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  1. obits
    Writer Dorothy Allison Publishes 'Retour A Cayro'
    Bastard Out of Carolina Author Dorothy Allison Dies at 75She was a voice for poor, rural queer people across the country.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Tony Todd
    Tony Todd, Horror Veteran and Original Candyman, Dead at 69He was also known for roles in the Night of the Living Dead remake, the Final Destination franchise, and more.
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    Elwood Edwards, Voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve Got Mail’ Greeting, Dead at 74“Good-bye.”
    By Michael Savio
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    Quincy Jones, Star Producer and Executive, Dead at 91He worked with generations of singers, from Lesley Gore to Michael Jackson.
    By Justin Curto
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    Grateful Dead Bassist Phil Lesh Dead at 84Lesh changed how the instrument was played.
    By Justin Curto
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    "I Am Bolt" - World Premiere - Red Carpet Arrivals
    One Direction’s Liam Payne Dead at 31He fell from a third-floor hotel-room balcony in Argentina.
    By Justin Curto
  7. remembrance
    Ka Was a SuperheroThe Brooklyn rapper and firefighter left a model for making gripping art on your own terms.
    By Craig Jenkins
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    Rapper and FDNY Firefighter Ka Dies at 52He self-released nine critically acclaimed albums starting in 2008.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Cissy Houston, Accomplished Singer and Mother to Whitney, Dead at 91She had been receiving hospice care for Alzheimer’s.
    By Justin Curto
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    Kris Kristofferson Concert In Drammen
    Outlaw Country Star Kris Kristofferson Dies at 88From writing “Me and Bobby McGee” to acting opposite Barbra Streisand, to voicing a character in Fallout: New Vegas.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Frankie Beverly & Maze Farewell Tour - Atlanta, GA
    Frankie Beverly, Maze Founder, Dead at 77The soulful R&B artist sang Black anthem “Before I Let Go.”
    By Justin Curto
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    James Earl Jones, Acting Legend, Dead at 93The voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa was accomplished on stage and screen.
    By Justin Curto
  13. remembrance
    No One Yelled Like Fatman ScoopRap’s preeminent hype man had a gravel-filled bark that sounded like every cigarette he ever smoked.
    By Abe Beame
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    Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta Rapper, Dead at 33Known for songs including “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” “Type of Way,” and Rich Gang’s “Lifestyle.”
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    17th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - "Stevie D" Premiere
    The Godfather Part II and Full House Star John Aprea DiesAprea had parts in two decade-spanning familial sagas.
    By Bethy Squires
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    FRANCE-CANNES-FILM-FESTIVAL
    Alain Delon, Icon of the French New Wave, Dead at 88Delon starred in the tabloids almost as much as in films of the nouvelle vague.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Famous Amos
    Cookie Magnate Wally ‘Famous’ Amos, Dead at 88From managing Simon & Garfunkel to selling chocolate chips on the Sunset Strip.
    By Bethy Squires
  18. obits
    Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences' 7th Annual Governors Awards - Show
    Gena Rowlands, Star of Gloria and The Notebook, Dies at 94From Peyton Place to Opening Night to The Notebook, Rowlands left an indelible mark on acting and independent cinema.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Bob Newhart, Beloved Stand-Up and Sitcom Star, Dead at 94A wildly successful 1960 comedy album paved the way for overnight stardom.
    By Zoe Guy
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    James B. Sikking, Hill Street Blues Star, Dead at 90Also known for his role in the medical sitcom Doogie Howser, M.D.
    By Zoe Guy
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    The American Humane Hero Dog Awards - Portraits
    Shannen Doherty, Star of Charmed and 90210, Dead at 53After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.
    By Bethy Squires
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    2019 Ad Council Dinner
    Ruth Westheimer, Sexpert Known As Dr. Ruth, Dead at 96The pioneering sex therapist gave advice to millions of Americans through radio and TV programs.
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    Shelley Duvall, Terrified Mom in The Shining, Dead at 75Beyond Kubrick’s horror, the unforgettable actor starred in seven Robert Altman films.
    By Zoe Guy
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    NBC Television Affiliates Party
    Benji Gregory, Former ALF Child Star, Dead at 46His sister said he and his service dog were found dead in his car in June.
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    Reception And Press Preview Celebrating The Opening Of "The Art Of Avatar: The Way Of Water" Immersive Experience
    Jon Landau, Avatar and Titanic Producer, Dead at 63He was remembered fondly by James Cameron, Kate Winslet, and more.
