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Dan McCourt, a long-time NHL linesman who patrolled the ice between 1979 and 2004 and who was the brother of former NHLer Dale McCourt, has died. He was 70. https://www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/article/dan-mccourt-former-nhl-linesman-from-sudbury-passes-away/

Linda Barker Laundra, who produced and director countless hours of soap operas including "All My Children", "Another World" and "Guiding Light", has died. She was 79. https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2025/01/rip-linda-laundra-veteran-soap-opera-producer-director-dies-at-79

Tom McVie, who had a 20-year minor league career from the early 50s through the early 70s but who went on to become head coach of the Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets (in the WHA and NHL), and New Jersey Devils, as well as an assistant coach with the Boston Bruins, has died. He was 89. https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/former-winnipeg-jets-coach-tom-mcvie-dies-at-89-1.2239267

Joyce Piven, an acting teacher who had a handful of roles between 1992 and 2022, including as an extra on Entourage on which her son Jeremy starred, has died. She was 94. https://chicago.suntimes.com/theater/2025/01/19/joyce-piven-obituary-jeremy-theater-workshop-evanston-chicago

Jeff Torborg, who played 574 games combined with the Los Angeles Dodgers and California Angels between 1964 and 1973, then went on to manage five clubs in various stints from 1977 to 2003, has died. He was 83. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jeff-torborg-world-series-champ-former-mlb-manager-dead-83

Marcel Bonin, who played 454 combined with Detroit, Boston and Montreal, and was a three-time Stanley Cup winner with the Canadiens and won one with the Red Wings, has died. He was 92 or 93. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/the-canadiens-are-saddened-to-learn-of-the-passing-of-marcel-bonin-jan-19-2025

Elizabeth Nissen, who had a long career in broadcast journalism, notably with ABC's "World News Tonight", died January 7th. She was 71. https://abcnews.go.com/US/elizabeth-nissen-veteran-abc-news-correspondent-dies/story?id=117831558

Currently has a recurring role on Law & Order: Organized Crime as the main character's mother. Her character was introduced in a one-off appearance nearly 15 years before on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. It would net her an Emmy.

Stephane Venne, a noted Quebec singer-songwriter whose success was primarily enjoyed in the 1960s and 70s, has died. He was 83. Among his compositions was 'Un jour, un jour', the theme for Expo 67. https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2133627/auteur-compositeur-stephane-venne-deces

Ronnie Yeskel, an Emmy-nominated casting director who worked on the television series "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "LA Law" as well as films including "Pulp Fiction" and "Reservoir Dogs", has died. She was 76. Yeskel died January 4th. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ronnie-yeskel-dead-pulp-fiction-curb-your-enthusiasm-1236110642/

Merle Louise, an original cast member of "Gypsy", has died. She was 90. Louise was mostly a stage actress with other credits including "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street". https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Original-GYPSY-Cast-Member-Merle-Louise-Dies-At-Age-90-20250116

David Lynch QO (if needed): https://uk.news.yahoo.com/david-lynch-twin-peaks-creator-182848034.html (Either a pick this year or List of the Missed, last picked 2023)

Ronda Cooper, a talent agent to a number of Canadian actors including Enrico Colantoni (Veronica Mars), Stephen McHattie (Emily of New Moon) and Michael Burgess (various episodic), has died. She was 77. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ronda-cooper-dead-talent-agent-1236109632/

Bob Uecker obit: https://www.mlb.com/news/bob-uecker-dies

Elgar Howarth QO: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2025/01/16/elgar-howarth-trumpet-conductor-zappa-beatles-died-obituary/

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black nurse to serve in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after desegregation, has died. She was 104. https://www.npr.org/2025/01/15/g-s1-42698/nancy-leftenant-colon-military-army-tuskegee-obituary

Mike Hynson, a surfing legend and the co-star of the 1966 documentary "The Endless Summer", has died. He was 82. https://thecoastnews.com/surfing-legend-mike-hynson-star-of-endless-summer-dies-at-82/

Alan Green, the founder of Australian surfwear brand Quiksilver, has died. He was 77. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14290681/Quicksilver-Alan-Green-Kelly-Slater-surfing.html

David W. Duclon, the creator of the 1980s TV series Punky Brewster, has died. He was 74. Duclon's producer credits include Family Matters, Silver Spoons, the Jeffersons and Laverne & Shirley https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/david-w-duclon-dead-producer-punky-brewster-1236110320/

Terri MacPherson, a former judge on the P.E.I. Supreme Court, has died. She was 58. https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/former-p-e-i-supreme-court-judge-terri-macpherson-has-died

Isak Haleva, the Chief Rabbi of Turkey, has died. He was 84. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-837760

Deborah Finck, who had 680 000 combined subs through Instagram and TikTok and who'd previous appeared on Nanny911, has died. She was 57. https://people.com/tiktok-star-deborah-finck-dies-of-rare-cancer-at-57-8774900

Kenny Law, who co-starred in the reality TV series Moonshiners, has died. https://whnt.com/news/franklin-county-native-moonshiners-star-kenny-law-has-died/

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Heinz Kluetmeier, who took the iconic "Miracle on Ice" photograph of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team beating the Soviet Union, has died. He was 82. https://thespun.com/hockey/heinz-kluetmeier-photographer-who-took-iconic-miracle-on-ice-picture-has-died