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Bishop Emeritus Dr. Michael Ssenyimba, who was the second Bishop of Mukono Diocese, has died. https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/people/bishop-emeritus-dr-michael-ssenyimba-of-mukon-NV_183921

Roger Pardo Maurer, a former U.S. deputy assistant Secretary of Defense, has died. He was 65. Maurer drowned on a Costa Rican beach. He served in the role from 2001 to 2006, during the George W. Bush administration. https://ticotimes.net/2024/03/19/former-u-s-deputy-defense-secretary-tragically-drowns-on-costa-rican-beach

Rod Oram, a journalist and commentator, has died. He was 72. Oram's death came as a result of injuries he sustained in a cycling accident. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/journalist-and-commentator-rod-oram-dies-after-cycling-accident/XUUZW7FPBJBABO6DK6ZE2AVKHQ/

Karen Houghton, the sister of Kris Jenner, has died. She was 65. https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/kris-jenner-announces-her-sister-karen-houghton-has-died/

Michael 'BrolyLegs' Begum, a competitive gamer most notably associated with Street Fighter, has died. He was 35. Since birth, Begum suffered from arthrogryposis, which impacted his limbs and joints and left him largely immobile. https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2024/mar/19/brolylegs-passed-away/

Chris Simon, an enforcer who spent 15 seasons in the NHL racking up 1,824 penalty minutes and 5 in Russia's KHL with hundreds more minutes in the sin bin, has died. He was 52. Simon was a Stanley Cup champion with the New York Islanders in 1996. https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/chris-simon-a-stanley-cup-winner-with-the-colorado-avalanche-dead-at-52-1.2092363

Not a death or illness, but Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been formally offered the opportunity to take over the role from Daniel Craig, according to reports. https://news.sky.com/story/aaron-taylor-johnson-chosen-as-next-james-bond-reports-say-13097868

Roy McMurtry, who served as Attorney General of the province of Ontario from 1996 to 2007 after a stint as a provincial parliamentarian from 1975 to 1985, has died. He was 91. https://www.cp24.com/news/roy-mcmurtry-former-ontario-attorney-general-dies-at-91-1.6813176

Peter Glover, a former England rugby union international, has died. He was 78. https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/peter-glover-1945-2024

X/Twitter reporting the death of American game designer and fantasy author James M. Ward. Edit: obit: https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-luminary-jim-drawmij-ward-passes.703205/

Steve Tensi, a quarterback who threw the first touchdown pass in Denver Broncos history, has died. He was 81. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/former-broncos-qb-steve-tensi-dies-at-81

Hong Kong actor Chan Dick Hark, known for portraying heavies on local TV series, has died. He was 76. https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/veteran-hong-kong-tvb-actor-chan-dick-hark-known-portraying-gangster-roles-dies-aged-76

Gylan Kain, a founder of the Last Poets, died February 7th. He was 81. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/arts/gylan-kain-dead.html

The mother of current WWE wrestler Angelo Dawkins has died. https://www.pwmania.com/angelo-dawkins-mother-passes-away

Konstantin Koltsov, whose 17-year professional hockey career included a North American interlude where he played 144 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has died. He was 42. Koltsov was the boyfriend of current tennis star Aryna Sabalenka. https://www.reuters.com/sports/nhl/konstantin-koltsov-former-nhl-player-boyfriend-sabalenka-dead-42-2024-03-19/

Stormy Summers, a brothel owner and madam who pushed to legalize sex work, has died. She was 77. https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/australia/beloved-madam-stormy-summers-died-aged-77-after-short-illness-c-14000243

Mutsumi Inomata, an illustrator and character designer for video games, died March 10th. She was 63. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/art/obituary-mutsumi-inomata-tales-character-designer-died-at-age-63

Cass Warner, a filmmaker and author, as well as the granddaughter of Warner Bros. co-founder Harry Warner and the mother of actor Cole Houser, has died. She was 76. https://deadline.com/2024/03/cass-warner-dead-1235861269/

Jimmie Browner, who played for the Cincinnati Bengals after a memorable college career with Notre Dame and who was the younger brother of College Hall of Famer Ross Browner, died March 6th. He was 68. https://www.totalprosports.com/nfl/breaking-former-cincinnati-bengals-running-back-has-passed-away/

(As first noted by Gisooo in the 'People Who Are Dead According To Wikipedia' thread.) David Seidler, who won an Academy Award for his writing, for the movie 'The King's Speech', has died. He was 86. https://deadline.com/2024/03/david-seidler-dead-academy-award-winning-writer-the-kings-speech-was-86-obituary-1235860692/

David Seidler obit: https://deadline.com/2024/03/david-seidler-dead-academy-award-winning-writer-the-kings-speech-was-86-obituary-1235860692/

Georgi "Tzane" Janelidze, a Greek fitness influencer, has died. He was 23. Janelidze fell into a ravine while filming social media content in Italy. https://people.com/fitness-influencer-giorgi-tzane-janelidze-dies-creating-content-falls-ravine-8609785

Jared Cohon, a former president of Carnegie Mellon University, has died. He was 76. https://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2024/03/16/jared-cohon-carnegie-mellon-president/stories/202403160087

Ron Mansfield, a California grapegrowing legend, died last month. He was 76. His death was being reported on March 14th. https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/ron-mansfield-california-grape-grow-18890418.php

David Breashears, a noted mountaineer and filmmaker who helped millions around the world learn about Mount Everest and the Himalayas, has died. He was 68. https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/everest/david-breashears-dies/