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02:06 Mike Patrick, longtime ESPN broadcaster and ‘Sunday Night Football’ voice, dead at 80

Patrick, a graduate of George Washington University, started broadcasting in the 1960s and joined ESPN in 1982.

21/04 Pope Francis, the first pontiff from the Americas, dies at 88

"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," Cardinal Farrell said Monday in a video address.

21/04 Pope Francis, beloved by many for compassion and willingness to shake up the scandal-ridden church, has died

Pope Francis, whose warm, humble, no-nonsense manner galvanized the Roman Catholic Church and drew widespread admiration from outsiders, has died.

21/04 Jay Sigel, American amateur golf great, dead at 81

The amateur golfer had two U.S. Amateur titles and three U.S. Mid-Amateur victories to his name, while also participating in nine Walker Cup matches and being named captain twice. 

19/04 Eric Penick, former Notre Dame All-American running back, dead at 71

Notre Dame lost their All-American running back Eric Penick at the age of 71.

19/04 Missouri State University football player, 21, dead from possible accidental gunshot wound

Missouri State University football’s Todric McGee died early on Saturday morning at just 21.

17/04 Fr Cumiskey made a lasting impression on so many

Fr. Cathal Cumiskey, C.Ss.R., who died peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on April 11th was in his 99th year and had served in St. Joseph’s community in Dundalk for over 20 years.

16/04 Lily was a gentle lady and a friend to many

A woman of deep faith the late Lily Walsh was treasured by her family.

15/04 Wink Martindale, the king of the television game show, dies at 91

Wink Martindale, the king of the television game show who hosted 'Tic-Tac-Dough,' 'Gambit' and 'High Rollers,' died Tuesday. He was 91.

15/04 Devoted family woman Mary leaves behind a lasting legacy

The death of the late Mary Coughlan left a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

15/04 Former principal of Good Counsel College leaves behind a lasting legacy having inspired hundreds of students

The community of New Ross and further afield will bid a final farewell to Fr John Hennebry O.S.A. on Wednesday following his death on Sunday.

15/04 Don Hasselbeck, former Super Bowl champion, ex-Giant and father of two NFL QBs, dead at 70

Two of his sons went on to play quarterback in the NFL.

14/04 Nuala was a ‘local legend’ and an irreplaceable member of her community

Nuala Leonard (née Mooney) of Carrigeen, Tara Hill, Gorey, passed away peacefully on March 25, at age 89.

12/04 Ex-NFL star Vontae Davis’ cause of death ruled undetermined

Vontae Davis died last April.

11/04 Christine Doyle was a glamorous woman with impeccable style

The loved ones of Christine Doyle gathered in St Brigid’s Kilrush to give her a beautiful farewell, following her passing on Monday, April 7.

11/04 Tributes paid as Arklow councillor’s ‘partner and best friend’ Paul Madigan dies

The Arklow community has come together to support beloved local councillor Miriam Murphy after the recent death of her “husband, partner and best friend” Paul Madigan, who has been hailed as a “true gentleman with a terrific sense of humour”.

09/04 Ray Shero, Stanley Cup-winning GM, dead at 62

Ray Shero, a longtime NHL executive who constructed the Penguins’ Stanley Cup-winning roster in 2009, died Wednesday, the league announced.

09/04 Daisy Doyle cherished her loved ones and loved meeting customers in the family business

The late Daisy (Margaret) Doyle, of Knockmullen, was a woman who cherished her family and prided herself on the relationship she had with loyal staff and hundreds of customers who dined in M & J’s restaurant in New Ross town over the years.

08/04 Ex-NHL goalie, longtime broadcaster Greg Millen dead at 67

Greg Millen, who spent 14 years in the NHL and became a household name in Canada on “Hockey Night in Canada,” died at the age of 67. 

06/04 R.I.P. Bob McManus: a newsman’s newsman

“You know, you can’t really have friends in this job,” Bob remarked a time or two, and didn’t bother spelling it out: As editorial-page editor, you can be loyal to a few principles, to the paper, t…

06/04 Eileen Dunbar was a ‘bright and shining light’ who will be sorely missed by all who knew her

EILEEN Dunbar (née O’Neill) who was affectionately known by many of her former students and colleagues as ‘Lady Dunbar’, passed away on Sunday, March 23 and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

05/04 Dean Wells, NFL linebacker and Kentucky legend, dead at 54 after cancer battle

According to multiple reports, Wells was diagnosed with leukemia in 2023 and received a bone marrow transplant last spring.

04/04 Collete Maher was a wonderful mother who gave the gift of music to the community

Colette Maher was born in Milford Station, Carlow and was raised there with her beloved sister Ange, before later making Bunclody her home. She sadly passed away on Wednesday, March 12.

03/04 John Vella, Raiders Super Bowl champion, dead at 74

John Vella, who spent eight seasons in the NFL and won a title with the Raiders, died on Wednesday, the team announced. 

02/04 Adored Wicklow Elvis impersonator Alan Adamson dies aged 56

Wicklow lost one of its true local legends on Sunday with the passing of happy-go-lucky Elvis super fan Alan Adamson, who has died at the age of 56.

02/04 Val Kilmer, star of 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors,' dies at 65

Val Kilmer rose to fame as a Julliard-trained prodigy with leading-man potential. At his peak, he made $6 million per movie and earned a reputation for being difficult to work with.

01/04 Enniscorthy woman Edel O’Sullivan was a true character

The loved ones of Edel O’Sullivan, who sadly passed away on Friday, March 28, gathered together to celebrate her life in St Aidan’s Cathedral in Enniscorthy while a beautiful rendition of Wild Mountain Thyme rang out.

28/03 Berkin Usta, 25-year-old Olympic skier, and father killed in fire at ski resort

Usta, 25, represented Turkey in the 2022 Olympics.

28/03 Late Wicklow councillor Teddy Dunne ‘achieved more than most could have hoped for’

The Wicklow community said a final, fond farewell to one of the town’s most accomplished and best-loved citizens when former councillor Teddy Dunne was laid to rest in Rathnew cemetery last week.

26/03 Bestselling author and former Times writer Dennis McDougal dies at 77

Dennis McDougal, a former L.A. Times reporter and bestselling author of over a dozen books, including a biography of Otis Chandler, dies after car accident.

22/03 Bob Davis, legendary Kansas and Royals broadcaster, dead at 80

Bob Davis, who spent over three decades calling basketball and football games for the Kansas Jayhawks, died Thursday in Lawrence, Kan.

22/03 George Foreman, American boxing legend and entrepreneur, dead at 76

George Foreman, heavyweight boxing icon and business entrepreneur has died.

