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James Dobson, founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, speaks at a 2006 rally in Philadelphia. The conservative Christian leader died Thursday, according to a statement from the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. Jeff Fusco/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jeff Fusco/Getty Images Conservative Christian leader James Dobson — who founded Focus on the Family and was once called …

James Dobson, a child psychologist who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was a politically influential campaigner against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, died on Thursday. He was 89. His death was confirmed by the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. Born in 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana, Dobson started a radio show counseling Christians on how to be good …

Humpy Wheeler, Landmark Award honoree and innovative track promoter, dies  NASCAR.com ‘P.T. Barnum of motorsports’ Humpy Wheeler dies  ESPN Humpy Wheeler, a NASCAR visionary who cemented Charlotte as a racing hub, dies at 86  Charlotte Observer Past US Open champs Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lead the 2025 US Open field  The Derrick Famed NASCAR promoter Humpy Wheeler dies at 86  RACER – …

James Dobson, Influential Leader of the Religious Right, Dies at 89  The New York Times Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and advisor to 5 presidents, dead at 89  Fox News James Dobson, founder of Colorado Springs-based Focus on the Family, has died  Colorado Public Radio James Dobson, a controversial and influential evangelical Christian leader, has died  USA Today Founder of Focus …

Frank Caprio, judge whose kindness led to online fame, dies at 88  The Washington Post ‘Nicest judge in the world’ Frank Caprio dies after cancer recurrence  NBC Boston Judge Frank Caprio, beloved for viral court videos, dies at 88 from pancreatic cancer  yahoo.com Community remembers retired Judge Frank Caprio, beloved star of ‘Caught in Providence’  WJAR RI’s celebrity judge, Frank Caprio, is asking for …

Matthew Rooney, the grandson of Pittsburgh Steelers legendary founder Art Rooney, died at his Hamptons home on Friday, the team confirmed to The Post. He was 51. “The Rooney Family is mourning the loss of Matthew,” a Steelers spokesperson said in a statement to The Post. A cause of death was not revealed. Matthew Joseph Rooney died at his East …

Judge Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassion in Rhode Island courts, has died at the age of 88, his son, David Caprio, said in a social media post Wednesday.  Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media. “Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering …

US celebrity judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, his family has said. His death following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer was announced on his official Instagram account, where he was remembered for his “warmth” and “unwavering belief in the goodness of people”. David Caprio, his son, thanked fans for their love and support and urged …

Terence Stamp, best known for his role playing the villain General Zod in the blockbuster films Superman and Superman II, has died at the age of 87. The news on Stamp, who first broke out as a popular actor in London in the 1960s, came from his family. Stamp, an Oscar-nominated actor, leaves behind a legacy of movies that were …

A man infected with primary amebic meningoencephalitis, or PAM, in Missouri has died, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported Wednesday. The man died Tuesday at a St. Louis-area hospital. The man contracted the illness after being exposed to a “brain-eating” amoeba. The infection kills brain cells very rapidly and is usually deadly. However, the infection is extremely …