http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:17:32 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/03/21/robert-mueller-former-fbi-director-special-counsel-trump-russia-probe-dies/stories/20260321106 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/03/21/robert-mueller-former-fbi-director-special-counsel-trump-russia-probe-dies/stories/20260321106#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:31:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/03/21/robert-mueller-former-fbi-director-special-counsel-trump-russia-probe-dies/stories/20260321106 Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led the historic probe into alleged collusion between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and the Russian government, has died. He was 81. Robert Mueller's reputation for integrity was a key factor in his selection to handle the politically sensitive investigation into Trump. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/03/20/Chuck-Norris-martial-arts-master-and-actor-whose-toughness-became-internet-lore-dies-at-86/stories/20260320101 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/03/20/Chuck-Norris-martial-arts-master-and-actor-whose-toughness-became-internet-lore-dies-at-86/stories/20260320101#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:22:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/03/20/Chuck-Norris-martial-arts-master-and-actor-whose-toughness-became-internet-lore-dies-at-86/stories/20260320101 LOS ANGELES — Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents — has died at 86. Chuck Norris and family attend the premiere for "The Expendables 2" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Aug. 15, 2012 in Los Angeles. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/27/neil-sedaka-singer-songwriter-behind-dozens-hits-1960s-70s-dies/stories/20260227124 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/27/neil-sedaka-singer-songwriter-behind-dozens-hits-1960s-70s-dies/stories/20260227124#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:18:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/27/neil-sedaka-singer-songwriter-behind-dozens-hits-1960s-70s-dies/stories/20260227124 NEW YORK  — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n' roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s, has died. Recording artist Neil Sedaka poses for a portrait Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/24/robert-carradine-actor-in-revenge-of-the-nerds-and-lizzie-mcguire-dies-at-71/stories/20260224071 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/24/robert-carradine-actor-in-revenge-of-the-nerds-and-lizzie-mcguire-dies-at-71/stories/20260224071#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:49:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/24/robert-carradine-actor-in-revenge-of-the-nerds-and-lizzie-mcguire-dies-at-71/stories/20260224071 Robert Carradine,known for his roles in “The Long Riders,” “Revenge of the Nerds” and the television series “Lizzie McGuire,” has died at 71, his management company told CNN. Actor Robert Carradine attends the LA premiere of "Sentimental Value" at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) theatre in Los Angeles on Nov. 5, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/19/eric-dane-greys-anatomy-star-als-awareness-advocate-dies-53/stories/20260219131 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/19/eric-dane-greys-anatomy-star-als-awareness-advocate-dies-53/stories/20260219131#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:02:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/19/eric-dane-greys-anatomy-star-als-awareness-advocate-dies-53/stories/20260219131 Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53. Eric Dane arrives at a promotional event for the series "Euphoria," in Los Angeles, April 20, 2022. FILE - Actor Eric Dane arrives to the 12th annual GQ "Men of the Year" party at the Chateau Marmont hotel, in Los Angeles, Dec. 5, 2007. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/17/rev-jesse-jackson-who-led-the-civil-rights-movement-for-decades-after-king-died/stories/20260217082 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/17/rev-jesse-jackson-who-led-the-civil-rights-movement-for-decades-after-king-died/stories/20260217082#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:24:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/17/rev-jesse-jackson-who-led-the-civil-rights-movement-for-decades-after-king-died/stories/20260217082 CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84. Rev. Jesse Jackson gestures to a friend in the balcony at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 15, 2013. Democratic presidential primary candidate Jesse Jackson speaks to a group of his supporters at a rally held at a Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio, April 14, 1984. Jesse Jackson speaks during a press conference regarding Little League International's decision to strip Chicago's Jackie Roberson West baseball team of it's national championship, in Chicago, Feb. 12, 2015. Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson are seen at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Awards Breakfast in Chicago on Jan. 15, 2007. U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson and NAACP President Derrick Johnson march across the Edmund Pettus bridge during the 60th anniversary of the march to ensure that African Americans could exercise their constitutional right to vote, March 9, 2025, in Selma, Ala. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/11/James-Van-Der-Beek-Dawson-s-Creek-star-has-died/stories/20260211127 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/11/James-Van-Der-Beek-Dawson-s-Creek-star-has-died/stories/20260211127#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:53:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/11/James-Van-Der-Beek-Dawson-s-Creek-star-has-died/stories/20260211127 James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in Dawson’s Creek, and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48. James Van Der Beek attends the FOX Winter Press Day in Los Angeles on Nov. 18, 2024. Actors Ali Larter, left, with co-stars James Van Der Beek, center, and Amy Smart at the premiere of "Varsity Blues" on Jan. 7, 1999, in Los Angeles. James Van Der Beek arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/08/paul-r-hollenbeck-obituary/stories/20260207014 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/08/paul-r-hollenbeck-obituary/stories/20260207014#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/08/paul-r-hollenbeck-obituary/stories/20260207014 Paul R. Hollenbeck, a noted Toledo architect, died Jan. 29 in Chicago. He was 79. Paul R. Hollenbeck The UT Center for Visual Arts at the Toledo Museum of Art was dedicated in 1993. Frank O. Gehry was the design architect and The Collaborative was the architect of record, The Portside Festival Marketplace was built in downtown Toledo along the Maumee River. It is now Imagination Station. The Tri Nova World Headquarters is now theChurch Maumee. One of architect Paul Hollenbeck's self portrait sketches. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/07/brad-arnold-3-doors-down-dies-at-47-lead-singer-songwriter/stories/20260207135 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/07/brad-arnold-3-doors-down-dies-at-47-lead-singer-songwriter/stories/20260207135#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:08:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/07/brad-arnold-3-doors-down-dies-at-47-lead-singer-songwriter/stories/20260207135 LOS ANGELES  — Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47. Singer Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down takes to the stage at the opening concert of the band's German tour on Feb. 21, 2012, in the Columbiahalle in Berlin. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/01/joy-ortyl-obituary/stories/20260131129 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/01/joy-ortyl-obituary/stories/20260131129#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/02/01/joy-ortyl-obituary/stories/20260131129 Donna Joy Ortyl, a lifelong teacher and learner known for her boisterous laugh, curiosity, and passion for teaching the next generation, died on Monday at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was 80. Joy Ortyl https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/30/catherine-o-hara-dies-71-obituary-actor-comedian-emmy/stories/20260130108 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/30/catherine-o-hara-dies-71-obituary-actor-comedian-emmy/stories/20260130108#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:32:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/30/catherine-o-hara-dies-71-obituary-actor-comedian-emmy/stories/20260130108 LOS ANGELES — Catherine O’Hara, a gifted Canadian-born comic actor and SCTV alum who starred as Macaulay Culkin’s harried mother in two Home Alone movies and won an Emmy as the dramatically ditzy wealthy matriarch Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, died Friday. She was 71. Catherine O'Hara arrives at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Catherine O'Hara, from left, Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder upon arrival at the photo call for the film "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" on Aug. 30, 2024, in London. Catherine O'Hara, from left, Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy speak onstage at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/21/steven-fought-1954-2026-legislative-aide-cared-common-man/stories/20260119094 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/21/steven-fought-1954-2026-legislative-aide-cared-common-man/stories/20260119094#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/21/steven-fought-1954-2026-legislative-aide-cared-common-man/stories/20260119094 Steven Dean Fought, a longtime legislative aide for local Democratic Party elected officials, died Jan. 10 at his home in Nebo, N.C. He was 71. Steven Fought Steven Fought https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/13/scott-adams-whose-comic-strip-dilbert-ridiculed-white-collar-office-life-dies-68/stories/20260113100 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/13/scott-adams-whose-comic-strip-dilbert-ridiculed-white-collar-office-life-dies-68/stories/20260113100#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:41:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/13/scott-adams-whose-comic-strip-dilbert-ridiculed-white-collar-office-life-dies-68/stories/20260113100 Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers and satirized the ridiculousness of modern office culture until he was abruptly dropped from syndication in 2023 for racist remarks, has died. He was 68. Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert, talks about his work at his studio in Dublin, Calif., on Oct. 26, 2006. Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert, poses for a portrait with the Dilbert character in his studio in Dublin, Calif., Oct. 26, 2006. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/10/guy-michael-davis-1936-2025-developer-progressive-advocate/stories/20260110066 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/10/guy-michael-davis-1936-2025-developer-progressive-advocate/stories/20260110066#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/10/guy-michael-davis-1936-2025-developer-progressive-advocate/stories/20260110066 Guy-Michael Benedict Davis, a Toledo developer who tried to revive the city’s nightlife amid the Savings and Loan Crisis of the late 1980s and early 1990s and was known as a social justice champion, died Dec. 22 at his New York City home. He was 89. Guy-Michael Davis Guy-Michael Davis https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/10/bob-weir-dead-78-grateful-dead-guitarist-singer-member/stories/20260110123 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/10/bob-weir-dead-78-grateful-dead-guitarist-singer-member/stories/20260110123#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:55:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/10/bob-weir-dead-78-grateful-dead-guitarist-singer-member/stories/20260110123 LOS ANGELES — Bob Weir, the guitarist and singer who as an essential member of the Grateful Dead helped found the sound of the San Francisco counterculture of the 1960s and kept it alive through decades of endless tours and marathon jams, has died. He was 78. Kennedy Center Honors recipients from left; filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary American rock band the Grateful Dead band members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir, and blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Bonnie Raitt, applaud on Dec. 8, 2024, at the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors reception in the East Room of the White House. This undated file photo shows members of the Grateful Dead band, from left to right, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh, Jerry Garcia, Brent Mydland, Bill Kreutzmann, and Bob Weir. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/07/kimathi-asante-obituary-1951-2025-jazz-music-spirit/stories/20260107011 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/07/kimathi-asante-obituary-1951-2025-jazz-music-spirit/stories/20260107011#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/07/kimathi-asante-obituary-1951-2025-jazz-music-spirit/stories/20260107011 Kimathi Asante, a noted jazz musician, music educator, world traveler, and avid record collector who lived in the Toledo area for the past 25 years, died suddenly of heart failure on Dec. 1 in Toledo. He was 74. Kimathi Asante, shown inside one of his favorite places, Culture Clash Records. Kimathi Asante. Kimathi Asante practicing his bass. Kimathi Asante. Kimathi Asante in 1972, at the top of a pyramid he climbed near Cairo when he was 21 and on a work-study program in Africa for Antioch College. The photo, provided by Bobbie Johnston, was taken by an unidentified security guard who followed Mr. Asante up there. Kimathi Asante, shown inside one of his favorite places, Culture Clash Records. Kimathi Asante practicing his bass. Kimathi Asante https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/05/hockey-hall-of-fame-player-and-longtime-blackhawks-executive-bob-pulford-dies-at/stories/20260105120 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/05/hockey-hall-of-fame-player-and-longtime-blackhawks-executive-bob-pulford-dies-at/stories/20260105120#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:22:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/05/hockey-hall-of-fame-player-and-longtime-blackhawks-executive-bob-pulford-dies-at/stories/20260105120 Bob Pulford, a Hockey Hall of Fame player who went on to a lengthy career in the NHL as a coach and general manager, has died. He was 89. Bob Pulford answers questions, Dec. 2, 1999 in Chicago. Bob Pulford, general manager and coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, stands behind players, from left, Jamie Allison, Anders Eriksson and Brad Brown, Dec. 3, 1999, in Chicago, during a game against the Detroit Red Wings. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/04/diana-lana-mohr-1941-2025-former-model-produced-fashion-shows-volunteered-for-th/stories/20260102091 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/04/diana-lana-mohr-1941-2025-former-model-produced-fashion-shows-volunteered-for-th/stories/20260102091#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/01/04/diana-lana-mohr-1941-2025-former-model-produced-fashion-shows-volunteered-for-th/stories/20260102091 Diana Lana Mohr, 84, a Toledo model turned business owner, fashion-show producer, and volunteer for the arts and public television, died Dec. 18 in a memory care facility in Palm Harbor, Fla. Diana Lana Mohr