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Bob Dorough

MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. (AP) — A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC’s “Schoolhouse Rock” has died.

Bob Dorough, 94, died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.

According to his biography, the jazz musician “set the multiplication tables to music” as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.

He also wrote the song “Devil May Care,” which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.

Ken Hofmann

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Former Oakland Athletics owner Ken Hofmann has died. He was 95.

Hofmann died Sunday night.

Hofmann and Steve Schott bought the A’s in late 1995 and they owned the franchise for 10 years. Oakland won the AL West in 2000, ’02 and ’03 during their ownership tenure.

Says A’s President Dave Kaval: “The Oakland A’s are deeply saddened by the news of Ken Hofmann’s passing. He will be remembered for his commitment to our community and his passion for the A’s. His contributions to our organization are still felt today.”

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