News Obituaries

Robert A.M. Stern, noted American architect, dies at 86
By The Associated Press Acclaimed architect Robert A.M. Stern, a prominent figure in American architecture...

Longtime CT legislator dies; Lawmakers mourn colleague as warm, witty and a trusted mentor
Lawmakers and colleagues are mourning the death of state Rep. Kevin Ryan, a Democrat who...

Paul Costelloe, Irish-American fashion designer for Princess Diana, dies at 80
By DANICA KIRKA Paul Costelloe, the Irish-American designer who dressed the late Princess Diana and...

Rob Reiner used his fame to advocate for progressive causes. ‘Just a really special man. A terrible day’
LOS ANGELES — Rob Reiner was known to millions as a TV actor and film...

Stephen Anderson, linguist, former Yale prof who refuted Doctor Dolittle, dies at 82
“Everyone who has pets thinks that they understand everything we say,” Letitia Naigles, who now...

Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63
By PAN PYLAS LONDON (AP) — Gary Mounfield, the former bass player of the Stone...

Marshawn Kneeland’s death spotlights mental health stigma in Black community
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland’s death by suicide last week rattled the athletic...

Stephen Bryant becomes third person in South Carolina executed by firing squad
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Stephen Bryant, 44, was executed by firing squad inside the state death...

Amid search for answers in Marshawn Kneeland’s death, his family shares how he lived
DALLAS — In a span of about 50 hours, Marshawn Kneeland ascended to the highest...

Woodrow Lowe, a star linebacker at Alabama who started 11 NFL seasons with the Chargers, dies at 71
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Woodrow Lowe, a three-time All-American linebacker at Alabama and an 11-year...
