Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens...
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Actor James Ransone, known for his role in ‘The Wire,’ dead at 46
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO...
Anthony Geary, who played Luke on ‘General Hospital,’ has died
Geary was an eight-time Daytime Emmy winner for playing Luke Spencer on the long-running soap...
Peter Greene, a character actor known for role as the villain Zed in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ has died
Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as the iconic villain Zed...
Robert A.M. Stern, noted American architect who designed innovative Lehigh Valley building, dies at 86
Acclaimed architect Robert A.M. Stern, a prominent figure in American architecture who designed the former...
Sharon Camp, an Easton native and force behind ‘Plan B’ contraceptive pill, dies at 81
Sharon Camp, the woman known as the mother of the 'Plan B' contraceptive pill, was...
Former Pa. Senate leader who represented Lehigh and Berks counties remembered as champion for his constituents
Former Pa. Senate Leader David “Chip” Brightbill, who represented parts of Lehigh and Berks counties,...
Nancy Dischinat, who championed the workforce in the Lehigh Valley, dies at 79. She made the Lehigh Valley ‘a better place’
Those who worked alongside her over the past few decades spoke highly of the woman...
Alice P. Gast, groundbreaking Lehigh University president, dies at 67
The internationally esteemed academic served as president of the Bethlehem school from 2006 to 2014.
Former teacher who founded popular Lehigh Valley ice cream shop dies at age 82. ‘Always a role model’
Jim Schmoyer's family and friends remembered the owner of Ice Cream World as a caring...
June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost In Space,’ dies at 100
June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at...
Former Lehigh County DA, judge William Platt dies at 85. ‘He was the best’
Former Lehigh County District Attorney and Judge William Platt died Tuesday at 85. He left...
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall,’ ‘The Godfather’ films and ‘Father of the...
Sonny Curtis, Crickets member who penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dies at 88
Sonny Curtis, a vintage rock ‘n’ roller who wrote the raw classic “I Fought the...
2-term Lehigh Valley district judge dies at 66. He had 30-year career in law enforcement
Douglas H. Schlegel, who spent nearly 30 years in law enforcement before becoming elected to...
Bethlehem Township announces death of longtime firefighter: ‘His legacy of service will not be forgotten’
Michael Forstoffer, a 45-year member of Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Co., is being mourned.
3rd-generation Easton firefighter dies at 33, remembered for his ‘deep commitment to service’ and ‘never-quit spirit’
Third-generation Easton firefighter Tyler Weidner is being remembered for his "deep commitment to service." He...
Lehigh Valley township mourns loss of elected official, community volunteer Charles ‘Zeke’ Bellis
The Palmer Township community is mourning the passing of one of its elected supervisors with...
Lehigh Valley sports radio personality dies at age 62
Bob Holder was opinionated, and admitted he could be irritating, but always strived to be...
Sister Virginia Longcope, founder of Bethlehem halfway house for paroled men, dies at 87
Stephen's Place has helped hundreds of men reenter society after prison through a structured program...
Danielle Spencer, child star of ‘What’s Happening,’ dies at 60
Danielle Spencer, the child actress beloved by a generation for the role of Dee Thomas...
‘The Walking Dead’ star dead at 33 after battling illness
Kelley Mack, known for her role as Addy in the "The Walking Dead" and in...
Popular 1980s actor Loni Anderson of the hit TV series ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ has died
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy...
D-Day veteran and TikTok star ‘Papa Jake’ Larson dies at 102
D-Day veteran ″Papa Jake″ Larson, who garnered 1.2 million followers on TikTok late in life...
Connie Francis, whose hit songs included ‘Who’s Sorry Now?’ and ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ dies at 87
Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and 1960s whose hits include “Pretty...