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Robbie Shakespeare of reggae duo Sly and Robbie dies at 68

Robbie Shakespeare of reggae duo Sly and Robbie dies at 68

His work spanned the roots of reggae, rock and dancehall genres.
Bob Dole - war hero, presidential candidate - dies at 98

Bob Dole - war hero, presidential candidate - dies at 98

He was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in February.

PM mourns loss of mentor Sabbaruddin Chik

PM mourns loss of mentor Sabbaruddin Chik

The former tourism minister died of Covid-19.

Ex-tourism minister Sabbaruddin dies from Covid-19

Ex-tourism minister Sabbaruddin dies from Covid-19

The 80-year-old was hospitalised on Sunday.

Soccer-Liverpool and Arsenal great Kennedy dies aged 70

Soccer-Liverpool and Arsenal great Kennedy dies aged 70

The latter part of his life was affected by Parkinson's disease.
Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

His 8 Tony Awards surpass the total of any other composer.

Ex-South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90

Ex-South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90

He presided over a massacre of pro-democracy protesters.

Former Malacca state exco Abdul Ghafar dies

Former Malacca state exco Abdul Ghafar dies

The ex-Asahan assemblyperson was being treated for Covid.

South Africa's last white president FW de Klerk dies at 85

South Africa's last white president FW de Klerk dies at 85

De Klerk was feted globally for his role in scrapping apartheid.

James Masing dies after battle with Covid-19

James Masing dies after battle with Covid-19

The deputy CM was admitted to Sarawak General Hospital on Sept 28.

South Korea's ex-president Roh Tae-woo dies at 88

South Korea's ex-president Roh Tae-woo dies at 88

The hospital did not cite the cause of death.

Senator Guan Dee dies

Senator Guan Dee dies

The 67-year-old died at 4.50pm at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

Pioneer OA officer, father to Cameron Highlands MP and Jakoa DG dies

Pioneer OA officer, father to Cameron Highlands MP and Jakoa DG dies

The 87-year-old served in the Senoi Praaq force, formed by SAS.

Renowned film director Mamat Khalid dies aged 58

Renowned film director Mamat Khalid dies aged 58

Mamat had been taken to the hospital from Sarang Art Hub cafe.

LETTER | It’s so hard to say goodbye to a dear friend

LETTER | It’s so hard to say goodbye to a dear friend

Bidding farewell to Gan Kong Hwee.

Ex-National Sports Council DG Zolkples Embong dies aged 62

Ex-National Sports Council DG Zolkples Embong dies aged 62

Police believe he had died from a heart attack.

Former England striker Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

Former England striker Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

He is Tottenham's record goalscorer and World Cup winner in 1966.

Ex-Kunak rep dies of Covid-19

Ex-Kunak rep dies of Covid-19

Nilwan Kabang breathed his last early this morning, he was 71.

Founder of Peruvian rebel group Shining Path dies at 86

Founder of Peruvian rebel group Shining Path dies at 86

Abimael Guzman died in prison after weeks of poor health.

Ex-CID director Zaman Khan dies

Ex-CID director Zaman Khan dies

The 80-year-old passed at the National Heart Institute.

Abim former president Siddiq dies

Abim former president Siddiq dies

He dies of lung cancer.

Actor Ed Asner, star of 'Mary Tyler Moore', dies at age 91 - family

Actor Ed Asner, star of 'Mary Tyler Moore', dies at age 91 - family

He has won seven Emmy Awards, more than any other male actor.
Ex-Sabah CM Sakaran Dandai dies at 91, was admitted with suspected Covid-19

Ex-Sabah CM Sakaran Dandai dies at 91, was admitted with suspected Covid-19

The veteran politician served as both governor and chief minister.

Ex-deputy minister Lajim Ukin dies from Covid-19

Ex-deputy minister Lajim Ukin dies from Covid-19

He was placed in a medically induced coma 5 days ago.