Obituary
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Horse Racing
Broadcaster and impressionist Lederman passed away at the age of 67
There cannot be a more unique racetrack announcer than Larry Lederman. Hell, there couldn’t be another human being as unique…
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Horse Racing
Owner/Breeder, Trustee Keeneland Haggin passes away at age 88
Louis Lee Haggin III, a thoroughbred owner/breeder known for his commitment to Keeneland and from a multitude of causes in…
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Entertainment
What Alexey Navalny’s Death Means For Russia and Putin’s Regime
“I’m not ready for my son to become a martyr.” Alexey Navalny’s mother said these words in 2011, at the…
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Horse Racing
Irish Racing Matriarch Maureen Mullins Dies Aged 94
Maureen Mullins, the mother of perennial champion trainer Willie and Irish racing’s great matriarch, died the morning of Feb. 14…
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Horse Racing
Obituary: Horse Racing ‘Thrilled’ Country Singer Keith
While writing, recording, and performing a long string of top country music hits since the turn of the century took…
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Horse Racing
Owner/Breeder Hammer Dies at Age 103
The Washington community continues to mourn the loss of longtime owner and breeder Howard Hammer, who died Nov. 23 at age…
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Horse Racing
Former Goffs Managing Director Irwin Dies at 82
Goffs’ former managing director, Jonathan Irwin, has died at the age of 82. He was appointed managing director of Robert…
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Horse Racing
Retired Irish Trainer Neville Callaghan Dies Aged 77
Group 1-winning trainer and colorful Newmarket character Neville Callaghan died Dec. 2 aged 77 after a long battle with illness.…
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Entertainment
Henry Kissinger, Master Diplomat Under Presidents Nixon and Ford, Is Dead at Age 100
It is not unfair to say that Henry Kissinger, who died Wednesday, November 29, at age 100, owes his role…
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Horse Racing
Stallion Stravinsky Dies in Japan at Age 27
European champion sprinter Stravinsky died Nov. 21 in Japan from infirmities of old age, according to a social media post…
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