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Tony Hoagland, the author of eight books of poetry and two essay collections, has died. He was 64. https://www.pw.org/content/tony_hoagland_has_died_patricia_spears_jones_on_black_feminist_poets_and_more

South African hip-hop pioneer Hip Hop Pantsula has died at age 38. Fairly long lived for his genre. https://www.thesouthafrican.com/breaking-hip-hop-pantsula-passed-away/

I was looking for a head scratching emoji because I didn't quite understand where you were going with it.

I guess she was oven ready.

Rod Rust, a former New England Patriots head coach, has died. He was 90. In total, Rust Rust coached 22 years in the NFL, 14 years in college and seven years in the CFL. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/10/23/former-patriots-head-coach-rod-rust-dies-at-age-90/

Hank Greenwald, a long-time broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants, has died. He was 83. https://www.sfchronicle.com/giants/article/Longtime-Giants-broadcaster-Hank-Greenwald-dies-13330066.php

The father of Welsh national rugby coach Warren Gatland has died. https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/45958143

Added to the list of things I may need to help my BBUK housemate friend with once the show ends. Otherwise, hope Tomasz is feeling better.

Sometimes, a source isn't immediately available. Usually, I do edit to keep it one post, if the information becomes available shortly afterward. However, when somebody has already responded, I find editing the original post complicates the thread.

Now confirmed https://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/local/the-mighty-shadow-has-died/article_34410394-d6c3-11e8-9e5a-234f910deb0e.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share

I prefer to wait for a proper source.

Unconfirmed reports calypso musician Winston Bailey aka Mighty Shadow has died at age 77.

Top star and current WWE Universal champion Roman Reigns went on Monday Night Raw to relinquish the title, announcing he's been diagnosed with leukemia for the 2nd time. http://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/1012551-roman-reigns-leukemia-no-longer-champ

Bob Barker taken to hospital with serious back pain. http://www.tmz.com/2018/10/22/bob-barker-hospital-ambulance-back-pain-price-is-right/

Jon McMurray, a rapper and athlete, has died after falling while wing walking during a video shoot. He was 33. McMurray was married to Playboy model Kali James. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/parachute-accident-vernon-1.4873074

Diane Jergens, a 1950s and 60s character actress who, among other credits, appeared in 10 episodes of the Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet as various characters, has died. She was 83. http://www.emmys.com/bios/diane-jergens?fbclid=IwAR2JVI2bXCh6CyAAejpOM6_Q32Kbq44qVC1wdMkpePU2CW94aCHd-HMLJGg

Gilberto Benetton, co-founder of the Benetton clothing empire has died. He was 77. That's two siblings gone in the span of less than four months. http://www.themeditelegraph.com/en/transport/2018/10/22/gilberto-0KNtSY6yEDqWRdIXy7c4EO/index.html

Eugene Peterson, an American-born clergyman, scholar, author & poet, has died. He was 85. Peterson wrote over 30 books and was a Gold Medallion Book Award winner. https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/october/eugene-peterson-died-message-bible-long-obedience-resurrect.html

Earl Bakken, the founder of Medtronic, has died. He was 94. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/medtronic-founder-earl-bakken-dies/89-606583853 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medtronic

Saudi Arabia confirms Khashoggi was murdered. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-45935823

Diana Sowle, forever to be remembered as Mrs. Bucket in 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory', has died. She was 88. Sowle was the last remaining major adult actor from the film. Only a few Oompa Loompas and the child actors remain, I believe. https://uk-reports.com/willy-wonka-the-chocolate-factory-actress-diana-sowle-dies-aged-88/

Just realizing she was American. Will re-post it elsewhere

Diana Sowle, forever to be remembered as Mrs. Bucket in 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory', has died. She was 88. Sowle was the last remaining major adult actor from the film. Only a few Oompa Loompas and the child actors remain, I believe. https://uk-reports.com/willy-wonka-the-chocolate-factory-actress-diana-sowle-dies-aged-88/