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Obituaries
College Hall Of Famer, CT Mom Who Documented Cancer Battle, Dies At 50
A former collegiate All-American and corporate executive died after a four-year battle with cancer, her family said. She documented her journey on YouTube to inspire others. Molly Kauffman West, of Easton, Connecticut, died Feb. 10. She was 50. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Brian, and their son, according to her obituary. Her loved ones said she will be remembered for her determination and compassion. A native of Ithaca, New York, West grew up in Pennsylvania before returning to study at Cornell University, where she was an All-American goalkeeper on the school's field h…
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'Heat,' 'Manhunter' Star, Greenwich-Native Tom Noonan Dead At 74
Tom Noonan, a prolific character actor with credits dating back more than 40 years, has died. The Greenwich native was 74. Director Fred Dekker announced his death on Facebook on Wednesday, Feb. 18, saying the 6-feet-5-inch-tall actor had died last week. He did not provide a cause of death. Noonan built a long and memorable career in film, television, and theater. His film credits include playing a crime boss in “RoboCop 2,” an assassin in “Last Action Hero,” a hacker in “Heat,” and a serial killer in “Manhunter.” Famed director Michael Mann, who directed hi…
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Glastonbury Husband, Father Dies Unexpectedly At 49: 'Forever In Our Hearts'
A Connecticut father, husband, and martial arts champion who died unexpectedly earlier this month is being remembered for his devotion to his family, compassion, and drive. Massimo Lantieri, of Glastonbury, died suddenly at Hartford Hospital on Feb. 7, 2026. He was 49 and leaves behind his wife, Maria Pina (Scionti) Lantieri, and two children, Vittoria and Luke, according to his obituary. A GoFundMe created to help cover the cost of his children's education has raised more than 11 times its initial goal of $2,000 as of Wednesday, Feb. 18. Lantieri grew up in Hartford and Wethersfield and f…
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Former High School Sweethearts ID’d As Couple Killed After Falling Through Ice On Cape Cod
A Massachusetts couple who died after falling through ice on a Cape Cod beach on Valentine's Day met as teenagers and were high school sweethearts, their family said. Kit Boucher, 71, and Jerry Boucher, 72, were walking along First Encounter Beach in Eastham around 9 a.m. when the ice gave way beneath their feet, authorities said. Eastham police responded to the Bee’s River area after receiving a report of a loose dog in the parking lot that was wet and appeared distressed. An officer arrived to hear Kit Boucher screaming for help after she'd fallen through the ice, authorities said. …
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Swim Coach Tim Quill Dies at 58; Led Owls to 34 Conference Titles
The Southern Connecticut State University athletic department announced that longtime men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach Tim Quill has died. The New Haven school announced the 58-year-old's death on Wednesday, Feb. 11. SCSU Athletic Director Terrance Jones remembered Quill as both a championship coach and a devoted mentor. “Tim embodied everything we strive for at Southern Connecticut State University,” Jones said in a statement. “For nearly three decades, he poured his heart into our swim and diving program, shaping not only champions in the pool but remarkable young people…
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Grad Killed In Crash: GoFundMe
Support is on the rise for a recent UConn graduate and former high school wrestler who was killed in a North Jersey crash earlier this month. Jamie Lynn Aughenbaugh, 22, was behind the wheel of a Toyota Corolla when she was involved in a collision with a Chevrolet Tahoe on Route 206 on Tuesday, Feb. 3, just after 2:50 p.m. in Flanders, according to Meghan Knab, a spokesperson for the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. Both drivers and were taken to Morristown Medical Center, where Aughenbaugh died. The cause remains under investigation, Knab said. Aughenbaugh was a recent UCONN gradua…
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Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ben Stiller Pay Respect To CT Native James Van Der Beek
Popular actor who was one of the biggest stars of the late 1990s, James Van Der Beek, has died following a long public battle with colorectal cancer on Wednesday, Feb. 11. He was just 48 years old. While Van Der Beek kept fans up on his treatment, successes, and setbacks, news of the former "Dawson's Creek" star's death still hit many hard. Several former co-stars, colleagues, and fans have released remembrances of the actor, father of six, and Chesire, Connecticut, native. Chad Michael Murray, a fellow 1990s heartthrob, called Van Der Beek an inspiration. "Sending love an…
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Manchester Grandfather Killed In I-84 Crash Leaves Community Mourning: ‘Our Family Is Broken’
The family of a 56-year-old Connecticut grandfather killed last week in a snowy crash on Interstate 84 wants people to remember him as the fun-loving, kind, and devoted family man he was. Gilman Reed, of Manchester, was killed when a tractor-trailer collided with his vehicle around 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, on the snow-covered stretch of Interstate 84 West in East Hartford between exits 58 and 59, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said a 2025 Mack tractor-trailer and a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu were both traveling west toward Exit 58, near Roberts Street and Silver Lane, when the veh…
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CT College Student Studying Abroad In Spain Dies In Canary Islands: He 'Made A Lasting Impact'
A Connecticut college student who was studying abroad in Spain has died. Aidan O'Grady, of Shelton, who was studying finance and data science at North Carolina State University, died in the Lanzarote area of the Canary Islands, a GoFundMe set up for his family said. An email to Lanzarote police was not immediately returned. NC State said it is providing resources for the school community, but did not provide information on his death. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our student Aidan Patrick O’Grady, and our thoughts remain with his family and friends," the statement said. "Support a…
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Guitarist Who Wrote '90s Alt-Rock Anthem Dies At 56
Greg Brown, a founding guitarist of the alt-rock band Cake, has died after a brief illness. Cake announced Brown's death in an Instagram post on Saturday, Feb. 7. He was 56 years old, Consequence of Sound reported. Brown was the sole songwriter behind the group's 1996 breakout hit "The Distance," which reached No. 4 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Greg Brown's passing after a brief illness," Cake wrote. "Greg was an integral part of Cake's early sound and development. His creative contributions were immense, and his pre…
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Brad Arnold Dies At 47: Voice Behind 3 Doors Down Hit 'Kryptonite'
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at age 47 after a battle with stage four kidney cancer. The band announced Arnold’s death on Saturday, Feb. 7, saying he died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jennifer and family by his side, according to a post shared on the group’s official Facebook page. Arnold revealed in May of last year that he had been diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer. “As a founding member, vocalist, and original drummer of 3 Doors Down, Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emo…
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Never Got To Hold Him: NY Mom Dies After Giving Birth, Support Swells For 2 Children
What should have been a joyful new beginning turned into an unimaginable tragedy after a young New York mom suffered a massive medical emergency just after giving birth. Leeanna Pato, of the Bronx, died Friday, Jan. 30, after suffering a massive heart attack related to serious pre-existing medical conditions, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Doctors performed an emergency seven-hour surgery and implanted a heart pump to keep her alive. Despite those efforts, Leeanna later suffered a stroke and remained in critical condition in the intensive care unit. As her family kept vigil, her newborn…
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