alt obits guy

His 1977 teammate Pat Zachry died days ago.

Real Housewives of Orange County star Lauri Peterson announces her son, Joshua Waring, has died at the age of 35. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13279465/RHOC-star-Lauri-Peterson-announces-death-son-Josh.html

According to the My Heritage website, Van Seagraves died in 2012: https://www.myheritage.com/names/van_seagraves However, there are no obituaries I could find on him. Given his tie to the Roosevelts, it seems unusual that, if he has died, it would go undisclosed. I suspect the MyHeritage information is incorrect. However, if you are that curious, it appears you might be able to contact Mr. Seagraves directly, as he appears to be alive: https://www.familytreenow.com/records/people/id/gsenneloooeplnkeroaor

Pat Zachry, who pitched a decade in the Major Leagues, compiling a 69-67 record with four teams combined, has died. He was 71. Zachry spent the bulk of his time with the New York Mets. https://sports.yahoo.com/former-mets-pitcher-pat-zachry-173828369.html

Michael Ward, a former guitarist for the Wallflowers, has died. He was 57. Ward was nominated for five Grammys throughout his career, winning in 1998 for best rock performance by a duo/group with vocal for The Wallflowers' hit "One Headlight". He was with the band between 1995 and 2001. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13274859/The-Wallflowers-former-guitarist-Michael-Ward-dies-age-57.html

Harvey Gann, who was drafted into the Army Air Corps in 1942, became a top turret gunner on a B-24, was shot down over Italy, became a Prisoner of War, then escaped 30 days later, has died. He was 103. Gann would later author the 1995 book 'Escape I Must: World War II Prisoner of War in Germany', about his wartime experiences. https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/ww2-army-veteran-dies-texas-harvey-gann/269-3b204094-2128-42ed-93ae-e484f40ab9ce

Anne Innis Dagg, a Canadian zoologist known to many as the woman who loved giraffes, has died. She was 91. Dagg received worldwide recognition as the first Western scientist to study giraffes in the wild in 1956, when she made a solo trip to South Africa when she was 23 years old. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/anne-innis-dagg-woman-who-loves-giraffes-dead-1.7161994

X/Twitter reporting that former Major League Baseball pitcher and 1973 24-game winner Ron Bryant died last November, with the death only having come to light recently. Bryant sported a career 57-56 record from 1967 through 1975.

Len Skowronski, a former leader of the Social Credit party in Alberta, has died. He was 83. Skowronski held the position between 2007 and 2016. https://www.evanjstrong.com/obituary/LeonardLen-Skowronski

George Widman, a Pulitzer Prize finalist photographer who worked for the Associated Press for 25 years, died March 8th. He was 79. Widman was a 1988 contender in feature photography. His death was being reported April 4th. https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/george-widman-obituary-photography-philadelphia-associated-press-gannett-20240404.html

Albert 'Tootie' Heath obit: https://www.wrti.org/arts-desk/2024-04-03/albert-tootie-heath-percussive-paragon-of-modern-jazz-dies-at-88

Martin Bax obit: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/04/04/martin-bax-ambit-paediatrician-obituary/

Jerry Abbott, the father of Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul and 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott, who outlived both his sons, has died. He was 80. Abbott produced Pantera's first three records. He was also a country music songwriter and record producer.  https://metalinjection.net/this-is-just-a-tribute/jerry-abbott-father-of-dimebag-vinnie-paul-dead-at-80

Reassigned to another thread.

Rumi Missabu, an original member of San Francisco’s legendary 1970s drag troupe the Cockettes, has died at age 76. https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/obituary-rumi-missabu-cockette-19381837

John Franzia, co-founder of Bronco Wine Co., one of the largest wine companies in the world, has died. He was 84. https://www.kcra.com/article/modesto-john-franzia-bronco-wine-co-dies/60384956

David E. Diano, a long-time Hollywood camera operator with credits including The Fast and the Furious and Spider-Man 3, died January 22nd. He was 71. His death was being reported today (April 3rd). https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/david-diano-dead-camera-operator-1235865779/?taid=660ded9640165f000114e4eb

Jim Hopson, a former president & CEO of the Canadian Football League's Saskatchewan Roughriders, has died. He was 73. https://regina.ctvnews.ca/former-roughriders-president-and-ceo-jim-hopson-has-died-1.6831821

Christopher Durang has died. He was 75.: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Playwright-Christopher-Durang-Dies-at-Age-75-20240403

C.J. Prentiss, a former Ohio State Senator and State House of Representatives member, has died. She was 82. https://clevelandurbannews.com/index.php/component/content/article/1-latest-news/3621-former-ohio-state-senator-cj-prentiss-dies-by-clevelandurbannewscom-ohios-black-digital-news-leader.html

Jean-Paul Vignon, a French actor and vocalist who appeared in a number of Hollywood movies and television shows, including Shrek, (500) Days of Summer, the Rockford Files and the Patty Duke Show, died March 22nd. He was 89. https://variety.com/2024/film/news/jean-paul-vignon-dead-shrek-500-days-of-summer-1235958509/

Robert I. Marshall, a Delaware State Senator for four decades, has died. He was 77. https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2024/04/02/former-delaware-state-sen-robert-i-marshall-dies-march-31/73173682007/

Miles Myrie, the 20-year-old son of reggae-dancehall legend Buju Banton, has died at age 20. No cause of death has been released. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/buju-bantons-son-miles-myrie-has-died-brother-says/

U.S. House of Representatives member Adam Schiff has announced his father, Ed Schiff, has died at age 96.

Thomas Farr, a conservative lawyer and strategist with decades of influence in North Carolina politics, has died. He was 69. Farr was also an unsuccessful Donald Trump judicial nominee. https://www.wral.com/story/thomas-farr-conservative-lawyer-behind-decades-of-gop-political-wins-in-north-carolina-dies-at-69/21359445/