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Quebec singer, songwriter Serge Fiori, founder of rock group Harmonium, dead at 73

Quebec singer, songwriter Serge Fiori, founder of rock group Harmonium, dead at 73

MONTREAL — Quebec singer-songwriter Serge Fiori, founder of French-Canadian rock band Harmonium, died Tuesday at the age of 73.
EQB chief executive Andrew Moor, who took on Canada's big banks, dies at 65

EQB chief executive Andrew Moor, who took on Canada's big banks, dies at 65

TORONTO — Andrew Moor, who grew EQB Inc. into Canada's seventh-largest bank during his nearly two-decade tenure at the helm and pushed for more innovation in the financial sector, has died.
Mark Davis, longtime Connecticut TV political reporter, dies at 76

Mark Davis, longtime Connecticut TV political reporter, dies at 76

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Mark Davis, a television news journalist who covered Connecticut politics for three decades for a local ABC affiliate, has died. He was 76. Davis died on Monday, WTNH-TV announced on Tuesday.
Dilip Doshi, former India left-arm spinner, dies at 77

Dilip Doshi, former India left-arm spinner, dies at 77

NEW DELHI (AP) — Former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who took 114 wickets in 33 tests, has died. He was 77. The Board of Control for Cricket in India made the announcement on Tuesday, a day after Doshi's death in London.
Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Mick Ralphs, a guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. A statement posted to Bad Company's official website Monday announced Ralphs' death at age 81.
Former Montreal Alouettes player, coach Chandler Jones dead at 33

Former Montreal Alouettes player, coach Chandler Jones dead at 33

MONTREAL — Chandler Jones, a former Montreal Alouettes player and coach, has died at age 33. The Alouettes confirmed Jones's death in a release Monday. A cause of death was not provided, but the release said Jones died accidentally on Sunday morning.
Arnaldo Pomodoro, whose bronze spheres decorate prominent public spaces around the world, dies at 98

Arnaldo Pomodoro, whose bronze spheres decorate prominent public spaces around the world, dies at 98

ROME (AP) — Arnaldo Pomodoro, one of Italy's most prominent contemporary artists whose bronze spheres decorate iconic public spaces from the Vatican to the United Nations, has died at age 98, his foundation said Monday.
FedEx founder Fred Smith, a Marine Corps veteran who revolutionized package delivery, dies at 80

FedEx founder Fred Smith, a Marine Corps veteran who revolutionized package delivery, dies at 80

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80.
John McCallum dead at 75: A political veteran of 'good humour and grace'

John McCallum dead at 75: A political veteran of 'good humour and grace'

OTTAWA — John McCallum, a former Liberal cabinet minister and a mainstay of 21st century Canadian politics, has died at age 75, his family confirmed on Sunday. A statement said McCallum passed away peacefully Saturday surrounded by family.
David 'Syd' Lawrence, England's first British-born Black cricketer, has died at 61

David 'Syd' Lawrence, England's first British-born Black cricketer, has died at 61

GLOUCESTER, England (AP) — David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to play for England, has died. He was 61.
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