22/03 Kenneth Sims, former No. 1 NFL draft pick of the Patriots, dead at 65

He was 65.

22/03 George Foreman, boxing legend who fought Muhammad Ali in the 'Rumble in the Jungle,' dies

Boxing great George Foreman, heavyweight champion who fought Muhammad Ali in the epic "Rumble in the Jungle" before become a successful entrepreneur, dies at 76.

19/03 Community in Wexford devastated after shock death of dad-of-two in farm accident

A community in north Wexford has been left devastated following the sad loss of William Bailey, who passed away on Thursday, March 13, following a farming accident.

18/03 Tomas Kloucek, ex-Rangers defenseman, dead at 45 after skiing accident

The blueliner drew lofty praise from franchise icon Brian Leetch after his devastating 2001 knee injury.

18/03 Jesse Colin Young, vocalist for the Youngbloods who sang ’60s hit 'Get Together,' dies at 83

Jesse Colin Young, lead vocalist for the Youngbloods, sang the ’60s hit song "Get Together." He died of a heart attack at the age of 83.

17/03 Actress Emilie Dequenne dies at age 43 for unusual cancer

Émilie Dequenne, 43 -year -old Blega actress, has died on Monday for "unusual" cancer. The interpreter won the silver palm in Cannes for her participation in the movie 'Roset

17/03 In Memoriam -- Tony Dolan, 77: Linked Reagan, Trump, and Andrew Breitbart

Tony Dolan said of Trump's second Inauguration: "What is inescapable is the glow and unbounded joy. ... What a time to be alive."

16/03 Sean Walsh always remained true to his Wexford roots

There is great sadness in the Enniscorthy, Wexford and London community following the passing of London Wexford Association President Sean Walsh, who passed away recently at the age of 85.

13/03 John Feinstein, famed sports author, dead at 69

The Washington Post sportswriter and best-selling author died on Thursday.

13/03 Oliver Miller, former NBA center, dead at 54

In a post of his own back in late February, Oliver Miller had announced that he was battling cancer. 

12/03 Mike Battle, USC All-American and Jets defensive back, dead at 78

Mike Battle, an All-American defensive back at USC and a former member of the Jets died last week, the university announced Tuesday. 

12/03 Junior Bridgeman, billionaire businessman and 12-year NBA veteran, dead at 71

Junior Bridgeman, a former college basketball star who went on to have a lengthy career in the NBA and became a billionaire businessman following his playing days, died on Tuesday.

11/03 David Myers, who co-founded the Wildlands Conservancy, has died

Myers helped save vast stretches of land from development, including 400,000 acres in San Bernardino County — the largest purchase of land for preservation in the state.

09/03 Oldest living player and ex-Yankee pitcher Art Schallock dead at 100

Art Schallock, a former Yankee who had been the oldest living retired major leaguer, has died, MLB announced Saturday. Schallock would have turned 101 in April. Schallock, a lefty, pitched for the …

06/03 Internet sports personality and Lions superfan Andy Isaac dead at 45 after 19-year cancer battle

He had previously posted a heartbreaking message that his 19-year battle with cancer was getting the best of him.

05/03 Rep. Sylvester Turner, a former Houston mayor, dies at 70

A spokesperson for Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas) said he died just two months after taking office and hours after attending President Trump's address to Congress.

05/03 Mysterious death of singer and Tiktoker Victoria Lerman: they find her boiled in her bathtub days before her wedding

Victoria Lerman, Ropera and 32 -year -old Russian Tiktok star was found dead in the bathroom of her house in Krasnoyarsk Krai (Russia), in southern Siberia. The first reports

04/03 Bodybuilder Jodi Vance dead at 20 after making ‘serious error’: trainer

Bodybuilder Jodi Vance, 20, died last week after suffering a fatal heart attack while attending the Arnold Sports Festival.

04/03 Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, dies at 82

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, has died. He was 82.

02/03 Sister Brigid was gifted in nurturing others and had a wonderful sense of humour

Sister Brigid Cummins, C.V.I., who was also known by many as Mary B., was born on April 18, 1934 in Horsewood, Campile, where she was one of nine children born to Bridie and Patrick Cummins in South County Wexford, Ireland. She passed away in America on Wednesday, Friday, January 24, 2025, at 90 years of age.

01/03 Jack Powers, iconic NYC basketball fixture, dead at 89: ‘A giant, nothing less’

For it was on March 11, 1958, that the Garden was finally reborn as a college basketball showplace, and it was young Jack Powers, a senior at Manhattan, who made that happen.

01/03 Joseph Wambaugh, cop-turned-best-selling-author, dies at 88

Unlike those on 'Dragnet' and other cop shows, Wambaugh's fictional officers were often compromised and deeply flawed characters

27/02 Gene Hackman has died, two-time Oscar winner had Everyman look

Gene Hackman, who brought an Everyman sense of reality, often coupled with a flinty menace, to the crowded gallery of characters he played during a long career that brought him Academy Awards for portrayals of an obsessed undercover narcotics cop in “The French Connection” and a sadistic western…

26/02 Roberto Orci, 'Star Trek,' 'Transformers' and 'Hawaii Five-0' writer-producer, dies at 51

Roberto Orci, the producer and writer behind the TV reboot 'Hawaii Five-0' as well as 'Star Trek,' 'Transformers' and several other action-adventure movies, has died.

25/02 Roberta Flack dies, the iconic singer of 'Killing Me Softly with His Song'

At 88 years of age. The American singer and pianist Roberta Flack, one of the icons of Soul and R&B music, has died on Monday at 88 years of age. The singer announced in the year 2022 that ELA suffered and that she would already sing. The singer, winner of several Grammy awards, was known for performing songs such as' Killing Me Softly With His Song ',' The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face ',' Feel

25/02 Johnny Culloty, Kerry’s 1969 All-Ireland winning captain, passes away

Kerry’s 1969 All-Ireland winning football captain, Johnny Culloty, has passed away. The Killarney Legion club man was 88 years of age.

24/02 Former NFL running back Eddie Hill dead at 67

The Miami Dolphins announced the former running back’s death on Monday.

24/02 Al Trautwig, longtime voice of MSG Network, dead at 68

Longtime MSG Network broadcaster Al Trautwig has died, his former teammate Alan Hahn revealed in a post on X. 

24/02 Former Jets quarterback Bill Demory dead at 74

A Jets quarterback who filled in with Joe Namath went down with injury died Feb. 14.

