Obituaries
Laurence Msall, leader of Illinois tax watchdog group, dies
Msall had been the Civic Federation's president since January 2002. He died Saturday surrounded by his family, the group said in a statement, calling his death a “devastating blow” that left its members heartbroken.
Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at 84
Hull was one of the most prolific forwards in NHL history, scoring 610 times during his 16-year career with Chicago, Hartford and Winnipeg. Nicknamed “The Golden Jet” for his speed and blond hair, he also collected 303 goals while playing for the Jets in the WHA for seven seasons.
Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87
Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country’s most successful jazz musicians, has died. He was 87.
Blues drummer Sam Lay dies at 86; played with Wolf, Butterfield, Waters, and Dylan
Lay is best known as drummer for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, but also played with Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Bob Dylan at the legendary 1965 Newport Folk Festival.
Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of 'Full House,' dead at 65
Saget's family members said they were devastated to confirm the news but invited all to join in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world.
Remembering the influential people who died in 2021
Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2021 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available).
Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99
She was born Betty Marion White in Oak Park, Illinois, and the family moved to Los Angeles when she was a toddler.
ESPN Bears reporter Jeff Dickerson dies of cancer at 44
Dickerson died Tuesday of complications from colon cancer at the same hospice care facility where his wife, Caitlin, died two years ago.
Bernard Haitink, renowned Dutch conductor, dies at 92
Bernard Haitink was principal conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 2006-2010, between the terms of music directors Daniel Barenboim and and Riccardo Muti.
Colin Powell, four-star general and first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dead at 84
Powell rose from a childhood in a fraying New York neighborhood to become the nation's chief diplomat.
