tragedy
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Former Leeds United and Wales great Terry Yorath, whose life on and off the pitch was marred by tragedy, has died at the age of 75 following a short illness, his family announced on Thursday.
From Barron's
Former Wales captain and manager Terry Yorath, who has died at the age of 75, was the first Welshman to play in a European Cup final, but was deeply affected by two off-field tragedies.
From BBC
Simmons-Santa Cruz later described the experience as “divine intervention in the midst of tragedy,” saying the music gave them space to heal through faith while doing what they loved most.
From Los Angeles Times
He urged protesters to demonstrate safely and lawfully “to ensure that we do not have any further tragedy in the city.”
Mourners packed churches across Italy Wednesday for the funerals of four teenagers killed in Switzerland's New Year bar fire, with one of the grieving fathers insisting such a tragedy must never happen again.
From Barron's
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