Obituary

Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of football legend Lionel Messi, has passed away at age 68 from a heart attack. He was instrumental in shaping his son’s career from childhood to global stardom.

Summary Philippe Stern, former president of Swiss luxury watchmaker Patek Philippe, passed away on June 28 at age 88. He was regarded as the guardian of modern watchmaking, and under his leadership Patek Philippe cemented its position as maker of the world’s most prestigious timepieces. Details According to the New York Times, Philippe Stern led Patek Philippe from 1993 until 2020, when he handed the reins to his son Thierry Stern. During his tenure, Patek Philippe not only consolidated its supreme position in haute horlogerie but also pushed sports luxury watches to unprecedented market heights through the Nautilus and Aquanaut collections. ...

Core Summary David Hockney, one of the most influential painters in British contemporary art, died on June 12 in Los Angeles at age 88. Known for his iconic pool paintings, vibrant color palette, and unique treatment of light and shadow, Hockney was widely regarded as one of the most important post-war British artists. Event Details According to NBC News, Hockney’s representative confirmed the artist’s passing but did not disclose the cause. Hockney had settled in California in his later years and continued creating with digital tools including the iPad, maintaining prolific creative output until the end. ...

Ted Turner, CNN Founder Who Revolutionized Global News, Dies at 87 Ted Turner, the American media mogul who founded the Cable News Network (CNN) and revolutionized global news dissemination, has died at the age of 87. Turner launched CNN in 1980, pioneering the concept of 24-hour news coverage. Before CNN, audiences could only watch news during scheduled broadcast slots. His creation fundamentally changed how the world consumed information, making real-time news coverage a reality. ...

Ted Turner, Media Mogul Who Revolutionized 24-Hour News, Dies at 87 American media titan Ted Turner, founder of Cable News Network (CNN), has died at the age of 87, BBC and NPR reported on Tuesday. Turner launched CNN in 1980, creating the world’s first 24-hour news channel and fundamentally transforming how people consume news. Before CNN, American viewers relied on scheduled news programs from the three major broadcast networks. CNN made “breaking news” possible and shaped the rhythm of modern journalism. ...

Doris Fisher co-founder of the Gap clothing retail chain has died in San Francisco at age 94, she and her husband built one of the most recognizable retail brands globally

John Sterling, the legendary radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 87. He was best known for his signature home run calls and decades of dedicated baseball broadcasting. Sterling served as the Yankees’ lead radio broadcaster beginning in 1996, covering the team through seven World Series championship runs. His distinctive style and encyclopedic knowledge of the franchise made him an iconic figure among baseball fans across the country. ...