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Larry Cohen, whose TV writing and creator credits in the 1960s gave way to extensive B-movie production since the 1970s, has died. He was 77. https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3552314/r-p-stuff-alive-filmmaker-larry-cohen-died/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0169540/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

A second student who survived the Parkland shootings has committed suicide. Their name has not been released to the public. The death follows that of Sydney Aiello, who took her own life a few days before. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/second-parkland-student-dead-suicide_n_5c979e64e4b057f7330c2026

Denise DuBarry, an actress-turned-entrepreneur who co-starred in the 1970s television series Black Sheep Squadron and later founded Thane International, one of the world’s largest global direct response companies, has died after contracting a deadly fungus. She was 63. https://guardianlv.com/2019/03/denise-dubarry-hay-film-industry-leader-dies-from-deadly-fungus-at-age-63/

David Palladini, an Italian-born, American illustrator of children's books and tarot cards, died March 13th. He was 72. There's a joke in there somewhere about his areas of expertise, but I haven't quite figured it out. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=david-palladini&pid=191889379&fhid=11376

Ken Jacobson, a talent manager and founding partner of management firm James/Levy/Jacobson who helped launch the careers of a number of actors, has died. He was 60. https://deadline.com/2019/03/talent-manager-ken-jacobson-dead-obituaty-1202581305/

Ralph Nader's grandniece, Samya Stumo, was one of the dead in the March 17th Ethiopian jet crash. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ralph-nader-warns-boeing-after-relative-s-death-qc7tmmx8d (standalone news item on her death) https://theberkshireedge.com/samya-stumo-who-grew-up-in-sheffield-dies-in-ethiopia-plane-crash/

Robert T. McDaniel, the last surviving Tuskegee Airman from Fort Worth, Texas, has died. He was 96. Aside from his military service, McDaniel was an educator with several academic degrees, having served as a school principal for 37 years. http://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-s-last-member-of-legendary-tuskegee-airmen-dies-at-96

Frans Andriessen, a former Dutch Minister of Finance and European Commissioner, has died. He was 89. https://nltimes.nl/2019/03/22/former-minister-frans-andriessen-passed-away-age-89

Truck driver in 2018 Humboldt Broncos crash that killed 16 players sentenced to eight years in prison. http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/26332383/truck-driver-fatal-humboldt-crash-gets-8-years

Bill Phelps, a Former Missouri Lieutenant Governor, has died. He was 84. https://www.ktts.com/2019/03/21/former-missouri-lt-gov-bill-full-time-phelps-has-died/

Mike Cofer, a former Detroit Lions pro bowler, has died after a long illness. He was 55. https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/21/mike-cofer-detroit-lions/3240273002/

Buddy Morra, a former talent manager who handled the careers of numerous comedians & comic actors, has died. He was 88. https://deadline.com/2019/03/buddy-morra-dead-billy-crystal-manager-comic-relief-1202580066/

Joseph Adamec, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, has died. He was 83. https://www.dioceseaj.org/bishop-joseph-adamec-passes/

Jimmy Carter has now become the oldest ever living former U.S. President, surpassing George H.W. Bush. https://www.ajc.com/news/jimmy-carter-gets-new-title-oldest-living-former-president/68TFzP9SMDjrVuqcUt3PkK/

Mac Wiseman obit: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/mac-wiseman-bluegrass-country-music-dead-obituary-799481/

Arthur Bartman, a South African footballer who played with Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United, has died. He was 46. https://reviewonline.co.za/lnn/707196/former-chiefs-maritzburg-goalkeeper-passes-away/

Brenda Muntemba, the Zambian high commissioner to Kenya, has died. She was 48. https://zambiareports.com/2019/03/20/brenda-muntemba-dies/

Dorwin F. Lamkin, believed to be the last military Pearl Harbor survivor in the Kansas City, Kansas area, has died. He was 96. https://fox4kc.com/2019/03/19/kansas-city-areas-last-pearl-harbor-survivor-has-died-at-96/

Aaron Thompson, a former mayor of Camden, New Jersey, has died. He was 88. https://www.philly.com/news/camden-mayor-aaron-thompson-obituary-20190320.html

Elsada Duncan, an unvalidated supercentenarian thought to have been the oldest person alive who'd been born in Jamaica, has died. She was 111. Duncan was a resident of Milton, Georgia at the time of the her death. http://www.fox29.com/news/milton-s-granny-dies-at-110-years-old?fbclid=IwAR2jEMIjJa8UryWv2CQcBpP_-EndRT1gFLFvQZnS6M-okO_iS9Mp8HUCnJc http://gerontology.wikia.com/wiki/Elsada_Duncan

Jerry Lee Lewis discharged from hospital, entering rehab for his stroke and expected to make a full recovery. https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/19/jerry-lee-lewis-forced-cancel-upcoming-performances-enters-rehab-facility-following-stroke-8935092/

Thanasis Giannakopoulos, billionaire president of the Greek pharmaceutical company Vianex and its last-surviving co-founder, has died. He was 88. http://www.ekathimerini.com/238710/article/ekathimerini/news/prominent-businessman-thanasis-giannakopoulos-dies

The parents of NBC news anchor Soledad O'Brien have died days apart. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6823831/TV-anchor-Soledad-OBrien-reveals-mother-died-40-days-father-touching-post.html

Mozambique president says 1,000 may have died from Cyclone Idai. Currently, the official death toll is much lower. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47609676

Yes, much more so than colon cancer. I'd found an article about him and an attempt by family & friends to fundraise, to cover his medical expenses. The article's tone wasn't dire, but I wrote his name down for possible future use.