Roman Gabriel, first Filipino-American quarterback in NFL, dies at 83
Gabriel, who played at North Carolina State, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Read more
Obituaries
Find the latest obituaries of celebrities, people in the news and public figures from Hawaii, across the nation and around the world.
Allman Brothers Band co-founder Dickey Betts dies at 80
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Betts’ manager of 20 years, confirmed. Read more
Respected isle ex-legislator, insurance commissioner and judge Wayne Metcalf dies at 71
Wayne Metcalf — a former state representative, senator, insurance commissioner and judge has died at the age of 71. Read more
Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog dies at 92
Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said today the team had been informed of his death by Herzog’s family. Read more
Robert MacNeil, earnest news anchor for PBS, dies at 93
MacNeil spent time at NBC News early in his career and was a reporter for the network in Dallas on the day President John Kennedy was assassinated. Read more
O.J. Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder, dies at 76
The family announced on Simpson’s official X account that he died Wednesday of prostate cancer. Read more
Akebono’s pioneering career took him from Waimanalo to the top of sumo in Japan
The sudden immersion into the hierarchical, almost feudal culture of sumo tested not only Chad Rowan’s physical strength but his mental toughness. Read more
Bobby Benson Center founder Dave Benson remembered for big contributions
Dave Benson, a co-founder of First Night Honolulu and the Honolulu Symphony Fun Run fundraiser, Race Director of the Honolulu Marathon from 1980 to 1984, and 30-year veteran of the Honolulu Police Department, died April 2 after a short battle with ALS. He was 82. Read more
Lou Conter, last USS Arizona survivor, dies at 102
According to a media release from Pacific Historic Parks, Conter died peacefully surrounded by his family. Read more
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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar winner and ‘Roots’ actor, dies at 87
Gossett’s first cousin Neal L. Gossett told The Associated Press that the actor died in Santa Monica, California. Read more
HFD’s first public information officer to be remembered
A celebration of life on Monday is planned for Richard Soo, who 25 years ago stepped into the 24/7 role as the Honolulu Fire Department’s first public information officer. Read more
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
Lieberman’s independent streak and especially his needling of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential contest rankled many Democrats. Read more
Laurent de Brunhoff, ‘Babar’ heir and author, dies at age 98
The series has sold millions of copies worldwide and was adapted for a television program and such animated features as “Babar: The Movie” and “Babar: King of the Elephants.” Read more
Former Hawaii Public Safety Director Ted Sakai dies at 77
Ted Sakai led the state Department of Public Safety from 1998 to 2002 and from 2012 to 2014. Read more
Steve Harley, who had a hit with ‘Make Me Smile,’ dies at 73
Harley’s family said Sunday that he had “passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side.” Harley said late last year he was being treated for “a nasty cancer.” Read more
Gerald Levin, former Time Warner CEO behind disastrous mega-merger, dead at 84
Gerald Levin, who led Time Warner Media into a disastrous $182 billion merger with the internet provider America Online, died Wednesday at the age of 84, according to media reports. Read more
Texas man, who used an iron lung for decades, dies at 78
Alexander was 6 when he began using an iron lung, a cylinder that encased his body as the air pressure in the chamber forced air into and out of his lungs. In recent years he had millions of views on his TikTok account. Read more
Longtime educator, activist Amy Mizuno dies at age 102
Amy Mizuno, a dedicated activist and longtime educator, died Feb. 14 at age 102. Read more
Steve Lawrence, singer and half of popular stage duo, dies
Lawrence and Gorme — or Steve & Eydie — were known for their frequent appearances on talk shows, in night clubs and on Las Vegas stages. Read more
‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68
Akira Toriyama, the creator of the best-selling Dragon Ball and other popular anime who influenced Japanese comics, has died, his studio said Friday. He was 68. Read more
Award-winning ESPN reporter Chris Mortensen dies at 72
ESPN confirmed Mortensen’s death on Sunday. There was no immediate word on the cause or place of death. Read more
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