Jerry Springer, iconic TV show host and former mayor of Cincinnati, dead at 79

[ad_1] Jerry Springer, the TV talk show host and television personality who briefly served as mayor of Cincinnati, has died, his publicist confirmed to CBS News on Thursday morning. He was 79. Springer died peacefully on Thursday morning at his home in Chicago after an illness, the Associated Press reported. “Jerry’s ability to connect with … Read more

Harry Belafonte, legendary entertainer and civil rights icon, dies at 96

[ad_1] Harry Belafonte on finding his voice Harry Belafonte on finding his voice 06:22 Harry Belafonte, the groundbreaking singer and actor who became a civil rights activist, has died, his publicist confirmed to CBS News. He was 96. Harry Belafonte attends the International Film Festival Berlinale in Berlin on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. AP Photo/Kai-Uwe … Read more

Al Jaffee, famed Mad magazine cartoonist, dies at age 102

[ad_1] Al Jaffee, Mad magazine’s award-winning cartoonist and ageless wise guy who delighted millions of kids with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of “Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions,” has died. He was 102. Jaffee died Monday in Manhattan from multiple organ failure, according to his granddaughter, Fani Thomson. He had retired … Read more