Daryle Lamonica, the deep-throwing quarterback who won an AFL Player of the Year award and led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl appearance, has died. He was 80. The Fresno County Sherriff’s said Lamonica passed away at his Fresno home on Thursday morning. The death is considered to be from natural causes. The Raiders…
Mike Bossy, Islanders Great, 4-Time Cup Champion, Dies at 65
Mike Bossy, one of hockey’s most prolific goal-scorers and a star for the New York Islanders during their 1980s Stanley Cup dynasty, has died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 65. TVA Sports, the French-language network in Canada where he worked as a hockey analyst, confirmed Bossy died Thursday night. An Islanders spokesman…
Gilbert Gottfried, Standup Comic and Actor, Dies at 67
LOS ANGELES—Gilbert Gottfried, the actor and legendary standup comic known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes, has died. He was 67. Gottfried died from a rare genetic muscle disease that can trigger a dangerously abnormal heartbeat. his publicist and longtime friend Glenn Schwartz said in a statement. “In addition to being the most…
Olympic Sailor From Tunisia, Aged 17, Dies in Training
Olympic sailor Eya Guezguez of Tunisia has died in a training incident, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Monday. She was 17. Guezguez was training with her twin sister Sarra alongside their national team on Sunday when their boat capsized due to strong winds. Eya died while Sarra survived. Together, they competed at the…
Russian Lawmaker Vladimir Zhirinovsky Dies at 75
Russian lawmaker Vladimir Zhirinovsky has died at age 75, the speaker of the lower house of Russia’s parliament said Wednesday. State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said Zhirinovsky died after “a serious and prolonged illness.” His death was announced in parliament, where lawmakers stood in silence to honor his memory. Zhirinovsky had been the leader of the…
The Wanted Singer Tom Parker Dies of Brain Tumor at 33
LONDON—Tom Parker, a member of British-Irish boy band The Wanted, has died after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. He was 33. The band announced that Parker died Wednesday, “surrounded by his family and his band mates.” Parker announced his diagnosis in October 2020, and underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Earlier this year, he performed…
Former Rep. Vic Fazio Dies at 79
By Kate Ackley From CQ-Roll Call WASHINGTON—Former Rep. Vic Fazio, a California Democrat who served 10 terms in the House and then went on to a high-profile lobbying career, died this week at the age of 79. He had been suffering from cancer and died at home surrounded by family, his office said in a…
Former Pakistani President Rafiq Tarar Dies at 92
LAHORE, Pakistan—Rafiq Tarar, a former Pakistani judge who served as the country’s President from 1997 to 2001, died on Monday in the eastern city of Lahore after a prolonged illness at the age of 92. Tarar’s grandson, Azam Tarar, announced on Twitter that his grandfather had died. Pakistan’s President Arif Ali, Prime Minister Imran Khan,…
Stanford Goalkeeper Katie Meyer Dead at 22
STANFORD, Calif.—Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer, who memorably led the Cardinal to victory in the 2019 NCAA College Cup championship game, has died. She was 22. The cause of death was not released. Stanford first announced the death of a student at one of its residence halls on Monday. On Tuesday, the university confirmed it was…
Australian Cricket Legend Rod Marsh Dies at 74
Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh has died aged 74 after suffering a heart attack. The star wicketkeeper from the 1970s and 80s was flown from Bundaberg to Adelaide Hospital earlier in the week after suffering a heart attack last Thursday, Fox Cricket reported. He remained in an induced coma until passing away on Friday morning….
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