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Playboy Magazine Founder Hugh Hefner Dies Aged 91

Hugh Hefner, American founder of the international adult magazine Playboy, has died at the age of 91.

Society » Obituaries | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 09:54 | Viewed: 12826

At the Age of 90, Poet John Ashbery Died

The famous American avant-garde poet and Pulitzer Prize winner John Ashbery died at the age of 90, Associated Press reported, quoted by BTA.

Society » Obituaries | September 4, 2017, Monday // 12:28 | Viewed: 7344

20 Years Since Princess Diana's Death

Tributes have been left at the gates of Kensington Palace, where thousands came to mourn the death of Princess Diana 20 years ago, Sky News writes.

Society » Obituaries | August 31, 2017, Thursday // 09:44 | Viewed: 8369

The American Comedian Jerry Lewis Died

Famous American actor, comedian and director Jerry Lewis died today from natural causes at his home in Las Vegas, surrounded by his family, said the family, quoted by Reuters.

Society » Obituaries | August 21, 2017, Monday // 12:45 | Viewed: 15960

Olympic Medalist Velichko Cholakov Passed Away

The weightlifter champion Velichko Cholakov has died suddenly, his relatives reported,quoted by BTV.

Society » Obituaries | August 20, 2017, Sunday // 17:09 | Viewed: 20140

Cyrilic Creator on the Internet Andrey Chernov Died

The owner of the Vesomosti newspaper Demian Kudryvtsev announced the death of one of the creators of the Russian-language segment on the Internet and the author of the KOI-9R protocol, Andy Chernov.

Society » Obituaries | August 17, 2017, Thursday // 12:21 | Viewed: 18362

The Artist Prof. Mihail Karapaunov has Died

At the age of 89, the famous artist Prof.

Society » Obituaries | August 9, 2017, Wednesday // 13:30 | Viewed: 6803

The Vocalist of Linkin Park is Found Dead

Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington died at the age of 41, the BBC said, quoting the Los Angeles Prosecutor.

Society » Obituaries | July 21, 2017, Friday // 10:30 | Viewed: 17574

Christian Takov Dies Aged 51

Professor of Sofia University and Associate Professor of Civil Law Christian Takov has died, his family said.

Society » Obituaries | July 12, 2017, Wednesday // 10:09 | Viewed: 25048

The Bulgarian General Stoyan Tonev Dies

The ex head of the Sofia Military Medical Academy (MMA), the general Stoyan Tonev died probably from a massive coronary, reported BGNES on Sunday.

Society » Obituaries | May 15, 2017, Monday // 10:19 | Viewed: 47341

Seychelles' First President Dies Aged 77

Sir James Mancham, the first President of the Seychelles, passed away at his residence on Sunday morning, a family member has said.

Society » Obituaries | January 8, 2017, Sunday // 19:27 | Viewed: 18626

British Musician George Michael Dies

The reason for the sudden death of British musician George Michael is heart failure, announced the manager of the star Michael Lippman, cited by Associated Press.

Society » Obituaries | December 26, 2016, Monday // 10:43 | Viewed: 73437

Bulgarian Union of Banat Leader Nikolai Mirkovic Passes Away

“It is with profound sorrow that I announce that the leader of the Bulgarian Union of Banat and the most prominent figure in contemporary Bulgarian life in Romania General Nikolai Mirkovic passed away on Saturday night,” said Professor Plamen Pavlov from

Society » Obituaries | September 25, 2016, Sunday // 14:27 | Viewed: 88652

Bulgarian TV Journalist Dimitar Tsonev Dies at 56

Dimitar Tsonev, a popular Bulgarian journalist and TV host, has died.

Society » Obituaries | August 23, 2016, Tuesday // 15:54 | Viewed: 119972

Legendary Heavyweight Boxer Muhammad Ali Dies Aged 74

Legendary US boxer Muhammad Ali passed away at the age of 74 at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday.

Society » Obituaries | June 4, 2016, Saturday // 10:55 | Viewed: 104089

Dutch Football Legend Johan Cruyff Dies of Cancer Aged 68

Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff passed away at the age of 68 in Barcelona on Thursday, the cause of his death being cancer.

Society » Obituaries | March 24, 2016, Thursday // 15:29 | Viewed: 104102

Former Bulgarian Parliament Speaker Yordan Sokolov Dies Aged 83

The former speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament, Yordan Sokolov, died at the age of 83.

Society » Obituaries | February 24, 2016, Wednesday // 14:54 | Viewed: 99205

Former UN Chief Boutros Boutros-Ghali Dies at 93

The former United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali has died, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

Society » Obituaries | February 16, 2016, Tuesday // 18:04 | Viewed: 98388

Legendary Bulgarian Defender Trifon Ivanov Dies Aged 50

One of the greatest defenders in the history of Bulgarian football, Trifon Ivanov, passed away at the age of fifty after suffering a massive heart attack on Saturday.

Society » Obituaries | February 13, 2016, Saturday // 13:00 | Viewed: 123738

Musician David Bowie Dies Aged 69

Legendary pop musician David Bowie has died in his sleep after fighting cancer for 18 months.

Society » Obituaries | January 11, 2016, Monday // 09:09 | Viewed: 92696

Former Bulgarian PM Dimitar Popov Dies at 88

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Dimitar Popov died at the age of 88.

Society » Obituaries | December 5, 2015, Saturday // 21:29 | Viewed: 100679
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