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Robert Hanssen, former FBI agent who was convicted of spying for Russia, dies

A former FBI agent who took more than $1.4 million in cash and diamonds to trade secrets with Russia and the former Soviet Union in one of the most notorious spying cases in American history died in prison Monday.

Todd Maisch, advocate for Illinois’ business community, dies at 57

Todd Maisch, CEO and president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce since 2014, has died, according to a statement from the chamber.

Louis Masotti, professor and urban affairs expert who ran Mayor Jane Byrne’s transition team, dies

Louis Masotti was a Northwestern University professor and an urban affairs activist who headed Jane Byrne’s transition team in 1979 during her successful mayoral run.

‘Route 66′ star George Maharis dies at 94

George Maharis, the star of “Route 66″ who went on to appear on “Fantasy Island” and other shows, died Wednesday in Beverly Hills.

James J. ‘Jim’ Hennessey, a prolific Baltimore artist and educator, died May 17 at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. He was 87.

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Harlan Behrens, former executive with Plano tackle box company, dies

Harlan Behrens was an executive at tackle box manufacturer Plano Molding Co. and served on North Aurora’s village board in the 1960s and early ‘70s.

Donald Hudson, appellate judge who ran panel that codified rules of evidence, dies

Donald Hudson, an Illinois appellate judge and earlier a Kane County judge, presided over a number of high-profile murder trials and oversaw a committee tasked with codifying the rules of evidence in Illinois.

Legendary singer Tina Turner dies at 83

Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer, has died at 83.

Robert Zimmer, mathematician and former U. of C. president, dies at 75

Robert Zimmer was a mathematician who served as the University of Chicago's president for 15 years, during which time he was a forceful advocate for free expression on campus.

H. Laurance Fuller, CEO of Amoco before it was acquired by BP, dies

H. Laurance Fuller was chairman and CEO of Amoco Corp. in the 1990s before the company, then based in Chicago, was acquired by British Petroleum Co.

Ray Stevenson, of ‘RRR’ and ‘Thor,’ dies at 58

A looming presence at 6-foot-4, Ray Stevenson, who played his share of soldiers past and present, once said in an interview, “I guess I’m an old warrior at heart.”

British novelist Martin Amis, who brought a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility to his work, has died at 73

British novelist Martin Amis, who brought a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility to his stories and lifestyle, has died. He was 73.

Jim Brown, all-time NFL great running back and social activist, dies at 87

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor and a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has died. He was 87.

Longtime Tribune writer and critic Cliff Terry dies

He was a longtime Tribune critic and entertainment writer, contributing movie reviews before Gene Siskel.

Gerald Haddock, who taught geology at Wheaton College, dies at 94

Gerald H. Haddock taught geology at Wheaton College for 29 years, and regularly spent summers teaching and researching at the college’s science station in South Dakota’s Black Hills.

Sam Zell, real estate mogul and onetime Tribune owner, is dead at 81

Sam Zell, who ran a Chicago-based real estate empire that he began building when he was a college student, has died at 81.

George McAndrews, attorney who represented chiropractors in fight with medical establishment, dies

George McAndrews oversaw an antitrust case that paved the way for chiropractors to be treated as legitimate partners by hospitals and physicians.

Doyle Brunson, the 2-time world champion known as the ‘Godfather of Poker,’ dies at 89

Doyle Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday, according to his agent.

Norman Perman, brought modernist graphic design to corporate world, dies

Norman Perman was a Chicago-based modernist graphic designer whose work included everything from annual reports and book covers to packaging and trade show exhibits.

Jacklyn Zeman, longtime ‘General Hospital’ cast member who played Bobbie Spencer, dies at 70

Jacklyn Zeman, who became one of the most recognizable actors on daytime television during 45 years of playing Bobbie Spencer on ABC’s “General Hospital,” has died. She was 70.

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