
Mighty Sparrow, 'Calypso King of the World,' Dies at 91
Trinidad and Tobago singer Slinger Francisco died surrounded by family in New York on Sunday.

Trinidad and Tobago singer Slinger Francisco died surrounded by family in New York on Sunday.
A report from The Guardian — Culture sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says she will receive a funeral with full state honours.

The former Phillies owner, who brought Pete Rose to Philadelphia and helped launch the team's iconic mascot, has died.

Pettit, an 11-time All-Star and one of the greatest scorers and rebounders in league history, has died, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced.

Pettit, an 11-time All-Star regarded as one of the greatest scorers and rebounders in NBA history, was confirmed dead by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Pettit, one of the earliest stars of the NBA, was the first player to win the league's Most Valuable Player award.

James Copenhaver, who was shot during the July 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died from lingering injuries, his lawyer said.

A Guardian reader's tribute highlights a lesser-known chapter of Tim Curry's career: voicing a Soviet premier in the video game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.

Tanter had been the voice of the Los Angeles Lakers since the team's "Showtime" era, retiring in June following a stroke.

Tanter, the voice of the Lakers since the Showtime era, had retired from the role in June following a stroke.
Accorsi built the New York Giants roster that pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history, according to ESPN.

Vlady, known internationally for her film career, was married to Russian poet and bard Vladimir Vysotsky from 1970 to 1980.

Lawrence Tanter, who served as the Los Angeles Lakers' public address announcer since the team's 'Showtime' era, has died following a stroke.
The singer, known for the hit cover 'Always Something There to Remind Me,' died in Los Angeles after a brief illness, according to the Guardian.
Records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner show Gerber died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility, Anadolu Agency reported.

The Australian rock singer fronted Rose Tattoo but was best known for his solo hit 'Suddenly,' which soundtracked a wedding scene in Neighbours.
The Australian rock singer, known for fronting Rose Tattoo for five decades, died after a cardiac arrest while touring in Germany.

The performer, known for roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' died in August at age 36; investigators are examining how she obtained the substances.

Spatola, a onetime starting guard for the U.S. Military Academy who went on to become a college basketball analyst for ESPN, has died, the network announced.