24/02 Former Ohio State defensive lineman Donovan Munger dead at 30

Former Ohio State defensive lineman Donovan Munger dead at 30

24/02 Former Cincinnati center Steve Toyloy dead at 37

Former Cincinnati center dies suddenly at 37.

22/02 ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse,’ ‘It’s Always Sunny’ star Lynne Marie Stewart dead at 78

The sad news was announced Friday by Stewart’s longtime friend, actress Cassandra “Elvira” Peterson, in a tribute shared to Instagram.

20/02 Scott Sauerbeck, former MLB pitcher, dead at 53

He was drafted by the Mets in 1994.

20/02 Mike Lange, beloved Penguins broadcaster, dead at 76

Lange called his last Penguins game in 2021 before stepping away from the microphone due to health issues.

20/02 Rose St Ledger was a loyal and kind member of the community

Rose St Ledger was known as one of the most helpful and kindest of people in the New Ross community who had a tremendous amount of love to give to her family, friends and animals, but particularly loved her job in Tesco and her passing on December 26 left a lingering sadness over the town.

18/02 Marian Turski, Holocaust survivor who warned of the danger of indifference, dies at 98

Turski became a journalist and historian in postwar Poland and was a co-founder of Warsaw’s landmark Jewish history museum.

18/02 Helen was ‘one in a million’ and is dearly missed by all who knew her

Helen Christie (née Burke) of Arklow Road, Gorey, Wexford and formerly Clane, Kildare passed away on November 29, 2024, after a lifetime of hard work, kindness and generosity.

15/02 Greg Sharpe, beloved Nebraska football announcer, dead at 61

He announced in April that he was battling pancreatic cancer.

12/02 Ben Christman, UNLV football transfer, found dead at 21

He previously played for Kentucky and Ohio State.

09/02 Sam Nujoma personified Namibia’s struggle for freedom

Like many African leaders of his era, he was shaped by the struggle for resistance against colonial oppression. This was no romantic picnic.

08/02 Dick Jauron, former Bears and Bills head coach, dead at 74

He also served as the interim head coach for the Lions in 2005.

06/02 Sr Pauline worked for four years as a paediatrician in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

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04/02 Angel Herrero dies, former 'survivors' and father of Pepe Herrero, winner of 'Big Brother'

Sad news for lovers of 'Survivors'. And Ángel Herrero has died at 84 years of age. He is remembered for his participation in the reality edition in the year

04/02 Rich Dauer, Orioles World Series champion, dead at 72

Rich Dauer was inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame in 2012 and has also been enshrined in the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2021. 

04/02 Wexford mother Martina ‘Bopper’ Golden’s life was full of colour and joy

Family and friends gathered together in St. Michael’s Cremation Services Chapel to celebrate the life of Martina ‘Bopper’ Golden, following her sudden passing on Thursday, January 23.

30/01 British singer Marianne Faithfull dies, Mick Jagger's ex -partner, at 78

The world of music is mourning. This Thursday, January 30, Marianne Faithfull, singer, composer and British actress, has died at 78 years of age for reasons that are still

30/01 Marianne Faithfull, rock ’n' roll chanteuse and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull died Thursday in London at age 78. The singer, actress and "It" girl of 1960s London inspired — or wrote — numerous Rolling Stones songs.

29/01 Beloved Post editor Harry Shuldman killed in freak car accident on vacation: ‘A diamond in the rough’

“He was an incredible son, he was an amazing brother, a terrific uncle and he had such a joy and passion for life, for the arts, for New York City,” his father, Ken Shuldman, said Tuesd…

28/01 Late Cork coroner and GP remembered as humble and pleasant man ‘who could handle any situation’

Former colleagues of the late Dr Michael Kennedy have remembered the recently deceased Buttevant GP and north Cork coroner as a calm and capable man who practiced care and compassion with all those he dealt with.

24/01 Former Super Bowl champion Calvin Jones dead at 54 in apparent carbon monoxide poisoning

The running back’s death is indicative of carbon monoxide poisoning, Omaha police told WOWT-TV.

24/01 Remembering a talented actor who had irresistible charm and ‘the gift of the gab’

Born Michael, called Martin by his family, but known to most as Mac; M McDermottroe passed away on the 1st of January 2025. He grew up in Sligo and went to primary school there. He then attended Gormanston, County Meath, before returning to Summerhill, in his home county.

22/01 Former El Salvador President Mauricio Funes dies in exile in Nicaragua at age 65

Funes, who spent the final years of his life in Nicaragua to avoid various criminal sentences, died late Tuesday.

22/01 Moving poem which pays tribute to legendary Greystones icon is recited during his funeral

The granddaughters of local Greystones legend Joe Sweeney, who served his community as a councillor, a major developer and fed generations of Greystones residents at his iconic chipper, paid tribute to their beloved grandfather at his funeral on Tuesday morning.

21/01 Jules Feiffer, the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and playwright, has died

Jules Feiffer, the cartoonist and playwright whose syndicated comic strip ran for four decades, has died. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner was 95.

21/01 Actor Francisco San Martín dies at age 39 in the United States

Tragic news for Spanish cinema. The Mallorcan actor Francisco San Martín has died at the age of 39. He was widely recognized for his appearance in American television series.

21/01 Guitarist John Sykes, of Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, dies at 65 due to cancer

The music world says goodbye to guitarist John Sykes, known for his time in bands like Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy. The artist has died at the age of 65 due to cancer

20/01 Tom McVie, former Devils coach, dead at 89

He began his coaching career with the Capitals and spent parts of nine seasons as a head coach with the Capitals, Jets and Devils before taking on various roles with the Bruins.

20/01 Jeff Torborg, former Mets manager, dead at 83

The Westfield, N.J., native managed the Mets for less than two seasons and had an extended coaching career with the Yankees in various roles.

17/01 Tommy Brown, last living member of historic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, dead at 97

Tommy Brown, the last living member of the historic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, died at the age of 97 this week. 

16/01 David Lynch, Visionary Director of 'Mulholland Dr.' and 'Twin Peaks,' Dead at 78

Filmmaker David Lynch, whose mind-bending and surreal creative vision enraptured mainstream audiences and elite cinematic connoisseurs alike, has died. The Oscar-nominated director of "Mulholland Dr.," "Blue Velvet," and the TV series "Twin Peaks" was 78.

16/01 Gus Williams, NY hoops great who led Sonics to NBA title, dead at 71

Former NBA point guard Gus Williams, who helped bring the only championship to the SuperSonics in 1979, died Wednesday.

