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Greg Iles, Mississippi author of 'Natchez Burning' trilogy, dies of cancer at 65

Greg Iles, Mississippi author of 'Natchez Burning' trilogy, dies of cancer at 65

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Greg Iles, the Mississippi author of the “Natchez Burning” trilogy and other works, has died. He was 65.
Former Australian cricketer, captain and coach Bob Simpson dies at age 89

Former Australian cricketer, captain and coach Bob Simpson dies at age 89

SYDNEY (AP) — Bob Simpson, a former player, captain and coach and one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket, has died at the age of 89.
Tristan Rogers, who played super spy Robert Scorpio on 'General Hospital,' has died at 79

Tristan Rogers, who played super spy Robert Scorpio on 'General Hospital,' has died at 79

Tristan Rogers, who played legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC's “General Hospital,” died Friday, less than one month after he made a special appearance on the soap opera. He was 79.
Delaware ex-Gov. Mike Castle, who championed 50 State Quarters Program while in Congress, dies at 86

Delaware ex-Gov. Mike Castle, who championed 50 State Quarters Program while in Congress, dies at 86

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle, a Republican moderate who championed creating the popular 50 State Quarters Program of commemorative coins while he served in Congress, has died. He was 86.
Fringe-wearing Wyoming trial lawyer Gerry Spence dies at 96

Fringe-wearing Wyoming trial lawyer Gerry Spence dies at 96

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gerry Spence, the fringe jacket-wearing trial lawyer from Wyoming known for a string of major court wins starting with a multimillion-dollar judgment against a plutonium processor in the landmark Karen Silkwood case, has died.
Lionel Taylor, record-setting Broncos receiver and coaching pioneer, dies at 89

Lionel Taylor, record-setting Broncos receiver and coaching pioneer, dies at 89

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Lionel Taylor, who starred for the Denver Broncos in the 1960s and became the first wide receiver in pro football history to record a 100-catch season, has died. He was 89.
Genshitsu Sen, Japanese tea master and former Kamikaze pilot trainee, dies at 102

Genshitsu Sen, Japanese tea master and former Kamikaze pilot trainee, dies at 102

TOKYO (AP) — Genshitsu Sen, a former Kamikaze pilot trainee who later promoted peace as a grand master of the Japanese tea ceremony, has died, officials said Thursday. He was 102.
Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on 'What's Happening!!,' dies at 60

Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on 'What's Happening!!,' dies at 60

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Danielle Spencer, who played the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What's Happening!!” has died at 60.
Italian sportsman Mattia Debertolis dies after competing at World Games in China

Italian sportsman Mattia Debertolis dies after competing at World Games in China

The Italian sportsman Mattia Debertolis, who competed in foot orienteering, has died after featuring in an event at the World Games in China’s southwest city of Chengdu.
Kunishige Kamamoto, Japan's top national soccer team scorer, dies at 81

Kunishige Kamamoto, Japan's top national soccer team scorer, dies at 81

TOKYO (AP) — Kunishige Kamamoto, who scored 75 goals in 76 games for Japan's national team, died Sunday according to the Japan Football Association. He was 81 and the association said he died of pneumonia.
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