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Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

DUARTE, Calif. – Veteran actor T.K. Carter, who appeared in the horror film “The Thing” and “Punky Brewster” on television, has died at the age of 69. Carter was declared dead Friday evening...

DATE: Jan 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

NEW YORK – Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The band made the announcement on their official website ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old

Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark some six decades after he sang and danced with Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins” and starred in hi...

DATE: Dec 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

Writer had been diagnosed with brain cancer

DATE: Dec 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63

LONDON – Gary Mounfield, the former bass player of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, two of the most influential British rock bands of the past four decades, has died. He was 63. His former...

DATE: Nov 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Todd Snider, a singer whose thoughtfully freewheeling tunes and cosmic-stoner songwriting made him a beloved figure in American roots music, has died. He was 59. His recor...

DATE: Nov 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Diane Ladd, three-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89

OJAI, Calif. – Diane Ladd, a three-time Academy Award nominee and actor of rare timing and intensity whose roles ranged from the brash waitress in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” to the sc...

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was...

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91

MILAN – Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, has died, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91...

DATE: Sep 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor best known for ‘Dances with Wolves,’ dies at 73

NEW YORK – Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor whose long and successful career on the big and small screen included an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Kicking Bird in “Danc...

DATE: Sep 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60

LOS ANGELES – Danielle Spencer, who played the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!” has died. Spencer died Monday at age 60 after a yea...

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes

BIRMINGHAM, England – Ozzy Osbourne returned to the “home of metal” for the last time on Wednesday as an emotional Birmingham honored one of its most cherished sons. Thousands of Black Sabba...

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday