Deaths reported during the week ending 22 May 2021:
Monday, 17 May
Don Kernodle, pro wrestler (National Wrestling Alliance), of suicide by
gunshot, 71.
Buddy Roemer, governor of Louisiana (D, 1988-91 and R, 1991-92), cause not
reported, 77.
Tuesday, 18 May
Charles Grodin, actor (The Heartbreak Kid), of bone marrow cancer, 86.
Gilles Lupien, NHL hockey player (Montreal Canadiens), of cancer, 67.
Paul Mooney, comedian/actor (The Buddy Holly Story), of a heart attack, 79.
Rennie Stennett, major leaguer (Pittsburgh Pirates), of cancer, 72.
Wednesday, 19 May
Lee Evans, track athlete (1968 Olympics), of complications from a stroke, 74.
Thursday, 20 May
Roger Hawkins, rock drummer (Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section), of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, 75.
Saturday, 22 May
Joe Beckwith, major leaguer (Los Angeles Dodgers), of colon cancer, 66.
Compiled by David Carson
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