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Mark Volman Dies, Turtles Co-Founder Sang Classic Hit 'Happy Together'
Mark Volman, the exuberant, wild-haired frontman whose voice helped make “Happy Together” a pop anthem, has died. The dynamic singer, guitarist, and charismatic co-founder of The Turtles leaves behind a legacy as colorful as his stage presence. Volman's death came on Friday, Sept. 5, in Nashville, Tennessee, following what his representative described as a brief and unexpected illness. He was 78. Born in Los Angeles in1947, Volman grew up first found his musical footing with The Crossfires, a surf-rock group that evolved into The Turtles. With his friend and longtime collabora…
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Rolling Ray Dead: DC Social Media Star Juan "Raymond" Harper Dies Days Before 29th Birthday
Juan "Raymond" Harper — better known as "Rolling Ray," a social media influencer from DC, has died days before his 29th birthday. Harper's death was confirmed by Zeus Network, where he starred on several shows that were highlighted in a touching Instagram tribute posted by the organization. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Zeus Network (@thezeusnetwork) "Your Laughter, Light, & Loving Spirit will Live on FOREVER! From #BobbyILoveYouPurrr to #TheConversation, you were Unapologetically & Authentically your TRUEST S…
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Actor Floyd Levine Dies; New York Native, Father Of TV Exec Brian Robbins
Floyd Levine, a veteran character actor whose face was familiar across decades of film and television and the father of entertainment executive Brian Robbins, has died. He was 93. A former cab driver who pivoted to acting in the 1970s, Levine piled up scores of credits on the big and small screens. On television, he was best known as Desk Sgt. Lubin in CBS’s Cagney & Lacey, Dr. Howard Stein in Fox’s Melrose Place, and Ned the Doorman in Nickelodeon’s Cousin Skeeter, which was co-created by his son. He also turned up on Quincy, M.E., Hill Street Blues, The Love Boat, Three’s…
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NY Firefighter, Actor Remembered As ‘Selfless, Kind’ After Fatal Crash At 27
A 27-year-old firefighter from Long Island is being remembered for his generosity, service, and larger-than-life spirit after he was killed in an ATV crash upstate over Labor Day weekend. Mason Kraese, of Huntington Station, died Saturday night, Aug. 30, when the ATV he was riding crashed into a tree in the town of Summit in Schoharie County, according to the sheriff’s office. Kraese, a proud member of the Huntington Manor Fire Department and the Steamfitters Local Union #638, came from a family with a long tradition of fire service. His father, Phil, shared on Facebook that Mason ha…
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Charles Bierbauer Dies, Former CNN Anchor, White House Correspondent
Charles Bierbauer, the steady CNN voice from the Pentagon to the White House who later built a journalism powerhouse at the University of South Carolina, has died. He was age 83. Bierbauer’s death at his Spruce Pine, North Carolina, residence on Friday, Aug. 29, came as he enjoyed retirement, a university spokesperson said. No cause was given, but the family’s obituary said “his generous heart gave out after a good, long life.” During his more than two decades at CNN, Bierbauer served as the Pentagon correspondent from 1981 to 1984 and as the senior White House correspondent throughout the …
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Actor Graham Greene Dies; Appeared In Dances With Wolves, The Green Mile, Northern Exposure
Graham Greene, the quietly commanding actor who starred in Dances With Wolves and The Green Mile, has died. The 73-year-old's death happened Sunday, Aug. 31, in Toronto, TMZ first reported. Born on the Six Nations Reserve in Ohsweken, Ontario, Greene was a proud member of the Oneida First Nation. Before finding his calling on stage and screen, he worked as a draftsman, steelworker, and audio technician for rock bands. Encouraged by friends, Greene began acting in Toronto’s vibrant theater scene in the 1970s, quickly earning a reputation for his authenticity and depth. Greene’…
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MLB Reliever Randy Moffitt Dies, Brother Of Tennis Legend Billie Jean King
He carved out his own legacy on the pitcher’s mound while sharing a famous family name off the field. Randy Moffitt, who spent a decade anchoring the San Francisco Giants bullpen and was the younger brother of tennis icon Billie Jean King, died Thursday, Aug. 28, in his hometown of Long Beach, California, after a long illness. He was 76. A right-hander known for durability and steady relief work, Moffitt pitched 12 Major League seasons from 1972–83. Drafted 18th overall by the Giants in 1970 after starring at Long Beach State, he debuted two years later and went on to appear in 533 o…
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NY Flight Paramedic Dies Midflight, Leaves Legacy Of Service: 'A Wonderful Human'
Kevin Robert spent his career rushing to help strangers in their darkest moments. Now, after suffering his own emergency aboard a helicopter, the veteran flight paramedic is being remembered for a lifetime of service and compassion. Robert, 48, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 27, during a LifeNet flight out of Ticonderoga, the agency revealed in a Facebook tribute. At the time, he was caring for a patient alongside a flight nurse and pilot. The crew quickly landed at a nearby hospital while emergency responders rushed in to assist, but despite their efforts, Robert could not be revived…
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‘Indiana Jones Of Ancient Alcohol’ UPenn Professor Pat McGovern Dies Suddenly
Patrick Edward McGovern, the University of Pennsylvania professor celebrated worldwide as the “Indiana Jones of Ancient Alcohol,” died suddenly the week of Aug. 17, 2025, leaving colleagues and friends in shock. McGovern, 78, was the scientific director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages, and Health at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia, where he also served as an adjunct professor of anthropology. Over nearly five decades at Penn, McGovern pioneered the field of molecular archaeology, chemically uncovering the secrets of ancient beer, wine, mead, …
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Heartbreaking Joint Obituary Remembers Man, Wife Of 54 Years Killed In Long Island Crash
Walter “Butch” Jakubowski and his wife, Margaret, built a love that lasted more than half a century. They shared laughter, raised a family, and welcomed friends into their Long Island home — always together. On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Ronkonkoma couple left this world the same way they lived in it: side by side. Suffolk County Police said the couple was driving through their town around 11:20 a.m. when their Subaru Forester crossed into the eastbound lane of Peconic Street, left the roadway, and struck a tree. Walter, 83, was behind the wheel. Margaret, 75, was in the passenger seat. Bo…
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‘Knockout Kings Of Comedy’ Star Reggie Carroll Identified As Shooting Victim
Baltimore comedian Reginald "Reggie" Carroll has been identified by authorities as the victim in a fatal shooting last week in Mississippi. The Southaven Police Department issued an update over the weekend, confirming that Carroll was the target of a shooting on Wednesday, Aug. 20. According to police, officers were called to investigate a reported shooting on Burton Lane in Southaven, where they found the 52-year-old Carroll suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. One person was arrested and later charged with murder, officials said on Saturday, Aug. 23. "Our thoughts our …
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‘Lost a Great One’: NY Restaurateur Remembered For Heart, Community Spirit After Cancer Death
Longtime patrons and relatives are mourning the loss of a beloved Ulster County restaurateur following her death from cancer. Julie Martin Swarthout, the steady heart behind The Anchorage Restaurant and Marina in Eddyville, died this week following a battle with a rare and aggressive cancer, her daughter Julianne shared on Facebook Thursday, Aug. 21. “Today, my heart is broken as I share that we’ve lost an incredible soul,” she wrote. “She was loved by everyone who knew her because she had the biggest heart and always put others before herself.” Julianne attributed her care for others, and…
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