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A Gazan man with Down syndrome died after an attack by a dog belonging to the Israeli army, his family told The National. Mohammed Bahar, 24, who had speech difficulties, managed to shout “Please, stop” as the dog attacked him in his home in Gaza city on July 3. His mother, Nabila, said Israeli troops had surrounded the family of … Read More

Dave Dave, who was set afire as boy, died of natural causes David Rothenberg poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. Medical examiners in Las Vegas have determined that the death in July, 2018, of artist Dave Dave, who was born David Rothenberg LAS VEGAS (AP) — Medical examiners in Las Vegas have determined that artist Dave Dave, who was … Read More

Eden Park: Blind man’s death after platform fall sparks safety call RAIB Eden Park station does not have the tactile paving that helps visually impaired people orientate themselves The death of a blind man who fell on to the tracks at a railway station was a “senseless tragedy”, a charity says. Cleveland Gervais, 53, fell from the platform edge at … Read More

Tommy “Tiny” Lister, of “Friday” films fame, has died at 62 Tommy “Tiny” Lister, a former professional wrestler who was known for his bullying Deebo character in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 62. Lister’s manager, Cindy Cowan, said he was found unconscious in his home in Marina Del Rey, California, on Thursday afternoon. He was pronounced dead at … Read More

Remembering Superstar Sammy Davis Jr. Who Died From Throat Cancer at 64; Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Has Advanced With Proton Therapy Music legend Sammy Davis Jr., one of Frank Sinatra’s “Rat Pack” pals, died from complications with throat cancer at 64-years-old at his Beverly Hills home in 1990. Known as one of the first Black superstars, the actor, dancer … Read More

Ray Charles, American Legend, Dies at 73 ‘Genius’ Overcame Obstacles, Broke Down Musical Boundaries Soul music pioneer Ray Charles, 1930-2004. Institute of Jazz Studies Ray Charles and NPR’s Marian McPartland. Vanguard Photography American blind musical icon Ray Charles died Thursday of complications from liver disease at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 73. Known as “The Genius” since … Read More

Toronto man, 29, froze to death in his front yard after falling out of wheelchair during extreme cold alert A neighbour found Mark Stroz’ motionless body facedown in his front yard. The last time he was seen alive, he was taking a cab home after a night out with friends On one of the coldest nights of the year, Mark … Read More

UPDATE: Wheelchair-bound man rolls off dock; drowns at Codorus State Park UPDATE: The coroner has determined the drowning death of a quadriplegic man at Codorus State Park Sunday was a case of suicide. MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY, P… UPDATE: The coroner has determined the drowning death of a quadriplegic man at Codorus State Park Sunday was a case of suicide. … Read More

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking dies at 76 He popularized black holes and the deep questions of the cosmos HAWKING’S LEGACY  Among Stephen Hawking’s most notable contributions to physics was the discovery that black h Share this: Email Facebook Twitter Pinterest Pocket Reddit Print By Emily Conover March 14, 2018 at 10:06 am Physicist Step Physicist Stephen Hawking, a black hole whisperer … Read More

Arizona cop who fatally shot man in wheelchair indicted for manslaughter Ryan Remington was served with a summons on Thursday.Tucson Police Dept A former Tucson, Arizona, police officer who was fired after fatally shooting an armed shoplifting suspect using a motorized wheelchair nine times last year has been indicted for manslaughter. Ryan Remington, was served with a summons on Thursday, according to … Read More