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Canadian actor Kirby Morrow dead at 47 after struggling with addiction, mental healthThe entertainment industry is mourning the loss of an accomplished Canadian actor. Away from the spotlight, Kirby Morrow was hiding a dark secret that cost him his life.EntertainmentDec 10, 2020
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SNFU singer’s death sparks push to honour Canadian punk icon in hometown of EdmontonFriends of the late singer of legendary Canadian punk band SNFU are mounting an effort to publicly honour the musician in his hometown of Edmonton.CanadaJul 22, 2020
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Ed Conroy, former B.C. cabinet minister, dies at 73The New Democrat B.C. Government Caucus says Ed Conroy passed away Friday at the age of 73 of natural causes.PoliticsJun 28, 2020
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Notable London, Ont. lawyer, politician Russ Monteith diesA long-time politician, Russ Monteith served three terms on council's board of control as well as a stint as interim ward 5 councillor in 2014.CanadaJan 20, 2020
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London woman who drowned in Grand Bend remembered as passionate lawyerJoyce Thomas, 36, advocated for access to justice and is remembered as being very proud of the work she did.CanadaAug 9, 2019
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John Havlicek, Boston Celtics great, dies at 79The Celtics said the Hall of Famer died Thursday in Jupiter, Fla. The cause of death wasn't immediately available. He was 79.SportsApr 25, 2019
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May Brown, ‘force’ and ‘pioneer’ in Vancouver sports and politics dies at 99Tributes and memories are pouring in for a former Vancouver city councillor and B.C. sports leader.PoliticsMar 2, 2019
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Baysville, Ont., woman’s humorous obituary, has readers laughing and cryingSybil Marie Hicks, from Baysville, Ont., passed away on Feb. 2, leaving behind a husband whom she called a "horse's ass," and five children whom she "tolerated over the years."CanadaFeb 7, 2019
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Actor, Stratford Festival pioneer Douglas Rain remembered as ‘rare artist’A press release from the theatre company says Rain, 90, died of natural causes on Sunday morning in Stratford, Ont., where he built his career as an actor.CanadaNov 11, 2018
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Longtime Hamilton Children’s Aid Society executive passes awayDominic Verticchio, who worked for the Hamilton Children's Aid Society for 41 years, including 18 as the executive director, died Tuesday morning.CanadaJul 4, 2018
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