Obituaries
Yukio Kasaya, 1972 Sapporo Olympic ski jumping champion, dies at 80
SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- Former ski jumper Yukio Kasaya, who in 1972 became the first Japanese ever to win a Winter Olympic gold medal, has died at the age Full article
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Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93
(2024/4/14)
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Peter Higgs, physicist who proposed the existence of the 'God particle,' dies at 94
(2024/4/10)
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Tarako, voice of popular anime girl Maruko, dies at 63
(2024/3/9)
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Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama, globally famous for 'Dragon Ball,' dies at 68
(2024/3/8)
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Renowned Japanese political, diplomatic expert Iokibe dies at 80
(2024/3/7)
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Editorial: Loved by the music world, Seiji Ozawa paved way for young talent
(2024/2/14)
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Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar, has died in a car crash
(2024/2/12)
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Jimmy Van Eaton, an early rock 'n' roll drummer who played at Sun Records, dies at 86
(2024/2/11)
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Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in 'Rocky' movies and 'The Mandalorian,' dies
(2024/2/3)
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Wayne Kramer, co-founder of revolutionary rock band the MC5, dead at 75
(2024/2/3)
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Expert raises questions over live action adaptation of manga after Japanese artist's death
(2024/1/31)
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Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as player and coach for Germany, has died at 78
(2024/1/9)
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Jacques Delors, architect of the modern EU and 'Mr. Europe,' dies aged 98
(2023/12/28)
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South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' is found dead
(2023/12/27)
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Ryan O'Neal, star of 'Love Story,' 'Paper Moon,' 'Peyton Place' and 'Barry Lyndon,' dies at 82
(2023/12/10)
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The year in review: Influential people who died in 2023
(2023/12/9)
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Denny Laine, founding member of the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dead at 79
(2023/12/6)
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Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65
(2023/12/1)
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Henry Kissinger, giant of foreign policy under two US presidents, dies at 100
(2023/11/30)
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Japanese singer Kan, known for 1990 hit 'Love will Win,' dies at 61
(2023/11/17)
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