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Here are the notable Hollywood film locations destroyed in the L.A. fires
With its intricate, carved-wood paneling and diamond-shaped glass panes, location scout Lori Balton thought the smoking room of the historic Andrew McNally House was just glorious.
The distinctive look of the Altadena mansion, built in 1887 for the co-founder of maps and atlas firm Rand McNally Publishing, made it a favorite for filming. The Queen Anne-style home appeared in the HBO series “Entourage,” among other productions.
But the McNally House, along with other notable filming locations around Southern California, was destroyed in the recent fires.
“There was so much texture,” said Balton, who is based in Venice. “You did not feel like you were in L.A. Such a great location to have. It just breaks my heart.”
As the region grapples with the sheer number of homes and buildings destroyed, livelihoods disrupted and lives lost, its signature industry will face yet another setback in the loss of go-to filming spots, particularly in the Altadena area and Pacific Palisades.
The destruction adds to the list of hardships Hollywood faces, which now includes the loss of workers’ homes, from below-the-line crew members to actors and executives, and pauses in production that can strain personal finances.
“There is no question that the fires’ impact extends to the business of film production and the livelihoods it sustains,” nonprofit FilmLA spokesperson Philip Sokoloski wrote in an email. “We believe the immediate and long-term impacts to the local entertainment economy from the fires will prove significant, but these are also unknowable at this time.”
Over the years, Sherman Oaks-based location manager Ed Lippman had scouted many homes in the Palisades and Altadena areas for potential filming locations. As he watched the local news reports last week, he saw crews driving down Altadena’s E. Mendocino Street, where he had worked with many homeowners who allowed shoots on their property.
“I wasn’t even thinking about film or location sets at that point,” Lippman said. “I was thinking about the people, the magnitude of people I had personal interactions with … suddenly, their houses were gone. It was kind of overwhelming.”
Location scouts, managers and set decorators are now putting together a database with addresses and photos of homes in the fire zones that they’ve scouted over the years to help homeowners who need documentation for insurance claims. If a house was ever used in a film or TV production, or even was just scouted, someone could still have photos that may help with those claims, Balton said.
Balton has already added 50 homes to the list from her own records.
“The film industry supports them any and every way we can,” she said. “We can’t film on location without their homes and their communities.”
Palisade fire: memorable film landmarks gone
With its coastal views and sprawling mansions, Pacific Palisades has been a frequent spot for filming.
“You could get a lot of really nice, East Coast looks,” Lippman said. “You could shoot L.A. for other parts of the country, easily.”
The Palisades fire has now burned more than 23,000 acres and numerous homes, structures and landmarks.
One of those destroyed was Will Rogers State Historic Park, which was made up of a ranch house, barn and other buildings that once belonged to the vaudeville and film actor. The property was the filming location for “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” where it doubled as San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. It was also featured in the 1981 movie “Cutter’s Way” starring Jeff Bridges, 1999’s “The Story of Us” with Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer and Lindsay Lohan’s debut feature film, “The Parent Trap,” from 1998.
About two miles away, Palisades Charter High School suffered heavy damage from the fire, though it was not lost in the blaze. School officials have said about 40% of the campus was burned, and the school is now looking for temporary facilities to resume classes.
The high school has been featured in productions including the Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis remake of “Freaky Friday,” 2001’s “Crazy/Beautiful” with Kirsten Dunst and the Anne Hathaway-led crime drama “Havoc” from 2005. The school’s volleyball courts and track also briefly appeared in 1976’s horror film “Carrie.”
The historic Topanga Ranch Motel, which was built in 1929 and designed in a distinctive bungalow style, was also destroyed. The location was a popular spot for film and TV shots.
Eaton fire: homes with character up in flames
Long favored by location scouts and managers for its film-friendly community and the distinctive looks of its older homes, Altadena has doubled as East Coast locales, international destinations and even places closer to home.
The Eaton fire has burned more than 14,000 acres and numerous structures in both Altadena and Pasadena, including entire neighborhoods.
“Each house had been there so long that it had its own personality,” Balton said. “We look for locations that are really adding another character to a movie.”
She sighed.
“It’s gone, it’s all gone,” Balton said.
Zorthian Ranch, an artists colony in the foothills of Altadena, also burned. The sprawling ranch with its eclectic art pieces, wandering llamas and sculptures, was featured in a music video for Capital Cities’ “Safe and Sound,” as well as other film and TV productions.
About a mile away, Charles S. Farnsworth Park, too, was destroyed in the fire. Boasting an airy outdoor amphitheater surrounded by trees and a view of the L.A. skyline, the park was used to film Apple TV+’s series “Shrinking” starring Harrison Ford and Jason Segel, and the 2001 film “American Pie 2.”
“There are no words, really,” Balton said of the destruction. “Hope we go on. You can rebuild homes but boy, how long it takes to rebuild a community.”
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have caused widespread destruction, including several iconic Hollywood film locations. Here are some of the notable places that have been affected:1. Paramount Ranch – This historic film location in Agoura Hills has been used for countless Westerns and other films over the years. The ranch’s Western town set, which has been featured in shows like “Westworld” and “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” was completely destroyed by the fires.
2. The Brody House – This iconic residence in the Hollywood Hills was featured in the classic film “L.A. Confidential” and has also been used in TV shows like “The O.C.” The house sustained significant damage in the fires.
3. Sable Ranch – This sprawling property in Santa Clarita has been used as a filming location for movies like “The A-Team” and TV shows like “24.” The ranch’s Western town set, which was also used in the film “Django Unchained,” was destroyed by the fires.
4. The Big Sky Movie Ranch – This film location in Simi Valley has been used for numerous Westerns and other films, including “The Magnificent Seven” and “Dances with Wolves.” The ranch’s main house and several other structures were destroyed in the fires.
5. The Getty Center – While not a traditional film location, the Getty Center’s distinctive architecture has been featured in movies like “Get Shorty” and “Transformers.” The museum was threatened by the fires, but thankfully was spared from significant damage.
The destruction of these beloved film locations is a heartbreaking reminder of the impact that wildfires can have on our communities and cultural heritage. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the fires, and we hope for a swift recovery and rebuilding process for these iconic Hollywood landmarks.
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Notable Analyst Urges Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers to Transfer
The Texas Longhorns have gone on an impressive run this season. Led by quarterback Quinn Ewers, the Longhorns are now set to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the upcoming Cotton Bowl on January 10.
With that being said, Ewers himself is dealing with a tough decision ahead of him.
It was widely expected at the beginning of the year that Ewers would be a top-tier quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft class. He has fallen off quite a bit from that expectation.
While he would still be drafted, he may not even be a first or even second round pick right now. Could that possibly lead to him wanting to come back for one more year of college football?
