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Deadspin in a death spin. https://www.thedailybeast.com/go-media-sells-off-deadspin-to-be-entirely-gutted

Detroit rapper Bo$$ has died. She was 54. https://allhiphop.com/news/detroit-rapper-boss-dead/

Karl Wallinger confirmed dead: https://variety.com/2024/music/news/karl-wallinger-world-party-dead-1235938501/

William Whitworth, a former writer and editor for the New Yorker and other publications, has died. He was 87. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/business/media/william-whitworth-dead.html

Kathryn Davies, a former presenter for the BBC World Service of flagship programs, has died. She was 79. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/mar/06/kathryn-davies-obituary

Al-Qaida has announced its leader in the Arabian Peninsula, Khaled Batarfi, has died. Some chatter on X/Twitter, not a lot of media outlets yet reporting it. https://starconnectmedia.com/2024/03/al-qaida-announces-new-leader-after-demise-of-khaled-batarfi/

Ian Harrison, a former member of the grindcore band Pig Destroyer, has died. He was 48. https://blabbermouth.net/news/pig-destroyers-blake-harrison-dies

Yutaka Yoshie, who had a 30 year career wrestling in Japan, spanning nearly 1900 matches, has died. He was 50. Yoshie collapsed in his dressing room following a tournament bout. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/26561419/yutaka-yoshie-dead-japanese-wrestling/

Andrew Turner, a former BBC newsreader and journalist, has died. https://radiotoday.co.uk/2024/03/former-broadcaster-and-newsreader-andrew-turner-has-died/

One of the stars of the reality TV series 'Yukon Gold', Big Al McGregor, died off the radar in 2019. His battle with cancer was occasionally discussed on the show. https://claytonsfuneraldirectors.com/tribute/details/3977/Allen-McGregor/condolences.html

David E. Harris, the first Black commercial pilot for a major U.S. airlines and the first Black man to achieve the rank of Pilot Captain for a major U.S. commercial airline, has died. He was 89. Harris was hired by American Airlines in 1964. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/david-e-harris-first-black-commercial-pilot-for-major-us-airline-dies-at-89/5210810/

Driver pleads guilty to reduced charge in the crash that killed Treat Williams: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/treat-williams-crash-driver-pleads-guilty-reduced-charge-vermont/

Francis Fontaine, a staff doctor with the Montreal Canadiens hockey club who also worked closely with many Canadian Olympic athletes, has died. He was 50. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/the-canadiens-are-saddened-to-learn-of-the-passing-of-dr-francis-fontaine

Alexei Spirin, former chairman of the Inspection Committee of the Russian Football Union (RFU) and a former FIFA referee, has died. He was 72. https://en.apa.az/football/former-fifa-referee-alexey-spirin-dies-at-72-430597

Dave Ritchie, an American-born Canadian Football League Hall of Fame coach, whose career had him helming the Montreal Alouettes, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions, winning Grey Cups with the latter two, has died. He was 85. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/dave-ritchie-winnipeg-bc-coach-obituary-1.7139388

Sophia Leone, who began her career in the adult entertainment industry in 2015, has been found dead in New Mexico. She was 26. https://fleshbot.com/biz/post/porn-star-sophia-leone-was-found-dead-in-new-mexico/

Wayne Moses, a member of the University of Washington Huskies' 1978 Rose Bowl team and later a UW running-backs coach, has died. He was 69. https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/wayne-moses-former-uw-cornerback-and-rb-coach-dies-at-69

Gladys Hodge, the oldest resident in Antigua and Barbuda, has died. She was 106. Hodge was born on December 20 1917. Condolences were forthcoming from Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams. https://antiguaobserver.com/countrys-oldest-resident-dies-aged-106/

Henry Chakava, called "the father of Kenyan publishing" by some, has died. He was 77. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/lifestyle/profiles/veteran-publisher-henry-chakava-dies-at-77-4549192

(Crossposting and revising from Old Folkies thread.) Ron Coden, a folk singer and comedian with a handful of movie credits, has died. He was 80. Coden also voiced characters on the Detroit-based children's television show 'Hot Fudge,' (as noted by Sir Creep). https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/2024/03/07/folk-singer-ron-coden-has-died-after-a-lifetime-of-entertaining/72885041007/

John B. Hobbs, a prolific sitcom producer and director whose credits included Brush Strokes, 'Allo 'Allo!, Terry & June, Butterflies, and Mulberry, has died. He was 87. https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/news/7808/sitcom-maker-john-b-hobbs-dies/

Akira Toriyama, the creator of 'Dragon Ball Z', has died. He was 68 https://comicbook.com/anime/news/dragon-ball-creator-akira-toriyama-dead-68/

Kevin McAlpine, a Scottish-born former caddie for 11-time LPGA winner Lexi Thompson, has died. He was 39. https://www.golfdigest.com/story/lexi-thompson-former-caddie-kevin-mcalpine-dies-suddenly-at-39

Michael Jenkins, a writer, producer and director behind Aussie series Heartbreak High, Blue Murder and Scales of Justice, has died. He was 77. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/mar/07/michael-jenkins-death-age-77-heartbreak-high-scales-of-justice-and-blue-creator-dies-aged-77

Ron Coden, a folk singer and comedian who also had a handful of movie credits, has died. He was 80. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/2024/03/07/folk-singer-ron-coden-has-died-after-a-lifetime-of-entertaining/72885041007/