Johnny Ellis, the longtime state senator from downtown Anchorage and an influential figure in Alaska Democratic politics, has died at age 61:
Johnny Ellis announced his retirement from the Alaska Legislature in June 2016. He died Thursday in Arkansas at age 61.
Former aides and current lawmakers confirmed his death, which took place Thursday at North Arkansas Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. Funeral services will take place in Harrison on Feb. 19, said Amory Lelake, a former aide. Ellis was elected to the Alaska House in 1986 and to the state Senate in 1992. He served in the Senate until 2016.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Aunjanue Ellis on the Black women who inspire herActress Aunjanue Ellis said she finds inspiration from the 'silent figures' in her life as she seeks to tell the stories of Black women who 'have been erased.' Elise Preston shares more.
Les mer »
Perry Ellis America Mines Its Heritage for RelaunchOn Friday, PerryEllis International will unveil a new iteration of its more-casual PerryEllis America label during a presentation at New York Men’s Day, which the company is sponsoring for the first time.
Les mer »
From 'Stagecoach' to 'The Muppet Show': The Strange Filmography of Johnny CashKnown by most as a country music star, Johnny Cash also appeared in film and on TV. Here are some of his best performances.
Les mer »
Why Johnny Knoxville chose ‘Jackass’ over ‘Saturday Night Live’While filming the “Jackass” pilot, Johnny Knoxville was offered a role as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live,” which he thankfully rejected to continue his work on the MT…
Les mer »
‘AJLT’ star Mario Cantone: Johnny Carson canceled me for being gayHe also discussed the loss of his onscreen husband and pal, Willie Garson.
Les mer »
Anchorage Reapportionment Committee moves forward with four map proposalsAnchorage’s Reapportionment Committee is starting to narrow down the options for a new voting district map that will lead to a 12th Anchorage Assembly seat, and each district having two representatives.
Les mer »