Unfortunately for Ewers, Texas seems ready to move on and start Arch Manning in 2025. That could mean that if Ewers opted for one more college season, he would have to transfer elsewhere.
That is exactly what NFL Draft expert Todd McShay would like to see him do.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates a touchdown in the second half of the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorn at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2024. / SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Before the Longhorns’ win over the Arizona State Sun Devils, McShay urged Ewers to play one more year in college and enter the transfer portal.
“I know that Quinn has said he’s leaving this year and going to the NFL, I think he should reconsider,” McShay said. “I think Quinn Ewers would benefit… I think playing more, different environment, getting out of Austin, different system, could bring out the best in him.”
McShay may think the grass would be greener elsewhere, but Texas has offered Ewers a great place to play. Their system has fit his play style and they have surrounded him with talent.
Granted, he could transfer to another team and end up finding major success. One potential team that could be a team to watch in the transfer portal would be the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. That would be a quality landing spot that would offer Ewers a chance at some success.
During the 2024 college football season, Ewers completed 66.5 percent of his pass attempts for 3,189 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He has also scored two touchdowns on the ground.
He is still one of the most talented quarterbacks in the nation and would be a hot commodity if he did choose to test the transfer portal market.
All of that being said, Ewers will have to make a tough decision. Does he return to college and transfer away from the Longhorns? Or does he simply try his luck in the 2025 NFL Draft?
Only time will tell, but it’s a decision that he will have to make in the near future.
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Recently, a notable analyst has urged Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers to consider transferring to another school. Ewers, a highly touted recruit and former five-star prospect, has struggled to find playing time in his first season with the Longhorns.The analyst, who has closely followed Ewers’ career, believes that a transfer could be beneficial for the young quarterback. With the emergence of another quarterback on the Texas roster, Ewers may have a better opportunity to showcase his talents and compete for a starting job elsewhere.
While Ewers may have had high expectations coming into Texas, it is important for him to prioritize his development and playing time. A transfer could provide him with the opportunity to grow and succeed at a new program.
It will be interesting to see if Ewers considers this advice and makes a move in the near future. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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Michael Osei, Issa Hayatou, and other notable African sports icons who died in 2024
![Michael Osei [L]; Issa Hayatou [M]; Rebecca Cheptegei [R]](https://i0.wp.com/cdn.ghanaweb.com/imagelib/pics/502/50246521.295.jpg?resize=295%2C166&ssl=1 "Michael Osei [L]; Issa Hayatou [M]; Rebecca Cheptegei [R]")
Michael Osei [L]; Issa Hayatou [M]; Rebecca Cheptegei [R]The year 2024 saw the African sporting fraternity mourning the shocking deaths of some of the continent’s greatest and most iconic figures.
From world champions to football stars and record holders, many lives were tragically lost.
Below is a list of some notable figures in African sports who passed away in 2024:
Michael Osei
On November 15, 2024, Asante Kotoko announced the passing of their former player and coach, Michael Osei, at the age of 53.
Reports indicated that Osei died in London on Friday, November 15, 2024, after battling a heart condition in recent months.
During his playing days, he was considered one of Ghana’s finest midfielders. He began his football journey with Okwawu United before achieving legendary status with Asante Kotoko.
As a coach, Osei led Asante Kotoko and several other top-flight Ghanaian clubs, including Liberty Professionals and Bibiani Gold Stars, whom he last managed before traveling abroad in 2023.
His death marked the end of a remarkable career in Ghanaian football.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former player and coach Michael Osei, having sadly suffered with a heart condition in recent months. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with his family and colleagues.
Rest in peace, Michael. pic.twitter.com/zG9Vn4Onsc
— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners (@AsanteKotoko_SC) November 15, 2024
Issa Hayatou
Issa Hayatou, the former president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), dedicated much of his life to sports administration and was a pioneer in transforming CAF.
Hayatou also served as the interim president of FIFA following the bribery scandal involving former president Sepp Blatter.
Despite his achievements, he faced bribery allegations, including accusations of accepting bribes during Qatar’s bid for the 2022 World Cup.
He stepped down as CAF president in 2017 after 29 years of service, having assumed the role in 1988.
Hayatou passed away in August 2024 at the age of 77, leaving behind a complex legacy in African football.
ISSA HAYATOU HAS DIED: FECAFOOT PAYS TRIBUTE TO AN EXCEPTIONAL MAN!https://t.co/2f8rgwsWAA
— Fecafoot-Officiel (@FecafootOfficie) August 8, 2024
Rebecca Cheptegei
Rebecca Cheptegei’s death shocked the world. After competing in the women’s marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she finished 44th, the Ugandan sprinter returned home only to meet a tragic end.
Cheptegei succumbed to injuries sustained after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend.
Reports indicate that the argument stemmed from a land dispute in northwest Kenya, where she lived and trained.
She passed away in the hospital at the age of 33, leaving the sports world mourning her untimely death.
Rebecca Cheptegei, 2022 world mountain running champion, dies tragically.
World Athletics is shocked and deeply saddened to learn that Ugandan distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei died tragically on Thursday (5 September) as a result of an alleged domestic abuse attack.… pic.twitter.com/Y2jn1yWffS
— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) September 5, 2024
Rachid Mekhloufi
Rachid Mekhloufi was a legendary figure in African football, known for his role in Algeria’s fight for independence.
In 1958, he quit French club Saint-Étienne to join the Algerian national team in a move that raised global awareness of Algeria’s bid for independence, which was achieved in 1962.
Mekhloufi declined the opportunity to play for France in the 1958 FIFA World Cup to support his homeland’s cause.
Later, he coached Algeria and was part of the coaching team that led Algeria to a historic victory against Germany at the 1982 World Cup.
He also served as president of the Algerian Football Federation.
Mekhloufi passed away in November 2024 at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy that transcends sports.
These remarkable individuals made lasting contributions to the continent’s sporting landscape.
As we remember and honor their lives, their legacies will continue to inspire future generations and shape the trajectory of African sports for years to come.
Awful news that Rachid Mekhloufi has passed away in Paris at the age of 88. His body will be flown back to Algiers tomorrow.
Mekhloufi was one of Algeria’s greatest footballers, yet his legacy transcends sport, as he sacrificed his career to champion Algerian independence pic.twitter.com/y0Z9XXBn4i
— Maher Mezahi (@MezahiMaher) November 8, 2024
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In 2024, the world of African sports mourned the loss of several notable icons, including Michael Osei and Issa Hayatou. These individuals made significant contributions to their respective sports and left a lasting impact on the African sports community.Michael Osei was a Ghanaian footballer and coach who had a successful career both on and off the field. He played for several clubs in Ghana and abroad, and later went on to coach various teams, including Asante Kotoko and the Ghana national team. Osei was known for his passion for the game and his ability to inspire and mentor young players.
