Richard Hunt Chicago sculptor dies at 88
Richard Hunt a prominent Chicago artist and first Black MoMA solo sculptor has died at 88. He created more than 160 public works including Flight Forms at Midway Airport and Ida B Wells monument in Bronzeville. He served on the National Council on the Arts and is honored by Mayor Johnson and Barack Obama.
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Montross, former UNC and NBA center, dies at 52
Eric Montross, 52, a UNC Tar Heels star and NBA veteran, died in Chapel Hill after a cancer battle. He played 1990 to 1994 under Dean Smith, was a 1993 NCAA champion, and later worked with UNC athletics and fundraising. He leaves behind family, teammates, and a lasting community impact.
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Davalillo dies after long baseball career spanning 16 seasons
Venezuelan star Davalillo who won two World Series titles with the Pirates and Athletics dies in Caracas at 84 or 87 after emergency surgery. He played for Reds Indians Angels Cardinals Pirates Athletics Dodgers and Oakland winning seven Venezuelan titles and earning a .325 league average in Venezuela with 1,505 hits.
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Zahara dies at 36 after rising from rural beginnings to fame
South African Afro-soul star Zahara born Bulelwa Mtutuka rose from Eastern Cape to multi platinum success with Loliwe and four more albums. The Country Girl died on December 11 aged 36, per family statement on X. Her death prompted wide political and public tributes nationwide.
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