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The Boston Red Sox are mourning the loss of longtime executive Larry Lucchino on Tuesday ... with the team announcing the former CEO and president passed away at age 78.

After serving the same roles for the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres, Lucchino -- a former Princeton basketball player -- joined the Red Sox organization in 2001 ... and was tasked with putting together a squad that would end the franchise's World Series drought.

Not only did he succeed in 2004, breaking the 86-year curse, he also led the Sox to two more championships in 2007 and 2013. Lucchino was the chairman of the Worchester Red Sox, the team's AAA affiliate as well.

7:01 PM PT -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD tells TMZ that the delivery driver in question did in fact claim self-defense on this matter ... and it sounds like the cops are letting it be.

They say, "The investigation revealed that a delivery driver arrived at the residence to deliver consumable goods. The driver told officers that a dog attacked him while he was at the residence and that he defended himself by firing a single gunshot, striking and mortally wounding the dog. Another dog was present at the residence but did not attack."

They go on to say that no criminal charges have been filed over this, and that CMPD's Animal Control got in the mix as well. They're not seeking out any other parties either.

Angie Harmon is devastated after her dog, Oliver, was shot and killed by a deliveryman over Easter weekend.

Five aid workers from Chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen were killed in Gaza during an alleged Israeli airstrike Monday ... this according to multiple reports.

The celebrity chef's humanitarian staffers -- who worked for his nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, which is stationed in Gaza rendering food and aid to Palestinians -- died after their vehicle was struck in the war-torn region.

World Central Kitchen did not identify the workers who were lost in the airstrike, but did claim the staffers died "while working to support our humanitarian food delivery efforts in Gaza." WCK also alleged their workers were taken out during an Israeli Defense Forces attack.

Former NFL star cornerback Vontae Davis -- who played 10 seasons before retiring in 2018 -- has been found dead in a Florida home. He was only 35.

WSVN reported that a male body was found at a home owned by Davis' grandmother on Monday in Southwest Ranches Florida, which is 30 miles north of Miami.

Police said no foul play is involved and the investigation is ongoing.

El ex esquinero estrella de la NFL Vontae Davis -que jugó 10 temporadas antes de retirarse en 2018- ha sido encontrado muerto en una casa de Florida. Solo tenía 35 años.

WSVN informó que un cuerpo masculino fue encontrado en una casa propiedad de la abuela de Davis el lunes en Southwest Ranches Florida, a 30 millas al norte de Miami.

La policía dijo que no hay señales de actos sospechosos y la investigación está en curso.

Chance Perdomo -- famous from Amazon's "Gen V" and the Netflix 'Sabrina' show -- has died suddenly in a motorcycle accident.

According to The Wrap, citing the actor's reps, Chance died in a wreck that no one else was harmed in -- they don't provide any other details, including where this happened, when, or under what exact circumstances.

Nonetheless, his team says ... "His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest. We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother."

Chance Perdomo, famoso por actuar en "Gen V" de Amazon y la serie de Netflix "Sabrina", ha muerto repentinamente en un accidente de moto.

Según The Wrap, citando a los representantes del actor, Chance murió en un accidente en el que nadie más resultó herido. No proporcionan más detalles de dónde ocurrió el accidente, cuándo o en qué circunstancias exactas.

No obstante, su equipo dice: "Su pasión por las artes y su insaciable apetito por la vida fueron percibidos por todos los que lo conocieron, y su calidez perdurará en aquellos a los que más quería. Pedimos por favor que se respete el deseo de privacidad de la familia mientras lloran la pérdida de su querido hijo y hermano".

Jennifer Leak, famosa por su papel en "The Young and the Restless", ha muerto de acuerdo a un informe.

La estrella de las telenovelas falleció en su casa la semana pasada en Júpiter, Florida después de sucumbir ante una larga batalla contra la parálisis supranuclear progresiva, una rara enfermedad neurológica. Así lo informa el East Hampton Star, quien reportó por primera vez de su muerte.

El medio también informa que su tejido cerebral está siendo donado a la Clínica Mayo para investigación. Sobre sus problemas de salud, su marido de 47 años, James D'Auria añadió: "Su coraje y valentía intentaron en vano luchar contra la enfermedad".

Jennifer Leak -- famous from "The Young and the Restless" -- has died ... this according to a report.

