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Buzz Cason, a songwriter best known for the tune 'Everlasting Love', a hit originally by Robert Knight and covered by the likes of Rex Smith/Rachel Sweet, Sandra and Gloria Estefan, has died. He was 84. Cason also wrote country tunes for the likes of Dolly Parton and Martina McBride. https://tasteofcountry.com/everlasting-love-songwriter-buzz-cason-dead-dies/

It's not an obituary, but is an English acknowledgement of Roberto Luckert Leon's death: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/blule.html

J.J. Rice, a U.S-born Tongan kite foiler who was to have represented his country at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has died. He was 18. Rice died in a diving accident. He was due to become the first caucasian to represent the island kingdom at the games. Kite foiling is set to make its debut as an Olympic event. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/paris-olympics-2024-teenager-due-to-represent-tonga-dies-in-diving-accident/VJEN6QPCOBEMRMQWOO4WPBOHPQ/

Kevin Brophy, who starred in the 1977-78 television series Lucan and made episodic appearances in shows like M*A*S*H, the Love Boat and Matt Houston in a career that essentially lasted 20 years, died May 11th. He was 70. His death was being reported today (June 16th.) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kevin-brophy-dead-lucan-hell-night-1235923909/

Says he's not opposed to assistant dying: https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/16/rishi-sunak-not-opposed-assisted-dying

Mike Brumley, who played 295 games combined with seven teams between 1987 and 1995, has died. He was 61. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/mike-brumley-passes-away.html

Gerald Gikonyo, a billionaire Kenyan businessman and procreation machine, having four wives, siring 23 children, and with a claim of over 300 grandchildren, has died. He was reported to be 110. Nothing from the gerontology sites, but a number of articles have been written about him over the years. https://kahawatungu.com/sabina-joy-owner-gerald-gikonyo-dies-at-age-of-110/

James Kent, a celebrated New York chef, has died. Kent headed three restaurants, one of which was a two-star Michelin establishment. https://ny.eater.com/2024/6/15/24179353/james-kent-death-saga-overstory-crown-shy-chef

Kenyan magistrate Monica Kivuti has died of her injuries after being shot by a senior police officer. The announcement was made by the country's chief justice. The accused perpetrator was, separately, shot dead. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jj2nejz7po

Herman Paul Pressler III, a former Texas politician and judge, and a key figure in the conservative resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention, has died. He was 94. https://www.texastribune.org/2024/06/15/paul-pressler-dead-southern-baptist-convention/

William Donaldson, the former head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and co-founder of Wall Street investment bank Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, has died. He was 93. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ex-us-sec-head-william-donaldson-dies-93-2024-06-14/

Angela Bofill, an R&B singer whose songs included 'I Try' and 'This Time I'll Be Sweeter', the latter of which was her lone U.S. pop singles entry, peaking at #104, has died. She was 70. https://people.com/singer-angela-bofill-dead-at-70-8663925

Michael 'Gibbo' Gibson, a popular Aussie children's TV presenter and entertainer, has died. He was 69. Gibson had been diagnosed with dementia 18 months ago. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/14/childrens-tv-presenter-michael-gibbo-gibson-dies-aged-69-21032217/

Missouri inmate David Hosier executed for the killing of a 2009 double murder. Maintained his innocence until the end. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/missouri-inmate-david-hosier-maintains-innocence-execution-rcna156542

Senior Hezbollah commander Taleb Abdallah, also known as Abu Taleb, killed in strike in southern Lebanon. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/11/world/middleeast/israel-hezbollah-taleb-abdallah-killed.html

Mark James obit: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ggwdvv5kxo

Dr. Manning Pattillo, a former president of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, has died. He was 104. https://source.oglethorpe.edu/2024/06/05/former-ou-president-dr-manning-pattillo-passes-away-at-104-years-of-age/

Jonathan Neesom, a much-loved horse racing presenter, has died. He was believed to be in his 70s. Neesom passed following a short illness. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/28456389/racing-tv-presenter-jonathan-neesom-dead/

Violet Neilson, the first female speaker in Jamaica's House of Representatives, has died. She was 92. https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240611/violet-neilson-first-female-house-speaker-has-died

Enchanting, a Texas rapper who had been signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label from 2020 to 2023, has died. She was 26. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/enchanting-rapper-dead-obituary-1235038383/

After a relatively quiet year, maybe things are picking up. Simon Cowell June 9th, now Françoise Hardy June 11th.

Jon Card's death is included in the 'Passed Punks & No-Wavers' thread.

Homer Rice, a former football player coach and college athletics administrator long associated with Georgia Tech, has died. He was 97. https://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/georgia-tech-legend-homer-rice-dies-at-age-97/VW72JDLNAFFBPJAWGPPIOULPEI/

Edgar Landaverde, a plus-sized influencer known as "Callejas 503" to his 178,000 YouTube and nearly 83,000 Instagram followers, has died. He was 37. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13513959/Plus-sized-influencer-Callejas-503-dies-aged-37-heartbroken-family-reveals-painful-truth.html

Frank Carroll, an American Hall of Fame competitive skater and the coach of Olympians including Michelle Kwan and Linda Fratianne, has died. He was 85. https://people.com/frank-carroll-olympic-figure-skating-coach-dead-at-85-8660620