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Pastor Jack Hayford, Bridge-Builder and Author of the Hymn 'Majesty,' Dies at 88

Pastor Jack Hayford, Bridge-Builder and Author of the Hymn 'Majesty,' Dies at 88

Pastor Jack Hayford, who wrote more than 50 books and 500 songs, including the popular hymn Majesty, died Sunday. He was 88.

Thousands Attend Pope Benedict XVI's Funeral

Thousands Attend Pope Benedict XVI's Funeral

On Thursday, thousands of people attended the funeral mass for the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Walker Texas Ranger Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr. Dies at 66

<em>Walker Texas Ranger</em> Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr. Dies at 66

Longtime actor and academic Clarence Gilyard Jr., best known for his roles in television shows Walker Texas Ranger and Matlock passed away on Monday at age 66.

Power Rangers Star, Professing Christian Jason David Frank Dies by Suicide at 49

Power Rangers Star, Professing Christian Jason David Frank Dies by Suicide at 49

Jason David Frank, best known for his role as the Green Power Ranger in the hit 90s superhero television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has died after committing suicide. He was 49.

'A Great Missionary Statesman': Former Cru President Steve Douglass Dies from Cancer at 77

'A Great Missionary Statesman': Former Cru President Steve Douglass Dies from Cancer at 77

Steve Douglass, the former president of the Christian ministry campus organization Cru and Campus Crusade for Christ International, passed away on Saturday due to complications from cancer. He was 77.

'Truly Disastrous': South Korea's President Declares National Week of Mourning after 153 Killed during Halloween Festival

'Truly Disastrous': South Korea's President Declares National Week of Mourning after 153 Killed during Halloween Festival

At least 153 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede at a Halloween festival in Seoul, South Korea.

Renowned Professor, New Testament Scholar Gordon Fee Passes Away at 88

Renowned Professor, New Testament Scholar Gordon Fee Passes Away at 88

Renowned Professor and New Testament scholar Gordon Fee passed away on Tuesday in New York at the age of 88.

American Idol Star Killed in Crash Hours after Singing Powerful Hymn on Instagram

<em>American Idol</em> Star Killed in Crash Hours after Singing Powerful Hymn on Instagram

A 23-year-old American Idol finalist was killed in a car accident Tuesday, just one month before he was to perform at a Baptist church in London and just hours after he posted a video on social media singing a powerful rendition of the hymn You Are My Hiding Place.

Angela Lansbury, Star of Family Films and Murder, She Wrote, Dies at 96

Angela Lansbury, Star of Family Films and <em>Murder, She Wrote,</em> Dies at 96

Angela Lansbury, who came to fame during Hollywood’s Golden Age and who was known for her work in family-friendly projects and a popular detective series, died Tuesday. She was 96.