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Funeral for Clarence 'Frogman' Henry held Saturday
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Remembering Clarence "Frogman" Henry
The legendary musician known passed away Sunday night, surrounded by family and friends. He was 87.
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Canal Street 'Umbrella Man' dies
Keith Sam's sister said the man known for preaching relentlessly in an umbrella cap had died early Friday morning. Sam was 65.
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Canal Street 'Umbrella Man' dies from stomach cancer
Keith Sam's sister said the man known for preaching relentlessly in an umbrella cap had died early Friday morning. Sam was 65.
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When Louis Gossett Jr. visited New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
Louis Gossett Jr. died on Friday, he was 87. Gossett spoke with WWL in 2007.
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Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies
Gossett was the first Black man to win Best Supporting Actor for the 1982 film 'An Officer and a Gentleman,' he won an Emmy for his role in the miniseries 'Roots.
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Lou Gossett Jr, dies at 87
Gossett won an Academy Award for his role in the 1982 film 'An Officer and A Gentleman.' He also won an Emmy for his role on the '70s miniseries 'Roots.'
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Jim Bernazzani passes away at 68
Years ago, Former WWL reporter Bill Capo sat down with Bernazzani to reflect on his career.
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Carnival ball musician Jimmy Maxwell dies
The bandleader had been well known among those who attended the balls for Rex and Comus on Mardi Gras night, as well as 15 to 20 other balls each year. He was 70.
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Final goodbyes for Dooky Chase III
His sendoff was traditional New Orleans, with gospel singers and a second line to his famous restaurant.
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More than 1,100 people gather to pay respects to Edgar 'Dooky' Chase III
The Chase Family asking to mark his passing with a donation to The Chase Family Foundation.
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Locals, musicians, and loved ones gather to remember Kerry “Fatman” Hunter during funeral
Kerry 'Fat Man' Hunter was a drummer for the New Orleans Nightcrawlers and won a Grammy in 2021 for the Best Regional Roots Music Album.
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