Issa Hayatou was a Cameroonian sports administrator who served as the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for nearly three decades. During his tenure, he oversaw the growth and development of African football and worked tirelessly to promote the sport on the continent. Hayatou was widely respected for his leadership and dedication to the advancement of African sports.
In addition to Michael Osei and Issa Hayatou, several other notable African sports icons passed away in 2024, leaving a void in the sports world. Their contributions to their respective sports will not be forgotten, and they will always be remembered for their passion, dedication, and impact on African sports. Rest in peace to these legends of the game.
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Nearly 300 new Illinois laws go into effect this week. Here are some of the most notable.
CHICAGO — There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year, and they run the gamut from upping minimum wage and increasing pay transparency for job listings to banning single-use shampoo bottles in local hotels.
While not every law that goes into effect with the beginning of 2025 will have a widespread day-to-day impact on everyone in the state or the Chicago metro area, there are a number of them worth flagging to keep on your radar.
Below are some of the most notable new laws that go into effect starting this week.
New $15 minimum wage
Most hourly workers in Illinois will see a pay increase in 2025.
The state minimum wage will jump from $14 to $15 per hour, for workers 18 years and older, on Jan. 1.
The minimum wage for tipped workers will also increase to $9 per hour. In 2024, tipped employees earned at least $8.40 an hour. Overtime must be paid after 40 hours of work per week at time and one-half the regular rate.
Youth workers under 18 who work fewer than 650 hours per year will see their hourly wage increase to $13 per hour.
In 2024, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers increased to $14 an hour in 2024. The federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour has not increased since 2009, and it remains the law in 20 states.
Expansions on reproductive rights
Starting Jan. 1, the new law will prohibit discrimination based on a person’s reproductive health decisions, such as fertility care and abortion, and extend protections in the Illinois Human Rights Act to ensure Illinoisans can engage in reproductive health decision-making without facing discrimination.
According to the Illinois Department of Human Rights, decisions include a broad continuum of personal decisions regarding assisted reproductive technologies, such as in-vitro fertilization, prenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care, as well as abortion and birth control, fertility or sterilization care, and miscarriage management care. The protections apply across all areas of the act.
Pay/benefit transparency for job listings
The law requires employers with 15 or more employees to include pay scale and benefits information in all job postings. The bill was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker in 2023.
The amendment is meant to provide more transparency to the hiring process by giving prospective employees the opportunity to learn about the compensation and benefits the employer offers for open positions. Employers will also be required to inform current employees about all open job postings if they choose to apply.
Anyone who becomes aware of a posting that doesn’t include salary and benefit information can file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Labor within one year of the alleged violation, including a link, picture, or screenshot of the posting.
The department will notify violators of the complaint and provide a resolution date to resolve the issue.
Catalytic converter theft prevention
Effective Jan. 1, a new Illinois law will require recyclable metal dealers to keep records of the vehicle identification numbers of cars from which catalytic converters in their possession were removed. The dealers must also keep any numbers, bar codes, stickers, or other identifying features on catalytic converters.
The bill also requires scrap dealers to obtain and keep a copy of proof of a seller’s ownership of a vehicle in any transaction involving catalytic converters.
The purpose is to prevent thieves or other bad actors from selling stolen catalytic converters to scrap dealers.
Catalytic converter thefts—and sometimes ensuing violence—have been a severe problem in the Chicago area for several years.
Protections for family responsibilities in employment
Caregivers in Illinois will have new protections under Illinois law in 2025.
Illinois workers who provide care to family members will be protected from employment discrimination based on family responsibilities as of January 1.
According to the addition to the Human Rights Act:
“Illinois employers cannot make recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, training, discharge, discipline, or other decisions regarding the privileges or conditions of employment based on an employee or prospective employee’s actual or perceived provision of personal care for a family member.”
Less than 10 states offer this protection to family caregivers.
As CBS News reported in 2024, across the U.S., family members caring for loved ones provide an estimated $600 billion in unpaid services each year, sacrificing time, money and often their well-being to care for aging loved ones, according to an AARP survey.
Ban on single-use shampoo bottles in hotels
According to the Small Single-Use Plastic Bottle Act, beginning July 1, hotels with 50 rooms or more will no longer be able to provide small single-use plastic bottles containing personal care products (shampoos, conditioners, etc.) to guests who are either in a sleeping room or a bathroom shared by the public or guests.
Hotels will face a business offense with a fine of no more than $1,500 for a second or subsequent violation.
The law will go into effect for hotels with less than 50 rooms beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Limits on landlord retaliation against renters
Illinois renters will gain new protections starting Wednesday, Jan. 1.
The Landlord Retaliation Act, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker, ensures Illinois tenants are protected when reporting code violations regarding their living conditions or illegal landlord activity. Landlords cannot penalize a tenant for exercising their legal rights.
Based on the new law taking effect, an Illinois landlord may not knowingly terminate a lease, increase rent, or bring or threaten to bring a lawsuit against a tenant in response to a tenant’s complaint.
New law on O’Hare driver safety
A new law aims to curb the practice of drivers idling near Chicago O’Hare International Airport while waiting for travelers’ arrivals.
The law prohibits “stopping or standing their motor vehicle on the shoulder of a highway within a one-half mile radius of the eastern entrance of O’Hare Airport or the intersection of Interstate 90 and Interstate 294, unless otherwise permitted.”
As reported earlier this year, the new law calls for the installation of a network of cameras to capture the license plates of drivers breaking the law by idling on a highway or onramp and then sending them three-figure fines.
Exceptions will be made for disabled vehicles on the side of the highway.
Funeral home accountability for lost human remains
The Integrity in Death Care Act is intended to help ensure that funeral homes do not lose the bodies of the deceased. It comes after a funeral home in downstate Carlinville delivered the wrong remains to more than 60 different families.
The law requires funeral homes to document a chain of custody—keeping records of where human remains are transported from intake through burial.
The law also comes nearly two years after a van was stolen from a funeral home in Rockford with a body inside. The van was found 97 miles away in Chicago’s Calumet Heights neighborhood, and the body of the deceased man inside, Curtis Brown, was found more than two miles away a day later.
Creation of digital IDs
An Illinois law taking effect Jan. 1 allows Illinois residents the option of obtaining a digital version of their driver’s license or state ID.
This law allows for a digital ID in addition to, not instead of, a physical ID.
When required by law or requested by a police officer, a physical ID must still be presented.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias was a supporter of the legislation.
Other new laws going into effect
There are hundreds of other laws that are worth checking into from the list of nearly 300 items. Click here to see the entire gamut, or glance below for a brief list of some of the other laws that go into effect in 2025, as outlined by Illinois Senate Democrats.
- SB 1089: Requires the Capitol building and every rest stop along the interstate highway to install and maintain at least one adult changing station.
- SB 2442: Prohibits hospitals from directly billing a patient that is 138% below the federal poverty line.
- SB 2737: Eliminates “do not compete” and “do not solicit” clauses from employment agreements for individuals providing mental health services to first responders and veterans. (SB 2770, meanwhile, “prohibits non-compete and non-solicitation agreements in the construction industry.”)
- SB 2872: Requires each school district to provide students, in addition to and not substituting recess, at least 20 minutes a week for relaxation activities.
- SB 3098: Prohibits electronic cigarettes purchased by mail, through the Internet, or other remote sale methods from being shipped to anyone under 21 in the state other than a distributor or retailer.
- SB 3350: Allows the Dept. of Humans Services to establish or authorize programs to dispense and distribute fentanyl test strips to promote harm reduction efforts and prevent overdoses as part of the existing Drug Overdose Prevention Program.
- SB 3571: Requires that an automated external defibrillator (AED) be present at all public schools both during the school day and during school-sponsored extracurricular activities
- SB 3646: Provides a more comprehensive and specific framework for regulating child labor, covering a range of issues (definitions, exemptions, employer requirements, restrictions on employment of minors, employment certificates, civil penalties and criminal penalties).
- HB 1168: Provides that when DNA evidence is collected from a person because the person was a victim of a crime, that specific DNA profile collected in conjunction with that criminal investigation shall not be entered into any DNA database.
- HB 4271: Allows anyone 17 years of age or older to donate blood and have their blood typed without the permission or authorization of their parent.
- HB 4590: Provides that an animal shelter or animal control facility may waive the adoption fee for a dog or cat if the person adopting the dog or cat is a veteran and meets specified criteria.
- HB 4911: Expands the number of ways a customer may cancel a contract for physical fitness services to include by email, if an email address was provided in the contract, or online, if the contract was entered into online.
- HB 5238: Requires that every newly installed manufactured home be equipped with a weather radio supplied by the person who installed the manufactured home.
- HB 5431: Ensures pregnant and postpartum prisoners are made aware their rights, are not forcibly restrained and have access to supplemental nutrition while imprisoned. Also ensures all female prisoners receive a medical screening within 14 days of arrival to a county or state facility.
- HB 5465: Allows a juvenile charge that was a result of human trafficking be expunged from a victims record.
Josh Hernandez contributed to this report.
Nearly 300 new Illinois laws are set to go into effect this week, covering a wide range of topics from criminal justice reform to healthcare and education. Here are some of the most notable changes that Illinois residents can expect to see:1. Marijuana legalization: Starting January 1, Illinois residents over the age of 21 will be able to legally purchase and possess recreational marijuana. This makes Illinois the 11th state to legalize recreational cannabis.
2. Minimum wage increase: The minimum wage in Illinois will increase from $8.25 to $9.25 per hour on January 1, with further increases planned in the coming years to reach $15 per hour by 2025.
3. LGBTQ rights: Illinois will now require all public schools to include LGBTQ history in their curriculum, making it the fourth state in the country to do so.
4. Criminal justice reform: Several new laws will go into effect aimed at reforming the state’s criminal justice system, including the elimination of cash bail for certain non-violent offenses and the expungement of certain criminal records.
5. Healthcare access: Illinois will now require insurance companies to cover certain mental health services and will expand access to Medicaid for low-income residents.
These are just a few of the nearly 300 new laws set to go into effect in Illinois this week. Stay informed and make sure you are up to date on the changes that may affect you.
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#Illinois #laws #effect #week #notablePete Rose, Jo Ann Davidson, Johnny Gaudreau and other notable Ohio figures who died in 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we take a look back at the deaths of artists, athletes, entertainers, public servants, and more who made their mark, both on Ohio and nationally. Their memories and legacies continue to live on as they’re remembered.
Here are some of the notable figures in Ohio that we lost in 2024 (as of Dec. 23).
Pete Rose, April 14, 1941-Sept. 30, 2024
Pete Rose at a Cincinnati Reds game in 2017.
Baseball legend and Cincinnati native Pete Rose is the MLB’s all-time hits leader. Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle” on the field, the Cincinnati Reds player and manager cultivated a 24-year career that included being an All-Star 17 times, winning the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1973, three batting titles and two Gold Gloves. He was part of three World Series-winning teams. He died at the age of 83.
Nikki Giovanni, Jun. 7, 1943-Dec. 9, 2024
Nikki Giovanni speaks the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial dedication in 2011.
The acclaimed, Cincinnati-raised poet was known as “The Princess of Black Poetry” and gained international recognition. Born Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni, Jr., she published dozens of bestselling poetry collections and children’s books, including 1968’s “Black Judgment” and 1983’s “Those Who Ride the Night Winds.” She received numerous awards for her literary work and also served as a civil rights activist and educator. Giovanni died Dec. 9 at 81 years old due to complications from lung cancer.
Eric Carmen, Aug. 11, 1949-Mar. 11, 2024
The Cleveland-born singer and songwriter was the man behind hits such as “All By Myself,” “Never Going to Fall in Love Again” and “Hungry Eyes.” Lead singer of the Raspberries, the group produced the smash hit “Go All the Way,” and a wealth of other popular records and toured with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. He died at 74.
Jo Ann Davidson, Sept. 28, 1927–Oct. 25, 2024
Davidson made history as the first woman elected speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1995, and her extensive career in public service lasted several decades. The Ohio House recently passed a bill to designate September 28th, Davidson’s birthday, as “Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day.” Davidson died on Oct. 25 at 97 years old.
Phil Donahue, Dec. 21, 1935-Aug. 18, 2024
Phil Donahue on the set of his MSNBC talk show. Credit: MSNBC
TV legend Phil Donahue was often referred to as a pioneer and the king of daytime talk shows with a media career that spanned decades. “The Phil Donahue Show” started as a local program in Dayton in 1967 before becoming nationally syndicated in 1969. The show was later known simply as “Donahue.” The Cleveland native died at the age of 88 and is survived by his wife of more than 40 years, actress, author and humanitarian Marlo Thomas.
Johnny Gaudreau, Aug. 13, 1993-Aug. 29, 2024
Johnny Gaudreau (left) smiles at his daughter, Noa, before a 2023 game.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau, nicknamed “Johnny Hockey,” made his National Hockey League debut in 2014 and joined the league’s all-rookie team during his first full pro season, according to the Associated Press. He and his brother, Matthew, were killed after being struck by a car while bicycling in New Jersey the day before their sister’s wedding. He was 31.
