NEW ORLEANS IS MOURNING THE LOSS OF A MUSICIAN WHO HELPED DEFINE THE CITY’S SOUND BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT. VIOLINIST MICHAEL WARD WAS MORE THAN A PERFORMER. HE WAS A TEACHER. HE WAS ALSO A COLLABORATOR.

Smooth jazz violinist Michael Ward, a fixture at festivals, nightclubs and special events in New Orleans and beyond for decades, died suddenly Monday after collapsing. He was 60. A cause of death has ...

Michael Duane Ward, 84, of Walnut Creek, California, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born with a friendly spirit and a strong work ethic, Mike lived a ...

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At this point in the 2025-26 season, the Tennessee Titans are working on a game-by-game basis in which the team's identity seems to shift every week. As interim head coach Mike McCoy tries ...

Mike McCarthy might be heading to Tennessee to coach Cam Ward. The veteran coach hasn't worked since leaving Dallas in January; however, he continues to be linked to openings around the league. Sports ...

Cornerback Xavier Woods, a lifelong Titans fan, contributed an interception and three tackles in the victory. Running back Tony Pollard was a key factor, rushing for 161 yards and two touchdowns. The ...

Jim Ward, the voice of Ratchet & Clank's Captain Qwark, has died aged 66. The news was revealed by his former co-host at The Stephanie Miller Show, who wrote on X/Twitter: "One of the saddest messages ...

Jim Ward, voice actor for animated shows like The Fairly OddParents, Ben 10, and Wolverine and the X-Men, has died. He was 66. Ward’s rep confirmed news of his death in a statement to Deadline. “He ...

The Daytime Emmy winner also worked on ‘Ben 10,’ Disney films and ‘Star Wars’ projects and did a great Jack Nicholson impression. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Jim Ward, the wildly versatile, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Prolific voice actor Jim Ward, known for ‘The Fairly OddParents’ and ‘Ratchet & Clank,’ died Wednesday at age 66.