Charley Johnson dies at age 85: Former NFL quarterback, Broncos Ring of Fame member passes away

Johnson led the Broncos to the franchise's first winning season

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Actor James Earl Jones dies at age 93

Former Mets All-Star Ed Kranepool dies at age 79: Bronx native helped Miracle Mets to 1969 World Series title

Speaker Johnson faces the challenge of passing a bill to fund the government while averting a House GOP revolt in the heat of the election.

T. Rex and Blue Mink bass guitarist Herbie Flowers dies aged 86

Former Clemson receiver Overton dies at age 26

Liverpool legend Ron Yeats dies aged 86

Paul Goldsmith dies at 98: Prolific American race car driver famous for racing at Indianapolis 500 passes away

Diondre Overton dies at 26: Former Clemson wide receiver who won two national titles passes away

Former Wild Forward Elected in United States Hockey Hall of Fame

Diondre Overton, former Clemson wide receiver, killed in shooting in North Carolina

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