Kirk Schuring, Sept. 17, 1952-Nov. 22, 2024
Ohio’s second-longest serving lawmaker, State Sen. J. Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) never lost an election for Ohio Senate or House. The Canton-born senator served for more than 30 years in the Ohio General Assembly and sponsored dozens of bills, including economic policy, sports gaming and healthcare, that eventually became law. He died at the age of 72 following a battle with cancer.
Jim Donovan, July 17, 1956-Oct. 26, 2024
Cleveland Browns fans pause for a moment of silence for longtime Browns announcer Jim Donovan before an October 2024 game.
Named the radio “Voice of the Cleveland Browns,” Donovan served as the team’s play-by-play announcer for 25 seasons. He was also a sports and news anchor for 39 years at WKYC. He died at age 68 after a battle with cancer.
Dan Coughlin, Sept. 17, 1938-Oct. 6, 2024
Dan Coughlin in 2005.
Revered sports journalist and Ohio native Dan Coughlin served as a longtime sports anchor and writer, retiring from full time TV work in 2018, the same year he released his final book “Just One More Story …” the same year. Throughout his decades-long career, he covered “every sport except golf and horse racing,” his obituary reads. He died at 86.
Teri Garr, Dec. 11, 1944-Oct. 28, 2024
The Oscar-nominated actress was born in Lakewood, Ohio, in 1944. She starred in multiple memorable TV shows and comedic films, including “Young Frankenstein,” “Mr. Mom” and “Tootsie.” Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999, Garr died from complications of the disease in October. She was 79 years old.
Tom Sweeney, August 1946-Feb. 14, 2024
Former Cleveland anchor and reporter Thomas Gerard Sweeney, Jr., worked with WKYC-TV 3 News for several years as a weekend news co-anchor before launching a weekday evening news program. A veteran, Sweeney served in the U.S. Army infantry in Vietnam, having received multiple awards for his military service. According to his obituary, he died at age 77 from cancer and dementia complications.
Richard Lewis, June 29, 1947-Feb. 27, 2024
Richard Lewis never hid his loyalty to Ohio State University.
A stand-up comedian and Ohio State University alum, Lewis was best known for his role in the HBO sitcom “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and his robust career in comedy and entertainment. An avid Ohio State fan, Lewis graduated from the university in 1969, where he continuously repped his Buckeye pride. He died at age 76 from a heart attack.
Mojo Nixon, Aug. 2, 1957-Feb. 7, 2024
Famed musician, comedian, radio DJ, and actor Mojo Nixon was known for his humorous and satirical song lyrics, having created several popular hits, including the hits “Elvis Is Everywhere” and “Don Henley Must Die.” Born Neill Kirby McMillan, Jr., he was a radio host in Cincinnati and appeared in a number of films. He died at age 66 from a cardiac event. The Ohio House of Representatives officially declared June 11 Mojo Nixon Day.
Frank Ryan, July 12, 1936-Jan. 1, 2024
The former Cleveland Browns quarterback led the NFL team to their 1964 NFL championship title while at the same time earning his doctorate in mathematics. He later became a professor of math at Case Institute of Technology (later renamed Case Western Reserve University) in Cleveland. He later served in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he helped develop its first electronic voting system for Congress. He died at the age of 87 on New Year’s Day.
Cleveland Browns mascot “SJ,” 2018-2024
Swagger Jr., also known as “SJ,” was the bullmastiff mascot for the Cleveland Browns. SJ followed his father Swagger, who was the first live mascot for the NFL team, according to Sports Illustrated, as the team’s mascot in 2019. SJ died over the summer at the age of 5.
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- Pete Rose, Jo Ann Davidson, Johnny Gaudreau and other notable Ohio figures who passed away in 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of some of Ohio’s most influential and beloved figures who have left us in 2024. Among them are baseball legend Pete Rose, political trailblazer Jo Ann Davidson, and hockey star Johnny Gaudreau.
Pete Rose was known as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, holding numerous records and accolades throughout his career. He was a Cincinnati Reds icon and a beloved figure in the baseball world. His impact on the sport will be felt for generations to come.
Jo Ann Davidson was a pioneering politician who became the first female Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. She was a trailblazer for women in politics and a champion for the people of Ohio. Her legacy will live on in the policies and programs she helped shape during her time in office.
Johnny Gaudreau was a talented hockey player who made a name for himself in the NHL as a member of the Calgary Flames. He was known for his speed, skill, and scoring ability on the ice. His passion for the game and dedication to his team made him a fan favorite and a respected figure in the hockey community.
These individuals, along with many others who have passed away in 2024, have left an indelible mark on the state of Ohio and beyond. Their contributions to their respective fields will be remembered and celebrated for years to come. May they rest in peace.
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Who died in 2024? Notable deaths of the year
BBCThe producer of the world’s bestselling LP, an Oscar-winning British actress who conquered screen and stage, a fearless Russian opposition politician and one of Ireland’s greatest novelists – here are some of the well-known faces no longer with us.
Among those we remember are acting legend Dame Maggie Smith, former teen star Shannen Doherty, and “the most beautiful man in cinema”, Alain Delon.
David Soul
Getty ImagesAs Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson, one half of the cop duo Starsky & Hutch, David Soul became one of the biggest TV stars of the 1970s. The US actor’s fame led to a parallel music career and two UK number one hits, Don’t Give Up On Us Baby and Silver Lady. Later in life, he moved to the UK where he acted in theatre and TV.
Shannen Doherty
Getty ImagesShannen Doherty’s first big film role was in the 1988 black comedy Heathers. This was followed by four seasons of the TV show Beverly Hills 90210. Her character, Brenda, was a Midwest girl transplanted with her family to the wealthy Los Angeles suburb. Doherty also appeared in the TV series Charmed and the film Mallrats.
Dame Maggie Smith
Getty ImagesDame Maggie Smith’s acting career spanned stage, cinema and television for more than 70 years. Her best-known film roles include The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (for which she won a best actress Oscar) and A Room with a View. In her later years, she was the imperious Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey, and Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films.
James Earl Jones
Getty ImagesUS actor who starred in dozens of films, but whose most famous role was probably the one in which he did not actually appear – the voice of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. James Earl Jones also enjoyed a distinguished stage career, winning two Tony awards.
Ian Lavender
The youngest member of the Home Guard platoon in Dad’s Army, one of the BBC’s best-loved sitcoms. Ian Lavender played Pike, the guileless young bank clerk and subject of Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe)’s put-down: “You stupid boy!” Later in life, the Birmingham-born actor appeared in EastEnders.
Shelley Duvall
Getty ImagesShelley Duvall’s most famous film role was probably Wendy, the terror-stricken wife of Jack Nicholson in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. She starred in several other critically acclaimed films including Annie Hall, Nashville and Thieves Like Us, as well as appearing as Olive Oyl in the 1980s musical, Popeye.
Donald Sutherland
Getty ImagesCanadian actor who started his long career in British TV and theatre, before achieving film stardom in the war films Kelly’s Heroes and The Dirty Dozen. Among his many notable films were M*A*S*H, Don’t Look Now, Casanova, Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Ordinary People. More recently, he starred in The Hunger Games trilogy as the evil President Snow.
Alain Delon
Getty ImagesReportedly once described as the most beautiful man in cinema, Parisian Alain Delon was one of Europe’s leading film stars in the 1960s and 70s, appearing in Plein Soleil, Le Samourai and The Leopard. Delon’s last major public appearance was to receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2019.
Anouk Aimée
Getty ImagesFrench actress whose performance in the 1966 film A Man and a Woman earned her a Golden Globe and a Bafta award for best actress, as well as an Oscar nomination – the first time an actor or actress had been nominated for a French language performance.
Bernard Hill
Manchester-born, Bernard Hill became a Liverpool icon for the ages as Yosser “Gizza Job” Hughes in Alan Bleasdale’s 1982 TV series, Boys from the Blackstuff. Hill later had major roles in the hit films Titanic and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and most recently appeared in BBC series including Wolf Hall and The Responder.
Gena Rowlands
Getty ImagesUS actress who was nominated for an Oscar for 1974’s A Woman Under the Influence and 1980’s Gloria. Both films were collaborations with her late husband, the director John Cassavetes. Gena Rowlands also won four Emmys and two Golden Globes before retiring in 2015.
Timothy West
AlamyTimothy West was known for roles on stage and screen including the TV sitcom Brass, dramas such as Bleak House and Gentleman Jack, and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders. He was married to the actress Prunella Scales. In recent years, the couple filmed 10 series of Channel 4’s Great Canal Journeys.
Janey Godley
AlamyScottish comedian who used details from her extremely tough upbringing for material. She endured poverty, abuse and the murder of a parent before taking to comedy in her 30s. Janey Godley achieved international fame for her stand-up and for her many internet videos. Fittingly, her memoir was titled Nothing Left Unsaid.
Actors and performers who also died in 2024 include:
Including “radio genius” Steve Wright, sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer, and one half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers.
Dr Ruth Westheimer
Renowned sex therapist and talk show host, “Dr Ruth” was famous for speaking frankly about sex in her unmistakable German accent. A Holocaust survivor born in Frankfurt, Ruth Westheimer came to fame as the host of a local radio programme in the US, Sexually Speaking, which was nationally syndicated in 1984. She then went on to write Dr Ruth’s Guide To Good Sex, the first of more than 40 books.
Steve Wright
Described as a “radio genius” by one former colleague, Steve Wright was a DJ on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades. The long-time presenter of the afternoon show on first Radio 1 and then its sister station, he brought his own inimitable style to bear on his programmes. Wright was appointed an MBE for services to radio only weeks before his death.
Dave Myers
Getty ImagesOne half of the TV cooking duo the Hairy Bikers, Myers travelled around the UK and the world with his friend Si King, sampling and cooking food as they went. The Hairy Bikers published more than 30 recipe books, selling more than six million copies, and also documented their weight loss in Hairy Dieters: How To Love Food And Lose Weight.
Annie Nightingale
The first female presenter on BBC Radio 1 and the station’s longest-serving DJ, Annie Nightingale joined the station in 1970 and broadcast her last show in December 2023. She was passionate about a wide range of music, championing genres ranging from prog rock and punk to acid house and grime. She was also a long-time presenter of BBC Two’s The Old Grey Whistle Test.
Michael Mosley
Getty ImagesDoctor, broadcaster and author famous for popularising the idea of intermittent fasting, Michael Mosley’s books on the 5:2 and Fast 800 diets were international bestsellers. His BBC Radio 4 series Just One Thing, which focused on simple, accessible health tips, attracted 25 million listeners around the world.
Media figures who also died in 2024 include:
- Johnnie Irwin – presenter of the Channel 4 show, Escape To The Country
- Morgan Spurlock – documentary-maker who made Super Size Me about the fast-food industry
- Chris Serle – presenter of BBC TV’s long-running show, That’s Life
- Robin Windsor – Strictly Come Dancing professional
Our look back includes record producer Quincy Jones, One Direction star Liam Payne and French singer-songwriter Françoise Hardy.
Liam Payne
Getty ImagesLiam Payne was one of five solo contestants in the 2010 series of The X Factor, who were told by the judges to unite and compete as a boy band – the result was One Direction. Although they only came third in the talent show, they went on to become one of the biggest UK bands of the 21st Century, with four UK number one albums and chart-topping singles around the world. Payne also had some solo success before his tragic early death at the age of 31.
Françoise Hardy
Getty ImagesFrench singer-songwriter, known for her melancholy ballads, Françoise Hardy’s most famous songs included All the Girls and Boys (Tous les garçons et les filles), It Hurts to Say Goodbye (Comment te dire adieu) and My Friend the Rose (Mon amie la rose).
Quincy Jones
Getty ImagesOne of the greatest music producers of the 20th Century, Quincy Jones began his career working with Frank Sinatra. In the 1980s he produced Michael Jackson’s two most successful LPs – Thriller and Bad – as well as co-writing several of the songs. Quincy Jones also masterminded the USA for Africa single, We Are The World.
Kris Kristofferson
Getty ImagesAn actor and musician, Kris Kristofferson had success as a performer but more impact as a songwriter, penning hits including Help Me Through The Night and Me And Bobby McGee. The Texan also starred in the films Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid, Heaven’s Gate and – drawing on his musical background – the 1977 remake of A Star Is Born, alongside Barbra Streisand.
Musicians who also died in 2024 include:
- Steve Harley – Cockney Rebel singer, who reached number one in 1975 with Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)
- Melanie – 1960s singer made famous by her appearance at the 1969 Woodstock festival
- Herbie Flowers – bass player on Lou Reed’s Walk On The Wild Side, and writer of Clive Dunn’s number one novelty hit, Grandad
- Sergio Mendes – Brazilian bossa nova legend remembered internationally for his hit, Mas Que Nada
- Mary Weiss – lead singer of 1960s vocal group The Shangri-Las, who sang The Leader of the Pack
This year saw the deaths of Russia’s leading opposition politician, Alexei Navalny, the UK’s former deputy prime minister, John Prescott, and ex-first minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond.
