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Former pitcher Schallock, who once replaced Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster, has died

Former pitcher Schallock, who once replaced Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster, has died

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Art Schallock, a left-handed pitcher who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer, has died.
D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone!, has died at 64

D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone!, has died at 64

LOS ANGELES (AP) — D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group Tony! Toni! Tone! behind the classic 1990s jams “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” and (Lay Your Head on My) Pillow," has died. He was 64.
Ricardo Scofidio, architect behind New York City's High Line park, dies at 89

Ricardo Scofidio, architect behind New York City's High Line park, dies at 89

NEW YORK (AP) — Ricardo Scofidio, an architect who transformed an abandoned railway into New York City's popular High Line park and was among the first in his profession to win a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant,” has died.
George Lowe, the voice behind Space Ghost on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, dies at 67

George Lowe, the voice behind Space Ghost on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, dies at 67

George Lowe, the voice behind the irreverent animated superhero on Adult Swim's “Space Ghost Coast to Coast,” has died. He was 67. He died Sunday in Lakeland, Florida, two of his business representatives said.
Terry Wilson, who helped Stampeders win 1971 Grey Cup, dead at 83

Terry Wilson, who helped Stampeders win 1971 Grey Cup, dead at 83

CALGARY — Terry Wilson, who played nine seasons in the CFL and helped the Calgary Stampeders win the 1971 Grey Cup, has died. The Stampeders said in a release that Wilson died Wednesday after a long illness. He was 83.
Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62

Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pamela Bach, an actor and the ex-wife of “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff, has died at 62. The Los Angeles medical examiner's office reports that she died Wednesday and determined her death was a suicide.
Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84

Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84

NEW YORK (AP) — Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” that has been sampled by such R&B and rap heavyweights as Mary J. Blige, N.W.A., Dr.
Australian tennis great Fred Stolle has died at age 86

Australian tennis great Fred Stolle has died at age 86

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Fred Stolle, a winner of two Grand Slam singles titles and 17 major doubles trophies, has died, Tennis Australia said Thursday. He was 86.
US Rep. and former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner dies at 70

US Rep. and former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner dies at 70

HOUSTON (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas has died two months after taking office and hours after attending President Donald Trump's address before Congress in Washington, D.C., officials and his family said on Wednesday.
James Harrison, Australian blood donor whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88

James Harrison, Australian blood donor whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died, his family said Tuesday. He was 88.
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