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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: 104550

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: 107795

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: 99011

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: 124230

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: 93098

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: 105483

Former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt Dies at 96

Former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt passed away at the age of 96 in his home city of Hamburg on Tuesday.

Society » Obituaries | November 10, 2015, Tuesday // 18:50 | Viewed: 94053

Bulgarian President's Eldest Son Dies Aged 14

Filip, the eldest son of Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev, has died, the President's press office has said.

Society » Obituaries | August 8, 2015, Saturday // 14:59 | Viewed: 32958

Omar Sharif Dies Aged 83

Egypt-born actor Omar Sharif has died at the age of 83.

Society » Obituaries | July 10, 2015, Friday // 20:28 | Viewed: 91697

Former Russian Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Primakov Dies Aged 85

Former Russian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yevgeny Primakov died at the age of 85 on Friday.

Society » Obituaries | June 26, 2015, Friday // 16:59 | Viewed: 15423

Former Turkish President, PM Demirel Dies at 90

Former Turkish President Suleyman Demirel died early on Wednesday morning at the age of 90.

Society » Obituaries | June 17, 2015, Wednesday // 07:41 | Viewed: 12764

European Royal Families Attend Memorial Service for Bulgaria's Last King Eldest Son

European royal families attended a memorial service in memory of Prince Kardam, the eldest son of Bulgaria's Last King and former Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

Society » Obituaries | June 9, 2015, Tuesday // 12:09 | Viewed: 14648

Former Iraqi Deputy PM Tariq Aziz Dies

Tariq Aziz, Iraq's former deputy prime minister and foreign minister, died Friday after suffering a heart attack.

Society » Obituaries | June 5, 2015, Friday // 19:10 | Viewed: 80828

Patriarch Holds Memorial Service Marking Death of Bulgaria's Last King Eldest Son

The Bulgarian Patriarch held a memorial service marking forty days since the death of Prince Kardam, the eldest son of Bulgaria's last King and former Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in Sofia on Saturday.

Society » Obituaries | May 16, 2015, Saturday // 15:30 | Viewed: 7624

Blues Legend BB King Dies Aged 89

Guitarist and singer BB King has died at the age of 89, international media report.

Society » Obituaries | May 15, 2015, Friday // 09:22 | Viewed: 76958

Bulgaria's Former Vice President Atanas Semerdzhiev Dies at 90

Former Bulgarian Vice President (1990-1992) Gen. Atanas Semerdzhiev has died, the BNR radio station reported on Friday.

Society » Obituaries | May 8, 2015, Friday // 14:53 | Viewed: 11041

Georgi Petkanov, Former Minister of Interior, Justice, Dies at 67

Georgi Petkanov, former Bulgarian Interior Minister and Justice Minister, has died at the age of 67.

Society » Obituaries | May 1, 2015, Friday // 13:47 | Viewed: 5823

German Writer G?nter Grass Dies Aged 87

Gunter Grass, the renowned German author and Nobel Prize winner, has died, Deutsche Welle reported.

Society » Obituaries | April 13, 2015, Monday // 12:41 | Viewed: 4187

Bulgarian Last King's Eldest Son Passes Away

Prince Kardam, the eldest son of Bulgaria's last King and former premier (2001-2005) Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, has passed away, BGNES reported.

Society » Obituaries | April 7, 2015, Tuesday // 14:50 | Viewed: 9360

Bulgaria Holds Day of National Mourning for Ex President Zhelyu Zhelev

Bulgaria holds a day of national mourning for late Bulgarian President Zhelyu Zhelev.

Society » Obituaries | February 1, 2015, Sunday // 10:36 | Viewed: 9876

Bulgarian Presidency Lays Condolence Book in Memory of Zhelyu Zhelev

Condolence book in memory of late Bulgarian President Zhelyu Zhelev, who passed away on Friday, was unveiled in the building of the presidential administration on Saturday.

Society » Obituaries | January 31, 2015, Saturday // 10:28 | Viewed: 2949
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