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John Forbes, lauded as a 'one of a kind' sporting identity, most notably for signing talented cricketers, has died. He was 79. It's believed he accidentally drowned. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/one-of-a-kind-sporting-identity-john-forbes-dead-at-79-20210307-p578lf.html

Dick Smyth, a legendary radio broadcaster, TV broadcaster and newsman whose commentary was seen & heard by Canadians for generations, has died. He was 86 (despite what the URL below says). Smyth was an authoritative figure and distinct for his commentary, which I remember listening to, back in the day. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2021/03/06/dick-smyth-canadian-maestro-of-news-radio-commentary-dies-at-85.html

Carla Wallenda, a member of the Flying Wallendas, has died. She was 85. Carla was the lone surviving child of Karl Wallenda. https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/carla-wallenda-obit/67-f2542ab9-6a7a-4039-af45-d702fd9af75a

Clara Moll, believed to be the oldest person residing in Wisconsin, has died. She was 110. https://www.washingtoncountyinsider.com/clara-s-moll-110-of-barton/ https://gerontology.wikia.org/wiki/Clara_Moll Yes, a trio of 'World's Oldest' entries on this day.

Josip Krsul, reported to be the oldest person in Croatia, has died. He was 109. https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatias-oldest-person-josip-krsul-dies/ https://gerontology.wikia.org/wiki/Josip_Krsul

Frank J. Kelley, who served as Michigan's Attorney General from 1961 to 1999, has died. He was 96. https://www.woodtv.com/news/michigan/frank-kelley-michigan-attorney-general-for-37-years-dies/

Ellen Goodwill, believed to have been the oldest resident of Michigan, has died. She was 114. https://www.woodtv.com/news/kzoo-and-bc/battle-creek-woman-dies-a-month-after-114th-birthday/ https://gerontology.wikia.org/wiki/Ellen_Goodwill

Mickey Lewis, who played for West Brom beginning in 1981 before moving on to play the bulk of his career at Oxford, has died. He was 56. Lewis had been diagnosed only two weeks ago with a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/14253220/mickey-lewis-dead-56-west-brom-oxford-rare-cancer/

Gil Rogers, who had runs on the soap operas the Doctors (three episodes in 1974, regularly 1976-77), All My Children (nine episodes spread over 22 years) and Guiding Light (sporadically 1986-89 and again 2004-09), has died. He was 87. https://daytimeconfidential.com/2021/03/05/all-my-children-and-guiding-light-actor-gil-rogers-dead-at-87

I'm not having much luck with this thread, but the answer to your question is 'yes'. In my attempt to avoid the last issue I had with this thread, i.e. not using it for someone less-than-famous who had passed after their spouse had already died, this entry might've been more appropriate in the 'Deaths of 2021' thread or the 'Fringes' thread or even the 'Political Frailty' thread. In my mind I was thinking "well, her husband's now dead, so she's a widow, so the entry belongs here". But, the thread's implication is she must already be a widow and be the one dying.

Moses McCormick, known as Iaoshu505000 on multiple platforms, and who had over a million YouTube followers on a channel where he showcased his ability to speak multiple languages, has died. His last video was posted March 3rd. No obit yet, but a tribute video was uploaded March 5th.

Father Joaquin Bernas, a Jesuit lawyer, professor and writer, has died. He was 88. https://www.reportr.world/news/constitutionalist-father-joaquin-bernas-dies-a4736-20210306?ref=home_feed_1?utm_source=Twitter-reportr&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20210306-twnp-news-constitutionalist-father-joaquin-bernas-dies-a4736-20210306?ref=home_feed_1-twfirst

David Schindler, characterized by some as Canada's leading ecologist, has died. He was 80. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/david-schindler-obituary-1.5938189

Dr. Joseph Stothert, the husband of the sitting mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, Jean Stothert, has died of a self-inflicted gunshot. https://www.klkntv.com/man-found-dead-on-mayor-stotherts-property-her-husband-has-reportedly-died/

Chris Schultz, who played for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys from 1983 to 1986, then moved to the CFL to play nine years with the Toronto Argonauts, including winning a Grey Cup in 1991, has died. He was 61. After retiring, Schultz became a broadcaster for TSN, where he had become a mainstay on football broadcasts. https://www.tsn.ca/former-nfl-cfl-player-and-tsn-analyst-chris-schultz-passes-away-at-61-1.1602945

Gundula Holbrook, a champion of the Australian submarine community and a philanthropist, died in mid-February. She was 106. Holbrook was the widow of Commander Norman Douglas Holbrook VC, the first submariner ever awarded the Victoria Cross. https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/sia-pays-tribute-to-gundula-holbrook-who-has-died-at-106/

Ralph Peterson Jr., a drummer, bandleader, composer and educator best known in the hard bop jazz genre, has died. He was 58. https://www.npr.org/2021/03/01/972507165/ralph-peterson-jr-drummer-who-re-enlivened-hard-bop-dead-at-58

Michael Gudinski, a noted promoter in the Australian music scene and the man who launched Kylie Minogue's career, has died. He was 68. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/music/australian-music-industry-in-shock-as-michael-gudinski-passes-away-aged-68/news-story/9e1288da263be4f5de7a41f939b6ffe8

Vi Ripken, matriarch of baseball's Ripken family, has died. She was 82. She was the widow of Cal Ripken Sr. and the mother of the all-time consecutive games played leader Cal Ripken Jr., Billy Ripken, who also played several years in the Major Leagues, as well as a third son, daughter and grandson. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30982333/vi-ripken-matriarch-famed-baltimore-orioles-family-dies-82?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Mike Burns, a legendary Irish journalist who left an indelible mark on the industry in that country, has died. He was 84. https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0227/1199784-mike-burns-obituary/

Albert Lynn Stone, the former president & CEO of Churchill Downs, has died. He was 95. Stone held the positions from 1970 to 1984. https://www.wave3.com/2021/02/27/former-churchill-downs-president-ceo-albert-lynn-stone-dies/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wave

Team submitted. Best of luck to all.

Michael Breslin, the father of actors Abigail, Spencer and Ryan Breslin, has died. He was 78. The cause of death was COVID-19. https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2563568/zombielands-abigail-breslin-reveals-her-father-died-from-covid-19-pens-sweet-tribute-to-him

Russ Martin, a long-time Texas radio show host, has died. He was 60. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2021/02/27/russ-martin-dallas-fort-worth-radio-show-host-found-dead-in-his-home-police-say/

I'm stretching the term 'famous' here, but Brian Fraser, the technical producer of the morning show at Ottawa's top news/talk radio station, whose two year battle with blood cancer was documented on that show, has died. He was 26. Fraser had received well wishes from the likes of Mario Lemieux and Drew Brees while battling leukemia. His death was acknowledged by Ottawa mayor Jim Watson and several sports organizations and broadcasters. https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/cfra-s-brian-fraser-1994-2021-1.5325330?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3Actvottawa%3Atwitterpost&taid=603a0a247459310001cdeb04&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter