Former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit dies at 84
Former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit passes away while on a private vacation in Italy. He served in the post between 1989 and 1996.
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Jewish American film director William Friedkin dies at 87
Friedkin was known for “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist”.
Jewish-American actor Mark Margolis dies at 83
Margolis, most remembered for his role on “Breaking Bad”, dies after a short illness.
Jewish-American comic Paul Reubens dies at 70
Reubens became famous in the 1980s for playing eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman.
Actor Alan Arkin dies at 89
Arkin won an Oscar as best supporting actor for the surprise 2006 hit "Little Miss Sunshine.”
Jewish lyricist Sheldon Harnick dies at 99
Harnick was known for his collaborations with composer Jerry Bock on shows such as "Fiddler on the Roof".
When did Moshe Rabbeinu’s death process begin?
The demise of Moshe and Aharon was predicated on a reality.that we face today.
The Rule of Death
We will continue the lives of Elisha, Harel, Ofer and Nachman - and may their blood be avenged by G-d.
Leaker of 'Pentagon Papers' dies at 92
Daniel Ellsberg announced in an email to friends and supporters on March 1 that he had pancreatic cancer and had declined chemotherapy.
US: 'Unabomber' found dead in prison
Ted Kaczynski, the convicted terrorist known as the “Unabomber”, found dead in his prison cell. He was 81.
Last remaining Nuremberg prosecutor dies at 103
Benjamin Ferencz, the last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials, dies of natural causes in Florida.
Actor Lance Reddick dead at 60
Actor known for his role in hit TV show "The Wire", dies of natural causes.
'The carriage held but just ourselves — and immortality.'
Natural disaster in Turkey, diminishing number of friends as one ages - our personal world's losses are paralleled by the world's. Op-ed.
Singer-songwriter David Crosby dead at 81
Crosby, a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, dies after long illness.
Born a decade before WW1: World's oldest person dies at 118
French nun Lucile Randon, known as Sister Andre, died in her sleep at her nursing home in Toulon.
Singer Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54
Lisa Marie Presley, only child of Elvis Presley, was hospitalized earlier on Thursday due to cardiac arrest.
Constantine II, former King of Greece, dies at 82
Constantine II, former and last king of Greece, dies at private hospital in Athens after treatment in an intensive care unit.
Former basketball player Willie Sims dies at 64
Sims, who was Jewish and predominantly raised by his grandmother, had been hospitalized since August following a heart attack.
Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71
Actress known for her role in "Cheers" dies after recent diagnosis of cancer.
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis dies at 87
Lewis was known for his electrifying performances on stage. One of his most well-known hits was “Great Balls of Fire”.
Actor Robbie Coltrane dies at 72
Scottish actor was known for playing the half-giant Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" movies.
Clinton investigator Kenneth Starr dies at 76
Kenneth Starr's family says he died in Houston of complications from surgery.
Angels walking among us
The story of one of those who look like regular people, but turn out to be angels who take advantage of every second of their lives
Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91
Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and his foreign policy led to the end of the Cold War in 1991.
American actress Anne Heche dies a week after fiery car crash
Actress Anne Heche dies at 53, after succumbing to injuries from a car crash in Los Angeles.
'Grease' star Olivia Newton-John dies at 73
Singer-songwriter and actress passes away in California after years of fighting breast cancer.
'Star Trek' star Nichelle Nichols passes away at 89
Nichelle Nichols, known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in the original “Star Trek” series, dies of natural causes.
NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88
Russell, who played 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics, won 11 championships, five MVP awards, and was named to 12 All-Star games.
Israeli start-up keeps memories of the dead alive from 'beyond'
Connecting the past, present, and future, an Israeli entrepreneur is 'bringing back the dead.'
Toddler falls off climbing equipment and dies
Infant, 1.5 years, sustains critical injuries and dies after falling off playground equipment in Be'er Sheva daycare.
Actress Liz Sheridan dies at 93
Sheridan was well-known for her role as Jerry Seinfeld's mother on "Seinfeld" and also appeared on "ALF".
'Tragic' - Video of officer shooting black man in back of head
Bodycam video of the moments leading up to the death of 26-year-old African immigrant in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jewish American comedian Gilbert Gottfried dies at 67
Gottfried was known for his roles in many films as well as the voice of parrot Iago in Disney's "Aladdin."
Ukrainian-born oligarch found dead in Britain
Mikhail Watford, 66, found dead in garage of his mansion.
Nine-year-old girl dies suddenly in school
'My daughter died of cardiac arrest, she was not vaccinated at all,' father of 9-year-old who died suddenly explains.
Actor Bob Saget dies at 65
Jewish American actor and comedian, famous for his role in "Full House", found dead in hotel in Orlando.
Actor Sidney Poitier dies at 94
Poitier was the first Black winner of the Oscar for best actor.
Actress Betty White dies at 99
Famous for her roles in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, White would have celebrated her 100th birthday on January 17.
Did Yaakov Avinu die?
Does the location of a person's death impact that person?
3-Year-Old: "My Abba Took Me To A Strange Party"
My name is Eli. I'm three years old and that means I have a yarmulke and peyos, because I'm a big boy.
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