Britain's 'wild man of rock and roll' Wee Willie Harris dies
Wee Willie Harris, who was dubbed the "wild man of rock and roll" has died aged 90, the singer's wife has confirmed.
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Rita Lakin, Pioneering Screenwriter and Creator of ‘The Rookies’ and ‘Flamingo Road,’ Dies at 93
One of television's first showrunners, she also wrote for 'Dr. Kildare,' 'Peyton Place,' 'Mod Squad' and 'Medical Center' and had a long association with producer Aaron Spelling.
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Gordon Lightfoot, Folk Singer Who Topped Charts With ‘Sundown’ and ‘If You Could Read My Mind’, Dies at 84
Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, the Canadian folk music laureate who crossed over to major pop fame in the U.S. during the ‘70s, died of natural causes on Monday evening at Sunnybrook Hospital …
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Eileen Saki Dies: ‘M*A*S*H’ Actor Who Played Rosie Was 79
Eileen Saki, who played bar owner Rosie on M*A*S*H, died Monday, her husband Bob Borgen confirmed. She was 79. Saki, whose real name was Minako Borgen, gave life to Rosie in the Korean War dramedy …
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Linda Lewis, singer and famed backing vocalist, dies aged 72
British songwriter was known for her five-octave vocal range and work as a backing singer for the likes of David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Yusuf Islam
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Barbara Bryne, Actress in Sondheim Musicals on Broadway, Dies at 94
She appeared in the original productions of 'Sunday in the Park With George' and 'Into the Woods' and was a regular at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.
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Newton Minow, ex-FCC chief who dubbed TV 'wasteland,' dies
Former Federal Communications Commission head Newton Minow, who famously described network TV as a “vast wasteland,” has died. Minow's daughter, Nell Minow, confirmed that her father died Saturday at home in Chicago, surrounded by loved ones. Although the Chicago attorney held his FCC post for...
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Chieftains member Seán Keane dies aged 76
The death has been announced of the renowned fiddle player Seán Keane of The Chieftains.
Terrence Hardiman Dies: Star Of ‘The Demon Headmaster’ Was 86
Terence Hardiman, who terrified a generation of children with his performance in CBBC’s The Demon Headmaster, died Monday in . He was 86. Hardiman’s agent Scott Marshall Partners confir…
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Jacklyn Zeman, 'General Hospital' star, dies at 70
Jacklyn Zeman, the veteran actress who starred as Bobbie Spencer on 'General Hospital' for more than 40 years, has died. She was 70.
Seymour Stein, Record Industry Giant Who Signed Big Names, Dies at 80
Steeped in music, he championed Madonna, the Ramones, Talking Heads, the Pretenders and more on his Sire label, and helped found the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Helmut Berger Dies: International Star Of Films By Luchino Visconti And Vittorio De Sica Was 78
Helmut Berger, the Austrian actor who became an international star through films by directors Luchino Visconti, Vittorio De Sica and Massimo Dallamano, died today in his home city of Salzburg. He w…
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Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
The NFL legend, actor and social activist shattered records during a relatively short NFL career, leading the Cleveland Browns to their last championship in 1964. Brown was also a prominent leader in the Black power movement of the 1960s and dedicated much of his life to social causes.
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Andy Rourke, Bassist for the Smiths, Dies at 59
His sinewy bass lines were a vital — if, as one writer put it, “habitually unsung” — part of the influential British rock band’s success.
Martin Amis, Acclaimed Author of Bleakly Comic Novels, Dies at 73
In books like “Money” and “The Information,” he created “a high style to describe low things,” as he put it. He found more renown as a critic, and a measure of unease as his famous father’s son.
Neighbours actress dies 'suddenly and unexpectedly'
Actress Maxine Klibingaitis' death was announced with a tribute online as the former Terry Inglis actress was remembered
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Ray Stevenson Dies: ‘RRR’, ‘Thor’, Vikings’ & ‘Rome’ Actor Was 58
Ray Stevenson, a veteran actor whose dozens of film and TV credits include RRR, the Thor and Divergent films, Rome, Vikings and Star Wars animated series, died Sunday in Italy. He was 58. His reps …
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Rolf Harris: Serial abuser and ex-entertainer dies aged 93
The disgraced former TV entertainer, who was jailed for indecent assaults on girls, dies aged 93.
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Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included 'What's Love Got to Do With It,' dead at 83
Tina Turner has died at age 83. She teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping “What’s Love Got to Do With It." She was also known for such songs as “Proud Mary,” “River Deep...
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Oh no... one of my favorites of my childhood. This is so sad to hearTina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included 'What's Love Got to Do With It,' dead at 83
Tina Turner has died at age 83. She teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping “What’s Love Got to Do With It." She was also known for such songs as “Proud Mary,” “River Deep...
