DIED, Feb 15, 2012

Irish actor David Kelly dies in Dublin at age 82; starred in 'Waking Ned ... Washington Post DUBLIN — Irish character actor David Kelly, who played Grandpa Joe in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and motorcycled naked in “Waking Ned Devine,” has died. He was 82. His family and friends said Kelly died Sunday in Dublin after an acting career ... See all stories on this topic »

NJ Dentist Investigated After 2nd Kid Dies in Care ABC News A New Jersey dentist on probation for an earlier incident in which a patient died is under investigation after a second child has died in his care during a routine procedure. The Star-Ledger of Newark ( http://bit.ly/zz3Gth ) reports that a 3-year-old ... See all stories on this topic »

Royal journalist James Whitaker dies The Sun By STAFF REPORTER FORMER Royal reporter James Whitaker has diedaged 71 after battling cancer, it was confirmed today. Fleet Street legend Mr Whitaker, a former Sun journalist, became a household name reporting on the Royal family while working for the ... See all stories on this topic » The Sun

Freddie Solomon, a Star NFL Receiver, Dies at 59 New York Times Freddie Solomon, who gave up his dream of being a professional quarterback to become an outstanding receiver for the Miami Dolphins and a San Francisco 49ers team that won two Super Bowls, died Monday in Tampa, Fla. He was 59. See all stories on this topic »

Capitol's grande dame dies at 102 Omaha World-Herald By Martha Stoddard LINCOLN — Sally Gordon, often called the matriarch of the State Capitol, died early Tuesday in Lincoln. Gordon retired last year as a sergeant-at-arms for the Nebraska Legislature, where she was much celebrated for her positive ... See all stories on this topic »

Singer-composer Dory Previn dies BBC News Dory Previn, the US singer and composer who collaborated with former husband Andre on two Oscar-nominated songs, has died in Massachusetts at the age of 86. Born Dorothy Veronica Langan in 1925, she began as a lyricist before finding success as a solo ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Former Ozark mayor Grubaugh dies at 89 Springfield News-Leader Neal Grubaugh , three-time mayor of Ozarks, died Wednesday at age 89. / News-Leader File Photo, 2002 Visitation for Neal W. Grubaugh will be held 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm Friday at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark. The funeral will be held at 11 am Saturday at the ... See all stories on this topic »

2nd recruit dies at Great Lakes in several weeks Chicago Tribune A naval recruit who aspired to be a military police officer died Friday of causes related to pneumonia, marking the second recruit death in a month at Naval Station Great Lakes. Navy officials said it is not clear when Elizabeth Richardson, 19, ... See all stories on this topic »

Man dies after pulled from Chicago River Chicago Sun-Times A man died after emergency crews pulled him from the Chicago River on the Near South Side late Tuesday. Responding officers from the police Marine Unit found the man in the river after he had apparently jumped in near Roosevelt Road about 8:34 pm,... See all stories on this topic »

Joppa Woman Dies Days After Joppatowne Accident Patch.com An 83-year-old woman died on Sunday as a result of injuries sustained in a single-vehicle accident on Feb. 9. By Kirsten Dize An 83-year-old woman died Sunday as a result of injuries sustained when her car drove off the road Feb. 9 in Joppa. See all stories on this topic »