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Singer, Actress Connie Francis, Voice Of A Generation, Dies
Connie Francis, the beloved American pop singer and actress whose voice defined an era, has died.
She was 87, and had been hospitalized the last two weeks.
Ron Roberts, the president of Francis' label, Concetta Records, announced her death on Facebook.
"it is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night," wrote early Thursday morning, July 17. "I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news."
Born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero in Newark, New Jersey, Francis rose from neigh…
Marine From NY Dies At 22: Community Rallies To Bring His Platoon To His Services
When Rockland County native and Lance Corporal Ryan James Barnard died earlier this month while serving with the US Marine Corps in Hawaii, his community he called home responded with one goal: bringing his brothers in arms to his services to say goodbye.
Barnard, a 22-year-old from Valley Cottage, died on Wednesday, July 2, while stationed at Kaneohe Bay, assigned to the Third Littoral Combat Team, Second Platoon, Ares Company. A Marine through and through, Ryan was known for his deep loyalty, quiet strength, and unwavering commitment to those around him, his obituary said.
His…
NJ Nightlife Icon DJ Ammo Dies Suddenly, Shockwaves Spread Through NYC Club Scene
Friends, family, and fans are mourning the sudden loss of Mossna M. Varasteh, a Bergen County native known worldwide as DJ Ammo, whose reach spanned from New York City to Asia.
Varasteh, 42, died on Tuesday, July 8. He had gone to bed, gotten up around 5 a.m., gone back to sleep and was found unresponsive just hours later, his loved ones said. An exact cause has not yet been identified.
Ammo had recently returned from performances in Japan, Germany, Amsterdam, and Aruba, and was still DJing major New York City events just weeks before his passing.
He got his start in the summer after 8th g…
Pastor's Daughter, 21, Killed In Great Sacandaga Jet Ski Crash Remembered As 'Caring, Talented'
Tributes are pouring in for a young woman who died following a jet ski crash on Great Sacandaga Lake in Fulton County.
Grace Clark, 21, was killed when the jet ski she was operating collided with a pontoon boat just north of the Broadalbin Boat Launch on Monday evening, June 23, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
Clark’s passenger, a 29-year-old man from Schoharie County, survived the impact and remains hospitalized at Albany Medical Center. Nobody on the pontoon boat was injured.
A preliminary investigation found that the boat was traveling at about 20 miles per hour, while …
Lynn Hamilton, ‘Sanford And Son,’ ‘The Waltons’ Actress, Dies At 95
Lynn Hamilton, best known for her roles on The Waltons and Sanford and Son, has died at the age of 95.
Hamilton passed away in Chicago of natural causes, according to her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson.
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She was surrounded by grandchildren, loved ones, and caregivers, he said.
Born Alzenia “Lynn” Hamilton-Jenkins, the legendary actress leaves behind a five-decade legacy in film, television, theater, and modeling.
She was widely recognize…
Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies At 55: 'A Remarkable Person And Culinary Talent'
The culinary world is reeling from the sudden loss of celebrity chef Anne Burrell, the fiery Food Network favorite known for her bold flavors, big hair, and even bigger personality.
Burrell, a New York native from Madison County, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, June 17, at the age of 55, according to a statement from the Food Network.
Medics found her unresponsive in her Brooklyn home Tuesday morning and pronounced her dead at the scene, TMZ reports. The New York City Medical Examiner’s office will determine an official cause of death.
Best known to millions as the animated, no-nonsens…
