‘Star Wars,’ ‘Happy Days’ actor Gary Friedkin dies due to COVID-19 complications
The 4-foot-tall actor appeared in “Blade Runner,” “Young Doctors in Love,” “Happy Days,” and also starred as an Ewok in the “Star Wars” franchise.
‘Melrose Place’ and ‘Always’ star Brad Johnson dead at 62
The actor appeared in several film and television shows, including “CSI,” “Dallas,” and “Soldier of Fortune, Inc.”
Arizona to remember those who died from COVID-19 at ‘Memorial Day’ event
A first-ever “COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day” will be held on the afternoon of March 7 at the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe.
Buckeye Valley firefighter dies following battle with COVID-19, department says
The Buckeye Valley Fire District says Engineer Brian Miiller died after a month-long battle with coronavirus that he contracted from a work-related incident.
Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Houston-based online memorial COVID-19 Wall of Memories honored on launch date anniversary
On Tuesday, the city of Houston recognized the virtual memorial with a proclamation that January 4th would be known as COVID-19 Wall of Memories Day. The website was also selected to be part of the U.S. Library of Congress.
Casa Grande Police officer dies following battle with COVID-19, department says
Officer Lara was a six-year veteran of the department and spend two years with the Gila River Police Department. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Phoenix mother dies from COVID-19 on Christmas Day, leaving behind 3 kids and fiancé
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.
Army veteran in Arizona passes away from COVID-19 complications while waiting for life-saving ECMO treatment
An Army veteran in Arizona has passed away following a battle with COVID-19, as he waited for a potentially life-saving treatment. In our initial report on Brian Yazzie, family members say he had only a few more days left before a window of opportunity for treatment with an ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) machine would have run out.
National Cathedral to ring funeral bell 800 times in memory of 800K Americans lost to COVID-19
The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
West Valley COVID-19 vaccination activist dies from breakthrough case
Linda Cutright was fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to her family, but suffered a breakthrough case that later took her life.
Arizona firefighter dies from complications of COVID-19
The department said Tyrone Bell, a four-year veteran of the department, died Monday.
Tributes paid to former Secretary of State Colin Powell
Family members say Powell, who was 84, died from COVID-19 complications, despite being fully vaccinated. It was also revealed that Powell suffered from a type of cancer that suppresses the body's immune response. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara reports.
Mohave County detention officer dead following COVID-19 complications
Officials with the Mohave County Sheriff's Office say one of their detention officer has passed away from complications related to COVID-19.
‘Bridgerton’ hair, makeup artist Marc Pilcher dies of COVID-19
Marc Pilcher was fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and had no underlying health conditions.
Fond du Lac officer dies, complications from COVID-19
Officer Joseph Kurer, 26, has died due to complications from COVID-19.
Phoenix woman dies from COVID-19 weeks after giving birth; child's father remembers the love of his life
Michael Jerome was looking forward to life with his girlfriend and their daughter, but COVID-19 shattered that dream.
Arizona woman devastated after father of her child died from COVID-19
A Valley widow is speaking out, weeks after her husband and the father of her child lost his battle with COVID-19.
Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Flags displayed on National Mall in honor of 600,000+ COVID-19 deaths in U.S.
A new art exhibition is being installed on the National Mall that features more than 600,000 white flags, each one representing a life lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. during the pandemic.