Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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Elaine Pierce, who opened her Oak Park home to migrants, has died at 69

Annie Gomberg, a volunteer who helps migrants and connected her with the families she took in, called her "a moral exemplar for our time." "She was more than a friend, more like a mother," said one of the people to whom she opened her home.

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Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of 'The Godfather' and 'Million Dollar Baby,' dies at 94

Albert Ruddy produced more than 30 movies, from the “Godfather” and “Million Dollar Baby” to "Cannonball Run II" and "Megaforce," nominees for Golden Raspberry awards for worst movie of the year.

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Mark Frighetto, 16-inch softball defensive wizard, dies at 69

Mark Frighetto was an inductee into the 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame and was a member of the organization's board.

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Wayne Smith, longtime prop master at the Theatre School at DePaul University, dead at 65

He was a "miracle worker" at helping make the dreams of young playwrights and directors come true, according to a friend and former colleague.