Former Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP Chuck Strahl has died at the age of 67, according to his family. Strahl died after a battle with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, according to a family statement that his son, Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl, posted to social media. “Our loss is deep and profound,” his family said. “Our dad was … Read more
Voice actor Rachael Lillis, famed for playing Misty and Jessie in various film, television and video game versions of the beloved Japanese animated series Pokémon, has died following a battle with breast cancer. She was 55. Co-star Veronica Taylor, who voices the role of Ash Ketchum, shared the news Monday morning in a post on X, formerly known … Read more
American actor Shannen Doherty, best known for her role as high school student Brenda Walsh on hit 1990s television drama Beverly Hills, 90210, has died after years of living with cancer, U.S. media outlets reported on Sunday. She was 53. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On … Read more
Rick Cluff, one of British Columbia’s most loved radio personalities, has died. Cluff passed away following a short battle with cancer days after marking his 74th birthday. A consummate broadcaster, Cluff brought his friendly voice and big personality to CBC Vancouver in 1997 and helped turn The Early Edition into the No. 1-rated morning show in … Read more
Astronomer David Lane, who created the world’s first telescope controlled by social media at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, died late last month following a nine-month battle with brain cancer. Lane was born in Germany in 1963 before moving to Hebbville, N.S., where he grew up, according to his obituary. He worked at Saint Mary’s University for 29 years, starting … Read more
Adan Canto, the Mexican singer and actor best known for his roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past and Agent Game as well as the TV series The Cleaning Lady, has died. He was 42. Publicist Jennifer Allen, told The Associated Press Canto died of appendiceal cancer and had opted to keep his diagnosis private. “Adan had a … Read more
