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‘American Idol’ pays tribute to late contestant Willie Spence: “We are devastated”

Wednesday, October 12 by ABC News

The official American Idol Instagram account has acknowledged the death of American Idol season 19 runner-up Willie Spence, who died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a car accident in Tennessee. The singer was 23.The account posted a tribute to Spence, along with a video of his audition. The... Read More.

‘American Idol’ runner-up Willie Spence dead at 23 following car accident

Wednesday, October 12 by ABC News

According to a local Tennessee news report, American Idol runner-up Willie Spence died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a car accident there. The singer was 23.The "tragic news" from outlet Douglas Now was confirmed by Katherine... Read More.

Willie O’Ree, 1st Black NHL player, reflects on his time in the league

Wednesday, January 19 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- The Boston Bruins retired the jersey of Willie O’Ree, the first Black NHL player, on Tuesday night -- 64 years to the day of his professional hockey debut.Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018 and currently in line to be... Read More.

“I miss him” — Mario Cantone mourns ‘…And Just Like That’ co-star Willie Garson

Wednesday, December 15 by ABC News

(NOTE LANGUAGE) Sex and the City veteran Willie Garson was only able to film three episodes of the show's updated incarnation ...And Just Like That before he died in September of pancreatic cancer. But Mario Cantone, who played Garson's onscreen husband, Anthony Marentino, recently told Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Show on SiriusXM that he's still in... Read More.

Willie Garson died from pancreatic cancer, his obituary reveals

Friday, September 24 by ABC News

Sex and the City star Willie Garson died unexpectedly this week at age 57, but a cause of death was not immediately given.It was confirmed Thursday in his obituary, which was published in The New York Times, that the actor died at home following a battle... Read More.

‘Sex and the City’ star Willie Garson passes away at age 57

Wednesday, September 22 by ABC News

Hollywood is mourning Sex and the City star Willie Garson, who unexpectedly passed away. He was 57. Son Nathen Garson confirmed his father's passing on Tuesday by sharing a collage of photos and videos of the late actor while writing, "I love you so much papa. Rest... Read More.

Pelicans hire Suns assistant Willie Green as head coach

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- The New Orleans Pelicans have named Willie Green as its next head coach, Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin announced Thursday. An introductory press conference will be held on Tuesday, July 27Green joins the Pelicans after spending the past... Read More.

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