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The Conversation What is heaven? When a family member or a friend passes away, we often find ourselves reflecting on the question “where are they now?” As mortal beings, it is a question of ultimate significance to each of us. Different cultural groups, and different individuals within them, respond with numerous, often conflicting, answers to questions about life after death. For many, these questions are rooted in the idea of reward for the good (a heaven) and punishment for the wicked… Source link

MMA Weekly Video: YouTuber Jake Paul attacks Conor McGregor teammate Dillon Danis on the street YouTube sensation Jake Paul continued to escalate his feud with Conor McGregor and his teammates on Tuesday with a drive-by attack on Dillon Danis. Danis is a teammate of McGregor’s, who fights for Bellator MMA. He was famously attacked by Khabib Nurmagomedov after the UFC lightweight champion submitted McGregor at UFC 229. Paul has two professional boxing victories to his credit, a win over a… Source link

Dave Prowse, the Bristolian former bodybuilder best known for playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85. Prowse was cast as Vader for his imposing physique, even though the role was voiced by James Earl Jones. But the weightlifter-turned-actor was most proud of playing the Green Cross Code Man. The role, promoting road safety in the UK, earned him an MBE. “May the force be with him, always!” said his agent Thomas Bowington. “Though famous for playing many monsters -… Source link

Tony Hsieh, the brilliant and big-hearted Zappos.com luminary who revolutionized the shoe business and built one of the most innovative companies in modern history, has died. He was 46. Hsieh’s family confirmed his death tonight in a text message to friends, noting that Tony’s generous spirit touched the lives of countless people and that he left an indelible mark on the world. The executive died from injuries sustained in a Connecticut house fire, according to press reports citing a… Source link

Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players in soccer history who almost singlehandedly led his native Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title, has died after suffering a heart attack, the country’s football federation said on Wednesday. He was 60. Maradona had long battled heath problems since his playing days ended. Earlier his month, he underwent brain surgery in Buenos Aires and was only discharged from the hospital two weeks ago. Word of his passing spread quickly on Wednesday morning,… Source link

Tennessee-Martin coach Anthony Stewart died suddenly on Sunday afternoon. He was 50. (AP/Michael Wyke) UT Martin head coach Anthony Stewart died on Sunday afternoon, the school announced. He was 50. Stewart was preparing for his fifth season with the Skyhawks this fall. The cause of death is not yet known. “We are stunned to hear this tragic news,” UT Martin athletic director Kurt McGuffin said in a statement. “Coach Stewart was a true leader to every one of the young men he coached. He… Source link

Vince Lombardi was hard on everyone. But he loved Paul Hornung. Spend enough time listening to the old Green Bay Packers from the 1960s and they will share that if Lombardi had a favorite, it was his halfback from Notre Dame. Lombardi called Hornung “the best all-around back ever to play football.” Hornung died at age 84 after a battle with dementia. The Louisville Sports Commission announced Hornung’s death. Green Bay Packers halfback Paul Hornung (5) plunged over the line for a touchdown… Source link

The mourning girlfriend of a man who died by suicide says she regrets not knowing what to do when he cried out for help. Trent Dance, from Ipswich southwest of Brisbane, had been struggling with the stresses of life but went downhill in the past couple of months and died suddenly on October 11. The 34-year-old dad was an avid powerlifter and had a loving girlfriend who he had been inseparable from since March. But his mental health was taking a silent toll. Trent Dance’s mental health was… Source link

A 20-year-old suburban Detroit woman who was declared dead only to be found alive at a funeral home in August has died, the attorney representing her family said on Monday (local time). Timesha Beauchamp died on Sunday at Children’s Hospital in Detroit, Geoffrey Fieger said in a news release. Ms Beauchamp’s family, who live in Southfield, called 911 on August 23 because she appeared to be suffering from serious breathing problems. Emergency medical technicians and paramedics responded, and a… Source link

The father of a teenage backpacker who mysteriously vanished in regional Victoria more than a decade ago has died after years of tirelessly searching for clues into his son’s disappearance. Rolf Castor’s son Max went missing in April 2005, five months after he arrived in Australia from Sweden at the tender age of 19. His son’s disappearance without a trace prompted a personal mission from the father, who spent the next 15 years ensuring no stone went unturned. “He never gave up hope of… Source link