Rob Hirst from Midnight Oil dies at 70
He was the “backbone” of the band.
Obituaries
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Remembering Glen Guyett, the iconic sign designer who shaped Phoenix
The influential artist and designer died on Jan. 5.
Mark Brnovich, former state attorney general, dies at 59
The Republican served two terms as state attorney general before running unsuccessfully for Senate in 2022.
How Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, reinvented rhythm guitar and the art of the jam
His career spanned over half a century.
The Departed: Remembering Phoenix figures who died in 2025
The deaths of Charlie Kirk and Raul Grijalva headlined 2025, but Phoenix lost many others in politics, arts, music and food.
Late director Rob Reiner’s films showed power of sincerity
Reiner’s films showed an emotional range that was rare among his peers.
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Honoring Kevin Daly: The local music legend has died
Kind, cool and beloved. The elder statesman of the Phoenix music scene’s battle with cancer ended on Thanksgiving Eve.
Remembering Jimmy Cliff: Reggae’s first international star
A look at the groundbreaking musician’s uncompromising politics.
Hospitality pros remember friend, father who ‘loved to laugh’ following sudden death last week
Jason Key was killed in an accident on Halloween. A fundraiser has been set up for funeral expenses and to support his two children.
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Arizona kills Djerf in second execution of Hobbs administration
The state killed Richard Djerf, who murdered four members of a family in 1993.
Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has died
Co-founder of the legendary, larger-than-life rock band has passed away after suffering recent injuries from a fall.
Remembering Architecture Professor James Rapp, the ‘Enemy of Ugliness’
Friends and family will celebrate the life of the former ASU professor later this month.
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