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Jimmy Carter, Longest Living American President, Dies At Age 100
The longest living president in US history, Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 100.
The death of the 39th chief executive was announced by the Carter Center.
He died Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29 at his residence in his lifelong hometown of Plains, Georgia, where he was born in October 1924.
James Earl Carter Jr., was the first ex-president to reach the age of 100.
Carter, then the Democratic governor of Georgia who had worked as a peanut farmer, defeated Gerald Ford in the 1976 race, the first presidential election after Richard Nixon's resignation in August 1974 following the Watergate af…
Charles Dolan, Cable TV Pioneer Who Founded HBO, Dies
Charles Francis Dolan, a pioneer in the cable television industry and founder of HBO and Cablevision, died at 98.
Dolan died Thursday, Dec. 28, of natural causes.
Born Oct. 16, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, Dolan began his career producing and distributing sports and industrial films.
In the early 1960s, he founded Sterling Manhattan Cable, the first company to wire buildings for cable access in New York City. This led to exclusive deals with teams like the New York Knicks and Rangers.
In 1972, he launched HBO, the first premium cable channel, changing television by offering uncut movies and …
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MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson Dies At 65
Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball’s career steals and runs scored leader, widely considered to be one of the greatest leadoff hitters in baseball history, has died at age 65.
Henderson, who would have turned 66 on Christmas Day, died while hospitalized with pneumonia, according to multiple reports.
Persuaded by his mother to pursue baseball over football, Henderson began a 25-year career that saw him redefine speed and swagger in the sport.
Henderson debuted with the Oakland A’s in 1979, quickly capturing fans' hearts with his record-breaking stolen bases, powerful leadoff…
Truth Tillman, Rigger In DMV For Decades, Remembered As 'Bright Light Extinguished Too Soon'
A man who had his fingerprint on the pulse of the DMV is being remembered as "a bright light extinguished too soon following his unexpected death.
Truth Tillman, 38, a beloved family member and friend to countless people throughout the region, was killed on Saturday, Sept. 7 in a reported crash on I-295.
The Severn resident was described as "a rigger in the DMV since he was 17 years old" by a loved one, as his family looks to start filling the hole his unexpected passing left in their hearts.
"(He) was a husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend to anyone who had the pleasure of spe…
Fatal Maryland Crash 'Completely Shattered Lives Of Those Who Knew' Beloved Motorcyclist
The 30-year-old Montgomery County motorcyclist who was killed in a crash is being remembered as "the most solid, consistent and loving son, brother, partner, cousin, friend and so much more."
Christian Ronaldo Guillen leaves behind a lasting legacy of love after the Silver Spring man crashed into a metal light support pole in White Oak, causing catastrophic injuries that claimed his life on Saturday, Aug. 10 in the area of Lockwood Drive and Columbia Pike.
Since his death, friends, well-wishers, and the community are rallying around Guillen's family as they continue reeling from …
Grandmother Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Was Newlywed, Mother Of Two
The 56-year-old West Virginia woman who was killed in a head-on crash near the Howard and Montgomery County line leaves behind a new husband, two children, and a beloved grandchild, friends and family say.
Angela Marie Brill, of Martinsburg, was died following a crash involving her Chevy Malibu and a Toyota pick-up truck after being airlifted to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Investigators said that the driver of the Toyota was traveling south on Georgia Avenue when, for reasons that are still under investigation, crossed the centerline and struc…
DC Father With Smile That Could 'Make The Room Light Up' Remembered After Maryland Shooting
James Page's "smile was infectious and could make the room light up," before the room went dark when the 30-year-old District resident was found with fatal gunshot wounds in Prince George's County.
Last week, Page was found inside a Temple Hills home suffering after being shot in an incident that remains under investigation as of Tuesday, July 9, leaving his loved ones reeling and asking questions.
"My brother James Page, known as 'Pino' to many and 'Man Man' to family, was an intelligent, smart, handsome, and wise man," Damencea Thompson said. "He was a helpful son, brother, uncle, and mos…
MD Dad, Business Owner ID'd After Fatal PA Motorcycle Crash: Coroner
A 48-year-old Maryland man died at the scene of a crash in Pennsylvania, authorities said on Thursday, June 13.
Andrew "Andy" Adelsberger, 48 of Boonsboro, MD, had an accidental death due to multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Adams County Coroner's Office.
Andy was wearing a helmet when he lost control of his motorcycle on PA Route 116/Fairfield Road westbound near Valley View Trail, according to Carroll Valley police. The motorcycle went on to strike a tree approximately 10 feet from the side of the highway around 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, authorities detailed.
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