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Fashion Icon Mary McFadden Passes at 85: The Pioneer Behind Pleated Goddess Gowns and the Iconic Marii Fabric
Mary McFadden, the visionary fashion designer who revolutionized the industry with her pleated goddess gowns and the creation of her patented fabric, Marii, has passed away at the age of 85. McFadden’s fashion journey began in the 1960s during her marriage to a De Beers executive, which took her to South Africa. Dissatisfied with local… Continue reading Fashion Icon Mary McFadden Passes at 85: The Pioneer Behind Pleated Goddess Gowns and the Iconic Marii Fabric
🎙️ Phil Donahue, Legendary Pioneer of Daytime TV, Passes Away at 88
Phil Donahue, the groundbreaking television host who revolutionized the daytime talk show format, has passed away at the age of 88. Donahue, whose eponymous show “The Phil Donahue Show” became a staple of American television, was known for tackling controversial topics and giving a voice to ordinary people. His innovative approach set the stage for… Continue reading 🎙️ Phil Donahue, Legendary Pioneer of Daytime TV, Passes Away at 88
$100 Million Research Center in Minnesota to Pioneer Pig-to-Human Organ Transplants
STEWARTVILLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – United Therapeutics, a biotechnology company renowned for its groundbreaking work in organ engineering, is investing $100 million in a new research facility in Stewartville, Minnesota. This state-of-the-art center will focus on producing human-compatible hearts and kidneys using genetically engineered pigs. Located just 10 miles south of Rochester, the tightly controlled facility… Continue reading $100 Million Research Center in Minnesota to Pioneer Pig-to-Human Organ Transplants
Tech Pioneer Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO, Passes Away at 56
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and a key figure in Google’s early history, has died at the age of 56. Wojcicki, who played a pivotal role in the rise of YouTube and was one of Google’s first employees, passed away after a courageous two-year battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Her husband, Dennis… Continue reading Tech Pioneer Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO, Passes Away at 56
🎸 Farewell to a Jangle-Pop Pioneer: The Chills’ Martin Phillipps Passes Away at 61
Martin Phillipps, the iconic frontman and creative force behind the influential New Zealand jangle-pop band The Chills, has passed away at the age of 61. Phillipps died unexpectedly at his home in Dunedin, New Zealand, leaving behind a legacy that has touched countless fans and fellow musicians. Phillipps was renowned for his melancholic songwriting and… Continue reading 🎸 Farewell to a Jangle-Pop Pioneer: The Chills’ Martin Phillipps Passes Away at 61
Civil Rights Icon Tessie Prevost Williams Dies at 69
Tessie Prevost Williams, a pioneering figure in the desegregation of New Orleans schools and a revered civil rights icon, passed away on July 6 at the age of 69. Williams was one of the “New Orleans Four,” a group of Black first-graders who bravely integrated the city’s public schools in 1960. She died of liver… Continue reading Civil Rights Icon Tessie Prevost Williams Dies at 69
Farewell to a Space Pioneer: Joe Engle Passes Away at 91
Joe Engle, the trailblazing astronaut and test pilot, has passed away at the age of 91. Engle, known for his remarkable contributions to space exploration, flew the North American X-15 hypersonic rocket plane and commanded two Space Shuttle missions. His pioneering spirit made him the first astronaut to fly in space aboard two different winged… Continue reading Farewell to a Space Pioneer: Joe Engle Passes Away at 91
Celebrated Photorealist Pioneer Audrey Flack Dies at 93
Audrey Flack, a trailblazing painter, sculptor, and a pioneer of the photorealist movement, has passed away at the age of 93. Flack’s death marks the end of an era for an artist whose work revolutionized modern art. Born in New York City in 1931, Flack’s artistic journey began at a young age. She studied fine… Continue reading Celebrated Photorealist Pioneer Audrey Flack Dies at 93
Pioneer of How-To TV, Russell Morash, Dies at 88
Russell Morash, the influential television producer known as the “father of how-to television,” passed away on June 20 at the age of 88. Morash’s groundbreaking work included creating the beloved home improvement series “This Old House” and bringing culinary icon Julia Child to the small screen with “The French Chef.” Morash’s career began as a… Continue reading Pioneer of How-To TV, Russell Morash, Dies at 88
Television Pioneer Jamie Kellner Passes Away at 77
Jamie Kellner, the influential television executive who played a pivotal role in launching both Fox and The WB networks, has died at the age of 77. Kellner passed away on June 21, 2024, at his home in Montecito, California, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Born in Brooklyn and raised in New York City, Kellner’s… Continue reading Television Pioneer Jamie Kellner Passes Away at 77
Catholic Radio Pioneer Al Kresta Passes Away at 72
Al Kresta, a prominent figure in Catholic media and the founder of Ave Maria Radio, passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 72 after a brief battle with liver cancer. Known for his compelling voice and unwavering dedication to his faith, Kresta was surrounded by his family at the time of his… Continue reading Catholic Radio Pioneer Al Kresta Passes Away at 72
Pioneering Tech Innovator and Trans Rights Advocate Lynn Conway Passes Away at 86
Lynn Conway, a trailblazer in both the computer revolution and transgender rights movement, passed away last Sunday at the age of 86. Her husband, Charles Rogers, confirmed she died in a hospital from complications of two recent heart attacks. Conway’s career was marked by groundbreaking achievements and significant challenges. In 1968, after confiding to her… Continue reading Pioneering Tech Innovator and Trans Rights Advocate Lynn Conway Passes Away at 86
Pioneer of Life-Saving Statins, Akira Endo, Dies at 90
Akira Endo, the renowned Japanese biochemist whose groundbreaking research led to the development of cholesterol-lowering statins, has passed away at the age of 90. Endo died on June 5 at a nursing facility in Tokyo, as reported by Japan’s public broadcasting network NHK. Endo’s pioneering work in the 1970s identified a fungal compound that would… Continue reading Pioneer of Life-Saving Statins, Akira Endo, Dies at 90
Farewell to a Time-Traveling Pioneer: Original Doctor Who Companion Dies at 99
138 William Russell, one of the earliest companions in the BBC’s iconic sci-fi series “Doctor Who,” has passed away at the age of 99. Russell, who died on June 3, 2024, was beloved by fans for his role as Ian Chesterton, a schoolteacher who adventured with the Doctor in the show’s first series in 1963.… Continue reading Farewell to a Time-Traveling Pioneer: Original Doctor Who Companion Dies at 99