celebrity death

U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush pose with the Kennedy Center honorees (L-R), actress Julie Harris, actor Robert Redford, singer Tina Turner, ballet dancer Suzanne Farrell and singer Tony Bennett on December 4, 2005, at a reception in the Blue Room at the White House (White House photo by Eric Draper - whitehouse.gov)

Robert Redford Dies at Age 89 in Sundance, Utah

Tue Sep 16, 2025 08:14 am Cardinal News

The Oscar winning actor and Director Robert Redford has died Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Robert Redford was best known for his work as an actor in War Hunt (1962/film acting debut), Barefoot in the Park […]

Tina Turner in 1970 (SOURCE: Al Kaplan in Miami-Dade County/public photo with no copyright/public domain)

Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner Dies at Age 83 at Home in Switzerland

Wed May 24, 2023 02:40 pm Cardinal News

Official video of Tina Turner performing The Best from the album Foreign Affair. YouTube Tips ⓘ Tina Turner died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 after suffering multiple illnesses and conditions including hypertension and stroke (2013), […]

Olivia Newton John Dies at Age 73 in Southern California

Mon Aug 8, 2022 04:11 pm Cardinal News

Olivia Newton-John, age 73, passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time. Olivia […]

Rush Limbaugh Dead at Age 70 Following Lung Cancer Battle

Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:23 am Cardinal News

Rush Limbaugh had died at age 70 on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Limabaugh’s wife Kathryn made the announcement on his radio show this morning. “Losing a loved one is terribly difficult, even more so when […]

Larry King Dies at Age 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles January 23, 2021

Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:57 am Cardinal News

Legendary TV host, radio host, and USA Today columnist Larry King, who also published more than 20 books, died early Saturday, January 23, 2021. His TV hosting gig on CNN Larry King Live lasted from […]

Baseball Home Run King Hank Aaron #44 Dies at 86 at Home in Atlanta Area on January 22, 2021

Fri Jan 22, 2021 02:27 pm Cardinal News

MLB is devastated by the passing of Hammerin’ Hank Aaron, one of the greatest players and people in the history of our game. He was 86. YouTube Tips ⓘ Baseball great and home run king […]

Sean Connery as James Bond during filming of Diamonds are forever in 1971

Sean Connery, the Majority’s Favorite James Bond “007” Dies at Home in Nassau, Bahamas

Sat Oct 31, 2020 04:17 pm Cardinal News

Sean Connery, the first and popularly recognized as the best James Bond character has died at age 90 on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He died in his sleep at his home in Nassau in the […]

Singer/Songwriter Johnny Nash of “I Can See Clearly Now” Dies at Age 80 in Houston

Wed Oct 7, 2020 07:27 pm Cardinal News

I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash (Sony Music Entertainment). Johnny Nash, a singer-songwriter, actor and producer famous for the 1972 hit song “I Can See Clearly Now,” died Tuesday, his son Johnny Nash […]

Eddie Van Halen (SOURCE: Twitter.com/WolfVanHalen)

Guitarist Eddie Van Halen Dies at Age 65 in Santa Monica, California

Tue Oct 6, 2020 05:22 pm Cardinal News

Times have changed: Watch the official music video for “Hot For Teacher” by Van Halen (released October 27, 1984, included in the sixth studio album ‘1984’). Guitar star Eddie Van Halen has died at age […]

Bob Rohrman as Santa with former Mayor Arlene Mulder in December 2012

Bob Rohrman, Well-Known Auto Dealership Owner, Dedicated to Community Service in Arlington Heights and Chicagoland, Dies Tuesday Night

Wed Sep 2, 2020 06:37 am Cardinal News

Bob Rohrman, owner of one of the Chicagoland’s largest complex of car dealerships, died Tuesday night, September 1, 2020, according to his family. Rohrman was in his mid 80s. Rohrman started his successful career selling […]

Herman Cain, Former Republican Presidential Candidate Dies While Hospitalized with Coronavirus COVID-19

Thu Jul 30, 2020 10:28 am Cardinal News

Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate, former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, former successful business executive at Burger King, and former president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association with many other business accolades has died […]

Regis Philbin Dies of a Heart Attack at Age 88

Sat Jul 25, 2020 03:50 pm Cardinal News

Regis Philbin, the television personality best-known for his hosting duties on “Live! with Regis and Kelly” and “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” has died at the age of 88. Regis Philbin, at age 88, […]

ABC 7 Chicago's Jerry Taft waving while joking through the window what a 'big deal he is' with all his weather technology (September 2009)

One of Chicago’s All-Time Favorite Meteorologists, Jerry Taft, Dies at Age 77 in the Chicago Area

Fri Jul 24, 2020 11:52 am Cardinal News

Jerry Taft, who retired as a meteorologist for ABC 7 Chicago in January 2018 died Thursday July 23, 2020 at age 77. Jerry Taft served as a meteorologist at ABC 7 for 33 years and […]

Actress Kelly Preston Dies at 57; Husband John Travolta Announces Death with Tribute on Instagram Following Private Battle

Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:48 am Cardinal News

Actress Kelly Preston, wife of John Travolta wife of nearly 29 years, lost a 2-year battle with breast cancer, dying on Sunday July 12, 2020 at age 57. Kelly Preston was diagnosed with breast cancer […]

Carl Reiner, Star Actor and Director, Dies in Beverly Hills Home at Age 98

Tue Jun 30, 2020 01:40 pm Cardinal News

Stars across Hollywood and beyond are mourning the death of actor Carl Reiner, who passed away on Monday at 98 years old. Carl’s son Rob Reiner confirmed the news in a tweet, writing, “Last night […]

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.