16/01 How Johnny Carson gave Bob Uecker his ‘Mr. Baseball’ nickname

“Well, of course, it is World Series time, and as I’ve said before, when the word baseball is mentioned, I guess my name would automatically come to your mind.”

16/01 Inspiring Nebraska fan Jack Hoffman, famous for ‘The Run’, dead at 19

Hoffman died after a decade-plus battle with brain cancer, and his Team Jack Foundation became a leading institute for childhood cancer research.

15/01 Heinz Kluetmeier, famed ‘Miracle on Ice’ photographer, dead at 82

Famed Sports Illustrated photog Heinz Kluetmeier died at the age of 82 after complications with Parkinson’s disease and a stroke. 

14/01 Popular Wicklow music man Dick Kerrigan gets Dixieland send-off after death at age 91

The late Dick Kerrigan, of Delgany, County Wicklow, got the send-off he so wanted and so richly deserved as he was taken to his final resting place from St Anthony’s Church, in Kilcoole, last Friday, January 10 to a roaring rendition of ‘When the Saints Go Marching in’.

14/01 Florence was a remarkable woman who will be missed by so many

A community in north Wexford is mourning the loss of Florence Kavanagh (née Ring) of Cahore, who passed away on Saturday, January 4 at the age of 93.

11/01 Felix Mantilla, member of original 1962 Mets, dead at 90

Felix Mantilla, who played 11 years in the big leagues and was a member of the original 1962 Mets, died this week.

11/01 Bill McCartney, legendary Colorado football coach, dead at 84

The charismatic figure known as Coach Mac died Friday night “after a courageous journey with dementia,” according to a family statement. His family announced in 2016 that he had been diagnosed with…

10/01 ‘Ernest’ actor Bill Byrge dead at 92

His cousin, Sharon Chapman, announced the news on her Facebook page on Thursday.  “My cousin, Bill Byrge, passed away in the Nashville area today at 12pm. He was a beautiful soul who made people la…

10/01 Fond farewell to ‘one of Bray’s great characters’ as James Connor is laid to rest

Bray Rowing Club has paid tribute to one of its former members, James (Gem) Connor, who passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, January 3, 2025 to the inexpressible grief of his loving family. James was due to celebrate his 60th birthday later this month.

09/01 Enniscorthy man Stephen McDonald was ‘like a second father’ to his younger relatives

There was widespread shock and sadness over the sudden death of Stephen McDonald of Pearse Road, who passed away on Friday, January 3.

08/01 Teacher who passed away on New Year’s Eve was a guiding light for his Wexford students

Both communities of Wexford and Carlow were joined in grief over the passing of well-respected teacher Brian Harding, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 31.

08/01 Brian Matusz, first-round pick and longtime Orioles pitcher, dead at 37

Matusz made 279 of his 280 career appearances with the Orioles, who wrote a heartfelt tribute to the pitcher on social media.

08/01 Barstool producer Jonathan Stanko, 32, dead after cancer fight

Barstool Sports lost one of its own. Production technician Jonathan Stanko died following a battle with cancer, founder Dave Portnoy announced in a tribute on social media.

06/01 Wexford woman Mary Theresa Donovan had strong values and was a very loyal friend

Mary Theresa Donovan, nee Keane, was known as Teasie to friends and family, Mum to Jenny and Maria and Nanny to Aoife, Ciara and Orla. She drew her first breath in June 1939, in rural Co Wexford. She was the daughter of Michael and MaryAnne and little sister to Molly, Kitty, Michael, Josie and Peggie and later big sister to Anne.

04/01 Sonny Smart, father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, dead at 76 after fall in New Orleans

Sonny Smart, the father of Georgia football coach Kirby Smart, died Saturday after complications from hip surgery after falling before the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, the school announced. He was 76…

02/01 Tiger Woods mourns death of beloved PGA Tour writer Steve DiMeglio: ‘Very sad day for all of golf’

Woods shared a heartfelt moment with the beloved golf writer last month at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.

02/01 Agnes Keleti, oldest living Olympic medal winner and Holocaust survivor, dead at 103

She won a total of 10 Olympic medals in gymnastics, including five golds, for Hungary at the 1952 Helsinki Games and the 1956 Melbourne Games.

02/01 Jocelyn Wildenstein, the millionaire 'Catwoman' who had surgery to look like a feline, dies

Jocelyn Wildenstein, the famous millionaire known as 'Catwoman' after undergoing controversial cosmetic surgery operations that began in the 70s, has died

01/01 Former Estonian President Arnold Rüütel dies at age 96

Arnold Rüütel, the last communist leader of Soviet Estonia and the Baltic country’s second president after the restoration of independence, has died. He was 96.

01/01 Justine was a wonderful woman and her kindness will never be forgotten

A community in north Wexford have been left devastated following the untimely passing of Justine Slevin who passed away on Tuesday, December 24 after battling an illness.

01/01 Harry Chandler, Navy medic who survived Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 103

A Navy medic who helped pull injured sailors from the oily waters of Pearl Harbor after the 1941 Japanese attack on the naval base has died at the age of 103.

31/12 Mike Babul, former Nets G-League coach and UMass basketball star, dead at 47

Former college basketball star and ex-Nets G-League affiliate assistant coach Mike Babul passed away at the age of 47 after suffering a heart attack.

31/12 Tributes pour in for gifted Wexford student Isobel Kavanagh (20) who passed away on Christmas Eve

The entire community of Caim has been rocked by the sudden death of gifted student and loving daughter Isobel Kavanagh, who passed away on Tuesday, December 24 at the age of 20 years old.

31/12 Funeral of famously friendly Wicklow woman told ‘there was always a cup of tea ready’

The granddaughter of beloved Baltinglass local Marie O’Shea (née Byrne), who was known for her beaming smile, generous nature and love of chats, paid tribute to her adored grandmother at her funeral on Saturday.

31/12 Harry Poole was a kind man who was always a pleasure to meet

Tributes have flooded in for Harry Poole who passed away peacefully at Wexford General Hospital on Christmas Eve.

31/12 Goodbye to one of New York’s ‘wise men’, Richard Parsons, 1948-2024

“Dick was an American original, a colossus bestriding the worlds of business, media, culture, philanthropy, and beyond,” mourned his friend Ronald Lauder.

30/12 Juan Jaime, former Braves pitcher, dead at 37 after heart attack

He pitched for the Braves in 2014 and ’15.

30/12 Tributes paid to ‘loyal’ and ‘warm’ founding member of north Cork pipe band

Tributes have been paid to Newmarket Pipe Band founding member Dermot Jones, who passed away on St Stephen’s Day.

30/12 Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actress who starred in the sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87

Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a waitress on the TV sitcom “Alice,” has died at age 87.

