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Trailblazing Oscar-Winning Actor Sidney Poitier Dies
Trailblazing, Sidney Poitier, the first Black actor to win an Oscar, a longtime New York resident has died.
Bahamian Prime Minister Phillip Davis made the announcement that Poitier died on Thursday, Jan. 8 at the age of 94.
A native of Cat Island in the Bahamas, Davis said: "The whole Bahamas grieves the celebrated life of a great Bahamian."
Poitier, who grew up on a tomato farm and taught himself to read and write, became a resident of Westchester County, moving to Mount Vernon in 1956.
He won the Oscar for "Lilies of the Field," in 1963, in which he played a migrant worker wh…
Popular TV Reporter Dies At 44
A popular reporter has died at the age of 44.
ESPN reporter Jeff Dickerson, who covered the Chicago Bears, died on Tuesday, Dec. 28, from complications with colon cancer, according to a report from ESPN.
His wife, Caitlin, died two years ago after years of treatments and complications from melanoma, the news outlet reported.
Dickerson is survived by his parents and his 11-year-old son, Parker.
Jeff DickersonGoFundMe
A GoFundMe created for Parker has raised more than $238,000 as of Wednesday, Dec. 29, passing its $100,000 goal.
Many friends and colleagues of Dickerson posted tributes …
'Laverne & Shirley' Actor, New England Native Eddie Mekka Dies At Age 69
New England native Eddie Mekka, an actor known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the TV sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died at the age of 69.
Mekka's friend, Pat Benti, shared the news on Facebook, saying Mekka died peacefully in his California home on Saturday, Nov. 27.
R.I.P. Big Ragu: It is with deep regret that we share with you the passing of our beloved Eddie Mekka . Eddie passed... Posted by Pat Benti on Wednesday, December 1, 2021
He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Mekka's cause of death was not shared in the post.
Michael McKean, who also acted on "Laverne & Shirl…
Longtime CT Resident Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies
Fairfield County's Peter Buck, who became a billionaire after making a small investment in the sandwich shop that later became Subway, has died.
Buck, a longtime Danbury resident, died Thursday, Nov. 18, at Danbury Hospital, the company announced. A cause of death was not released. He was 90 years old.
In a statement by Subway CEO John Chidse, he praised Buck for his hands-on leadership style.
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of Subway’s founders, Dr. Peter Buck," Chidse said. "He was a shining example of a dedicated, hands-on leader, and an integral member of the S…
Connecticut Woman Who Started Her Own Business Dies At Age 45
A Westchester County native and Fairfield County resident who started her own business, has died at the age of 45.
Kelly Fazzino, who was a resident of Stamford, died on Thursday, Nov. 11, according to her obituary,
Fazzino was born in White Plains.
"Kelly was an extremely proud and adoring mother to Jason and Hayden, and a loving wife to her husband, Joseph," her obituary reads.
Fazzino worked in the Human Resources field for years before later pursuing a career in creative design.
She went on to start her own business, called "Slim Pickings," creating cheese boards for events, he…
Emmy Award-Winning TV Anchor Who Attended College In New England Dies At 53
A popular television personality from New York has died at the age of 53.
Jovita Moore was an anchor at WSB-TV, Channel 2, an ABC-affiliated station in Atlanta.
She had been diagnosed with incurable brain cancer after experiencing symptoms of disorientation and forgetfulness in April.
Moore died Thursday night, Oct. 28 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Shelby and Joshua, stepdaughter Lauren, and her mother, Yvonne.
Moore's co-anchor, Justin Farmer, informed WSB viewers of the tragic news on Friday morning, Oct. 29. Moore had been a member …