Weekly Obituaries Roundup

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Deaths for the week ending 7 August 2021:

Paul Cotton, pop guitarist (Poco), cause not reported, 78.

Jean Hale, actress (The St. Valentine's Day Massacre), 82.

Jody Hamilton, aka Assassin #1, pro wrestler, in hospice, 82.

Bobby Eaton, pro wrestler, cause not reported, 62.

Paul Johnson, house music producer ("Get Get Down"), of coronavirus disease, 50.

J. R. Richard, major leaguer (Houston Astros), of complications from coronavirus disease, 71.

Brian Henderson, TV host and news reporter (Australian), 89.

Richard Trumka, labor union executive (AFL-CIO), apparently of a heart attack, 72.

Russ Washington, NFL football player (San Diego Chargers), cause not reported, 74. His death was reported on 6 August with no date given.

Johnny Groth, major leaguer (Detroit Tigers), 95.

Trevor Moore, comedian (The Whitest Kids U Know), of head injuries from a fall, 41.

Markie Post, actress (Christine Sullivan on "Night Court"), of cancer, 70.

Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, R&B saxophonist (Kool & the Gang), cause not reported, 70.

Jane Withers, actress (Bright Eyes), 95.