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Jack Horkheimer, 72, dies, known as the PBS 'Star Gazer'

posted 2010-08-26 00:29:40 by dmcnelis



Jack Horkheimer, a playwright turned amateur astronomer who inspired millions of people to look a little closer at the nighttime sky with his pioneering planetarium shows and long-running public television show, "Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer," died Aug. 20 in Miami of a respiratory ailment. He was 72.









Satoshi Kon, 'Perfect Blue' and 'Paprika' Director, Dies at 47

posted 2010-08-24 21:36:21 by grendel



Satoshi Kon, a highly acclaimed Japanese anime director, died suddenly of cancer on Monday evening, said UK Anime Network News. He was 47.








Longtime Pirate GM Joe L. Brown Passes at 91

posted 2010-08-16 17:50:25 by grendel



Just days after the Pirate family lost Nellie King comes news that former GM Joe L. Brown has passed away at the age of 91.








Former Pirates pitcher/broadcaster Nellie King dies

posted 2010-08-11 11:44:31 by grendel



Nelson Joseph "Nellie" King, a former Pirates pitcher and broadcaster and Duquesne University sports information director and broadcaster, died today.

His death was confirmed by Duquesne University athletic spokesman Dave Saba. He was 82.








Former U.S. senator killed in Alaska plane crash

posted 2010-08-10 13:38:17 by dmcnelis



(CNN) -- Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has died in a plane crash near Dillingham, Alaska, a source familiar with ongoing rescue efforts confirms to CNN.








Glenn Pavone, guitarist for Billy Price Band, The Cyclones dies

posted 2010-08-10 10:13:35 by doug



Glenn Pavone, the longtime guitarist for the Billy Price Band and his own group, The Cyclones, died last night after a three-year battle with cancer at the age of 52.








Cheez Doodle Inventor Dies

posted 2010-08-05 23:47:08 by jill



The inventor of Cheez Doodles, the neon-orange snacks that cling to your hands, died last week at 90.









'Entourage' Actor Maury Chaykin Dies at Age 61

posted 2010-07-28 14:35:54 by jill



Canadian actor Maury Chaykin died early Tuesday morning--the day of his birthday, the Associated Press reports. His manager, Paul Hemrend, said the longtime character actor died at a Toronto hospital with family surrounding him.








Beloved PA announcer Barbero dies

posted 2010-07-27 07:46:28 by jill



John Barbero, former principal at Waynesburg Central High School and longtime Pittsburgh Penguins public address announcer, died Monday afternoon after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.
"It's a sad night for Penguins fans everywhere," said former Observer-Reporter Penguins beat reporter and current radio broadcaster Bob Grove. "We all grew up listening to John. It was never just a job for John. The Penguins were his passion. We're all going to miss him."








Kaye Cowher, wife of former Steelers coach, dies of cancer

posted 2010-07-23 23:46:45 by Grendel



Kaye Cowher, the wife of former Steelers football coach Bill Cowher, died Friday in her native North Carolina after losing a battle with skin cancer. She was 54.








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