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Soviet, Russian Anthem Author Sergey Mihkalkov Dies at 96

The Russian poet Sergey Mikhalkov (born 1913) best known as the writer of the anthem of the Soviet Union and of today's Russia died Thursday at the age of 96.

Society » Obituaries | August 27, 2009, Thursday // 14:08 | Viewed: 3515

US Senator Edward Kennedy Dies Aged 77

Veteran US Senator Edward Kennedy, the brother of ex-President John F Kennedy, has died at the age of 77 after battling a brain tumor.

Society » Obituaries | August 26, 2009, Wednesday // 08:55 | Viewed: 2468

Bulgaria's Former Deputy PM Alexander Bozhkov Dies at 58

Bulgaria's former Deputy Prime Minister and Industry Minister in 1997-1999, Alexander Bozhkov, died Sunday at the age of 58.

Society » Obituaries | August 23, 2009, Sunday // 17:53 | Viewed: 8820

Former South Korea President Kim Dies Aged 83

Kim Dae-jung, the former president of South Korea, has died at the age of 83, hospital sources say.

Society » Obituaries | August 18, 2009, Tuesday // 08:48 | Viewed: 2175

John Kennedy's Sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver Dies at 88

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a member of one of the most prominent American political families of the 20th century, and founder of the Special Olympics, died at the age of 88.

Society » Obituaries | August 11, 2009, Tuesday // 13:51 | Viewed: 7422

"Sixteen Candles", "Breakfast Club" Director Hughes Dies at 59

John Hughes, the producer, writer and director best known for films such as "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club" and "Some Kind of Wonderful" has died, according to a statement from his representative, cited by CNN.

Society » Obituaries | August 7, 2009, Friday // 09:11 | Viewed: 2144

Bulgaria Journalist Zhivka Gicheva Dies in Car Accident

Journalist Zhivka Gicheva died in a car accident late Friday close to Bulgaria's Turgovishte, local police reported.

Society » Obituaries | August 1, 2009, Saturday // 11:28 | Viewed: 2717

Asia's First Female President Aquino Dies Aged 76

The Philippines has declared 10 days of mourning for its former leader Corazon Aquino, Asia's first female president, who has died at the age of 76.

Society » Obituaries | August 1, 2009, Saturday // 10:34 | Viewed: 4067

Football Legend Bobby Robson Dies at 76

Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson has died at the age of 76, following a long battle with cancer, the BBC reported.

Society » Obituaries | July 31, 2009, Friday // 13:24 | Viewed: 1858

World's Oldest Man Dies Aged 113

Henry Allingham, the world's oldest man and one of the last surviving World War I servicemen, has died at the age of 113, his care home has said.

Society » Obituaries | July 18, 2009, Saturday // 11:31 | Viewed: 2866

US TV News Legend Cronkite Dies Aged 92

The former US TV news anchor Walter Cronkite, known to millions as "the most trusted man in America", has died at the age of 92.

Society » Obituaries | July 18, 2009, Saturday // 09:57 | Viewed: 1777

First Bulgarian Olympic Champion Dies at 78

Nikola Stanchev, Bulgaria's first Olympic champion, has passed away at the age of 78, the Bulgarian wrestling federation said on Monday.

Society » Obituaries | July 13, 2009, Monday // 18:23 | Viewed: 2278

Ex US Defense Secretary McNamara Dies Aged 93

Robert McNamara, who served as US defense secretary during the Vietnam war and the Cuban Missile Crisis, has died aged 93.

Society » Obituaries | July 6, 2009, Monday // 16:27 | Viewed: 1450

WHO IS WHO: Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009)

Jackson's blazing rise to stardom -- and later fall from grace -- is among the most startling of show business tales.

Society » Obituaries | June 26, 2009, Friday // 07:14 | Viewed: 5907

US Actress Farrah Fawcett Dies of Cancer at 62

American actress Farrah Fawcett died Thursday in Los Angeles at the age of 62.

Society » Obituaries | June 25, 2009, Thursday // 20:21 | Viewed: 11588

Bulgaria Prominent Literary Scholar Encho Mutafov Dies at 66

Bulgaria's prominent literary scholar and critic, Professor Encho Mutafov, passed away Friday at the age of 66.

Society » Obituaries | June 19, 2009, Friday // 15:52 | Viewed: 1938

Renown Bulgarian Historian, Writer Vera Mutafchieva Dies at 80

The renown Bulgarian history professor and writer Vera Mutafchieva passed away at the Government Hospital in Sofia Tuesday at the age of 80.

Society » Obituaries | June 9, 2009, Tuesday // 19:53 | Viewed: 7094

Gabon President Omar Bongo Dies at 73

The President of Gabon, Omar Bongo, Africa's longest serving leader, has died aged 73.

Society » Obituaries | June 8, 2009, Monday // 19:47 | Viewed: 3539

Kill Bill Star Carradine Found Dead in Bangkok

Kill Bill and Kung Fu star David Carradine has been found dead in a Bangkok hotel room.

Society » Obituaries | June 4, 2009, Thursday // 17:34 | Viewed: 11747

Bulgaria Mayor Dies during Survivor Episode

The Mayor of the Bulgarian town of Radnevo, Noncho Vodenicharov, died Saturday on an island in the Philippines, during the TV reality show "Survivor.

Society » Obituaries | May 31, 2009, Sunday // 10:09 | Viewed: 15755

Bulgaria Football Coach Dies in Tragic Road Accident

43-year-old football coach, Antoly Kirilov, died late Wednesday night in a road accident.

Society » Obituaries | May 21, 2009, Thursday // 11:51 | Viewed: 1863
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