The soap star passed away at home last week in Jupiter, FL after succumbing to her longtime battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disease ... so says the East Hampton Star, which first reported her death.

The outlet also reports her brain tissue is being donated to the Mayo Clinic for research. On her health struggles, her husband of 47 years, James D’Auria added ... "Her courage and bravery tried in vain to fight the disease."

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett is breaking his silence on his little brother's death ... saying Nathan's passing is "a lot tougher" than any other loss he's experienced in his life.

The NBA player was emotional when he spoke about his late 19-year-old brother with reporters at Friday's practice ... his first time rejoining the Raptors since the family tragedy.

"I’ve had some people in my life, but this one hit a little harder for me," Barrett said.

"This one is definitely a little different, it’s a lot tougher, and I just think that you’ve gotta push forward every day, gotta be able to try to figure it out."

The Barrett family released a statement earlier this month ... saying Nathan was surrounded by family members and loved ones at the time of his death, although additional details have not been made public.

Nathan was also an athlete -- he followed in his brother's footsteps by playing basketball at Montverde Academy. However, he changed course and was pursuing a career as a pilot.

"If I know my brother, he would want me to be here, to be playing," Barrett added, "to try to continue to make the Barrett legacy grow."

Louis Gossett Jr., el primer hombre negro en ganar un Oscar como Mejor Actor de Reparto, ha muerto.

El sobrino del actor dijo que Gossett falleció el jueves por la noche en Santa Mónica. No se ha revelado la causa de muerte.

Gossett tuvo una célebre carrera. Su punto más notable fue cuando recibió el Premio de la Academia por su papel en "An Officer and a Gentleman" de 1982, algo que calificó como una enorme afirmación de su posición como actor negro en sus memorias de 2010, "An Actor and a Gentleman"

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a Supporting Actor Oscar, has died.

The actor's nephew said Gossett passed away Thursday night in Santa Monica. No cause of death has been revealed.

Gossett had a celebrated career, most noticeably earning his groundbreaking Academy Award for 1982's "An Officer and a Gentleman" ... which he said was a huge affirmation of his position as a Black actor in his 2010 memoir, "An Actor and a Gentleman."

Mientras que la muerte de Matthew Perry conmocionó a sus fans y amigos cercanos, su ex novia Maeve Quinlan no está en ese grupo, ya que dice que todos lo fueron perdiendo poco a poco durante años debido a la adicción.

La actriz de "The Bold and the Beautiful" salió con la estrella de "Friends" desde 2002 hasta 2003, y le dice a Soap Opera Digest que él estuvo 100% sobrio durante todo el tiempo que estuvieron juntos, lo que ella llamó el mejor regalo para ella y un respiro para Matthew de sus demonios personales.

Maeve dijo que fueron inseparables durante su año juntos y que él apreciaba estar con ella porque no consumía drogas.

While Matthew Perry's death absolutely floored his fans and close friends, his ex-girlfriend Maeve Quinlan is not in that group, as she says they'd all been losing him to addiction ... little by little for years.

"The Bold and the Beautiful" actress dated the "Friends" star from 2002 until 2003 ... telling Soap Opera Digest he was 100% sober the entire time they were together, which she called the greatest gift for her, and some respite for Matthew from his personal demons.

Maeve said they were inseparable during their year together, and he appreciated being with her because she wasn't using drugs.

La afligida familia de Riley Strain ha ordenado una segunda autopsia privada después de que la primera no encontrara nada sospechoso. Han surgido nuevos detalles sobre su muerte.

El joven de 22 años no tenía sus botas de vaquero, pantalones o cartera cuando fue sacado del río Cumberland dos semanas después de desaparecer del bar de Luke Bryan en Nashville el 8 de marzo.

Pero Chris Dingman, un amigo de la familia que sirve como su portavoz, le dijo a NewsNation que Riley llevaba todos esos elementos la noche que desapareció, lo que les lleva a creer que su muerte fue más que accidental.

Riley Strain's grieving family is ordering a second private autopsy for him after the first found no signs of foul play -- this after new details emerged about his death.

The 22-year-old didn't have his cowboy boots, pants or wallet when he was pulled out of the Cumberland River 2 weeks after disappearing from Luke Bryan's Nashville bar on March 8.

But, Chris Dingman, a family friend serving as their spokesperson, told NewsNation Riley was wearing all those items the night he went missing ... leading them to believe his death was more than accidental.