Mitsuru Hanada, a famed sumo stablemaster who was once known as the "Prince of Sumo" in Japan, died on May 30 of oral cancer. He was 55.
The Blog of Death does not have the manpower to cover war casualties on a daily basis. However, since this is Memorial Day, we take a moment to honor the sacrifices of all servicemen and women and send comforting thoughts to their families and friends.
E. Harris Nober, an educator whose study of smoke detectors helped save countless lives, died on May 23 of liver cancer. He was 77.
Paul Tate, a former Army intelligence officer whose daughter was murdered by the followers of Charles Manson in 1969, died on May 18 of congestive heart failure. He was 82.
Bill Brownell, the co-founder of the WeTip hotline, died on May 13 of congestive heart failure. He was 71.
Ismail Merchant, a Hollywood producer and director whose period films won six Academy Awards, died on May 25. Cause of death was not released. He was 68.
Frank Gorshin, a veteran actor and impressionist who was best known for playing the Riddler on the 1960s TV series "Batman," died on May 17 of cancer. He was 72.
Tony, one of the oldest animals at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, died on May 17. Cause of death was not released. He was 44.
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