Obituaries
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Chad McQueen, ‘Karate Kid’ Actor and Son of Film Star Steve McQueen, Dies at 63
Chad McQueen, who followed his father, Steve McQueen, into acting and auto racing and portrayed the bully Dutch in the…
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Frankie Beverly, Frontman of American Soul Band Maze, Dies at 77
Frankie Beverly, the honey-coated baritone frontman for the soul and funk group Maze, has died. He was 77. His family…
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James Earl Jones, Authoritative Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93
James Earl Jones, a commanding presence onscreen who nonetheless gained greater fame off-camera as the sonorous voice of Star Wars…
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Will Jennings, Oscar Winner for “My Heart Will Go On” and “Up Where We Belong,” Dies at 80
Will Jennings, the Oscar-winning co-writer behind hits like “My Heart Will Go On” and “Tears in Heaven,” has died. He…
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Sérgio Mendes, Brazilian Bossa Nova Giant and Bandleader, Dies at 83
Iconic bossa nova producer, songwriter, pianist and song interpreter Sérgio Mendes has died at 83. The legendary Brazilian superstar whose…
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Linda Deutsch, AP Trial Writer Who Had Front Row to Courtroom History, Dies at 80
Linda Deutsch, a special correspondent for The Associated Press who for nearly 50 years wrote glittering first drafts of history…
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Fatman Scoop Dead After Collapsing Onstage: DJ Was 53
Fatman Scoop, the Grammy-winning rapper, hype man and radio personality, died after collapsing onstage this weekend. He was 53. Fatman…
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Betty A. Bridges, Actress and Mother of Todd Bridges, Dies at 83
Betty A. Bridges, an actress and the mother of Diff’rent Strokes star Todd Bridges who appeared on her son’s sitcom,…
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Matthew Perry’s “Street Dealer” Managed High-End Rehab Where Client Died
Two entertainment industry figures connected to Matthew Perry’s death, one of whom pled guilty in the federal investigation, were involved…
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