Pat Robertson, a religious broadcaster and founder of The Christian Broadcasting Network, passed away Thursday at the age of 93. He was a former Southern Baptist minister and founded CBN in 1960, making it the first television network dedicated to Christian broadcasting in the U.S. Robertson was a prominent figure in conservative Christian political and entertainment circles, and had a lasting impact on the movement through his contributions to the Christian faith and his Christian Coalition. He also founded Regent University, the American Center for Law and Justice, and Operation Blessing.
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The Iron Sheik, a professional wrestler and social media personality, has died at the age of 81. His family announced his death on Wednesday, saying he departed peacefully and left behind a legacy that will endure for generations. He was known for his iconic wrestling moves and feuds with other wrestlers, and his family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from his fans.
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer, has died at age 83. She became an overnight superstar in 1964 with her off-hand English-language vocals on the classic bossa nova album “Getz/Gilberto”. Her voice became the face of bossa nova and she released over 20 albums in her five-decade career, receiving numerous awards including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She is survived by her daughter, Bebel Gilberto, who is also a singer-songwriter.
Anna Shay, an heiress, philanthropist, and star of Netflix's "Bling Empire," passed away at the age of 62 due to a stroke. She was known for her philanthropy and love of the finer things in life, and her family's statement to Variety said that her impact on their lives would be forever missed but never forgotten. She is survived by her two children and four grandchildren.
Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent convicted of espionage and treason in 2001, was found dead in his prison cell on Monday morning. He was serving 15 consecutive life sentences for his crimes, which included selling highly classified material to the Soviet Union and Russia. His death serves as a reminder of the consequences of treason.
Branden Colvin Sr. has been confirmed as the first victim of the partial collapse of an apartment building in Davenport, Iowa. Search and rescue teams have been working around the clock to locate the two other missing men, Ryan Hitchcock and Daniel Prien, but the search has been called off. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation, and the city has set up a fund to help those affected.
The body of Dr. John Forsyth, a Missouri emergency room doctor, has been found in northwest Arkansas after he had been missing for more than a week. His family is devastated by the news and asking for privacy as they grieve. The cause of death is unknown, but the Cassville community is mourning the loss of a well-respected doctor who had worked at Mercy Hospital for over a decade.
Dr. Morris Wortman, a New York fertility doctor accused of using his own sperm to impregnate patients without their knowledge or consent, died in a plane crash on Sunday. The aircraft, identified as a Wittman W-5 Buttercup, crashed in a pasture in Orleans County and the cause of the crash is still under investigation. The lawsuit filed against Dr. Wortman is still ongoing and it is unclear how his death will affect the case.