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Edward B. Johnson, the CIA officer who traveled with a colleague to Iran to help rescue six American diplomats hiding in the Canadian Embassy in 1979, has died. He was 81. https://apnews.com/article/cia-iran-argo-rescue-ed-johnson-obituary-3d03ff0dcba8d9ca914cfdd23e3000ce

This one went under the radar but Al Blake, who essentially had a one-year career in 1987 wrestling just over 100 matches as Vladimir Petrov, notably in a Russian stable led by Ivan Koloff, died in late July. He was 66. Blake's career was derailed by multiple drug convictions in 1988. He wrestled two matches in the WWE in 1990, on consecutive days, winning them both. https://www.sescoops.com/news/al-blake-vladimir-petrov-passes-away/

Marie Holer, the owner of Marineland, the controversial Ontario marine-themed park criticized by some for its treatment of animals, has died. Holer took over ownership after the death of her husband, John Holer. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/marineland-marie-holer-dies-1.7316334

Michael Guider, an Australian paedophile and murderer, who abducted, drugged and killed schoolgirl Samantha Knight, has died in custody. He was 73. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13823735/Michael-Guider-dead-prison-Samantha-Knight.html

Bob Blaylock, who pitched in 17 games over two non-consecutive years with the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1950s, has died. He was 89. https://www.fox23.com/news/oklahoma-native-former-mlb-pitcher-bob-blaylock-dies-at-age-89/article_b6a731bc-4af5-11ef-a68d-db7e80eb32f4.html

Cathy Merrick, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief, has died after collapsing outside a Winnipeg courthouse while speaking to the media. https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/assembly-of-manitoba-chiefs-grand-chief-cathy-merrick-dies-after-collapsing-outside-winnipeg-courthouse-1.7028416

Sergeant Victor Butler, the last surviving Tuskegee Airman in Rhode Island, has died. He was 102. Butler had battled pneumonia the past two months. https://midmichigannow.com/news/nation-world/rhode-islands-last-surviving-tuskegee-airman-victor-butler-dies-at-102-southern-new-england-massachuetts-north-providence-august-29-2024

Mike Torode, a former Chief Minister of Guernsey, has died. He was 83. https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2024-09-06/former-guernsey-chief-minister-dies-aged-83

Larry Trader, who played 91 games combined during the 1980s with Detroit, St. Louis and Montreal, has died. He was 61. https://detroithockeynow.com/2024/09/05/former-red-wings-player-trader-dies/

Sheldon Pinchuk, who had a 20 year career as a Hollywood producer, from the early 1980s to the early 2000s, highlighted by the late 80s TV mini-series "Lincoln" and the 1994 movie "Reality Bites", has died. He was 84. https://deadline.com/2024/09/sheldon-pinchuk-dead-producer-reality-bites-any-day-now-1236078180/

J. Richard Munro, the former chairman and CEO of Time Inc. who led the 1989 merger with Warner Communications and was a driving force in the early success of HBO, died August 11th. He was 93. His death was first reported September 4th. https://deadline.com/2024/09/j-richard-munro-dead-timewarner-ceo-obituary-1236078291/

Four dead, nine hospitalized, in shooting in Winder, Georgia. (American state not European country.) https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/apalachee-high-school-shooting-georgia-09-04-24/index.html

Maria Benitez, a pioneer who injected flamenco into New Mexico's DNA via her teaching, advocacy and enduring passion, has died. She was 82. Benitez died of natural causes, but had dealt with health issues late in her career. https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/new-mexico-flamenco-pioneer-mar-a-ben-tez-dies-at-82/article_5a8c58dc-6b0a-11ef-b860-6b32441c26c7.html

As reported elsewhere, Paul Harrell has died. Picked by both finalists. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13812309/paul-harrell-youtube-dies-apologizing-fans-video.html

James Darren QO: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/30223518/james-darren-dead-gidget-moondoogie/

Brian Trueman obit: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13805931/Brian-Trueman-dies-aged-92-Tributes-paid-writer-kids-cartoons-Danger-Mouse-Count-Duckula-gave-voice-beloved-characters.html

Brian Trueman QO: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13805931/Brian-Trueman-dies-aged-92-Tributes-paid-writer-kids-cartoons-Danger-Mouse-Count-Duckula-gave-voice-beloved-characters.html

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Kong Sam Oi dead. https://eacnews.asia/home/details/31928

Stevie Cameron, a Canadian journalist, author and philanthropist whose journalism career ran from the mid 1970s until the early 2000s and included many noteworthy positions, has died. She was 80. As an author, Cameron was known for her expose on Brian Mulroney's time in office called "On the Take: Crime, Corruption And Greed In The Mulroney Years ". https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/stevie-cameron-obit-1.7311056

It's a "Sonny" day for two deadpoolers. Shridath Ramphal QO: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/09/01/sir-shridath-ramphal-sonny-commonwealth-secretary-general/

Tom Donchez, who spent one year as a running back in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died. He was 72. After being drafted by the Buffalo Bills following a college career at Penn State, he caught on with the Bears for the 1975 season. https://www.mcall.com/2024/08/30/lehigh-valley-football-legendary-liberty-penn-state-and-nfl-standout-tom-donchez-dies-at-72/

George French, a New Orleans, jazz and R&B bassist, and singer, has died. He was 81. French had been battling COVID-19. https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/keith_spera/new-orleans-jazz-rb-bassist-singer-george-french-has-died/article_a26dc312-66ef-11ef-88a2-8349a0ea02f2.html

Villano V, a luchador whose real name was Ray Mendoza Jr., has died. He was 62. Villano V, one of the famed Villano wrestlers, was active from 1978 through 2015, wrestling in nearly 900 matches. https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1653693/villano-v-dead-masked-lucha-libre-star-ray-mendoza-jr/

Pete Wade, a session guitarist for the likes of Ray Price and George Jones, has died. He was 89. Wade was formerly a member of Price's backing band. His guitar work can be heard on the Jones' classic "He Stopped Loving Her Today". https://kicks105.com/ixp/204/p/pete-wade-guitar-dead-dies/