Tag: Obituaries

The sun sets: Legendary film critic, Roger Ebert dies of cancer at 70

Film critic Roger Ebert attends the 2002 Independent Spirit Awards March 23, 2002 in Santa Monica, CA. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) Legendary film critic Roger Ebert has died at…

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How sad: MTV reality TV star dies in tragic but unclear circumstances at 21

"Buckwild" cast member Shain Gandee was found dead, TMZ reports. In a statement released Monday morning, the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department reported the MTV reality star as missing. However, authorities…

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Tribute: Chinua Achebe – Anunuebe that dwarfs the Iroko

by Okey Ikechukwu  The Iroko is really not the ultimate. This tree is a physically manifest great tree, unlike another ‘tree’ that is actually not a tree; in the way…

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“Achebe was a movement… He will never die” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala pays tribute

by Isi Esene The death of renowned writer, Professor Chinua Achebe on Friday has continued to attract reactions from many who have had an opportunity to experience his person and…

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Okey Ndibe: How Chinua Achebe saved my professional career and other reminisces

by Okey Ndibe That interview happened thirty years ago. It had been followed by several other encounters with Achebe, but it still stands out in my mind. I had admired…

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How Chinua Achebe died – Family

  The family of foremost literary icon, Chinua Achebe, said their late patriarch died peacefully following a brief illness. A statement released by his agent and family confirmed that he…

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Dele Momodu: As the world mourns Chinua Achebe

by Dele Momodu “It is a sad day for the world of Literature as one of its greatest icons, Prof Albert Chinualumogu Achebe, joins his ancestors…” This reflected the sobriety…

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“Frank, truthful and fearless”: President Jonathan pays tribute to Chinua Achebe

PRESIDENT JONATHAN SAYS ACHEBE’S IMMENSE PATRIOTISM AND SINCERE COMMITMENT TO A BETTER NIGERIA WILL BE GREATLY MISSED   President Goodluck has received with immense sadness, news of the passing away…

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Chimamanda pays tribute to Achebe: The man who rediscovered Africa

by Chimamanda Adichie After William Heinemann overcame their reservations and published “Things Fall Apart” in June 1958, it became a critical success. Achebe, the Times Literary Supplement wrote, had “genuinely…

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Tribute: For Chinua Achebe, a man who washed his hands early

by Cheta Nwanze "Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the elders said, if a child washed his hands he could eat with kings."  - Things…

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A tribute to Chinua Achebe, by Cheta Nwanze

By Cheta Nwanze "Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the elders said, if a child washed his hands he could eat with kings."  - Things…

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There was a (rare) man…: An Achebe Obituary

by Cheta Nwanze Chinualumogu Albert Achebe was born in Ogidi, in Eastern Nigeria on November 16, 1930 to Isaiah and Janet Achebe. He attended St. Philips' Central School, Ogidi from 1936 until 1942…

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BBC speaks to Anambra officials on Achebe: “We have lost an illustrious son”

by Hauwa Gambo The British Broadcasting Corporation's breaking news service has confirmed from officials of his home state Anambra that world renowned author and teacher, Chinua Achebe has died. According…

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Thisday Report: Gov Peter Obi confirms Achebe’s death

Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State has confirmed the passing away of one of the nation’s foremost literary icons, Professor Chinua Achebe. According to reports, Achebe, 82, died Thursday night…

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“It’s true” – Family source confirms Achebe’s death

by Chi Ibe The rumours have swirled over the past two hours, and apparently confirmed by two major online media - Chinua Achebe, the writer almost synonymous with Nigerian literature…

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Just In: Chinua Achebe reported dead

Foremost novelist, Prof Chinua Achebe, is dead. He was 82. PREMIUM TIMES learnt he died last night in a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. A source close to the…

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RIP: Popular gay porn actor, Arpad Miklos reportedly commits suicide at age 45 (PICTURED, VIDEO)

Popular gay porn star Arpad Miklos has been found dead in his New York apartment. On the latest installment of "Gwissues," Howard Bragman interviewed New York writer Randal Lynch, who…

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RIP: World’s tallest woman, Yao Defen, dies in China at 39 (PHOTOS, WATCH)

The world's tallest woman has died in eastern China. She was 39. Chinese state media say Yao Defen died on Nov. 13 at her home in China's eastern province of…

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TICKER: ‘Cat Man’ dies at 54, suicide suspected (PHOTOS, WATCH)

Dennis Avner, better known by his Native American name "Stalking Cat," died on Nov. 5. He was 54. Avner, who underwent extensive body modification to transform himself into a big…

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