http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 15 May 2026 04:33:54 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/05/06/cnn-founder-ted-turner-a-pioneer-of-cable-tv-news-dies-at-87/stories/20260506090 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/05/06/cnn-founder-ted-turner-a-pioneer-of-cable-tv-news-dies-at-87/stories/20260506090#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 14:42:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/05/06/cnn-founder-ted-turner-a-pioneer-of-cable-tv-news-dies-at-87/stories/20260506090 Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died May 6, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/04/26/helga-auberjonois-obituary/stories/20260426044 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/04/26/helga-auberjonois-obituary/stories/20260426044#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/04/26/helga-auberjonois-obituary/stories/20260426044 Helga Auberjonois, a woman of the world and “right-hand man” to her well-traveled journalist husband, died April 13 in Enniskeane, Ireland. She was 93. Helga Auberjonois circa September, 2000. Helga Auberjonois circa September, 2000. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/04/11/joseph-schradie-obituary/stories/20260409106 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/04/11/joseph-schradie-obituary/stories/20260409106#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/04/11/joseph-schradie-obituary/stories/20260409106 Joseph “Joe” Schradie, a University of Toledo professor emeritus of pharmacognosy who in the 1970s advocated medical use of marijuana, died April 6 in Hillsboro, N.C. He was 92. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/04/05/diane-pribor-obituary/stories/20260330110 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/04/05/diane-pribor-obituary/stories/20260330110#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/04/05/diane-pribor-obituary/stories/20260330110 Diane Josephine Pribor, a former federal administrator who in the 1970s championed equal housing opportunities in central Toledo, died March 6 at the Grove at Oakleaf Village. She was 92. Diane Josephine Pribor 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.