Lin Brehmer often ended his radio test segment “Lin’s Bin” by saying, “Don’t take anything for granted. It’s great to be alive. That was the mantra for years for the longtime WXRT-FM (93.1) host — who has become a household name in Chicago, known for his wit and sense of humor. Countless listeners who never …
Sunday morning came with snow, and with sadness, in the form of news of the death of Lin Brehmer, the hugely popular, dynamic and beloved host of Chicago radio station WXRT-FM 93.1. The 68-year-old had previously spoken publicly about his treatment for prostate cancer. On Sunday morning, fellow WXRT host and friend Terri Hemmert informed …
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Jerry Blavat, the fast-talking Philadelphia DJ and impresario known as “The Geator with the Heater,” has died at 82. His tireless promotion of pioneering black artists of the 1950s and 1960s shaped the city’s pop music culture where he has maintained an iconic presence for seven decades. Mr. Blavat shot to fame as a dancer …
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Leslie Jordan’s cause of death has been revealed as “sudden heart failure”. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) Leslie Jordan’s cause of death has been revealed as “sudden cardiac dysfunction and arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease”, also known as atherosclerosis. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office confirmed the news Thursday to Yahoo Entertainment. The “Call me Kat” actor, 67, …
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CHARLOTTE – Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes has died of injuries he sustained in a boating accident off the coast of Miami on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said Thursday. He was 25 years old. “Everyone at Tepper Sports & Entertainment is devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes. He was a wonderful son, father, partner …
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Second City comedian Michael Lehrer has died at 44 after a courageous battle with ALS… hailed as ‘a true legend’ by Joe Rogan The comedian died in Portland, Oregon, after a health battle lasting more than five years Lehrer’s girlfriend says the comedian chose to end his life with the help of a doctor The …
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The Italian film industry after World War II was a juggernaut that rivaled Hollywood as one of the world’s leading film exporters. Poetic, poetic works like Roberto Rossellini’s “Rome, Open City” and Vittorio De Sica’s “The Bicycle Thieves” were masterpieces of neorealism that turned themes of deprivation and despair into great art. But when Time …
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ATHENS, Georgia — Georgian soccer player Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member were killed in a car crash in Athens early Sunday morning, the university confirmed in a statement. Willock, a redshirt sophomore from New Milford, New Jersey, started two games on the offensive line last season. Recruiting staff member Chandler LeCroy was also …
Lisa Marie Presley, only daughter of Elvis Presley, has died aged 54. “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement to The Associated Press. “She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have …
LOS ANGELES — Lisa Marie Presley, only daughter of rock icon Elvis Presley, died on Thursday in Southern California, her mother said. She was 54 years old. “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement. …
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