    By Bethy Squires
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    2016 Writers Guild Awards L.A. Ceremony - Inside Show
    Chinatown Screenwriter Robert Towne Dead at 89He won an Oscar for his screenplay for the 1974 film.
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    Television Academy Hosts Reception For Emmy Nominated Performers - Arrivals
    Martin Mull, Clue and Arrested Development Star, Dead at 80In addition to his many comedic roles, he was also known for his work as a painter and musician.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  28. obits
    28th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards
    Bill Cobbs, The Bodyguard and Air Bud Star, Dead at 90Whitney Houston’s manager and Air Bud’s coach? Now that’s a career.
    By Bethy Squires
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    ‘Butterfly’ Singer Shifty Shellshock Dead at 49The song made his band Crazy Town a one-hit wonder.
    By Justin Curto
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    Donald Sutherland, Klute and Hunger Games Actor, Dead at 88He had some 200 credits to his name.
    By Zoe Guy
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    Françoise Hardy
    French National Treasure Françoise Hardy Dead at 80The singer-songwriter, actress, and model made her mark on the yé-yé movement.
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    Harold & Carole Pump Foundation 2023 Gala
    NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton Dead at 71Walton won an Emmy for sportscasting in 1991.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Celebrity Sightings In Philadelphia - October 29, 2023
    General Hospital’s Johnny Wactor Killed in ShootingWactor’s brother Grant says he died shielding a co-worker with his body.
    By Bethy Squires
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    "Iron Butterfly" At Fillmore East
    Doug Ingle, Founding Member of Iron Butterfly, Dead at 78He wrote the band’s best-known hit, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.”
    By Bethy Squires
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    Morgan Spurlock, Super Size Me Director, Dead at 53He earned an Oscar nomination for the documentary in 2005.
    By Zoe Guy
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    Dabney Coleman, Actor Known for Asshole Roles, Dead at 92He bossed Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton around in the 1980 comedy 9 to 5.
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    VICTORIA 2013-10-11 Canadian author Alice Munro, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013. Foto: Axel Oberg / XP / TT / Kod 7139
    Nobel Laureate Alice Munro Dies at 92The renowned Canadian author wrote over 160 short stories.
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Behind The Scenes Day 2
    KTLA Entertainment Reporter Sam Rubin Dead at 64He reportedly had a heart attack after his Friday segments on Morning News.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  39. tributes
    PJ Harvey, Pixies, and More Indie Musicians Honor Steve AlbiniHarvey said Albini, who recorded her 1993 album Rid of Me, “changed the course of my life.”
    By Justin Curto
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    Steve Albini, Underground Rock Legend, Dead at 61His band Shellac was preparing to release a new album next week.
    By Justin Curto
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    BBC Radio 2 Live In The Park
    ELO Keyboardist Richard Tandy, Dead at 76Tandy provided vocoder (and many other instruments) on Mr. Blue Sky.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Edinburgh International Book Festival 2017
    Prolific Author Paul Auster Dead at 77He was known for works including The New York Trilogy and 4321.
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    Mandisa, American Idol Star and Christian Music Singer, Dead at 47The Grammy-winning artist rose to fame on season five of the competition series.
    By Zoe Guy
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    Founding Allman Brothers Band Guitarist Dickey Betts Dead at 80Betts “passed away peacefully in his home in Sarasota, Florida,” per a band statement.
    By Justin Curto
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    Eleanor Coppola, Filmmaker and Hollywood Matriarch, Dead at 87She won an Emmy for Hearts of Darkness, the making-of doc about her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now.
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    O.J. Simpson, Infamous Athlete, Dies of Cancer at 76The football star was acquitted for a high-profile double murder in the ’90s and later served time in prison for armed robbery.
    By Zoe Guy
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    Joe Flaherty, SCTV and Freaks and Geeks Star, Dead at 82He won two Emmys for his writing on the influential Canadian sketch series SCTV.
    By Zoe Guy
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    Louis Gossett Jr., Oscars’ First Black Supporting Actor Winner, Dead at 87His role as Fiddler in 1977’s Roots also earned him an Emmy.
    By Jason P. Frank
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    Richard Serra, Sculptor of Monumental Steel Works, Dead at 85His jarring, site-specific works made him a landmark figure of the minimalist movement.
    By Zoe Guy
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    Premiere Of Lionsgate's "Knives Out" - Red Carpet
    M. Emmet Walsh, Blood Simple and Blade Runner Actor, Dies at 88Roger Ebert called him a “poet of sleaze” and Rian Johnson called him an “absolute legend.”
    By Bethy Squires
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