05/14/2024

Phil Wiggins, a master harmonica player in the Piedmont blues, has died at the age of 69

Phil Wiggins, a blues harmonica virtuoso who embraced the fun-loving Piedmont style and toured the world as part of a duo celebrating a distinctive musical form that was revived in clubs and impromptu jams in the Washington, D.C., area, died May 7 at his home in Takoma Park, Md. He was 69 years old.

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05/10/2024

Ilon Specht, who empowered women with "I'm worth it" ads, has died at age 81

She came up with a feminist campaign for a hair coloring product when she challenged the perceptions of men at her advertising agency.

Bernard Beer, host of an influential French TV show about books, has died at the age of 89

For 15 years, French viewers have followed Mr. Beer on his weekly show "Apostrophes" to decide what to read next.

Comedian James Gregory has died at the age of 78

Comedian James Harold Gregory Jr. died Thursday of heart complications. He was 78 years old. Known to many as "The Funniest Man in America", he was born in Lithonia,

Phil Wiggins, a master harmonica player in the Piedmont blues, has died at the age of 69

Recently passed away

Ilon Specht, who empowered women with "I'm worth it" ads, has died at age 81

Bernard Beer, host of an influential French TV show about books, has died at the age of 89

Comedian James Gregory has died at the age of 78

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