Tag: Obituaries
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Catherine “Kitty” Doyle: A Centenarian Remembered in Offaly
Obituary: Catherine “Kitty” Doyle (née Walsh) Catherine, affectionately known as Kitty, passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2026, surrounded by loving family. She lived in her 101st year and touched the lives of many in County Offaly and beyond. Born to the Walsh family, Kitty carried with her a quiet strength and an…
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Remembering the cultural icons we lost: NPR’s year-end tribute
Remembering the cultural icons we lost Each year, the world pauses to honor the writers, actors, musicians, filmmakers, and artists whose lives were celebrated through their craft. NPR’s annual tribute reflects on the losses that reshaped our cultural landscape and, in turn, reminded us why these creators mattered so deeply. Their work—poems, performances, scores, screenplays,…
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Remembering the cultural icons we lost this year
Remembering the cultural icons we lost this year Each year, the arts community loses a constellation of talented minds—writers, musicians, actors, filmmakers, visual artists—whose work enriched our culture, challenged conventions, and sparked conversations that continue long after their creations debut. In reflecting on their legacies, we honor not just the outputs they left behind, but…
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Remembering the Cultural Icons We Lost: NPR Tributes
Remembering the Cultural Icons We Lost Each year, NPR and other outlets pause to honor the writers, actors, musicians, filmmakers, and visual artists whose lifetimes of work helped shape our world. These tributes are more than lists of names; they are reflections on the cultural ecosystems those artists built and left behind. As we look…
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Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies at 71: Remembering The Wire Actor
Tribute to a versatile character actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., a familiar face to television and film audiences, has died at the age of 71. Whitlock was best known for his memorable turns on the HBO series The Wire, the political satire Veep, and his collaborations with acclaimed director Spike Lee. His passing marks the loss…
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Isiah Whitlock Jr Dies at 71: Remembering The Wire Star
Isiah Whitlock Jr, The Wire’s Iconic Politician, Dies at 71 Isiah Whitlock Jr., the American actor best known to television audiences for his portrayal of the corrupt state senator Clay Davis on the landmark HBO crime drama The Wire, has died at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by his representatives, who praised…
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Global Reaction to Khaleda Zia’s Passing: Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister
Overview: A historic chapter ends The death of Khaleda Zia marks the end of a defining era in Bangladesh’s political landscape. As the country’s first female prime minister, Zia led the nation through a period of intense political rivalry, economic challenges, and social debates about democracy and governance. Her passing prompted an outpouring of condolences…
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Death Notice: Michael Collins of Roslevan, Ennis, and Barryroe native
Death Notice: Michael Collins, Roslevan, Ennis The death notice for Michael Collins, a longtime resident of Roslevan, Ennis, Co. Clare, has been announced. Mr. Collins passed away peacefully on 26 December at Carrigoran Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Originally from Barryroe, Co. Cork, his life bridged two counties and a lifetime of memories…
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Maura Butler (née Egan): A Gentle Life Remembered in Ballinahown
Obituary: Maura Butler (née Egan) of Ballinahown, Offaly It is with heartfelt sympathy that we remember Maura Butler (née Egan), a longtime resident of Clonaderig, Ballinahown, Athlone, Offaly, who passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Esker Rí Nursing Home, Clara. Maura’s passing marks the end of a life steeped in family devotion, community…
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Maura Butler (née Egan) of Ballinahown, Offaly: A Gentle Life Remembered
In Memoriam: Maura Butler (née Egan) It is with sadness that the community of Ballinahown and the wider Offaly area learned of the passing of Maura Butler (née Egan) on December 24, 2025. Maura passed away peacefully at Esker Rí Nursing Home in Clara, surrounded by the compassionate care and support of the staff who…