Reading Time: 4 minutes Tarek Fatah died of cancer on April 24, at the age of 73
Tag: Obit
Legendary DJ Red Robinson dies at 86
Reading Time: 5 minutes Robinson interviewed, befriended and introduced the Beatles, Elvis, Bill Haley, and Buddy Holly to the public
The life, legacy and career of wrestling great Jay Briscoe
Reading Time: 5 minutes The 38-year-old pro wrestler died tragically after a head-on collision near his home on Jan. 17
Patrick Watson was a true giant of Canadian broadcasting
Reading Time: 4 minutes A brilliant mind with a critical eye. Intelligent, engaging, curious, humorous and innovative
Beloved professor leaves a legacy of scholarship and support
Reading Time: 4 minutes James Dempsey played a key role in the U of A’s early ethics discussions around Indigenous engagement
Charley Pride knocked down country music’s racial barriers
Reading Time: 4 minutes Audiences took a while to warm up to a black country musician. He wasn’t promoted in this fashion and photos didn’t accompany his early singles
John Turner and the demise of gentlemanly politics
Reading Time: 4 minutes Politicians like the late prime minister are sources of inspiration for public service, intelligent discourse and common decency
John Turner’s poisoned chalice
Reading Time: 3 minutes Succeeding Pierre Trudeau came with own baggage. As a result, Turner, a former golden boy of the Liberals who died Saturday, never fulfilled his promise
John Turner had an unflagging faith in the people
Reading Time: 3 minutes The former prime minister considered that an article of faith, a truth that deserved defending. It reflected the essence of his dignity
Aline Chretien was fierce, beautiful and much loved
Reading Time: 3 minutes Jean Chretien, Canada’s 20th and best prime minister, would never have achieved the great things he achieved without her