Deaths

Don Rickles’ talents were seemingly limitless: An outrageous insult comic, a gifted dramatic actor, a welcome sight on stages and screens (big and small), and a constant presence whose career endured for decades, often surpassing his contemporaries. And now he’s gone on to join them, as the legendary Rickles passed away today, April 6, at the age of 90.

Paul O'Neill, who founded the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, has died due to a chronic undisclosed illness.

Winter can be unforgiving in Colorado. In this case, both the predator and prey became the apparent victims of that harsh reality with both being trapped in an icy reservoir.

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who has had a long relationship with Sib Hashian's daughter, offers a particularly poignant tribute to the former Boston drummer.

John Thomas "Sib" Hashian, the drummer who played on Boston's first two bestselling LPs, has died at the age of 67.

Jim Fuller, a co-founding member of the Surfaris whose lead guitar work is heard on the band's signature hit "Wipe Out," has died at the age of 69.

Tommy LiPuma, a veteran producer and industry executive, has died at the age of 80.

Singer -songwriter Valerie Carter, who also sang backup on many hit records over the years, has died.

Ilene Berns took over management of Bang Records at age 24, shortly after the death of her husband, founder Bert Berns.

Renowned artist Alan Aldridge, whose distinctive designs graced the covers of classic albums by the Who and Elton John has died at the age of 73.