29/12 Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83

An Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride," Charles Shyer has died. He was 83.

29/12 Jimmy Carter quotes: 'I could have wiped Iran off the map'

"I could have wiped Iran off the map," Jimmy Carter told CNBC in 2014. Memorable quotes from the 39th president.

29/12 Jimmy Carter dies; 39th president became influential human rights advocate

Jimmy Carter dies; nation's 39th president became influential human rights activist and Nobel Prize winner

29/12 Legendary Post editor, mentor, Michael Hechtman dies at 82

Hechtman spent more than four decades at the New York Post.

28/12 Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

A trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age discrimination has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning.

27/12 Tributes pour in for Wexford mum of three who died on Christmas Day – ‘She was always so passionate and enthusiastic’

Hundreds of tributes have poured in for Olive Hickey (née O'Connor) of Castlehaven House, Mountgarrett Road, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

27/12 Mother who fought for justice in daughter's murder case involving Kennedy cousin has died

Dorthy Moxley, the mother who fought for decades to bring her teenage daughter’s killer to justice in a roller-coaster Connecticut murder case, has died. She was 92.

26/12 'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle

Authorities say 16-year-old actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama.

26/12 ‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Joseph Meek, 16, killed after he falls out of moving car

Police in Vestavia Hills are investigating how the actor fell out of the moving vehicle.

24/12 Sophie Hediger, Swiss snowboarding Olympian, dies in avalanche at 26

Her death came nine days after she celebrated her 26th birthday.

23/12 Tributes pour in for Rose St. Ledger who was ‘one of life’s true ladies’

Tributes have poured Rose St. Ledger (née Murphy) of Mount Carmel, New Ross, who sadly passed away on Friday, December 20.

19/12 TikTok star Beandri Booysen dead at 19 after battle with super-aging disease: ‘She never stopped fighting’

“She became a symbol of awareness for progeria and other special needs children using her unique spirit to inspire thousands of people worldwide,” her mom said. “She never stopped fight…

19/12 Japanese newspaper boss who influenced the nation's postwar politics died at 98

Tsuneo Watanabe, the powerful head of Japan's largest newspaper who helped shape the country's postwar politics, has died, his company said Thursday. He was 98.

17/12 Marisa Paredes, remembered by Antonio Resines: our first and last film, when we were a bunch of morons

This morning, when I was about to start a round of interviews to promote the latest film I made, I received a message from my son. In it I have read...

17/12 Former Knick Dick Van Arsdale, the ‘Original Sun,’ dead at 81

Dick Van Arsdale, a former second-round pick of the Knicks who later became known as the “Original Sun,” has died, the Suns announced Monday.

16/12 Tributes paid to well-known Sliabh Luachra and north Cork musician who was ‘always smiling’

Tributes have been paid to well-known Sliabh Luachra musician Timmy O’Connor, following the accordion player’s death on Saturday, December 14.

16/12 Margarita O’Connor was an absolute lady who had ‘an amazing ability to make everyone feel seen and valued’

The entire community of Enniscorthy has been rocked by the sudden passing of popular woman Margarita O’Connor (née O'Brien), who died suddenly on Tuesday, December 10 at 58 years old.

16/12 Legendary NFL official Jim Tunney dead at 95

Jim Tunney, the legendary NFL official known as the dean of referees, died Thursday at 95. 

16/12 Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82

Former South Carolina Congressman John Spratt has died at the age of 82. His daughter, Catherine Spratt, says the longtime Democratic politician died at home Saturday night due to complications from Parkinson's disease.

15/12 Gleaton Jones, former Georgia football champion, dead at 21 after car crash

He suffered a severe brain injury in the accident.

13/12 Restaurateur Paolo Fresilli enriched the community of Enniscorthy with his presence

The community of Enniscorthy is in mourning following the sad passing of popular Italian chef and restaurateur Paolo Fresilli, who passed away in Italy earlier this week.

13/12 Conan O’Brien’s parents die within just days of each other

The comedian’s mom, Ruth Reardon O’Brien, has died just three days after the death of his dad, renowned physician Dr. Thomas O’Brien.

12/12 Mary Barron was a ‘smiling beam of light’

There was great sadness in the Enniscorthy and sporting community following the passing of Mary Barron of Palace West, who passed away on Sunday, November 24.

12/12 Jim Leach, former US representative from Iowa, dies at 82

Former U.S. Rep. Jim Leach has died at age 82. He served 30 years as a politician from eastern Iowa. He later headed the National Endowment for the Humanities.

11/12 Rocky Colavito, nine-time MLB All-Star, dead at 91

The Guardians expressed their sympathy in a statement on social media, writing about his importance to the Cleveland franchise that he played with for eight years over two stints.

11/12 Rocky Colavito, 9-time All-Star outfielder and one of Cleveland's most popular athletes, dies at 91

Rocky Colavito, a wildly popular outfielder who was involved in one of the most debated trades in Cleveland sports history, has died. He was 91.

10/12 Wexford Council worker Tom Byrne was a ‘fella that would never let you down’

You Raise me Up rang out across St Anne's church in Rathnure as loved ones formed a guard of honour and bid farewell to Tom Byrne, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 30 at the age of 55.

10/12 Everything we know about CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione

Luigi Mangione has been arrested in connection with the brazen killing of health insurance chief executive Brian Thompson.

09/12 Late Fr Seán O’Dowd was always prepared to go where the St Patrick’s Missionary Society needed him most

Fr Seán O’Dowd of the 1963 class was laid to rest on Thursday in the St Patrick’s Missionary Society cemetery in Kiltegan, after he passed away on Monday, December 2, in Tallaght Hospital, with his sister Collette and his brother Brendan by his bedside.

08/12 Adam Pemble, AP journalist whose compassionate lens brought stories to life, dies at 52

Adam Pemble, an Associated Press journalist who covered some of the biggest global news of the past two decades, from earthquakes and conflicts to political summits and elections, has died.

06/12 Bill Melton, former White Sox All-Star and broadcasting legend, dead at 79

Bill Melton, a star slugger for the Chicago White Sox in the 1970s who later became a fixture on their broadcasts as a pregame and postgame TV analyst for more than two decades, has died.

03/12 Israel Vázquez, the three-time world boxing champion from Mexico, dies at 46

The boxer nicknamed “El Magnifico” revealed on Nov. 10 he had sarcoma, a cancer.

03/12 Bernadette Flood (37) was a ‘true warrior’

The community of Enniscorthy were engulfed in grief following the passing of Bernadette Flood of the Harrow, Ferns on Monday, November 18 at the age of 37 years old.