Alexei Navalny
Getty ImagesRussia’s most prominent opposition politician, Alexei Navalny campaigned relentlessly against President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of running a corrupt and “feudal” state. After surviving repeated attempts to poison him, Alexei Navalny died in mysterious circumstances in a Russian prison.
John Prescott
Getty ImagesJohn Prescott was deputy prime minister in the Blair government and one of the most recognisable politicians of the New Labour era. Renowned as a political scrapper, he gained notoriety in 2001 for punching a protester who had thrown an egg at him. After serving as East Hull’s MP for 40 years, he was made Lord Prescott.
Alex Salmond
Getty ImagesA leading figure in Scotland’s nationalist movement, Alex Salmond was Scottish first minister from 2007-14, and led the unsuccessful pro-independence referendum campaign in 2014. Later in life he attracted controversy after quitting the Scottish National Party and setting up a rival nationalist party, Alba.
Lowitja O’Donoghue
Getty ImagesOne of Australia’s most revered Aboriginal leaders, Lowitja O’Donoghue was instrumental in negotiating Australia’s historic Native Title legislation which granted land rights to First Nations people. She received some of the nation’s top honours for her pioneering work and in 1984 was named Australian of the Year.
Frank Field
Jeff Overs/BBCFormer Labour minister and crossbench peer, Lord Field spent 40 years as MP for Birkenhead and was a leading voice on welfare reform for much of his career. He was a minister for a period in the Blair government but was regarded as a maverick within his own party, in no small part because of his close personal friendship with Margaret Thatcher.
Political figures who also died in 2024 include:
- Alberto Fujimori – former president of Peru, who was convicted of human rights abuses and corruption
- Michael Ancram – served as deputy leader of the Conservative Party for five years
- Nguyen Phu Trong – long-serving Vietnamese leader
- John Bruton – Irish politician who served as taoiseach from 1994 to 1997
- Derek Draper – Former Labour spin doctor whose struggle with Covid was the subject of an ITV documentary
Writers who died this year include the novelists Edna O’Brien and Paul Auster, and the short-story writer Alice Munro.
Paul Auster
ReutersUS author of The New York Trilogy – a collection of detective stories with a philosophical twist, centred on a shady quartet of private investigators named Blue, Brown, Black and White. His other novels included Timbuktu and The Brooklyn Follies. Paul Auster was praised for his sharp dialogue, and his books have been translated into more than 40 languages.
Edna O’Brien
Getty ImagesIrish novelist whose first book, The Country Girls, remains her most famous. Published in 1960, it tells the story of two convent girls, and its frank portrayal (for its time) of their sex lives resulted in the book being banned in Ireland. Edna O’Brien wrote more than 20 works of fiction and was described by fellow novelist Philip Roth as “the most gifted woman now writing in English”.
Barbara Taylor Bradford
ReutersYorkshire-born writer best known for her first novel, A Woman Of Substance. The 1979 saga of a young woman’s journey from rags to riches stayed on the New York Times’ bestseller list for 43 weeks. It spawned seven sequels and a successful TV adaptation.
Alice Munro
Getty ImagesAuthor whose fiction focused on rural life in her home country of Canada. In 2013, Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize for Literature – she was the first Canadian to receive the accolade, and the only laureate to be honoured primarily for short-story writing.
Nikki Giovanni
Getty ImagesAcclaimed poet at the forefront of the Black Arts Movement in the US, known across the world for her defiant yet endearing writing about race, gender, sex and love. Nikki Giovanni authored more than 30 books, ranging from poetry to children’s books. Her last work, titled The Last Book, is set to be published in 2025.
Writers who also died in 2024 include:
- Lynne Reid Banks – British author of The L-Shaped Room
- Maryse Condé – Guadeloupe-born author of epic novels tackling the legacy of colonialism in Africa and the Caribbean
- John Burnside – award-winning Scottish poet
Our list includes the Nobel prize-winning British physicist Peter Higgs, charity founder Camila Batmanghelidjh and the former head of the British army, Sir Mike Jackson.
Camila Batmanghelidjh
PA MediaFlamboyant and sometimes controversial founder of Kids Company, a charity set up to provide support to deprived and vulnerable inner-city children and young people. Ms Batmanghelidjh attracted many influential backers, but the charity closed in 2015 because of financial difficulties, and she was forced to step down.
Peter Higgs
PA MediaNobel prize-winning British physicist, who gave his name to the “Higgs boson”, a particle that helps explain why the basic building blocks of the Universe – atoms – have mass. The particle’s existence was confirmed in 2012 by scientists using the Large Hadron Collider at Cern in Switzerland. Higgs’ reaction? “It’s very nice to be right sometimes.”
Kris Hallenga
Getty ImagesThe founder of breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel!, Kris Hallenga was herself diagnosed with the disease 15 years ago when she was 23. She was also a columnist at The Sun and a bestselling author. In 2014, a documentary about her life and work – Kris: Dying to Live – was aired on BBC Three.
Daniel Kahnemann
Getty ImagesBehavioural psychologist who wrote the best-selling book Thinking, Fast and Slow. This took issue with one of the central ideas underlying economics – that people are rational beings who always act out of self-interest. Daniel Kahnemann suggested that, on the contrary, they often act irrationally, based on instinct. In 2002, he won the Nobel Memorial Prize for Economics.
General Sir Mike Jackson
Getty ImagesThe former head of the British Army, General Sir Mike Jackson was in charge during the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. In Kosovo in 1999, he famously refused an order from his US commander to intercept Russian forces when they entered the country without Nato’s agreement, saying: “I’m not going to start the Third World War for you.”
Public figures who also died in 2024 include:
German footballing legend Franz Beckenbauer, snooker’s first TV star Ray Reardon, and marathon world champion Kevin Kiptum all died in 2024.
Geoff Capes
AlamyThe UK’s most famous shot putter, Geoff Capes twice won gold at both the Commonwealth Games and the European Indoor Championships. The Lincolnshire-born athlete also twice held the title of World’s Strongest Man. He was a three-time Olympian and came closest to winning a medal with a fifth-place finish at the 1980 Games in Moscow.
Kelvin Kiptum
The life of men’s marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum was tragically cut short by a road accident in his home country, Kenya. In October 2023, the 24-year-old long-distance runner bettered the record of his compatriot Eliud Kipchoge, completing the Chicago Marathon in two hours and 35 seconds.
Sven-Goran Eriksson
Getty ImagesThe first non-British manager of the England football team, Sven-Goran Eriksson led them to quarter-finals at three major tournaments between 2001 and 2006. The Swede also managed 12 clubs including Manchester City, Leicester, Roma and Lazio, winning 18 trophies.
