Jeff Beck, guitarist for the Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group, dies at 78
Beck died Tuesday after "suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis," his representatives said in a statement released Wednesday.
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Air Force football player dies after "medical emergency" on way to class
Hunter Brown, an offensive lineman on the football team, was pursuing a major in management with a French minor at the Air Force Academy.
Lynette Hardaway, Diamond of Diamond and Silk, dies at age 51
The conservative political commentators and vloggers became known for their ardent support of former President Trump.
Constantine, the last king of Greece, dies at 82
Greece abolished the monarchy in 1974.
Bernard Kalb, former CBS News journalist, dies at age 100
The veteran correspondent's career spanned more than six decades.
Fred White, former drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire, dies at 67
"He joins our brothers Maurice, Monte and Ronald in heaven and is now drumming with the angels!" his brother and Earth Wind & Fire founder Verdine White wrote.
Jeremiah Green, Modest Mouse founding member and drummer, dies at 45
Green had been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, and was undergoing treatment at the time of his passing.
Hail and farewell: A tribute to those we lost in 2022
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – statesmen and women, athletes, artists and storytellers who pushed boundaries, defied expectations, and inspired generations with their creativity and humanity.
Anita Pointer, founding member of the Pointer Sisters, dies at age 74
"Heaven is a more loving beautiful place with Anita there," her family said in a statement.
Barbara Walters dead at 93
Trailblazing broadcaster Barbara Walters has died at 93. Walters is being remembered for transforming the world of broadcast news in a barrier-breaking career spanning half a century. Adriana Diaz has more on her illustrious career.
Journalists, celebrities pay tribute to Barbara Walters: A "trailblazer and a true pro"
"Without Barbara Walters there wouldn't have been me — nor any other woman you see on evening, morning, and daily news," Oprah Winfrey wrote.
Barbara Walters, groundbreaking TV journalist, dies at 93
Walters was a familiar face on America's television sets for more than 50 years, interviewing every president from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama, and setting a standard few others could match.
Benedict XVI, the first pope in centuries to resign, dies at age 95
The German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.
Pelé, Brazilian soccer legend and king of the "beautiful game," dies at 82
Pelé led Brazil to victory in the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups and remains one of the team's all-time leading scorers with 77 goals.
Vivienne Westwood, iconic fashion designer, dies at 81
The name Westwood became synonymous with style and attitude even as she shifted focus from year to year. Her range was vast and her work was never predictable.
Maxi Jazz, lead singer of British band Faithless, dies at 65
Jazz's bandmates remembered the late singer as a "brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist, a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and genius."
Ronnie Hillman, Super Bowl champion running back, dies at age 31
Hillman, who won the Super Bowl with the Broncos in 2016, was battling a rare form of kidney cancer.
Jamie Lopez, reality TV star from "Super Sized Salon," dies at 37
Lopez founded Babydoll Beauty Salon Lopez as part of a mission to create an institution in the beauty industry that did not discriminate against plus size women.
Transgender rights advocate Henry Berg-Brousseau dies at 24
Henry Berg-Brousseau's story helped inspire opposition to trans-restrictive legislation in Kentucky.
Terry Hall, lead singer of The Specials, dies at 63
The Specials captured the uneasy mood of the times in songs including "A Message to You, Rudy" and "Rat Race."
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, dancer and "Ellen" show DJ, dead at 40
Boss and his wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker, celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary earlier this week.
"Twin Peaks" composer Angelo Badalamenti dies at age 85
Angelo Badalamenti was best known for creating otherworldly scores for many David Lynch productions.
Joseph Kittinger, who set decades-long parachute record, dies
The cause was lung cancer.
Kirstie Alley, "Cheers" actress, dies at age 71
"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," her children said in a statement.
2014 interview: Christine McVie on her reunion with Fleetwood Mac
Singer-songwriter-keyboardist Christine McVie, who contributed some of the most-loved songs of Fleetwood Mac, died on November 30, 2022 at age 79. In this unaired interview with "Sunday Morning" correspondent John Blackstone recorded in 2014, McVie talked about her semi-retirement (fueled in part by her fear of flying), and about rejoining bandmates Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and ex-husband John McVie on stage for the first time in 18 years.
Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader if Republicans lose majority
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Saudi airport stays shut as Houthi attacks kill 20 people in a week
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads
One killed after Riyadh airport hit again, day after deadly strike killed 13
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Nobel Prize in economics goes to 2 Americans