03/12 Neale Fraser, Australia's long-time Davis Cup captain, dies at 91

Neale Fraser, who won three Grand Slam singles titles and guided Australia to four Davis Cup titles in 24 years as team captain, has died at 91.

02/12 Dolores Madrigal, lead plaintiff in landmark sterilization case, dies at 90

Madrigal vs. Quilligan continues to be taught in universities and retold in academic books as a cautionary tale, its plaintiffs hailed as reproductive-rights heroines.

02/12 Terry Griffiths, former world snooker champion, dies at 77 after battle with dementia

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died at the age of 77. Griffiths was a Welshman who won the world championship in 1979 as a qualifier at and later became a coach to top players like Stephen Hendry and Mark Williams.

01/12 St. John’s legendary coach Lou Carnesecca dead at 99

Lou Carnesecca, one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history during a 24-year career at St. John’s, died on Saturday. He was 99.

30/11 Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. dead at 20, weeks after head injury

Medrick Burnett Jr. suffered a head injury on Oct. 26 during the Magic City Classic while facing rival Alabama State. He died on Friday at age 20.

29/11 An iconic Sligo drama figure

With the passing of Joseph (Joe) Meehan on 19th April 2024 the curtain came down on a life of a man who had a deep love of the arts, in particular theatre and acting.

29/11 Silvia Pinal, an actress in Mexico's Golden Age of cinema, has died at 93

Silvia Pinal, an actress from Mexico’s Golden Age of cinema of the 1940s and 50s, has died at 93. Over her 60-year career, Pinal appeared in movies with Mexican comics like Cantinflas and Tin Tan, heartthrobs like Pedro Infante, and starred in Luis Buñuel's 1961 film “Viridiana.”

29/11 Bill Battle, former Alabama AD and Tennessee coach, dead at 82

Bill Battle III, who was athletic director at his alma mater, Alabama, where he played for Paul “Bear” Bryant’s first national championship team, then later coached the Tennessee Volunteers, …

28/11 Julien Arnold dies live during a theater performance in Canada

The Canadian theater is mourning the death of the well-known and veteran actor Julien Arnold, since he lost his life last Sunday, November 24 during a performance.

28/11 The late George Molloy always had a kind word for everyone

News of the recent sudden passing of George Molloy at the age of 83 was a shock to all in community of Wexford. Originally from Maudlintown, Tuskar View and the Faythe, George, who was born on March 9, 1941, was a well known character in the south end of the town. He spent his life at sea, travelling all around the world from the age of 15 until his retirement at 65.

28/11 Heartfelt tributes pour in for beloved podcaster Michael John Dwyer

Many heartfelt tributes have been left for Michael John Dwyer of McCurtain Street, Gorey, who passed away too soon at the age of 56, following a period of ill health. He was the beloved son of the late Michael and Patricia and much loved brother of Granu and Patrick.

25/11 Rico Carty, former Braves star and NL batting champion, dead at 85

Baseball legend Rico Carty, who played for the Braves franchise in Milwaukee and Atlanta, passed away over the weekend at the age of 85. 

23/11 Rudy Martzke, longtime USA Today sports media columnist, dead at 82

Longtime USA Today sportswriter Rudy Martzke passed away at the age of 82.

22/11 Wexford fireman Len Warren dedicated his life to his family and serving New Ross

Leonard (Len) Warren was a man known for dedicating his time to others, particularly to those who lived in New Ross, where he was born and raised, and spent his entire life working with the town’s best interest at heart.

22/11 College basketball player Kaiden Francis dead at 18 after collapsing on campus

Francis, a 6-foot-2 guard from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., averaged 5.5 points on 42.4 percent shooting spanning six games this season for the Rams.

22/11 María de Mora, known as 'Madame of the famous', dies

The businesswoman María de Mora died this Friday after fighting cancer for several years, according to 'El Español'. Her family and friends will say goodbye to her today at the tana

21/11 M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after running mate resigned, dies at 78

Republican Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell has died at age 78. She took over the office to become the second female governor in state history after her running mate resigned.

21/11 Ursula Haverbeck, German far-right activist repeatedly convicted for Holocaust denial, dies at 96

Ursula Haverbeck, a prominent German extreme-right figure who accumulated a string of convictions for denying the Holocaust, has died, according to her lawyer.

21/11 Wexford woman Margaret Kinsella was a loyal supporter of her Comhaltas but her true passion was her family

Margaret Kinsella (née Fitzpatrick) of Ramsfort Park, Gorey, passed away on Monday, October 14 at the age of 81. A native of Gorey, Margaret was born along with her twin Edward (Neddie) on August 28, 1943. Neddie sadly passed away as a toddler.

20/11 Con will be fondly remembered as a gentleman by all who knew him

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19/11 Wexford woman Kate Doyle was known for her independent spirit

Mary Catherine (Kate) Doyle passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 96.

19/11 Second-oldest US resident Herlda Senhouse dies at 113 years old: ‘She was truly an inspiration to so many’

Herlda Senhouse, the second-oldest resident in the US, died in her sleep on Saturday at 113 years old. Senhouse died at her home in Wellesley, Massachusetts, where she had lived for the last four d…

19/11 Bob Love, a 3-time NBA All-Star with the Chicago Bulls, has died at 81

Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, a three-time All-Star who spent 11 years in the NBA, has died. He was 81. The Bulls say Love died after a long battle with cancer.

19/11 Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, has died at 92

Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has died. He was 92.

18/11 Dancer Vladimir Shklyarov dies after falling from a balcony

The renowned Russian dancer Vladimir Shklyarov has died at the age of 39 after falling from the fifth floor balcony of a building in Saint Petersburg. The event

15/11 Tributes paid to Wexford nurse Ailish Bain – ‘She had a thirst for life and a loving nature’

Ailish Bain (née O'Callaghan) has passed away peacefully in the care of Wicklow Hospice with her loving family by her side.

15/11 Japanese Princess Yuriko, wartime Emperor Hirohito's sister-in-law, dies at 101

Japanese Princess Yuriko, the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito’s brother and the oldest member of the imperial family, has died after her health deteriorated recently.

14/11 Former Giants running back Charlie Evans dead at 76

Charlie Evans, who played in the Giants backfield in the early 1970s, died in his Texas home on Nov. 4 at 76.

13/11 Larry Hobbs, who guided AP's coverage of Florida news for decades, has died at 83

Robert Larry Hobbs, an Associated Press editor who guided Florida news coverage for more than three decades, has died. He was 83.

