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A former professional baseball player and father of three died while trying to save swimmers from a rip current off the coast of South Carolina on Sunday, authorities said.  Chase Childers, who was briefly signed by the Baltimore Orioles, entered the water around 4:45 p.m. to help a group of four or five swimmers as they struggled against the current …

Singer Connie Francis, a star of the 1950s and ‘60s known for her hits “Pretty Little Baby” and “Stupid Cupid,” died Wednesday, her publicist announced. She was 87. No cause of death was disclosed. “It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night,” Ron Roberts, …

Connie Francis, Whose Ballads Dominated ’60s Pop Music, Dies at 87  The New York Times Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer and actress, dead at 87  CNN 1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The singer’s life was touched by tragedies  NPR Connie Francis, singer second only to Elvis and The Beatles in early 1960s popularity  Yahoo Connie Francis, a top-selling singer of the …

Connie Francis, Whose Ballads Dominated ’60s Pop Music, Dies at 87  The New York Times Connie Francis, ‘Who’s Sorry Now?’ and ‘Pretty Little Baby’ Singer, Dies at 87  People.com Legendary singer of viral ‘Pretty Little Baby’ on TikTok, contemporary of Elvis, dead at 87  AL.com Connie Francis, ‘Where the Boys Are’ Singer and Actress, Dies at 87  The Hollywood Reporter ‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer …

SAN JOSE — Wayne Thomas, who spent 45 years in professional hockey, first as an NHL goalie with three Original Six franchises, and then began a post-playing career that included over two decades with the San Jose Sharks as a coach and executive, died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer, the team announced. Thomas was 77. Following his retirement …

Norwegian Olympic Skier, Audun Groenvold, Dies After Lightning Strike  The New York Times Norwegian Olympic Medallist Killed by Freak Lightning Strike  SnowBrains Norwegian Olympic medalist Audun Grønvold dies after lightning strike  The Guardian Olympic medalist dies in tragic lightning strike during trip  Fox News Olympic bronze medalist Audun Groenvold dead at 49 after being struck by lightning  Yahoo Sports Source link

A paranormal investigator who was helping lead a national tour of the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll has suddenly died over the weekend. On Tuesday, the New England Society for Psychic Research announced the “sudden” death of 54-year-old Dan Rivera, the organization’s lead paranormal investigator and an army veteran. Rivera’s death occurred on Sunday during his visit to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where …

The 2010 Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Grønvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced on Wednesday. He was 49. Grønvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. “It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Grønvold’s untimely passing,” the federation said. “The former national alpine skier and ski cross …

Jul 16, 2025, 10:18 AM ET OSLO, Norway — Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49. Groenvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. “It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold’s untimely passing,” the federation said. “The former …

Fauja Singh, the man believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, died Monday in Punjab, India, after being hit by a car. He was 114. Singh was reportedly involved in a hit-and-run Monday while crossing a road near his “native village near Jalandhar,” per the Associated Press. He sustained severe head trauma and was taken to a local hospital, …