Obituaries
Barbara Taylor Bradford, Author of Best-Selling Novel ‘A Woman of Substance’, Dies at 91
The book sold more than 30 million copies worldwide and was adapted into an Emmy-nominated Channel 4 miniseries.
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Alice Brock, Who Helped Inspire Arlo Guthrie’s Classic Song “Alice’s Restaurant,” Dies at 83
'Alice’s Restaurant' also was the title of his million-selling debut album and the basis of a movie and cookbook of the same name.
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Michael Villella, ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’ Actor, Dies at 84
'Slumber Party' inspired a cult following and marked Villella's film debut.
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Chuck Woolery, Host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Love Connection,’ Dies at 83
He also did some acting and was a singer in a band that had a Top 40 hit, "Naturally Stoned," in 1968.
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Larry Auerbach, Longtime William Morris Agent and USC Cinematic Arts Industry Relations Head, Dies at 95
Known as "the man with the golden Rolodex," the agent, who got his start working part time at WMA while he was still in high school, booked Elvis Presley's first TV performance and worked with Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke and Sammy Davis Jr.
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Colin Chilvers, Visual Effects Veteran and Oscar Recipient for ‘Superman,’ Dies at 79
His other credits include Marvel’s 'X-Men', Harrison Ford’s 'K-19: The Widowmaker,' Vin Diesel’s 'The Pacifier' and Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' music video.
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Cal Boyington, Talent Agent and Producer, Dies at 53
Throughout his career, Boyington worked on a handful of projects, including 'The Osbournes' and 'Workaholics.'
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Toian Matchinga, Actress on ‘The Wild Wild West,’ Dies at 82
A frequent TV guest star in the 1960s and ’70s, she also appeared in films for directors Don Siegel, Irvin Kershner and Costa-Gavras.
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Richard D. James, ‘Star Trek’ Production Designer on ‘Next Generation’ and ‘Voyager,’ Dies at 88
The Emmy winner also served as art director on the films ‘Local Hero,’ ‘Silkwood’ and ‘The Beast of War.’
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Vic Flick, Guitarist on the James Bond Theme Song, Dies at 87
The session musician also performed with The Beatles and played on hits for Tom Jones, Petula Clark and Peter and Gordon.
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Paul Teal, ‘One Tree Hill’ Actor, Dies at 35
A native of Wilmington, North Carolina, he started out on the stage in his hometown and appeared in ‘Deep Water,’ starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas.
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Bela Karolyi, Coach of Olympic Champion Gymnasts Who Was Criticized After Nassar Scandal, Dies at 82
Karolyi and wife Martha trained multiple Olympic gold medalists and world champions in the U.S. and Romania, including Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton.
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