Valentino Garavani, Fashion Designer Who Built a Global Luxury House, Dies at 93

Valentino Garavani, Fashion Designer Who Built a Global Luxury House, Dies at 93

GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team

Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani, the Italian fashion designer who founded the Valentino fashion house and helped shape postwar haute couture, died on January 19, 2026, in Rome. He was 93. 

Valentino Garavani, Fashion Designer Who Built a Global Luxury House, Dies at 93

Valentino Garavani, Fashion Designer Who Built a Global Luxury House, Dies at 93
Healthcare Executive and Veteran George Warren Babcock Dies at 80

Healthcare Executive and Veteran George Warren Babcock Dies at 80
Kyle J. Maloney of Warwick Dies at 35

Kyle J. Maloney of Warwick Dies at 35
Anthony J. DelVicario III Dies

Anthony J. DelVicario III Dies
Erica Fredette Kelly of East Greenwich Dies at 42

Erica Fredette Kelly of East Greenwich Dies at 42
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Keana Goncalves Vieira of Pawtucket Dies at 28
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Decorated Vietnam Veteran Lawrence Cephus Spivey of Cranston Dies at 76
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Kristina Marie Colon Dies at 38
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Those We Lost in Rhode Island and Across America in 2025
Dr. Joseph D. DiZoglio of East Greenwich Dies at 87

Dr. Joseph D. DiZoglio of East Greenwich Dies at 87
Legendary French Actress, Sex Symbol Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91

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Anthony “Tony” J. DeFeciani, Bronze Star Recipient & Navy Reserve Seabee, Dies at 93

Anthony “Tony” J. DeFeciani, Bronze Star Recipient & Navy Reserve Seabee, Dies at 93
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Educator Joseph C. Clifford of Jamestown Dies at 81
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Donald B. McLeod of Cranston Dies at 87
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Mary Terry: A Gentle Soul Who Helped Many Lost Souls Find Their Way

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Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home

George Warren Babcock, 80, passed away on Sunday from complications of Parkinson's disease. He was the beloved husband of... Read More

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Quinn Funeral Home

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Nardolillo Funeral Home

Anthony J. DelVicario III -- it is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Anthony, who left us on... Read More

Erica Fredette Kelly of East Greenwich Dies at 42

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Quinn Funeral Home

Erica Fredette Kelly, 42, passed away peacefully at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice in Providence on Thursday, January 8, 2026,... Read More

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Keefe Funeral Home

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Decorated Vietnam Veteran Lawrence Cephus Spivey of Cranston Dies at 76

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Bell Funeral Home

Lawrence Cephus Spivey, age 76, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was born on April 8,... Read More

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Avery-Storti Funeral Home

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GoLocalProv News Team

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Dr. Joseph D. DiZoglio of East Greenwich Dies at 87

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Nardolillo Funeral Home

Joseph D. DiZoglio, M.D., FACOG, 87, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully at home with his beautiful, loving family by... Read More

Legendary French Actress, Sex Symbol Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91

Legendary French Actress, Sex Symbol Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91

GoLocalProv News Team

Brigitte Bardot, the French screen legend whose sensual on‑screen presence helped redefine postwar cinema and whose later... Read More