl victory, died at age 77, according to the Dallas Morning News. Thomas’ cause of death was not revealed.  “The Great Duane Thomas passed away yesterday,” Thomas’ former teammate Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson posted…

Richard Simmons fans reveal how the legendary fitness guru personally saved their lives: ‘He meant it’
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Richard Simmons fans reveal how the legendary fitness guru personally saved their lives: ‘He meant it’

Richard Simmons personally touched the lives of many of his fans.  The late fitness icon, who tragically died after a fall on July 13, one day after his 76th birthday, was calling and emailing hundreds of fans even in his final days, he revealed in his last interview with People….