death and dying

‘You gave me strength’: Spain’s Carmona learns of father’s death after firing team to World Cup victory

CNN  —  Within the span of hours this weekend, Spain’s Women’s World Cup hero Olga Carmona experienced a career high…

Jamie MoCrazy nearly died in a skiing accident. Now, she wants to help others who have suffered traumatic brain injuries

CNN  —  No one expected Jamie MoCrazy to live after her fall. The chances of survival are slim when the…

Nikki McCray-Penson, basketball star and Olympic gold medalist, dies at age 51

CNN  —  Nikki McCray-Penson, a former basketball star and two-time Olympic gold medal winner, has died at age 51, according…

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, 35, dies in apparent drowning in Florida

CNN  —  Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died Tuesday in an apparent drowning off a Florida Panhandle beach, a county…

Bob Brown, Hall of Fame offensive lineman in pro and collegiate football, dies at 81

CNN  —  Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bob Brown, known for his aggressive and intimidating style of play in the…

Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies at 24 after motorcycle crash

CNN  —  Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica has died at the age of 24. Police said they attended the scene…

Arcangelo’s triumph at Belmont Stakes marks first time female trainer wins a Triple Crown race

CNN  —  Arcangelo finished first at the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes in New York, a historic triumph that…

Sprinter Jim Hines, once the world’s fastest man, dies at 76

CNN  —  Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jim Hines, who was the first man to run 100m in under 10 seconds,…

Fan dies at Argentinian soccer match after falling from stands

CNN  —  A soccer fan died on Saturday after falling from a stand during a match at River Plate’s Mas…

Horse dies at Belmont Park after sustaining injury during race ahead of next week’s Triple Crown finale

CNN  —  A horse died following a race at Belmont Park after sustaining an injury Thursday ahead of next week’s…