Jane Birkin, a beloved figure in France, has died at the age of 76. She was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg, her fashion style, and her fight for women’s and LGBT rights. Birkin was best known for her 1969 hit song “Je t’aime moi non plus” with Gainsbourg, her roles in films such as “La Piscine” and “Death on the Nile”, and her three successful artist daughters.
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Former LSU basketball player Danielle Ballard tragically died after being struck by a vehicle in Memphis, Tennessee. She was a two-time All-SEC selection and two-time All-Defensive team selection for the Lady Tigers and was remembered by the university as a “standout basketball player” and a “big part of the women’s basketball family.” The Memphis Police Department is still investigating the incident.
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, died of a small bowel obstruction in January, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's report. The obstruction was caused by adhesions that developed during bariatric surgery years ago, and her death was due to natural causes. Her family and fans mourned her passing, as she was 54 at the time of her death.
Milan Kundera, the renowned Czech author and dissident, has passed away at the age of 94. He was a major figure in the Czech literary scene in the 1960s and his works, which often explored themes of love, exile, politics and the deeply personal, won him critical acclaim and a wide readership. His novel "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" is considered one of his best works and has been translated into more than 40 languages, selling millions of copies worldwide. He was awarded the prestigious Jerusalem Prize in 2000 for his contribution to literature.
Marion County Sheriff's Deputy John Durm was assaulted and killed by an inmate while transporting him to a hospital visit. The inmate, Orlando Mitchell, stole the van and crashed it into a utility pole before being apprehended. Sheriff Kerry Forestal released a statement honoring Durm's service to the community, and an investigation has been launched into the incident.
James Lewis, the prime suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, was found dead in his Cambridge, Massachusetts home on Sunday. Lewis had served more than 12 years in prison for an extortion letter demanding $1 million from Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, the maker of Tylenol. His death marks the end of a 38-year investigation into the Tylenol murders, which remain unsolved and the motive behind them a mystery.
Roy Herron, a Tennessee state lawmaker and former chairperson of the state Democratic Party, passed away on Sunday due to injuries sustained in a jet ski accident. He was a champion of education and healthcare, and a strong supporter of the Tennessee Promise. His death has been met with an outpouring of grief from his colleagues and constituents, with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee saying, “He will be remembered for his tireless work on behalf of his constituents and his commitment to making Tennessee a better place.”
Nikki McCray-Penson, two-time Olympic gold medalist and former ABL MVP, has died at the age of 49. She was an assistant women's basketball coach at Rutgers and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. She was an integral part of the 1996 U.S. women's basketball team which sparked the formation of the WNBA and ABL, and was known for her positive attitude and her commitment to helping others.