This article discusses the tragic school shooting in Nashville that took the lives of six people, including 9-year-old students, the head of the school, a substitute teacher, and a custodian. Funeral arrangements have been made for the victims, and the Nashville Police Department is continuing to investigate the shooting. The city is in mourning and coming together to support the families of the victims.
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A diver found a human bone near the shore of Lake Mead in October, prompting a search by a park dive team that uncovered more. DNA analysis was used to identify the remains as belonging to Donald Smith, a Las Vegas resident who reportedly drowned in April 1974. The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed the remains and ruled the death an accident, providing closure to Smith's family and friends after nearly five decades.
Nicholas Lloyd Webber, the Grammy-nominated composer, record producer, and eldest son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, passed away on Saturday after a long battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia. Andrew Lloyd Webber was present with other loved ones at the hospital in Basingstoke, England, and had to miss the Broadway opening of his “Bad Cinderella” to be with his son. Nicholas was best known for his work on the BBC One’s “Love, Lies and Records” and his death is a great loss to the music world.
Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel and pioneer in the semiconductor industry, has passed away at the age of 94. He is best known for his 1965 prediction, now known as “Moore’s Law”, which predicted a steady rise in computing power for decades. His prediction was proven true, and Intel’s processors are now found in most of the world’s personal computers. Moore’s legacy will live on in the form of his prediction, which will continue to benefit Intel and the semiconductor industry.
Willis Reed, a two-time NBA champion and one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, passed away on May 8th. He is remembered for his iconic performance in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals, where he entered the court despite suffering from a torn thigh muscle and inspired his team and the fans with his courage and determination. His legacy will live on in the hearts of Knicks fans and those who admired him from afar.
On Friday, a massive backcountry avalanche swept two skiers and a snowboarder down a mountainside in western Colorado. Rescue teams were able to locate and extradite two of the victims, however the third, 36-year-old Joel Shute of Glenwood Springs, was found dead on Saturday. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center is warning backcountry skiers and snowboarders to be aware of the current avalanche danger in the area.
Lance Reddick, best known for his roles in "The Wire" and the "John Wick" franchise, has died at the age of 60 from natural causes. Reddick was born in Baltimore and began his career in theater before transitioning to television and film. He was best known for his portrayal of a Baltimore police lieutenant in "The Wire" and Charon in the "John Wick" franchise. His death is a shock to fans and those who knew him, and he will be remembered for his many memorable roles.
Bobby Caldwell, the legendary singer-songwriter behind the 1978 platinum hit "What You Won't Do For Love," has passed away at the age of 71. His wife, Mary, confirmed the news and attributed his death to "FLOXED," a term used to describe the effects of fluoroquinolone toxicity after he was prescribed an antibiotic in 2017. Mary thanked fans for their prayers over the years and an official cause of death has not been released.