13/11 Timothy West, acclaimed British star of stage and screen, dies aged 90

British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on screen three times, has died, He was 90.

13/11 Danny Hatton from Greystones was ‘wonderful father’ with passion for Gaelic games

The family of Danny Hatton, from Killincarrig, Greystones, have paid tribute to “a wonderful father and great provider”, following his death at the age of 89 last month, and have vowed to “honour his life by our actions and by his example”.

12/11 Derrick Grant, former Scotland flanker and coach, died at 86

Derrick Grant, a former Scotland flanker and coach and a 1966 British and Irish Lion, has died at 86. Scottish Rugby announced Grant’s death on Tuesday.

12/11 Vardis Vardinoyannis, Greek business magnate and Kennedy family friend, dies at 90

Vardis J. Vardinoyannis, a powerful and pivotal figure in Greek shipping and energy who survived a terrorist attack and cultivated close ties with the Kennedy family, has died in Athens, aged 90.

12/11 Painter Frank Auerbach, who fled the Nazis and became a major artist, dies at 93

Frank Auerbach, who fled Nazi Germany for Britain as a child and became one of the major artists of the 20th century, has died aged 93.

12/11 Marco Angulo, FC Cincinnati star, dead at 22 month after car accident

The soccer community lost a budding star defenseman.

12/11 Former Notre Dame coach Gerry Faust dead at 89

Faust went 30-26-1 during his five seasons with the Fighting Irish from 1981-85.

12/11 John Robinson, legendary USC and Rams coach, dead at 89

John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89.

10/11 Yiannis Boutaris, winemaker and maverick former mayor of the Greek city of Thessaloniki, has died

Yiannis Boutaris was a winemaker who served two terms as mayor of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, and shook up its conservative image.

10/11 Ellen Monckton was the ‘epitome of a perfect nan’

The family members of Ellen Monckton of Marshalstown, who passed away earlier this week, have spoken fondly of the impact Ellen has left on both her family and friends and the world around her.

10/11 NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison dead at 86

Bobby Allison, founder of racing’s “Alabama Gang” and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday. He was 86.

10/11 Longtime Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler dies at 62

Former Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler, the radio voice of the team from 1998-2019, has died. He was 62.

10/11 Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86

Bobby Allison, founder of racing’s “Alabama Gang” and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday. He was 86.

09/11 Fintan Duggan was kind to the core and had great integrity

Fintan Duggan, a retired member of an Garda Síochána passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

08/11 Elwood Edwards, the man behind the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' greeting, dies at 74

The man who voiced America Online’s famous “You’ve got mail” greeting has died at age 74. Elwood Edwards died Tuesday at his home in New Bern, North Carolina.

08/11 Being black in the world: a tribute to pioneering South African psychologist Chabani Manganyi

Chabani Manganyi’s courage in challenging the status quo has inspired generations of psychologists, scholars and activists who continue to use his ideas in their work.

08/11 Don Bosseler, Miami college football icon and NFL vet, dead at 88

Bosseler, who played eight years in the NFL, died Wednesday in Atlanta.

07/11 Ana María Lajusticia, pioneer nutritionist and chemist, dies at 100 years old

Few in the world of health and food did not know one of the great references of the century, at least in Spain. Ana María Lajusticia, nutritionist and chemist, has died

07/11 Devoted mother and grandmother Kathleen Whelan remembered as the woman who brought the Christmas lights to The Faythe

The Wexford community was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Kathleen Whelan (née Costin) of The Bungalow on Michael Street. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in her 87th year.

06/11 Zoë had ‘boundless and exceptional creative talent’ and will be dearly missed

There was an outpouring of sorrow following the death of Zoë Buckley of the Court, Clonattin Village, Gorey after a long and rare illness.

06/11 Brendan Brown, ex-Knicks radio broadcaster, dead at 54 after health complications

Former Knicks radio broadcaster Brendan Brown tragically passed away at the age of 54 on Sunday due to health complications, his wife announced on Facebook.

05/11 Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement chain, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died.

05/11 Tributes paid as the man who showed the Obamas around Glendalough dies

Tributes have been paid to the late George McClafferty, who was the first manager of Glendalough Visitor Centre and counted among his many finest moments playing host to former First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters, when they visited the monastic site, in 2013.

05/11 Bernie Marcus, Home Depot Founder, Dies: The Man Who Helped America Build Itself

Bernie Marcus, the founder of Home Depot, has died at the age of 95. He gave generously to charity and backed Donald Trump for president.

05/11 The macabre task of preventing the dead from voting: they are the US officials who seek to prevent fraud

Election office workers comb through obituaries and estate sales ads to identify voters who have died. The task seeks to dispel public mistrust and prevent fraud

04/11 Wexford woman who died weeks before she was due to get married was ‘a breath of fresh air’

The community of Enniscorthy is in mourning following the passing of young teacher Fiona Keegan of Clohass, who passed away on Monday, October 28 after a battle with cancer.

02/11 Funeral of Wicklow demolition expert told he ‘took on jobs nobody else would do’

The nephew of a local Wicklow legend, who built up one of the most successful demolition and scrap businesses in Ireland from scratch, paid tribute to his beloved uncle at his funeral on Friday.

01/11 Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81

Colm McLoughlin, an Irishman who landed in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates and helped lead Dubai Duty Free into becoming an airport retail behemoth generating billions of dollars a year, has died.

29/10 Ex-Knick Jerrod Mustaf, who left NBA after pregnant girlfriend’s murder, dead at 55

A former Knicks first-round pick who was embroiled in a murder controversy during his career died Monday on his 55th birthday.

28/10 UK D-Day veteran George Chandler, who escorted American troops to Normandy beaches, dies at 99

D-Day veteran George Chandler, who sought to counter sometimes glamorous depictions of the landings by recalling the horrors he witnessed escorting U.S. troops to the beaches of northern France as a young Royal Navy gunner, has died, his family said.

27/10 Seán Donohoe was a lovely man who was ‘part of the fabric’ of his local community

Seán Donohoe of Ballyconran, Gorey, passed away on Wednesday, October 23 and will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.

27/10 Jim was a wonderful man with a generous heart

Jim Dunne passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22 surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Oakfield Nursing Home, at 95 years old.

27/10 Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent has died

Holden Trent, a backup goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union, died Saturday, the Major League Soccer club said in a statement. He was 25.

26/10 Holden Trent, Philadelphia Union goalie, dead at 25

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent passed away at the age of 25 on Saturday, the team announced. 

26/10 Jim Donovan, longtime Browns radio announcer, dead at 68

Donovan had called games for Cleveland since 1999 until earlier this year when he stepped away from the booth while battling leukemia. 

