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Richard Siegel, one of Creem Magazine’s first staffers and general manager during its glory years, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Farmington Hills of esophageal cancer. The Detroit native was 68.
Los Angeles— Michael Davis, the bassist of influential late 1960s rock band MC5, has died of liver failure, his wife said Saturday. He was 68.
New York — Anthony Shadid, a journalist who gave voice to those muffled by the turmoil around them — from Iraqi families enveloped in civil war to young Libyans spurred to take up arms against a dictator — died while doing just that: reporting from Syria in defiance of official attempts to limit media coverage of the bloodshed there.
Peter Schick loved working for the city of Detroit because it involved serving the public. “He was primarily interested in helping people,” said his son, Tim. “He really believed in making local government work for the benefit of people who paid the taxes.”
Laura Anne Geist, a journalist who embraced becoming a stay-at-home mom, faced cancer with grace. “Invariably she would make friends with roommates” during her many hospital stays, said husband Gordon Geist. “She was very upbeat.”
Whitney Houston’s flawless voice was untouchable, and her versions of “I Will Always Love You” and “The Star Spangled Banner” are considered two of the highest peaks pop music has ever reached.
Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48. Beverly Hills police Lt. Mark Rosen told KABC-TV that Houston died in her room on the fourth floor of the Beverly Hilton. Her body remained in the hotel and Beverly Hills detectives were investigating.
River Forest, Ill. — Candy company executive Nello Ferrara lived a sweet life.
Detroit Police Sgt. Almondo Greer-Travis loved being on the force for more than 16 years. Mr. Greer-Travis, 40, died unexpectedly Sunday while working.
Conducting orchestras, playing in venues nationwide, teaching aspiring performers — Francesco DiBlasi was devoted to making melody. “Music was his whole life,” said his stepdaughter, Christine Moore.
New York— Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway and the film "The Big Lebowski," has died at age 81.
WJBK-TV is mourning the loss of its vice president and general manager, Jeff Murri, who died Thursday at age 50.
When Belleville High School football coach Robert J. LaPointe got loud, players knew he cared.
As a longtime UAW leader, Joe Davis tirelessly defended causes that boosted local workers.
WJBK-TV is mourning the loss of its vice president and general manager, Jeff Murri, who died Thursday at age 50.
Dundee died in his apartment in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday night at the age of 90, and with him a part of boxing died, too. He was surrounded by his family, said ...
Los Angeles — Don Cornelius, who with the creation of “Soul Train” helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, ...
St. Louis — Singer David Peaston, who had a string of R&B hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, has died, his family said Thursday.
WJBK-Fox 2 is mourning the loss of its vice president and general manager, Jeff Murri, who died Thursday at age 50.
Dr. Howard Dworkin was committed to advancing the study and education of nuclear medicine. “He trained so many people. He was just an outstanding nuclear ...
Metuchen, N.J.— Robert Hegyes, the actor best known for playing Jewish Puerto Rican student Juan Epstein on the 1970s TV show "Welcome Back Kotter," has ...
Boston — Former Mayor Kevin H. White, who led the city for 16 years including racially turbulent times in the 1970s, died Friday, a family spokesman ...
A well-regarded expert in child psychiatry, Dr. Joseph Fischhoff focused both on the youth he treated and scores of professionals he trained. “He was a ...
Raleigh, N.C.— Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans, heiress to a vast Gilded Age fortune built on tobacco and a member of the family that endowed Duke ...
Los Angeles — Dick Tufeld, a radio and TV announcer best known as the voice of the robot in the 1960s television show "Lost in Space," has died. He was ...
Sarah Lenhoff was a respected teacher at Detroit Country Day School — confirmed by a drawer full of letters from students and parents.
Inez Allison Lewis loved designing clothes so much as a child, she took a pair of her father's trousers and cut them up to make doll dresses.
From lively pinochle games to annual vacations visiting grandchildren and dancing to “Mack the Knife” at weddings, Vivian Marcial was happiest around her ...
Howard Spokes loved advertising because his position brought him into contact with many professionals across Metro Detroit.
James Fritz’s trademark chuckle and bright smile made him a warm, comforting presence at his Detroit funeral home.
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