Tag: Celebrity deaths
Why the Anthony Bourdain voice cloning creeps people out
The revelation that a documentary filmmaker used voice-cloning software to make the late chef Anthony Bourdain say words he never spoke has drawn criticism...
Ex-Illini star Roundtree, paralyzed in accident, dies at 23
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Former Illinois football star Bobby Roundtree, who was paralyzed from the waist down in a swimming accident two years ago, died...
Robert Shaw, an AP bureau chief in 3 US states, dies
DALLAS — Robert Shaw, whose more than 40-year career with The Associated Press included leading news coverage in three states, has died. He was...
Italy state TV: Beloved entertainer Raffaella Carra’ dies
ROME — Raffaella Carra’, for decades one of Italian television's most popular and beloved entertainers, died on Monday at age 78 after a long...
English wins Travelers, beating Hickok in 8-hole playoff
CROMWELL, Conn. — Harris English birdied the eighth hole of sudden death to win the Travelers Championship on Sunday, beating Kramer Hickok after both...
Son of Bruins star David Pastrnak dies 6 days after birth
BOSTON — Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak says his son has died six days after birth. He did not disclose a cause.
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Spain coach says police should look into Morata threats
COPENHAGEN — Spain coach Luis Enrique wants police to look into the death threats directed at striker Alvaro Morata and make a “robust response.”
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‘Iron Man’ racer, NASCAR champion Jack Ingram dies at 84
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jack Ingram, a hard-hosed, hot-tempered racer who won five NASCAR championships and more than 300 races, has died, the NASCAR Hall...
Police officer guilty of manslaughter in soccer star’s death
LONDON — A British police officer was convicted Wednesday of manslaughter in the death of Dalian Atkinson, a former professional soccer player who died...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 18
1910 — Alex Smith wins the U.S. Open by...