Obituary Profiles - Albuquerque Journal

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Sheldon Silver, NY power broker sent to prison, dead at 77

Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, one of the most powerful figures in state government for two decades before his conviction on corruption charges, has died in federal custody....

Published: Monday, January 24th, 2022 at 4:52PM
Updated: Monday, January 24th, 2022 at 6:46PM

Don Wilson, guitarist with The Ventures, dies at 88

Don Wilson, co-founder and rhythm guitarist of the instrumental guitar band The Ventures, has died. He was 88. Wilson died Saturday in Tacoma of natural causes, surrounded by his four...

Published: Sunday, January 23rd, 2022 at 5:05PM
Updated: Sunday, January 23rd, 2022 at 5:05PM

Louie Anderson, comic, Emmy winner for 'Baskets,' dies at 68

Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series 'Baskets,' died Friday. He was...

Published: Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 9:40AM
Updated: Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 5:52PM

Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out of Hell' rock superstar, dies at 74

Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his 'Bat Out of Hell' album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as 'Paradise By the Dashboard Light,' 'Two Out...

Published: Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 9:38AM
Updated: Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 5:37PM

Pioneering fashion journalist André Leon Talley dies at 73

André Leon Talley, a towering and highly visible figure of the fashion world who made history as a rare Black editor in an overwhelmingly white industry, has died. He was...

Published: Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 at 8:19AM
Updated: Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 at 1:40PM

Celebrated Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies at 102

Charles McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who flew 409 fighter combat missions over three wars and later helped to bring attention to the Black pilots who had battled racism at home...

Published: Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at 7:20PM
Updated: Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at 11:29PM

'One of a kind': Former AP reporter Mike Cochran dies at 85

Mike Cochran, who during a nearly 40-year career with The Associated Press told the stories of Texas' larger-than-life characters with his rich and detailed writing, and who ended up serving...

Published: Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at 7:59AM
Updated: Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at 7:59AM

Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang 'Be My Baby,' dies at 78

Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock 'n' roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as 'Be My Baby,' 'Baby I Love You' and 'Walking in the Rain' as the leader...

Published: Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 at 3:56PM
Updated: Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 at 5:59PM

European Parliament President David Sassoli dies at age 65

David Sassoli, an Italian journalist who worked his way up in politics while defending the downtrodden and oppressed to become president of the European Union's parliament, died in an Italian...

Published: Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 8:09AM
Updated: Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 8:09AM

Michael Lang, Woodstock festival co-creator, dies at 77

Michael Lang, a co-creator and promoter of the 1969 Woodstock music festival that served as a touchstone for generations of music fans, has died. Michael Pagnotta, a spokesperson for Lang's...

Published: Sunday, January 9th, 2022 at 3:24PM
Updated: Monday, January 10th, 2022 at 7:18PM

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Sheldon Silver, NY power broker sent to prison, dead ...

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Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon ... Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, one of the most powerful figures in state government for two decades before his conviction on corruption ...

January 24, 2022 6:46PM

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Don Wilson, guitarist with The Ventures, dies at 88

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Don Wilson, co-founder and rhythm guitarist ... Don Wilson, co-founder and rhythm guitarist of the instrumental guitar band The Ventures, has died. He was 88. Wilson died Saturday in Tacoma of ...

January 23, 2022 5:05PM

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Louie Anderson, comic, Emmy winner for 'Baskets,' dies at ...

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Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as ... Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV ...

January 21, 2022 5:52PM

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Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out of Hell' rock superstar, dies ...

Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar ... Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his 'Bat Out of Hell' album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as 'Paradise ...

January 21, 2022 5:37PM

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Pioneering fashion journalist André Leon Talley dies at 73

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André Leon Talley, a towering and ... André Leon Talley, a towering and highly visible figure of the fashion world who made history as a rare Black editor in an overwhelmingly ...

January 19, 2022 1:40PM

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Celebrated Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies at 102

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Charles McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who ... Charles McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who flew 409 fighter combat missions over three wars and later helped to bring attention to the Black pilots ...

January 16, 2022 11:29PM

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'One of a kind': Former AP reporter Mike Cochran ...

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Mike Cochran, who during a nearly ... Mike Cochran, who during a nearly 40-year career with The Associated Press told the stories of Texas' larger-than-life characters with his rich and detailed ...

January 13, 2022 7:59AM

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Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang 'Be My Baby,' ...

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Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock ... Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock 'n' roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as 'Be My Baby,' 'Baby I Love You' and 'Walking ...

January 12, 2022 5:59PM

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European Parliament President David Sassoli dies at age 65

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David Sassoli, an Italian journalist who ... David Sassoli, an Italian journalist who worked his way up in politics while defending the downtrodden and oppressed to become president of the European ...

January 11, 2022 8:09AM