Leading mathematician, professor Israel Gelfand dies in NJ at age 96October 8th, 2009 Prominent mathematician Irving Gelfand dies in NJNEWARK, N.J. — A Russian immigrant who was considered one of the world's top mathematicians has died in New Jersey.
Henry Bellmon, former Oklahoma governor and US senator, dies at 88, former chief of staff saysSeptember 30th, 2009 Former Oklahoma Gov. Henry Bellmon diesOKLAHOMA CITY — Henry Louis Bellmon, who in 1963 became Oklahoma's first GOP governor since statehood, has died.
Pasadena, Calif.'s Tournament of Roses president Gary DiSano diesSeptember 21st, 2009 Tournament of Roses president Gary DiSano diesPASADENA, Calif. — Gary DiSano, the president of the Tournament of Roses Association who was to preside over the 2010 New Year's celebration in Pasadena, has died.
Jody Powell dies, was White House press secretary during Jimmy Carter's presidencySeptember 14th, 2009 Former Carter press secretary Jody Powell diesWASHINGTON — A close associate says Jody Powell, who was White House press secretary during Jimmy Carter's presidency, has died. Powell, a Georgia native known for his deep Southern drawl, worked on Carter's presidential campaign in 1976 and served as the Carter's spokesman between 1977 and 1981.
Larry Gelbart, writer of 'M-A-S-H,' "Tootsie," other hit comedies, dies at 81September 11th, 2009 'M-A-S-H' writer Larry Gelbart diesLOS ANGELES — Larry Gelbart, the comedy writer famed for his work on "M-A-S-H" and "Tootsie," has died. Gelbart died at his Beverly Hills home Friday morning after a long battle with cancer, said Creative Artists Agency, which represented him, He was 81.
Mass. Sen. Ted Kennedy dies at home in Massachusetts after yearlong battle with brain cancerAugust 26th, 2009 Mass. Sen. Ted Kennedy diesHYANNIS PORT, Mass. — Massachusetts Sen.
Report: Former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung dies at age 85August 18th, 2009 Report: Former South Korean president diesSEOUL, South Korea — Yonhap news agency says former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung has died. The 85-year-old leader had been hospitalized since last month for pneumonia.
Harry Patch, last British veteran of World War I, dies at 111July 25th, 2009 Harry Patch, last British WWI veteran, diesLONDON — An English nursing home says Harry Patch, the last British veteran of World War I, has died at 111. The Fletcher House care home where Patch lived said he died Saturday.
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Amin al-Hafez, who served turbulent 2-month term, dies at 83July 13th, 2009 Former Lebanese PM Amin al-Hafez dies at 83BEIRUT — Former Lebanese Prime Minister Amin al-Hafez, who served a turbulent two-month term in 1973 before he was forced to resign, died on Monday. He was 83. Al-Hafez died in a Beirut hospital after a long-running battle with an undisclosed chronic illness, medical officials said.
Report: Robert S. McNamara, defense secretary during Vietnam War, dies at 93July 6th, 2009 Report: Former Defense Secretary McNamara diesWASHINGTON — A published report says former Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara has died.
Robert S. McNamara, defense secretary during Vietnam War, dies at 93July 6th, 2009 Former Defense Secretary McNamara diesWASHINGTON — Former Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara died Monday, according to his wife.
California labor leader Jack Henning, who served 2 presidents, dies at 93June 5th, 2009 California labor leader Jack Henning dies at 93SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jack Henning, a pioneering leader of California's labor movement who served under presidents John F.
Australia's oldest man and last remaining Australian to serve in WWI dies at 110June 3rd, 2009 Australia's oldest man, WWI vet, dies at 110SYDNEY — John "Jack" Ross, Australia's oldest man and the last remaining Australian to serve in World War I, died Wednesday, Veterans' Affairs Minister Alan Griffin said. He was 110. Ross died in his sleep at a nursing home in the Victoria state city of Bendigo.
Ernest May, former Harvard College dean who oversaw undergrad changes, dies at age 80June 2nd, 2009 Ex-Harvard College dean Ernest May dies at age 80CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University history professor and former dean Ernest May has died.
Spokeswoman: Jack Kemp, former quarterback, one-time vice presidential nominee, diesMay 3rd, 2009 Spokeswoman: Jack Kemp, one-time VP nominee, diesWASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the ex-quarterback, congressman, one-time vice-presidential nominee and self-described "bleeding-heart conservative" died Saturday. He was 73. His spokeswoman Bona Park and longtime friend and former campaign adviser Edwin J.
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