New Orleans Vacuum Cleaner Entrepreneur David Oreck Dies at 99
His death came after a brief illness, according to his wife, Jan.
R.I.P.
Louisiana’s Oldest Living WWII Veteran Dies at 112
America's oldest living World War II veteran has died. 112-year-old Lawrence Brooks, a Louisiana native, passed away earlier today.
Former Houston Astros Shortstop Julio Lugo Dead at 45
Julio Lugo, a former Major League shortstop, has died of a heart attack at the age of 45. It would have been his 46th birthday tomorrow (Nov. 16).
Lafayette Blues Legend Carol Fran Dies at 87
Carol Fran, one of the greatest blues singers to ever come out of Lafayette, died on Wednesday. She was 87 years old.
Cajun Musician Cedric Benoit Dies Unexpectedly at 62
Sad news to report this morning as Cajun musician Cedric Benoit died last night in Branson, Missouri. He was 62 years old.
Joe Laurinaitis, Better Known as Road Warrior Animal, Dead at 60
Sad news out of the world of professional wrestling as this morning WWE Hall of Famer Joe Laurinaitis passed away at the age of 60.
Louisiana Sports Reporter Carley McCord Among the Five Killed in Lafayette Plane Crash
Louisiana sports reporter Carley McCord is the first person to be publicly identified as one of the five victims killed in the small plane crash this morning in Lafayette.
Betty Porter Breaux, Mother of LSU Gymnastics Coach D-D Breaux, Dies at 89
Betty Porter Breaux, the mother of LSU gymnastics coach D-D Breaux, died on Sunday, according to the coach.
Chuy Bravo, Longtime TV Sidekick, Dead at 63
Chuy Bravo, who was Chelsea Handler's longtime TV sidekick, has died. He was 63.
Louisiana Soldier Dies in Saudi Arabia
Specialist Clayton James Horne of Atlanta, Louisiana passed away on August 17 due to wounds sustained by a noncombat-related incident.
Louisiana Teen Dies After Near-Drowning in Florida
19-year-old Jayla Tassin passed away on Monday.
Disney Channel Star Cameron Boyce Dies at 20
The cause of death was announced as due to "an ongoing medical condition."