Celebrity Obituaries - Page 5

Alabama October 14, 2024

Lilly Ledbetter, namesake of Fair Pay Act, dead at 86

Lilly Ledbetter, the former Alabama factory manager whose discrimination lawsuit led to the passage of watershed Obama-era legislation, died Saturday. She was 86.

MLB October 2, 2024

The Tragedy of Peter Edward Rose

Pete Rose, in many ways, bookended my life and career – he was my first hero as a kid, and I saw him break Ty Cobb's hit record. Now, he's gone.

United Kingdom September 26, 2024

Woman stunned to find out she’s dead by reading her own online obituary

A British woman received several calls from friends checking to make sure she was still alive after they read her obituary, which was mistakenly posted on a news website.

The View September 25, 2024

What would Barbara Walters think of 'The View' today? Her biographer answers the question

Susan Page, author of "The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters," shares what the legendary broadcaster would think of "The View" today.

Washington September 21, 2024

Dan Evans, former Republican Washington state governor, US senator, dies at 98

Dan Evans, a Republican Washington state governor who later served in the U.S. Senate, has died at age 98; he was the only person to be elected as governor three times until current Gov. Jay Inslee.

Media September 19, 2024

Barbara Walters biographer reveals which actress should play her in a movie

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Barbara Walters biographer Susan Page shares who she thinks should play the trailblazing journalist in a possible biopic.

Presidential September 13, 2024

Barbara Walters would expect Kamala Harris to do interviews, author says: 'Part of the job of being president'

Susan Page, author of "The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters," spoke about what the legendary journalist would think of Vice Harris Kamala Harris dodging interviews.

South America September 11, 2024

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori dead at 86

Former President Alberto Fujimori of Peru, a controversial figure who helmed the country's government from 1990 to 2000, died Wednesday. He was 86.

Spain August 20, 2024

Spanish woman believed to be the oldest person in the world has died at age 117

Maria Branyas, a Spanish woman considered the oldest person in the world at 117 years old, has died; 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka from Japan is listed as the next oldest person.

Music July 27, 2024

Three members of Gospel Music Hall of Fame quartet, the Nelons, among 7 killed in plane crash

Three members of the Nelons, a famed Gospel quartet, were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming, according to a statement from the fourth member.

Sexual Health July 13, 2024

Dr. Ruth, America's 'sex therapist,' dead at 96

Dr. Ruth held a career as "America's sex therapist" for decades before dying at the age of 96 this week, her publicist said in a statement.