1 Ralph Cirella was a stylist and makeup artist who appeared regularly on “The Howard Stern Show” and was Stern’s longtime friend. Ralph Cirella’s legacy Cirella’s first appearance on Howard Stern’s show came in 1985, when he called in as a listener. Cirella’s wit and observations impressed Stern, who brought him on board to do… Continue reading hair stylist and Howard Stern regular dies at 58 – .
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Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Dies During Pursuit
On December 6, 2023, the Bismarck Police Department received a report of a stolen 2017 Black Chevy Tahoe driven by Ian Cramer, U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son of Bismarck. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office located Cramer in Hazen, initiating a pursuit. During the chase, Cramer crashed head-on into an unoccupied Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle, parked… Continue reading Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Dies During Pursuit
creator of Latino USA radio dies at 72 – .
239 María Martin was a longtime journalist who created the Latino USA radio program and broadened coverage of Latin American news and events in the United States. María Martin’s legacy Born in Mexico City and raised in California, Martin earned a master’s in journalism from Ohio State University. She began her career in Santa Rosa,… Continue reading creator of Latino USA radio dies at 72 – .
Life Goes On actress dies at 53 – .
1.4K Andrea Fay Friedman was an actress with Down syndrome who appeared on “Life Goes On” and the drama “Carol of the Bells,” and did voice work on “Family Guy.” Andrea Fay Friedman’s legacy The California-born Friedman got her start on screen with the landmark television show “Life Goes On,” which was the first television… Continue reading Life Goes On actress dies at 53 – .
TV sitcom creator dies at 101 – .
57 Norman Lear was a TV sitcom legend who created classic shows including “All in the Family” and “Sanford and Son.” Norman Lear’s legacy Lear began his television career in the early 1950s, writing sketches for comedy teams including Rowan and Martin, Martin and Lewis, and others. The first series he created was “The Deputy,”… Continue reading TV sitcom creator dies at 101 – .
founding member of the Guess Who dies at 80 – .
450 Chad Allan was a multi-instrumentalist musician who helped found Canadian rock band the Guess Who as their original lead singer. Chad Allan’s legacy Canadian musician Allan – born Allan Peter Stanley Kowbel – got his start playing in bands in the late 1950s while at Miles MacDonell Collegiate. He initially led Allan and the… Continue reading founding member of the Guess Who dies at 80 – .
Canadian filmmaker dies at 48 – .
267 Charles Officer was an award-winning Canadian writer, documentarian, and filmmaker who was nominated for 10 Genie Awards for his 2008 film, “Nurse.Fighter.Boy,” and who directed episodes of “The Porter,” an historical drama series. Charles Officer’s legacy Officer studied communication design at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) and acting at Neighborhood Playhouse… Continue reading Canadian filmmaker dies at 48 – .
cofounder of Wings and the Moody Blues dies at 79 – .
368 Denny Laine was an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist who cofounded Wings and the Moody Blues. Denny Laine’s legacy Laine was fronting his first band, Denny Laine and the Diplomats, when Ray Thomas (1941–2018) and Mike Pinder asked him to join the new band they were forming, the M&B 5. That group quickly evolved… Continue reading cofounder of Wings and the Moody Blues dies at 79 – .
cofounder of Wings and the Moody Blues dies at 79 – .
368 Denny Laine was an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist who cofounded Wings and the Moody Blues. Denny Laine’s legacy Laine was fronting his first band, Denny Laine and the Diplomats, when Ray Thomas (1941–2018) and Mike Pinder asked him to join the new band they were forming, the M&B 5. That group quickly evolved… Continue reading cofounder of Wings and the Moody Blues dies at 79 – .
April Wine singer and songwriter dies at 75 – .
43 Myles Goodwyn was a Canadian singer, songwriter, and founding member of the band April Wine, which had a hit with their cover of “You Could Have Been a Lady.” Myles Goodwyn’s legacy Canadian musician Goodwyn was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick, and helped form the band April Wine in 1969. The band was originally… Continue reading April Wine singer and songwriter dies at 75 – .