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Rodolfo Acuña, 93, Forthright Scholar at Forefront of Chicano Studies, Dies

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/us/rodolfo-acuna-dead.html

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Rodolfo Acuña, 93, Forthright Scholar at Forefront of Chicano Studies, Dies

An activist in the academy, he wrote a foundational text in the field, “Occupied America: A History of Chicanos.” It is still in print and still assigned to students.

The New York Times
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Jim Whittaker, first American climber to scale Mt. Everest, dies at 97

https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2026-04-08/jim-whittaker-dead

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Jim Whittaker, first American climber to scale Mt. Everest, dies at 97

West Coast climber Jim Whittaker reached the highest point on Earth on May 1, 1963. He later turned recreation co-op REI into a business success story.

Los Angeles Times
Rest In Paradise11h ago

Malibu race car driver and Porsche fanatic Doug Baron killed in Camarillo car accident

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-09/malibu-race-car-driver-doug-baron-killed-in-camarillo-car-accident

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Malibu race car driver Doug Baron killed in Camarillo car accident

Doug Baron, a Malibu resident, Porsche racer and longtime fixture in the Los Angeles classic car community, was killed at age 66 in a car accident in Camarillo.

Los Angeles Times
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Wayne Perkins, Guitarist to the Stars, Dies at 74

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/arts/music/wayne-perkins-guitarist-to-the-stars-dies-at-74.html

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Wayne Perkins, Guitarist to the Stars, Dies at 74

Mr. Perkins worked with Bob Marley, Joni Mitchell and many others, almost joined the Rolling Stones and turned down an offer from Lynyrd Skynyrd.

The New York Times
Rest In Paradise18h ago

Renowned Chef Rainer Schwarz Dead at 59 After Car Accident

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/renowned-chef-rainer-schwarz-dead-at-59-after-car-accident/

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Renowned Southern California Chef Rainer Schwarz Dead at 59 After Shocking Car Accident

Renowned Southern California chef Rainer Schwarz has died at the age of 59 following a solo car accident near Dana Point

Us Weekly
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Former Canadian politician Stephen Lewis dies at 88 | AP News

https://apnews.com/article/stephen-lewis-obit-canada-united-nations-ca1e62dfc3dd34f475a8b4ad9f4e3afa

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Former Canadian politician Stephen Lewis dies at 88

Stephen Lewis, Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations, a lifelong social activist and a former politician, has died. Lewis was 88. The Stephen Lewis Foundation announced his death on Tuesday. He had been diagnosed with stomach cancer eight years ago. Lewis held multiple posts with the U.N. after his four-year stint as Canada’s ambassador, including as a special adviser to then-secretary-general Kofi Annan. Lewis spent a lifetime fighting for causes close to his heart — including human rights, equality for women and the plight of African families decimated by AIDS. He is the father of Avi Lewis, who was elected leader of Canada’s leftist federal New Democrat Party on Sunday.

AP News
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Imrich Bugár, the first world champion in men's discus, dies at 70 | AP News

https://apnews.com/article/bugar-obit-czechoslovakia-men-discuss-world-champion-4feea07baf9a0dbd6e29dd4e2b8895c8

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Imrich Bugár, the first world champion in men's discus, dies at 70

Imrich Bugár, the first world champion in men’s discus and an Olympic medalist for Czechoslovakia, has died at 70. His former club, Dukla, announced his death on Wednesday without specifying the cause. Born in 1955 in what is now southern Slovakia, Bugár was a leading figure in discus during the 1980s. He won gold at the inaugural IAAF World Championships in 1983. Bugár was denied participation in the 1984 Olympics due to a Soviet-led boycott. He retired in 1995 and denied involvement in a state-sponsored doping program.

AP News
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Keith Wood, Former LCD Soundsystem Manager and Cou-Founder of Caroline Records, Dies at 77

https://variety.com/2026/music/news/keith-wood-dead-lcd-soundsystem-caroline-records-1236712458/

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Keith Wood, Former LCD Soundsystem Manager, Dies at 77

Keith Wood, longtime manager of LCD Soundsystem and James Murphy and a co-founder of Caroline Records, has died. He was 77.

Variety
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Afrika Bambaataa Dead: #HipHop Artist and Zulu Nation Founder Was 67

https://variety.com/2026/music/news/afrika-bambaataa-dead-planet-rock-1236712886/

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Afrika Bambaataa Dead: Hip Hop Artist and Zulu Nation Founder Was 67

Afrika Bambaataa, an influential hip-hop artist who was later accused of sexual assault, died on Thursday in Pennsylvania. He was 67.

Variety
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Martin Gugino, Activist Shoved by Buffalo Police at 2020 Protest, Dies

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/us/martin-gugino-dead.html

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Martin Gugino, Activist Shoved by Buffalo Police at 2020 Protest, Dies

Mr. Gugino, 81, had filed a lawsuit in 2021 against the city of Buffalo and members of its police force after officers fractured his skull at a Black Lives Matter protest.

The New York Times