He “passed away peacefully with his family by his bedside,” according to the band’s statement.

John McLaughlin, host of the long-running show, “The McLaughlin Group,” died on Tuesday morning at the age of 89. The show, which McLaughlin also helped to create and executive produce, announced his passing in a message on their Facebook page. … Continued

Heroes come and go. The lickety-split social media age we live in turns over heroes (and villains) at an alarming rate. Youngsters roll their eyes when their parents prattle on about the larger-than-life exploits of some forgotten name from the … Continued

The sports world is mourning the loss of legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali. During a special edition of “Make It Plain,” Mark Thompson was joined by legends from all genres of play; boxing to baseball, basketball to commentary. Thompson … Continued

Legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali died on Friday at the age of 74. His refusal to be drafted for the Vietnam War, stance on racial integration during the civil rights movement and conversion from Christianity to Islam caused Ali to … Continued

The world has lost one of its greatest champions. Muhammad Ali, one of boxing’s greatest competitors and most polarizing figures, passed away after being hospitalized after a respiratory condition, and had struggled with Parkinson’s disease for the past three decades. He … Continued