Find the latest obituaries of celebrities, people in the news and public figures from Hawaii, across the nation and around the world.
Aaron Mahi, a musician, composer, conductor, recording artist, kahu and bandmaster of the Royal Hawaiian Band for 24 years, died Saturday. He was 70 and had been in declining health for several years. Read more
Mahi was 70 years old and had been in declining health for several years. Read more
The life and work of Milton “Mickey” Diamond, renowned for his work on gender identity and advocate for gender equality, will be celebrated Aug. 3. Read more
He was nominated for best-screenplay Oscars three years in a row; his “Chinatown” win, in 1974, came between nominations for “The Last Detail” and “Shampoo.” Read more
Much like Steve Martin, with whom he was sometimes compared, Mull presented an outwardly buttoned-down image that belied an often absurdist sense of humor. Read more
With a career spanning since the 1970s, Cobbs had roles in films like “The Bodyguard” opposite Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, and “Night at the Museum” alongside Ben Stiller. Read more
Wily found his calling in film and TV with memorable appearances in the Fox television drama“North Shore” in 2004, and in the 2008 romantic comedy film “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” Read more
The Canadian actor, whose lengthy career spanned from the 1960s into the 2020s, died today, his son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, said on social media. Read more
Willie Mays, who died today at age 93, still represents the gold standard for an all-around ballplayer and might do so forever. He could hit, run, field and throw with equal aplomb. Read more
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His death was announced by Saga Hospitality Group, the holding company of his two restaurants, Crown Shy and Saga, and his cocktail bar, Overstory. Read more
The Los Angeles Clippers, where he worked as an executive, confirmed the death today, saying the 14-time NBA all-star passed away peacefully with his wife Karen by his side. Read more
As head coach in the mid-1980s, Frank Arnold was synonymous with one of the most combustible two-season periods in University of Hawaii basketball history. Read more
Jade Stice — a Broadway veteran who returned home to share her knowledge and experiences with new generations of Broadway hopefuls — has died in a hiking accident on the mainland, a family spokesperson reported Thursday. She was 53. Read more
Allen made 11 Pro Bowls and six All-Pro first teams over 14 seasons as an offensive lineman for the Cowboys (1994-2005) and San Francisco 49ers (2006-07). Read more
Robinson was known as a down-to-earth matriarch who became an emotional ballast for her daughter and granddaughters, Malia and Sasha, but also for the former president. Read more
Former University of Hawaii defensive back Kent Kafentzis is being remembered as a tenacious competitor, loving parent, and kind and generous friend. Read more
Pearl Harbor attack survivor Herbert Elfring died Saturday in Michigan at age 102. Read more
Walton’s greatness on the court was unquestioned. Read more
His parents, Eric and Terry Murray, issued a statement mourning his loss and confirming that “he took his own life.” Read more
In his documentary, Spurlock ate nothing but McDonald’s food for a month, and if a server offered to “supersize” the meal, he would accept. Read more
Otto spent his entire 15-year career with the Raiders, who moved to Las Vegas ahead of the 2020 season. Read more
