JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel Kristal, the world's oldest man who lived through both World Wars and survived the Auschwitz concentration camp has passed away just a month short of his 114th birthday, his family said Saturday. Oren Kristal, a grandson, said he died Friday. "He managed to accomplish a lot. Every year he lived was...
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Glen Campbell, superstar entertainer of 1960s and ’70s, dies WATCH
Campbell announced in June 2011 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and that it was in its early stages at that time.
Haruo Nakajima, actor who played original Godzilla, dies
Haruo Nakajima, the actor who stomped in a rubber suit to portray the original 1954 Godzilla, helping to make the Japanese monster an iconic symbol...
Memorial for Costco’s Jeff Brotman at McCaw Hall
A memorial service for Jeff Brotman, Costco’s co-founder and chairman, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McCaw Hall.
Veteran actor Richard Hardy dies; he was Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge in ‘Harry Potter’ movies
The British stage and screen actor played Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge in the “Harry Potter” movies. His family said Robert Hardy died Thursday after...
Costco co-founder Jeff Brotman dead at 74; helped build Issaquah retailer into global giant
Jeff Brotman, Costco’s co-founder and chairman of its board, died early Tuesday. His generosity and community support are remembered by many.
Award-winning French actress Jeanne Moreau dies at 89
Tributes poured in Monday, including from the French president, for one of France’s most-recognized performers.
Sam Shepard, actor and playwright, dies at age 73 VIEW
The celebrated artist whose plays reflected life in the American West, died at home in Kentucky of complications of Lou Gehrig’s disease, his family said.