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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, The 'Iron Lady,' Has Died at 87

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:06:16 +0000

The first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, has passed away due to a stroke. She was 87 years old. A spokesperson for Thatcher confirmed that she has passed away. They say that a further statement will be made later. She reportedly died Monday morning after suffering a stroke. SkyNews reports that Thatcher was [...]

Alcohol Claimed My Cousin's Life – She Was Only 36

Terry Morgan — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:15:49 +0000

I learned yesterday that my cousin Kresent passed away recently. She apparently lost her battle with alcohol and her kidneys failed. She was 36–only two months older than me. There were three cousins that spent a lot of time together growing up: Kresent was the oldest, born on September 4th, 1976, Stephanie was next on [...]

What Time Of Day Would You Prefer To Die?

98.3 The Snake — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:05:13 +0000

New study says most people will die around 11 AM.

This Day in History for June 9 – Thousands Mourn Reagan and More

Jackie — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:10:14 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1898 - China agrees to lease Hong Kong to Britain for 99 years (More info)

1934 - Donald Duck makes his screen debut in 'The Wise Little Hen' (More info)

'Golden Girls' Theme Song Writer Andrew Gold Dead at 59

95.7 KEZJ — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:30:24 +0000

Singer-songwriter Andrew Gold, whose song 'Thank You For Being a Friend' was made popular by the Emmy-winning comedy 'The Golden Girls,' died Friday in his sleep from a heart attack, PEOPLE has confirmed. He was 59.

Gold, who worked with artists ranging from Cher to Art Garfunkel during his career, set out as a solo artist in 1975 following a stint with the band Bryndle. In 1977, he released arguably his best-known song, 'Lonely Boy,' which peaked at number seven on the U.S. charts.

James Arness, Star of 'Gunsmoke,' Dead at 88

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:33:46 +0000

Actor James Arness, who played the legendary Marshal Matt Dillon on the popular Western series 'Gunsmoke,' died Friday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles, a family spokesperson has confirmed. He was 88.

The larger-than-life actor, who stood at a towering 6'7," played the indelible Marshal for 20 seasons and over 600 episodes, helping to make 'Gunsmoke' one of the longest-running primetime series in TV history.

Five Most Common Regrets People Have on Their Deathbed

Jackie — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:01:26 +0000

There's a nurse named Bronnie Ware who told Inspiration and Chai after working for years with people who'd left the hospital and gone home to die. And in those last few weeks of their life, she found people drop all the pretense and start being totally honest.

She's heard tons of people on their deathbeds share their biggest regrets. Here are the five she heard most often. It's a really interesting list . . . and a lot to think about for those of us NOT on our deathbeds.

#1.) I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life that others expected of me. This is the most common regret, and generally comes from people whose dreams went unfulfilled.

Online 'Planking' Craze Leads to Death

95.7 KEZJ — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:07:38 +0000

The Internet photo sensation called "planking," which can be best described as extreme lying down, led to a 20-year-old Australian man plunging to his death while partaking in the fad this weekend, police said.

Queensland police said the man fell several stories from a Brisbane high-rise early Sunday morning while engaging in the activity, in which the planker lies flat on their stomach in various environments while onlookers capture photos. Those photos are then uploaded to various social media sites.

Idaho Delegation Reacts To Bin-Laden Death

Jackie — Mon, 02 May 2011 14:20:29 +0000

Idaho’s congressional delegation is reacting this morning to the news that Osama bin Laden is dead. U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson said while the news is worth celebrating, it is important to remember the victims of terrorism. At least nine Idahoans have died in the war in Afghanistan and in the attacks on 9/11. Among them [...]

Man Dies, Leaves $1 Million Worth of Comic Books Behind

95.7 KEZJ — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:10:40 +0000

After Gary Dahlberg passed away in a fire last year, his loved ones were left with what seemed like a burden: stacks upon stacks of comic books that filled an entire spare bedroom. What they didn’t know, however, was just how valuable those books were. Turns out, the Minneapolis man’s former comic book collection is [...]

Death by Chocolate – Tonight at Canyon Crest

Brad Weiser — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:25:38 +0000

Rotary Clubs Annual Death By Chocolate Event is tonight from 6-9pm at Canyon Crest. Advance tickets are avialable at Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce for $15 or you can get them at the door for $20 Sample chocolate treats made by local chefs and vote on the best in each category, including best chocolate cake, brownie, [...]