Obituaries

Jim Beard, Steely Dan Keyboardist, Dead At 63

The Grammy-winning jazz pianist was touring with Steely Dan as openers for the Eagles on their "Long Goodbye Tour" and last performed on Jan. 20.
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Veteran NFL Reporter Chris Mortensen Dead At 72

Mortensen's longtime employer, ESPN, was the first to announce his passing.
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Hydeia Broadbent, A Prominent HIV And AIDS Activist, Dies At 39

A prominent HIV/AIDS activist known for her inspirational talks in the 1990s as a young child to reduce the stigma surrounding the virus she was born with has died.
By Rio Yamat and Terry Tang, AP

Alexei Navalny, Prominent Putin Critic, Dies In Jail, Russia's Prison System Says

The Russian opposition leader had been in prison since returning to the country in January 2021.
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Former Dutch Prime Minister and Wife Die Together At 93

Dries van Agt, a Christian Democrat, was prime minister from 1977 to 1982. He founded the Rights Forum, a pro-Palestinian group.
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Kelvin Kiptum, Holder Of Marathon World Record, Dead In Car Crash

Kiptum was the first man to run the marathon in under 2 hours, 1 minute. He was 24.
By Tom Odula, Mutwiri Mutuota and Gerald Imray, AP

Carl Weathers, Who Starred In 'Rocky' Films And 'The Mandalorian,' Dead At 76

The former NFL linebacker became an action star after portraying Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" franchise and starring opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Predator."
By MARK KENNEDY, AP

Jesse Jane, Porn Star Who Appeared On 'Entourage,' Found Dead At 43 Alongside Boyfriend

The “Pirates” adult film star was discovered during a welfare check alongside her boyfriend at a home in Moore, Oklahoma.
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Norman Jewison, Director Of 'In The Heat Of The Night’ And 'Moonstruck,' Dead At 97

Filmmaker Norman Jewison is a three-time Oscar nominee who in 1999 received an Academy Award for lifetime achievement.
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP

Olympic Pole Vaulter Shawn Barber Dead At 29

Barber won gold at the 2015 world pole vaulting championships and held the Canadian record for highest vault.
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