26/10 Late publican Mary Dowling was community-driven and keen to help Rathnew village prosper

Mary Dowling, an important community figure for the village of Rathnew, was laid to rest on Thursday after dying, aged 85, on Monday, October 20.

26/10 Funeral of heroic Wicklow garda hears he was always ‘happy, smiley and friendly'

The best friend of a Wicklow garda who died suddenly on Saturday last week has paid tribute to his lionhearted colleague at his funeral, recalling the fallen hero’s selfless acts of bravery that saw him save a life and stop an armed robbery.

25/10 Ohio's first female House speaker, Republican Jo Ann Davidson, champion of GOP women, has died at 97

Jo Ann Davidson, Ohio’s first woman House speaker and a trusted adviser to many of the state’s Republicans, has died after a political career spanning nearly 60 years.

25/10 Rudy May, ex-Yankees hurler and ERA champ, dead at 80

May played 16 years in Major League Baseball, including seven with the Yankees over several stints in the 1970s and 1980s.

25/10 Derek was a kind man with a great love for his family

Many heartfelt tributes have been left for Derek Noctor who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 11.

24/10 Geoff Capes, beloved Olympian and World’s Strongest Man, dead at 75

After retiring from Olympic competition, Capes twice won the World’s Strongest Man title.

23/10 Geoff Capes, an Olympic shot putter who won the World's Strongest Man competition, dies at age 75

Geoff Capes, a British shot putter who was a three-time Olympian and won the World’s Strongest Man competition twice in the 1980s, has died at the age of 75.

23/10 The Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, Peruvian father of influential liberation theology, has died

The Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez pioneered social justice-centered liberation theology, once criticized by the Vatican for its Marxist undercurrents.

23/10 Peruvian theologian the Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, father of influential liberation theology, has died

Peruvian theologian the Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, the father of the social justice-centered liberation theology that the Vatican once criticized for its Marxist undercurrents, has died.

23/10 Fernando Valenzuela, Dodgers legend who sparked ‘Fernandomania,’ dead at 63

Dodgers legend and six-time All-Star Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday night, Major League Baseball announced.

22/10 Richard N. Winfield, First Amendment lawyer and former AP counsel, dies at 91

Richard N. Winfield, a notable First Amendment lawyer and former general counsel for The Associated Press, has died at the age of 91.

22/10 An influencer dies after being run over in Paris and her husband finds out from his smart watch

Fernanda Carolina Lind Silva, a famous Brazilian travel influencer popular for her 'Paris lowcost' project, has died at the age of 31 after being run over at a pedestrian crossing in the area.

22/10 Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gulen dies in the U.S.

Fethullah Gulen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died.

21/10 John Curry, who led Wimbledon through a period of expansion, dies at 86

Former All England Club chairman John Curry has died. He was 86. The club that organizes the Wimbledon tennis tournament said Curry died on Saturday.

21/10 Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in Oscar-winning movie 'The Pianist,' dies at 72

Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in the 2002 Oscar-winning movie “The Pianist,” has died aged 72.

21/10 Tributes paid to groundbreaking NI cardiologist who transformed treatment of heart conditions

A Belfast-born cardiologist who played a key role in transforming the treatment of heart conditions, has been remembered for his courage and pioneering work which helped put “Belfast on the map”.

21/10 Liam Payne's fatal balcony fall is being 'treated as inconclusive'

Police and prosecutors continue to investigate the tragedy involving the 31-year-old at the Casa Sur Hotel in the Argentine capital last Wednesday.

20/10 Wexford woman Mary Doyle was a person of great faith and a lifelong pioneer

The death of Mary Doyle, Gorey and late of Ballinamona, Camolin, which occurred at Oakfield Nursing Home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 evoked expressions of sadness and sorrow among her family, relations, neighbours and friends.

19/10 Vasso Papandreou, champion of women in Greek politics, dies at 79

Vasso Papandreou, a trailblazing Greek politician who served as a government minister, European commissioner and leading advocate for women’s representation in politics, has died at her home in an Athens suburb.

18/10 Rick Nolan, who represented two Minnesota congressional districts three decades apart, dies at 80

Former U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan, a Democrat who represented two different Minnesota districts during two separate stints in office three decades apart, has died. He was 80.

16/10 Son’s hilarious obituary for dad goes viral: ‘He is God’s problem now’

You’ll be dying to read this.

14/10 Lilly Ledbetter, an icon of the fight for equal pay for women, dies at 86

Lilly Ledbetter, a former Alabama factory manager whose lawsuit against her employer led to landmark wage discrimination legislation, has died at 86.

13/10 Tylee Craft, UNC receiver, dies at 23 after battle with cancer

North Carolina wide receiver Tylee Craft died after a battle with lung cancer on Saturday, the school announced. 

12/10 Alex Salmond: Scotland’s first nationalist leader and a tireless campaigner for independence

The former SNP leader and face of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum has died at the age of 69.

11/10 Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F Kennedy and matriarch of political dynasty, dies aged 96

Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F Kennedy and matriarch of political dynasty, dies aged 96 - Ethel Kennedy’s life was famously marred by tragedy but, despite this personal heartbreak, she dedicated her time to advocating for the human rights of others. Ariana Baio and Alice Hutton write

11/10 Nobuyo Oyama, voice actor for beloved Japanese cartoon robotic cat Doraemon, dies at age 90

Nobuyo Oyama, the raspy voice of Doraemon, the beloved cartoon robotic cat from the future, has died. She was 90.

11/10 Wexford man Peter Redmond remembered as an amazing father who cherished his daughters

The large crowd of mourners filling the pews of the Church of the Most Holy Bunlcody were united in their heartbreak and grief over the passing of Peter Redmond, who passed away on Monday October 7.

10/10 Thousands pay tribute after Ratan Tata, Indian industry legend and business icon, dies at 86

Indian business tycoon Ratan Tata, former chairman of the $100-billion Tata Group, dies at 86 and is cremated after a funeral attended by thousands.

10/10 Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy lived much of her life in his shadow, has died

The burden of loss she shouldered was enormous.

10/10 George Baldock, Greek soccer star, found dead in swimming pool at 31

George Baldock, a former Greece international who also played for Sheffield United for seven seasons, has been found dead in his Athens home.

08/10 Luis Tiant, Red Sox All-Star known as ‘El Tiante,’ dead at 83

Known for his unorthodox delivery in which he turned his back completely to home plate, Tiant was a three-time All-Star who starred for the Red Sox from 1971-78 before playing two seasons with the …