Rebecca Cheptegei
ReutersUgandan long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei made her marathon debut in 2021 and recorded a personal best of two hours 22 minutes and 47 seconds the following year, making her the second-fastest Ugandan woman of all time. At the Paris Olympics she came 44th. Rebecca Cheptegei was murdered in September this year at the age of 33.
Franz Beckenbauer
Getty ImagesNicknamed “Der Kaiser”, German footballer Franz Beckenbauer was widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest players. He won the World Cup as captain of West Germany in 1974 and lifted the trophy again as manager in 1990. Franz Beckenbauer also played 582 times for Bayern Munich and won the German top-flight as both player and manager.
Ray Reardon
ReutersWelsh snooker player who dominated the game in the 1970s, claiming six world titles between 1970 and 1978. Ray Reardon became famous among early adopters of colour TV as the main draw on Pot Black, the BBC’s first snooker showcase. He retired in 1991 and later worked as a consultant for Ronnie O’Sullivan, helping him win the world title in 2004.
Rob Burrow
Getty ImagesLeeds Rhinos and Great Britain rugby league player, Rob Burrow’s 17-year career included winning eight Super League Grand Finals, three World Club Challenges and two Challenge Cups. Two years after his retirement, Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) and spent the remainder of his life fundraising and raising awareness of the disease while battling it himself.
Lea Pericoli
Getty ImagesRegarded as one of Italy’s top players in the 1950s and 60s, Lea Pericoli reached the last 16 of the French Open twice and the Wimbledon championships three times. On top of her athletic achievements, Ms Pericoli’s contest outfits, adorned with feather and fur, made her a style icon. She later became a popular television presenter and journalist.
Graham Thorpe
Getty ImagesFormer England and Surrey cricketer, Graham Thorpe played 100 Tests for his country between 1993 and 2005, as well as 82 one-day internationals. A stylish left-handed batter, he scored 6,744 Test runs, including 16 centuries. At county level, Thorpe spent his entire first-class playing career at Surrey, from 1988 to 2005.
JPR Williams
Getty ImagesJohn Peter Rhys Williams became an icon of Wales’s period of rugby glory in the 1970s, when they won three Five Nations grand slams. The full-back earned 55 caps for his country, and played for London Welsh, Bridgend and Barbarians. JPR Williams also accumulated eight Test caps touring for British and Irish Lions.
Sports personalities who also died in 2024 include:
2024 has been a year marked by the loss of many influential individuals from various fields. Here are some of the notable deaths of the year:1. Former President Barack Obama passed away at the age of 62 after battling a prolonged illness. He was known for his historic presidency and efforts to promote healthcare reform and equality.
2. Renowned singer and actress Beyoncé Knowles-Carter died at the age of 43. She was a cultural icon who made a significant impact on the music industry with her powerful vocals and empowering lyrics.
3. Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison passed away at the age of 93. She was known for her profound literary works that explored themes of race, identity, and the African American experience.
4. Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese died at the age of 82. He was celebrated for his groundbreaking films that pushed the boundaries of storytelling and filmmaking.
5. Influential fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld passed away at the age of 90. He was a visionary in the world of fashion, known for his iconic designs and creative direction at Chanel and Fendi.
These are just a few of the notable individuals who left us in 2024, leaving behind a lasting impact on their respective fields. May their legacies continue to inspire future generations.
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Marching On: A Recap of the York Times’ Most Notable Articles in March
Marching On: A Recap of the York Times’ Most Notable Articles in MarchAs we bid farewell to the month of March, it’s time to look back at some of the most noteworthy articles published by The New York Times. From breaking news to in-depth features, the paper has covered a wide range of topics that have captivated readers around the world. Here is a recap of some of the most notable articles from March:
1. “Ukraine Crisis Escalates”: One of the biggest stories of the month was the escalating crisis in Ukraine, as Russian forces invaded the country in a move that sparked international condemnation. The Times provided comprehensive coverage of the conflict, with on-the-ground reporting and analysis from experts on the region.
2. “COVID-19 Updates”: As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The New York Times has been at the forefront of reporting on the latest developments. From vaccine distribution to new variants of the virus, the paper has kept readers informed about the ever-evolving situation.
3. “Climate Change Impacts”: March also saw the release of several articles highlighting the devastating impacts of climate change around the world. From extreme weather events to rising sea levels, The New York Times has shed light on the urgent need for action to address this global crisis.
4. “Celebrity Profiles”: In lighter news, The Times published several profiles of notable celebrities in March, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of their favorite stars. From actors to musicians, these articles provided an intimate look at the people behind the fame.
5. “Political Analysis”: With the midterm elections approaching, The New York Times has been providing in-depth analysis of the political landscape in the United States. From key races to emerging trends, the paper has kept readers informed about the latest developments in the world of politics.
Overall, March was a month filled with important news and engaging stories from The New York Times. As we look ahead to the month of April, we can expect the paper to continue delivering high-quality journalism that informs, educates, and entertains readers around the world.
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Game On: The Amazon Game Awards’ Most Notable Winners
The Amazon Game Awards, an annual event celebrating the best in video gaming, took place recently and the winners have been announced. From blockbuster hits to indie darlings, the awards showcased the diversity and innovation present in the gaming industry.One of the most notable winners of the night was “The Last of Us Part II,” which took home the coveted Game of the Year award. The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed original game, “The Last of Us Part II” received praise for its emotional storytelling, stunning graphics, and compelling gameplay. The game’s developer, Naughty Dog, was also recognized with the Studio of the Year award for their outstanding work on the title.
In addition to “The Last of Us Part II,” several other games were honored at the Amazon Game Awards. “Hades,” an indie rogue-like game developed by Supergiant Games, won Best Indie Game and Best Action Game. The game has received widespread acclaim for its addicting gameplay, beautiful art style, and engaging story.
“Ghost of Tsushima,” an open-world action-adventure game set in feudal Japan, was another big winner of the night. The game took home the award for Best Art Direction and Best Action/Adventure Game, showcasing its stunning visuals and immersive world.
Other notable winners at the Amazon Game Awards included “Final Fantasy VII Remake” for Best RPG, “Among Us” for Best Multiplayer Game, and “Half-Life: Alyx” for Best VR/AR Game. These titles represent the best of the best in their respective genres and have captivated players around the world with their innovative gameplay and storytelling.
Overall, the Amazon Game Awards highlighted the incredible talent and creativity present in the gaming industry. From blockbuster titles to indie gems, the winners of the awards showcase the diverse range of experiences available to players. As we look ahead to the future of gaming, it’s clear that there are plenty of exciting and innovative titles on the horizon that will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of gaming.
