Deaths Elsewhere

Published 5:00 am Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Deaths of note from around the world:

Hans Riegel, 90: In a career spanning almost seven decades, Riegel was the driving force that made Haribo’s gummi bears a sugary staple in Germany and around the world, beloved for their bright colors and teddy-bear shape. He had been recovering from an operation to remove a benign brain tumor. Died Tuesday in Bonn, Germany.

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Bruno Metsu, 59: A Frenchman who coached Senegal in its run to the 2002 World Cup quarterfinals. Senegal beat defending champion France 1-0 in one of the biggest upsets in Cup history. The African team, in what remains its only appearance at the tournament, went on to defeat Swedenbefore losing to Turkey in the quarterfinals. He played for a French club in Lille between 1979 and 81. Died Tuesday in Lille, France.

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