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Jeff Bittiger, former major league pitcher and longtime Athletics scout, dies at 63

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jeff Bittiger, a pitcher who played four seasons in the major leagues and spent the last 22 years as a scout in the Athletics organization, died Saturday morning, the A's announced. He was 63.

Acclaimed conductor Roger Norrington dead at age 91

Roger Norrington, a conductor acclaimed for historically informed performances during more than a half-century leading orchestras in Europe and the United States, has died. He was 91. Norrington died Friday at his home, his son Tom said Saturday.

Florida Rep. Joe Casello dies while in office

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democratic lawmaker Joe Casello has died while in office following a heart attack, according to state House officials. He was 73.
Rex White, who was NASCAR's oldest living champion and a Hall of Famer, dies at 95

Rex White, who was NASCAR's oldest living champion and a Hall of Famer, dies at 95

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rex White, who was NASCAR's oldest living champion and a 2015 inductee into the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 95. NASCAR and the NASCAR Hall of Fame confirmed White's death on Friday. No additional details were provided.
Award-winning former AP photographer Jo Ann Steck is remembered for her wit and leadership

Award-winning former AP photographer Jo Ann Steck is remembered for her wit and leadership

Award-winning photo journalist Jo Ann Steck — who broke barriers in male-dominated newsrooms by capturing some of the most notable moments in recent United States history — has died. She was 73.
Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist who helped write 'The Way We Were,' dies at 99

Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist who helped write 'The Way We Were,' dies at 99

Alan Bergman, the Oscar-winning lyricist who teamed with his wife, Marilyn, for an enduring and loving partnership that produced such old-fashioned hits as “How Do You Keep the Music Playing?,” “It Might Be You” and the classic “The Way We Were,” has

Former Clemson player, assistant coach Willie Anderson dies at 72

Willie Anderson, the only person in Clemson football history to earn both first-team All-ACC honors as a player and serve as a full-time assistant coach on a national championship team, has died, the school announced Friday. He was 72.
Dr. David Altchek, Mets medical director and Tommy John surgery pioneer, dies at 68

Dr. David Altchek, Mets medical director and Tommy John surgery pioneer, dies at 68

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. David Altchek, who performed more than 2,000 Tommy John surgeries and was the New York Mets longtime medical director, died Thursday. He was 68.
Former Giants managing general partner, longtime lead Microsoft attorney Bill Neukom dies at 83

Former Giants managing general partner, longtime lead Microsoft attorney Bill Neukom dies at 83

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former San Francisco Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom, a bow-tie loving, longtime Microsoft attorney who was at the helm when the team won its first World Series title in 2010, has died. He was 83.
Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, dies in crash in Italy

Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, dies in crash in Italy

MILAN (AP) — Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound during a 24-mile leap through the stratosphere more than a decade ago, died in a crash Thursday along the eastern coast of Italy. He was 56.
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