Oscar-winning lyricist Alan Bergman, who worked with his wife, Marilyn, in a partnership that produced hits such as “The Way We Were,” “It Might Be You” and “How Do You Keep the Music Playing?,” has died, his family announced. He was 99. The family’s spokesman, Ken Sunshine, said the legendary lyricist died late Thursday night at…
Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and ’60s whose hits include “Pretty Little Baby” and whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy, has died. She was 87. Her death was announced Thursday by her friend and publicist, Ron Roberts, who did not immediately provide additional details. “It is with a…
Julian McMahon, the actor known for his starring roles in “Nip/Tuck” and “Charmed,” has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 56. In a statement to CBS News, his wife, Kelly McMahon, said he died peacefully this week “after a valiant effort to overcome cancer.” “Julian loved life. He loved his family. He…
Jimmy Swaggart, televangelist once mired in sex scandal, dies at 90 – CBS News Watch CBS News Jimmy Swaggart, one of the country’s best-known televangelists who apologized after he was caught in a sex scandal, has died, his ministry’s SonLife Broadcasting Network announced in a statement shared with CBS News. He was 90. Be the…
Jimmy Swaggart, one of the country’s best-known televangelists who apologized after he was caught in a sex scandal, has died, his ministry’s SonLife Broadcasting Network announced in a statement shared with CBS News. He was 90. Swaggart died Tuesday morning, the statement said. News of his death was also posted to his official Facebook page. “Today,…
D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Famer who became one of the most accomplished horse trainers with seven Preakness, four Kentucky Derby and four Belmont Stakes wins, has died. He was 89. His family said Sunday in a statement to Churchill Downs, the Louisville, Kentucky, racecourse where he won his first Derby in 1988, that…
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, masterfully using a visual medium to illuminate a world of ideas, died Thursday at age 91. His former producer, Judy Doctoroff, confirmed his death to CBS News. Moyers died in a New York City hospital, according to longtime friend…
Former Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, has died. He was 63. Steve Ray, Farenthold’s former longtime political consultant, told CBS News in an email Saturday that he “died because of health reasons.” Farenthold’s wife, Debbie Farenthold, also confirmed to the Associated Press that he died Friday. FILE — Rep. Blake…
On Saturday, Samoan fashion designer Afa Ah Loo—who was known for his distinctive and vibrant culture-based designs—was killed during what was supposed to be a peaceful “No Kings” march in Salt Lake City, Utah. The designer was part of a crowd of over 10,000 people in Salt Lake City marching in solidarity with the “No…
Robert Benton, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who helped reset the rules in Hollywood as the co-creator of “Bonnie and Clyde,” and later received mainstream validation as the writer-director of “Kramer vs. Kramer” and “Places in the Heart,” has died at age 92. Benton’s son, John Benton, said that he died Sunday at his home in Manhattan…