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FedEx founder Fred Smith dies at 80
Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80.
Iconic actress Lynn Hamilton dies at 95 in Chicago
Sr. Rosemary Connelly dies, known for helping those with disabilities
Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis dies at 52
Funk music pioneer Sly Stone dies at 82
John Brenkus, host of 'Sports Science' show, dies at 54
Actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home
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One year since death of Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama
Renée Victor, voice of Abuelita in 'Coco' and 'Weeds' actress, dies
Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
Loretta Swit, known for role as Major Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies
Nick Adamski, Diane Pathieu's husband, passes away after cancer battle
Chicago-area native Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO dies at 65
Chicago native George Wendt, 'Cheers' star, dies at 76
Memorial service held for late Bears legend Steve 'Mongo' McMichael
Obama Foundation exec Lori Healey remembered at celebration of life
Former US Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85
Democrats join with Republicans to pay respects to former Gov. Ryan
Ex-CPS principal dies before sentencing on fraud charges
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Iconic actress Lynn Hamilton dies at 95 in Chicago
Sr. Rosemary Connelly dies, known for helping those with disabilities
Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis dies at 52
Funk music pioneer Sly Stone dies at 82
John Brenkus, host of 'Sports Science' show, dies at 54
Actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home
One year since death of Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama
Renée Victor, voice of Abuelita in 'Coco' and 'Weeds' actress, dies
Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
Loretta Swit, known for role as Major Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies
Nick Adamski, Diane Pathieu's husband, passes away after cancer battle
Chicago-area native Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO dies at 65
Chicago native George Wendt, 'Cheers' star, dies at 76
Memorial service held for late Bears legend Steve 'Mongo' McMichael
Obama Foundation exec Lori Healey remembered at celebration of life
Former US Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85
Democrats join with Republicans to pay respects to former Gov. Ryan
Ex-CPS principal dies before sentencing on fraud charges
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