Orion Samuelson, the Elvis Presley of Agricultural Radio, Dies at 91

As a host at WGN in Chicago for 60 years, he shared news that was essential to farmers in a homespun style that appealed to listeners from the city.

The New York Times
Liamine Zeroual, Algerian President During Civil War, Dies at 84

Cutting short his five-year term amid a scarring conflict, he was perhaps a first: an Algerian leader who left office without being forced out or dying.

The New York Times
Bo Lueders dead: Harm's Way guitarist and co-founder was 38

Guitarist and Harm's Way co-founder Bo Lueders has died, the metallic hardcore band announced Thursday on social media. The co-host of the 'HardLore' podcast was 38.

Los Angeles Times

Who Died This Week | Late March – Early April 2026 Celebrity Deaths & More

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Who Died This Week | Late March – Early April 2026 Celebrity Deaths & More

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On April 4th, 1913: #MuddyWaters, American #bluesguitarist ("Hoochie Coochie Man"), born in Jug's Corner (Issaquena County) or Rolling Fork, Mississippi (d. 1983).
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On the 4th of April 1922: #ElmerBernstein, American film music composer (The Magnificent Seven; To Kill A Mockingbird; The Age Of Innocence; Thoroughly Modern Millie), born in New York City (d. 2004).
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📢NPArevolut°R📢 Notre camarade Jacques Jay nous a quittés: Notre camarade Jacques Jay (qu’on appelait aussi Karl) est décédé le 19 mars 2026, à l’âge de 85 ans. Il a résisté à un cancer, pendant des années, avec énormément de courage et de… 📢NPA-R #RIP #JacquesJay #Hommage #Résilience

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Notre camarade Jacques Jay nous a quittés - NPA Révolutionnaires

Notre camarade Jacques Jay (qu’on appelait aussi Karl) est décédé le 19 mars 2026, à l’âge de 85 ans. Il a résisté à un cancer, pendant des années, avec énormément de courage et de lucidité. Il n’en lisait pas moins avec passion, ne s’en informait pas moins sur l’actualité nationale…

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On the 4th of April 1932: #AnthonyPerkins, American #actor (Psycho; Friendly Persuasion; Fear Strikes Out; Pretty Poison), and singer, born in New York City (d. 1992).
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Dolores Keane, Singer Known as the ‘Soul of Ireland,’ Dies at 72

She sang of homesickness and longing, and often collaborated with American musicians like John Prine and Emmylou Harris.

The New York Times
On 4 Apr 1939: #HughMasekela, South African trumpeter, described as the "father of South African jazz" ("Grazing in the Grass"; "Soweto Blues"; Sarafina!), and anti-apartheid activist, born in Witbank, South Africa (d. 2018).
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