A rancher for most of his life, he began his music career as half of the folk-era duo Ian and Sylvia and was also celebrated for his commitment to the culture of Canada’s ranch country.
Tag: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Vivienne Westwood, 81, Dies; Brought Provocative Punk Style to High Fashion
The London shop she ran with Malcolm McLaren defined an era. “I don’t think punk would have happened,” Chrissie Hynde said, “without Vivienne and Malcolm.”
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Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82
Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.
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Kathy Whitworth, Record-Holder for U.S. Golf Wins, Dies at 83
Whitworth was a hall of famer who became the first woman’s pro golfer to earn more than $1 million.
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Maya Ruiz-Picasso, Artist’s Daughter and Inspiration, Dies at 87
As a girl she brought out a childlike quality in Picasso. As an adult she became an authority on his works.